Investigating soil

In science this week we investigated different soil samples. We were learning about what soil is comprised of. We recorded the properties of the soil including colour, texture and we searched for any organic or inorganic materials that we could find contained in the soil. 

Students collected their own samples from the playground to investigate and in addition, they also investigated potting soil, peat moss, and sand.

Layers of the earth

This week in science we have been learning about the different layers of the earth.  Students should now be able to tell you that there are four layers of the earth and be able to name them.  Great job with the plasticine models.

"Rock Show"

Our rocks and minerals unit started off with our very own "Rock Show".  Students got to share their rock collections with the class.  We will use these collections for other activities during our study of rocks and minerals.

Alberta Science Network & Building

We were lucky to have the Alberta Science Network back again.  This time Ms. Natallia talked to us about her career as an Engineer and all about building and testing materials.  She had an awesome hands-on activity for us too.  Each group built a crane out of popsicle sticks as well as a few other supplies, and at the end, we tested the cranes for strength and stability.

Compression and Tension demonstration

All of the finished cranes.

Testing

Fort Normandeau

Thursday, June 15

Today was our field trip to Fort Normandeau.  We participated in the program "Home Wasn't Built In A Day" and also learned some Red Deer history.  It was a beautiful day to be at the Fort!