This week, the kindergarten students were introduced to graphs and graphing. We launched four different materials and measured the distance each traveled. When we went back into the lab, each student was given a graph to label. Each student labeled the x and y axis, and began coloring each bar to represent the data we collected. It was amazing how quickly the students understood how important each of the labels were on both axis. They noticed right away that the graph was missing information, and they knew what labels needed to be included.
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The kindergarten students are walking through the steps of the scientific method this week. The question is, "What object will travel the farthest when launched from the launcher?" The objects that are being tested are large marshmallows, small marshmallows, cotton balls, and pompoms. The students hypothesized, and voted which object they thought would travel the farthest. Before the students voted, they observed the four objects, compared the sizes, and compared the weight of each. Next, the students tested the objects. As each object was launched out of the launcher, the students measured the distance with their feet, and compared the results. The results of the experiment were...The small marshmallow travels the farthest. Finally, we discussed why this object traveled the farthest.
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AuthorMrs. Houseman-STEM Specialist Archives
May 2017
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