In Science...
Check This Out! Can you see the butterfly in the drop of water? How is it we can see the that image so clearly? The drop of water is refracting the light and acting as a magnifying glass. Pretty cool science!
We Try It, You Try It! We now know that prisms are excellent for refracting light and showing us the colors of visible light that make up white light. Can you find other objects at home that also refract light and create a rainbow?
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Light and sound are on the minds of 5th graders these days. We are exploring these two very different forms of energy. One of them needs a medium to transfer energy. Another one can travel where this is no matter. One uses transverse waves. The other uses compression waves. As we explore the characteristics of light and sounds, students should also be able to tell you the different characteristics that make each unique.
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We celebrated an abnormally warm Valentine’s Day with cards, treats, and VALENTINGO! Students once again visited the Island of Naked Babies and competed for the treasures that can be found on its mysterious shores. And, as always, one lucky 5th grader
Congratulations, Jovanna Blum! won a beloved naked baby.
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