Lab to demonstrate a few typical single replacement reactions. Each reaction can be physically viewed.
The first reaction involves dissolving copper sulfate in solution and then hanging a strip of zinc into it. Note all initial colors and final color changes.
The second involves a reaction between zinc and hydrochloric acid.
The gas produced can be seen bubbling from the solution, and then is collected in an inverted test tube over the mouth of the generator.
The gas produced is tested with a burning splint placed under the mouth of the inverted tube.
The reaction is noted and discussed. Aiden works well in the lab. We discussed what happened to the Hindenburg in light of the reaction of the hydrogen with a flame.

Matthew did well sorting pictures into living and non-living. He confidently matched animals with their habitats. Matthew enjoyed completing mazes helping animals reach their habitat.

Lucas learned the sequence of how a seed becomes a plant. He did well on a cut and paste activity that involved putting pictures of the lifecycle of a plant in the correct sequence.

Cabo saw a video on animal survival (hunting or eluding their prey). We talked about survival of the fittest and the food chain.

Spencer and I reviewed the adaptations of animals living in the Arctic that he learned about on Monday. Animal adaptations and associated vocabulary were learned and discussed. Spencer enjoyed creating an original animal who lives high on a mountain. He was tasked with drawing a picture of his animal and determining the adaptations the animal had for climate, food, prey, predators, landforms and to keep the young safe.

Spencer was absent today. We hope to see him tomorrow.

Spencer learned about magma and that it starts to cool and form solid rock and crystal as it rises towards Earth's surface. He really enjoyed 'mining' for crystals and was very excited with what he unearthed. Using a chart, Spencer determined what type of crystals he found and the characteristics of each.

Richard learned about magnetic poles. By manipulating various sizes and shapes of magnets, he learned that like poles repel each other while opposite poles attract. He explored to what other things in the science lab the magnets were attracted. Richard enjoyed hands-on learning and making discoveries.

Richard and I began our session with a 'BrainPOP Jr.' video, "Fast Land Changes". We then created a tornado in a jar with ingredients such as dish soap, water, food coloring, and vinegar. Richard filled out a lab sheet, illustrating and explaining what he observed. We then made a popsicle with
7-UP and fruit. We ended our session with a read aloud, "Tornadoes".

Jack and I began our session with introducing ourselves to each other. Jack seems like a very intellectual student. He is very talkative. I enjoyed interacting with him. We then watched a 'BrainPOP' video, "Tornadoes". Jack then stated that if he ever encountered a tornado, he would stay in a closet or bathroom (a place with no windows). We then created a tornado in a jar with ingredients such as a jar, dish soap, food coloring, and vinegar. Jack really enjoyed this activity. He was able to take his jar home to show his siblings and parents and he was excited to do so. I also wrote the ingredients on a sheet of paper for him to keep and Jack wrote a sentence about where he would go in his home if there was a tornado.