Lots of Outdoor Learning This Week!

With the exception of Tuesday, it was a beautiful week for outdoor learning!

Science

The Grade 3 students were busy collecting, and making observations about different soil samples this week. They are learning about the different types, and layers of soil, as well as the composition of soil (what living and non-living things can we find in soil?)

First we collected soil samples from around the school yard. Then we put the samples into mason jars.

We filled the jars with water, and let the soil settle into layers over 24 hours.

We made observations.

The Grade Two students have been experimenting with air and water. On Wednesday we crumpled a piece of paper and put it into the top of a glass. We put the glass into water and observed the air bubble that kept the paper dry. This was a really fun experiment!

First we made predictions. Many students believe the paper would get wet!

The test...paper stayed dry because of the "air bubble"

We learned that air does take up space!

Math

We are learning all about 3D Solids. Today we went for a neighborhood walk to find examples of 3D solids. We found tons!

Finding 3D solids in the community.

Literacy

Thursday was "Outdoor Learning Day" and we celebrated with a story walk! The students seemed to enjoy reading the story outside. After the story finished we noticed birds near the nesting boxes and so we sat very quietly and watched. We were lucky enough to see male and female tree swallows! We later confirmed our identifications using resources (The Peterson Field Guide to Birds) in the classroom. 

After working together to earn ten class points the students chose to spend their special time playing a variety of tag games! The sun was hot, the students were running...and it was a bit muddy in places!

Have a wonderful long weekend!