Difference Makers Fair Survey
Click here to complete your project reflection survey.
Bacteria virtual lab (5th GRADe)
In our last in-class investigation, we were able to watch bacteria grow and collect evidence about which areas of our school had the most bacteria present. Now that we've seen what bacteria look like and where they are, the more important question is HOW WE PREVENT THEM FROM GROWING OR KILL THEM WHEN THEY DO??? (Harmful bacteria, that is!) In today's virtual lab experiment, you'll learn more about several types of harmful bacteria and find out how their growth rate changes when they are treated with different cleaning products or medications. Click here to access the bacteria virtual lab. Be sure to complete your lab chart as you collect data. Use the data you collect to complete the Doctor's Report and Janitorial Recommendations.
magnet madness! (3rd Grade)
Oh no! Thieves are on the loose at St. Hope's Museum and several priceless artifacts are in danger! Use what you have learned about magnetic attraction and repulsion, along with your super strength spy magnets to save the artifacts before it's too late! Click here to play.
Now that you've saved the artifacts, it's time to retire from your spy life. Because of your extensive knowledge of magnets, Eagle Express Toy Company has hired you for a MUCH less stressful gig to design a new magnetic maze toy for children ages 5-9. Before you begin designing, it might be helpful to do some background research by exploring a few examples of mazes. Click on the links below to try out a few. Think about how these mazes might inspire an idea for your own magnetic maze game.
Cool Math Maze
Maze Race
African Animals Maze--Easy (Think of how you might use a theme to make your game more appealing to players.)
Human Brain Maze
Draw a Maze (lots of options!)
Now that you're ready to make your own maze, follow these instructions to help you think about making a plan for the maze you will design.
How to Make Your Own Maze
Now that you've saved the artifacts, it's time to retire from your spy life. Because of your extensive knowledge of magnets, Eagle Express Toy Company has hired you for a MUCH less stressful gig to design a new magnetic maze toy for children ages 5-9. Before you begin designing, it might be helpful to do some background research by exploring a few examples of mazes. Click on the links below to try out a few. Think about how these mazes might inspire an idea for your own magnetic maze game.
Cool Math Maze
Maze Race
African Animals Maze--Easy (Think of how you might use a theme to make your game more appealing to players.)
Human Brain Maze
Draw a Maze (lots of options!)
Now that you're ready to make your own maze, follow these instructions to help you think about making a plan for the maze you will design.
How to Make Your Own Maze
getting started with....origami (5th grade)
Click on the links below try your hand at investigating some PHYSICAL CHANGES to paper using the Japanese art of origami.
*Click here to make a goldfish.
* Click here to make a lotus flower.
* Click here to make a star box.
*Click here to make a goldfish.
* Click here to make a lotus flower.
* Click here to make a star box.
cardboard carnival (4th Grade)
I hope you were inspired by the story of Caine's Arcade and have begun thinking about your own ideas for how you might make a "Cardboard Carnival" game! Remember that one of the constraints of your project is that your game must include at least 2 simple machines, and it must also be appropriate for target audience of 2nd graders (7-9 year olds). Here are a few links you can explore to help you learn more about simple machines or inspire ideas for your carnival game.
http://www.msichicago.org/play/simplemachines/
http://www.wartgames.com/themes/science/simplemachines.html
http://science.freddyflash.com/simplemachines.html
Carnival Game Ideas!
http://www.msichicago.org/play/simplemachines/
http://www.wartgames.com/themes/science/simplemachines.html
http://science.freddyflash.com/simplemachines.html
Carnival Game Ideas!