Welcome to the Science blog of Mestre Ignasi Peraire school. We learn Science in English (as a CLIL project) from 3rd to 6th grades. We want to share with you what we do in class. We hope that you like it!
Monday, 11 February 2019
Friday, 8 February 2019
STEM Challenge #11: Frosted forest
Good morning!
Let us introduce a new STEM Challenge, carried out by the students of 3rd Grade:
Materials:
This Challenge has been adapted from Kerry Tracy and is specially focused on Maths.
Pupils should build a tree with icicles on its branches. These icicles are already given to them: they have a printed sheet full of triangles, which are divided into 3 groups (Equilàter, Isòsceles, Escalè; in Catalan). Moreover, each triangle has some points.
Pupils have to build a tree following these criteria and restrictions:
At the end, each group counted their points! ;)
Let us introduce a new STEM Challenge, carried out by the students of 3rd Grade:
"Design and build a frosted tree"
Materials:
This Challenge has been adapted from Kerry Tracy and is specially focused on Maths.
Pupils should build a tree with icicles on its branches. These icicles are already given to them: they have a printed sheet full of triangles, which are divided into 3 groups (Equilàter, Isòsceles, Escalè; in Catalan). Moreover, each triangle has some points.
Pupils have to build a tree following these criteria and restrictions:
- Icicles cannot touch the ground or extend beyond the branch.
- There can't be 2 triangles of the same type in one branch.
At the end, each group counted their points! ;)
Renewable and non-renewable energy sources (6th Grade)
Good morning children!
This week, I strongly recommend you to visit the following website. It is about renewable and non-renewable energy sources. You will be able to hear very clear explanations in Spanish.
This week, I strongly recommend you to visit the following website. It is about renewable and non-renewable energy sources. You will be able to hear very clear explanations in Spanish.
Scientist of the month: Ada Lovelace
Hi everyone!
For 6th graders, a new month means a new scientist to discover :)
For 6th graders, a new month means a new scientist to discover :)
ADA LOVELACE
Ada Lovelace (originally Augusta Ada Byron) was born on the 10th December 1815 in London. She was a writer and a mathematician.
She is considered the world's first computer programmer (although computers weren't invented until one hundred years later!!!).
In the Science class we have discovered some facts about her interesting life.
Please, don't forget to watch this video about Ada:
Wednesday, 6 February 2019
Your Age on Other Worlds, by the Exploratorium (4th Grade)
Hello 4th Grade!
Today I want to share with you a very curious and interesting website, from the Exploratorium.
How old are you here, on the Earth? Did you know that if you lived in another planet, you would have a different age?
Today I want to share with you a very curious and interesting website, from the Exploratorium.
How old are you here, on the Earth? Did you know that if you lived in another planet, you would have a different age?
Friday, 1 February 2019
The Sun (4th Grade)
Good morning,
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured very detailed Sun pictures for 5 years. The result is this incredible video. Thanks to it, scientists could observe how the Sun works. Don't miss it:
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured very detailed Sun pictures for 5 years. The result is this incredible video. Thanks to it, scientists could observe how the Sun works. Don't miss it:
Thursday, 31 January 2019
11 Fascinating Fungi AroundThe World (5th Grade)
Hello boys and girls!!!
In 5th Grade, we are learning about the 5 kingdoms of living things. We found these fascinating pictures of Fungi around the world, from the website Twisted Sifter (which is cool!). Have a look!
In 5th Grade, we are learning about the 5 kingdoms of living things. We found these fascinating pictures of Fungi around the world, from the website Twisted Sifter (which is cool!). Have a look!
1. BLUE MILK MUSHROOM (Lactarius indigo)
2. BITTER OYSTER (Panellus stipticus)
3. GOLDEN JELLY FUNGIS (Tremella mesenterica)
4. THE WRINKLED PEACH (Rhodotus palmatus)
5. VIOLET CORAL (Clavaria zollingeri)
6. ROUNDED EARTHSTAR (Geastrum saccatum)
7. ANEMONE STINKHORN (Aseroe rubra)
8. UMBER-BROWN PUFFBALL (Lycoperdon umbrinum)
9. PIXIE'S PARASOL (Mycena interrupta)
10. THE BLACK MOREL (Morchella conica)
11. FLY AGARIC (Amanita muscaria)
Monday, 28 January 2019
The formation of the Solar System (4th Grade)
Hello 4th Grade!
Some of you asked in class about the formation of the Solar System. Maybe this video can help you understand ;)
Saturday, 26 January 2019
How big is our universe? (4th Grade)
If you want to know the answer, watch these amazing videos:
The Known Universe, by the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH)
Star Size Comparison
Thursday, 24 January 2019
The Universe (4th Grade)
Hello, 4th graders!
It's time to start Unit 4: THE UNIVERSE!
Do you know the planets in our solar system? Let's sing! ;)
It's time to start Unit 4: THE UNIVERSE!
Wow!!! What an incredible selfie!!!
Do you know the planets in our solar system? Let's sing! ;)
THE PLANETS SONG:
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
Oberving a macro cell: an egg! (5th Grade)
Hello boys and girls!
As you know, 5th Grade pupils are learning about the cells.
Most of the cells are so tiny that are invisible to the human eye; we need a microscope to see them.
But, if we look at an unfertilized egg, we can see a cell! In fact, the YOLK (yellow part) is a single cell.
We could identify:
As you know, 5th Grade pupils are learning about the cells.
Most of the cells are so tiny that are invisible to the human eye; we need a microscope to see them.
But, if we look at an unfertilized egg, we can see a cell! In fact, the YOLK (yellow part) is a single cell.
We could identify:
- the cytoplasm (yellow)
- the membrane (by smashing soflty the yolk)
- the nucleus (a white spot in the cytoplasm)
STEM Challenge #10: Hibernating bears (4th Grade)
Hello!
STEM Challenge #10 was also carried out by pupils from 4th A Grade. Have a look at their nests ;)
STEM Challenge #10 was also carried out by pupils from 4th A Grade. Have a look at their nests ;)
Our body songs (3rd B Grade)
Hi everyone!
And here you can watch some more videos from 3rd B Grade.
We have to congratulate our pupils because they invented great body songs in less than 15 minutes!
And here you can watch some more videos from 3rd B Grade.
We have to congratulate our pupils because they invented great body songs in less than 15 minutes!
STEM Challenge #10: Hibernating bears
Hello!
These short, cold days of winter many animals experience a process called hibernation. For example: squirrels, groundhogs, bats, turtles, snakes or bears.
Previously, they prepare a nest where they "sleep" for a long period of time. Some animals wake during hibernation to eat and relieve themselves, while others sleep through the entire winter.
STEM Challenge #10 engages pupils to:
These short, cold days of winter many animals experience a process called hibernation. For example: squirrels, groundhogs, bats, turtles, snakes or bears.
Previously, they prepare a nest where they "sleep" for a long period of time. Some animals wake during hibernation to eat and relieve themselves, while others sleep through the entire winter.
STEM Challenge #10 engages pupils to:
"Design and build a nest for a hibernating bear".
Materials:
Building time: 40 minutes.
Pupils should consider some criteria and restrictions. For example: nests must have an entrance/exit or bears must be protected from the rain, snow and wind.
Thursday, 17 January 2019
Our body songs (3rd A Grade)
Hello everyone!
We have started the new year full of energy!!! Here you can watch our invented body songs:
We have started the new year full of energy!!! Here you can watch our invented body songs:
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