Week of December 16 - 20

Here's what we did in the Science Lab this week:

• Kindergarten: We reviewed the 4 seasons and Earth's patterns.
• 1st grade: We learned more about what animals do in the winter before making a bird feeder to take home.
• 2nd grade: We finished our mini-unit over pendulums. Be sure to ask your 2nd grader what affects the swing of a pendulum!
• 3rd grade: Because of "Kids Rule the School," 3rd grade had a special teacher -- Miss C. Miss C. taught our 3rd graders more about weather, played a weather game, and read a book. 
• 4th grade: We investigated a mystery matter called "Oobleck." Ask your student if this matter was a solid or a liquid.

Upcoming Events:

• January 7th: 4th graders are doing a matter activity that involves different kinds of fruit: grapes, plums oranges, apples, pears, grapefruits, peaches, and strawberries. We will not be eating the fruit, but we will be touching it. If your child needs to avoid any of the above-mentioned fruits, please contact me. 
• February 4th: 4th graders will do a special STEM program. A company will come to our school and teach students more about wind energy and wind turbines. Thank you to our wonderful PTO for providing this opportunity!
• February 19 - March 4: StarLab is visiting OUES. Please make sure your student wears socks during on Science Lab days during that time. Younger students may wish to wear slip on or Velcro shoes, as we will need to take our shoes off before we get into the tent. 
• March 27: Our wonderful PTO funded our first ever "Family Science Night." FSN is hosted by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The museum will have various science stations -- including a StarLab -- available for students to explore between 6-8 pm. All families that attend will receive 2 adult passes and 2 child passes to enter the museum for free. In addition, the Fort Worth Astronomical Society will set up giant telescopes in the playground area, starting at 6:30. Mark it on your calendar -- it will be a fun night!

Have a fantastic winter break! See you in January!

Week of December 9 - 13

Here's what we did in the Science Lab this week:

• Kindergarten & 4th grade: We didn't have school on Monday and Tuesday this week, due to a surprise snow day!
• 1st grade: We made wind vanes and learned how to use them to find out how hard the wind is blowing.
• 2nd grade: We started a two-week project over pendulums. Ask your second grader what the investigation question was this week.
• 3rd grade: We concluded our two-week volcano project today by building volcanoes and making them "erupt."

Upcoming Events:

• December 17: 4th graders will investigate a "mystery substance" during Science Lab. If your student is allergic to cornstarch, please contact me ASAP. Thanks!
• January 7th: 4th graders are doing a matter activity that involves different kinds of fruit: grapes, plums oranges, apples, pears, grapefruits, peaches, and strawberries. We will not be eating the fruit, but we will be touching it. If your child needs to avoid any of the above-mentioned fruits, please contact me. 

Week of December 2 - 6

It was Super Science Sale week at Old Union! Students were able to view and buy various science toys, equipment, and kits. Thanks for making the 2nd annual Super Science Sale a success!


Upcoming Events:

• December 12: 3rd graders are making and erupting volcanoes. This activity involves soil, baking soda, vinegar, and food coloring. If your student is allergic to any of these items, please contact me ASAP.