Fast changes to earth's surface

We finished up our module on slow changes to earth's surface and we understand the effects of erosion and weathering on our land. Now we've begun our learning on fast changes to earth's surface.
We created a mountain with buildings and trees and then tapped and twisted our trays. It didn't take long for our buildings and trees to fall and slide and for the land to show cracks in it. Was it an earthquake that caused a landslide?  Take a peek at us in action!

Essential Question: What causes the surface of earth to change quickly?

Earthquake facts for kids

 

I'll leave you with this joke:

 

Q: What do cows produce during an earthquake?
A: Milkshake!

 

Holidays around the world!

Below are 2 examples of a recent project that we did in class. The students were very excited about making these Agamographs! An Agamograph is a series of images that change at different angles. This work is named after the Israeli sculptor, Yaacov Agam who was born in 1928 and is still live today. This artist is known for his optical and kinetic art.
Don't forget to check out our artwork in the hallway when you come for your conference!!

front view

left view

right view

front view

left view



right view

Agamograph in action

Holidays around the world song

Essential question: Why do we celebrate Holidays?

I leave you with this joke:
What did the gingerbread man put on his bed? — A cookie sheet.

Thanksgiving Feast

Thank you to everyone for sending in snacks for our Thanksgiving Feast.
(Actually a Thanksgiving snack sharing.) We had a nice time!

Investigating weathering with rain

Inquiry activity, Model weathering
Purpose: Students will model the process of weathering by water.
What to expect: Students will use a pipette to drop single drops of water onto a sugar cube. Students will observe how the sugar cube changes shape as more drops are put on the cube. Students should start to see a change in the shape of the sugar cube after about 25 drops. They should see the sugar cube completely gone after about 175 drops.

Erosion and Weathering for Kids

I'll leave you with this joke:
* What did one raindrop say to the other?
– Two’s company. Three’s a cloud!