Scientists Explore Pushes and Pulls

 

Recently scientists in grades K and 4 worked together to explore forces.  They investigated the question:  "What makes things move." Collaborating in socially distanced teams students visited eight stations to observe, theorize and evaluate ideas on pushes and pulls. Conversations were had and scientific language was used as 4th graders explained to the kindergartners about gravity and varying forces.  Our research was as lot of fun! We investigated the power of wind, how magnets work, why bowling pins fall down, and how to play shuffleboard.  We also observed a model of Newton's cradle, tested stomp rockets and some magnetic ramps and gears. It was an amazing morning! All students were engaged in their learning for the duration of our Funomena stations. Our morning went by so FAST.