The SPEED of LIGHT (with Peeps)

Have you ever noticed that when you microwave something, some parts are really cold still while others are piping hot (Hate that!)? Well the distance between those hot and cold spots can help lead you to find -with a little easy math- the SPEED of LIGHT!

Yes, you read that correctly, the speed of light can be found anytime you heat up that Kid's Cuisine (Does anyone eat those anymore? Probably not, I am sure they are not even remotely natural, organic, or gluten free.) The wavelengths of the actual microwaves in a microwave go the speed of light, so if you gather a ruler, a casserole dish of food, and scrap paper or calculator, you too, can find the speed of light, using a microwave, with a little help from the video below!

Mrs. Loehe

Oreo Lab Today!

HELLOOOOOO!

Today we begin our Oreo Lab, in which we put our newly learned science terms to use; investigate proper collection of data; look at variables; and discuss proper lab writing. Since this is our first official lab of the year, please remember the rules of the lab as discussed in class. Make sure to be safe and respectful of me, each other, the classroom, and the materials you are using. Wear your goggles, and stay with your team! Finally, EVERYONE MUST HELP CLEAN UP THEIR SPACE ONCE THE LAB IS COMPLETED!

The jobs that we have during lab time (Some of you may have to double up.) are summarized below. You each are responsible for filling out your own lab packet and must label all data collected. Remember you can find a copy of the lab on Google Classroom to print off if you lose your lab between today and tomorrow. 

Happy dunking!

Mrs. Loehe

Lab Roles 

• The "reporter" is in charge of reporting what the group has done. The "reporter" needs to ask the following questions: 
• "Did everyone have a chance to speak?"
• "Did we listen to everyone?" 
• "Did I report what the group wanted me to say (or just what I wanted to say)?”

• The "getter" is in charge of picking up materials and making sure that the group works safely. The "getter" needs to ask the following questions: 
• "Did everyone follow the safety rules?”
• "Did everyone share?"

• The "starter" is in charge of handing out materials and helping all members of the group. The "starter" needs to ask the following questions:
• "Did everyone do the task?”
• "Did everyone get the help they needed?”

• The "recorder" is in charge of writing down or recording what the group discovers. The "recorder" needs to ask the following questions:
• "Did everyone give their ideas?" 
• "Did I write down everyone's ideas?"

Science News Monday & Geology Lab 2: FOSSIL DIG!

Today, you will be introduced to the fossil dig lab. Over the next few days, you will be outside working at your "dig site." Please dress for the weather!

-Mrs. Loehe

Geology Lab One: Investigating Sedimentary Rocks from the Grand Canyon

Yesterday, you took notes about the three types of rocks and the rock cycle in which they are formed and changed. Today, you will be making observations on several examples of SEDIMENTARY rocks from the Grand Canyon. These rocks come from two separate canyons within the Grand Canyon. Using the pictures below, draw, color, and write some initial observations about the canyons below.

Nankoweap Canyon


North Canyon

Buoyancy Lab Part Two and the Week Ahead

This week, we will be putting our buoyancy and density skills into practice and work on further calculating the density of the materials we are attempting to make buoyant. We will also be taking a peak into calculating buoyancy, and you will receive a study guide for next Friday's test!

Keep afloat!

Mrs. Loehe

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