The Adventures of 3rd Grade» Science

Cameron’s grandfather came to talk about the business side of electricity

joettinger — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 23:26:20 +0000

Cameron’s grandfather, Mr. McNally, came in to talk to us about his family business, O’Connell Electric. He showed many types of wires, tools and machines used to help keep our community supplied with electricity. His company works on bridges, tunnels, and wind turbines to keep out area with full power! We loved looking at all of the pictures and taking turns holding the wire! Some were heavier than the kids!

Thanks so much for being a special part of our electricity unit

Mr Hartman’s Light bulb Lesson

joettinger — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 18:35:41 +0000

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Some pictures

Our electricity unit is off to a great start!

joettinger — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 00:23:45 +0000

Exploring with the materials. Trying to get a bulb to light with 2 copper wires, a battery, and a bulb

Every time we think of a question – we write it down, We will have lots of ideas for Science Fair!

determination!

Emma – our newest member of third grade is getting right down to work

Theo demonstrating his success! The wire has to touch the base and the filament.

Exploring resistance with different sized pencils.

Touring the barn!

joettinger — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 00:32:03 +0000

Mr. Hartman took us on a fantastic tour of the barn. We got to see all of the spaces and hear about what they are being used for. We also got to meet the new hospice teacher – Michael Brennan (CMEE). What a fun tour for our third graders.

Checking out the barn wood and the view! Past and future!

Feeling the heated floors and guessing how they heat them.

Meeting Mr. Brennan and checking out his amazing room!

Taking a few moments to be still and reflect. (best part of my day!)

Ian made it to the top

the top of the Briggs Center – the table is made from the barn wood

Listening eagerly to Mr. Hartman

The shop ;)

science and being green

joettinger — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 16:29:58 +0000

3rd grade went to the garden. It’s fun to go in to the garden if you do a have a garden. We went to garden for science class, and we planted all different seeds. They will grow in to beans, lettuce,and basil .

-Josie