We LOVE Mrs. Ranney! She has been so helpful this year with science, quality writing, and being a good friend to all!
She brought science to life!
She shared her friends with us!
We enjoyed meeting Scrubbers!
What is a memory that you would like to share?
Please, show your appreciation using high level words and compound sentences!
Dear Mrs.Ranney,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all you have done for us! My favorite science project was when you put a balloon inside an empty bottle and tried to blow it up but it didn't blow up
Warmly,
Leah
@Leah,
DeleteThank you so much for your comment! I'm so glad you remembered and enjoyed the balloon-in-the-bottle experiment! Do you remember why it would not blow up?
It has something to do with a property of air!
I'm looking forward to seeing you and the class next Monday for one last super science session!
Cheers!
Mrs. Ranney
Dear Mrs. Ranney,
ReplyDeleteThe science experiments you have our class work on are fun, and I have learned so much.
My favorite project was when you put salt on the ice, and the thread picked up the ice.
I will miss you over the summer, but I hope to see you next semester.
Sincerely,
Ethan
@Ethan,
DeleteI appreciate your comment very much! The salt-ice-thread experiment is one of my favorites! In fact, I remember doing it at home when I was your age! A television program called "Mr. Wizard," that I watched when I was young is where I originally learned about that experiment!
Looking forward to seeing you and the class next week!
Regards,
Mrs. Ranney
Dear Mrs. Ranney ,
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate all that you have done this year. My favorite science project that I have learned from you is the one with the water in a cup with an index card. I have been showing it to my family and friends.
Warmly,
Noa
@Noa,
DeleteThanks so much for your comment! I'm glad you've tried the water-cup-index card experiment. It is certainly a tricky one to master. I had to practice it several times before I performed it for your class. Do you remember what caused the card to stay in place? It has something to do with a property of air!
See you next week!
All the best,
Mrs. Ranney
Dear Mrs.Ranney the science queen,
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the time you took to teach us science experiments, and I thank you for that very much!
My favorite thing when it comes to analysis is that you always find a way to use logic and thinking. I think the most interesting experiment was the one where you put the paper on the cup, then you put the cup in the water, finally you took it out and I think the paper was dry because of the air pressure. I think that is correct, and it is my favorite experimentation.
What was your favorite experiment?
Best Regards,
Asha
@Asha,
DeleteI certainly appreciate your complimentary comment! I also love the experiment where the paper in the cup stays dry, and you are absolutely right about air pressure being the cause! Good for you!
It is very difficult for me to select only one favorite. However, I'd have to say that the ice cube-salt-thread experiment would be the one that is most special to me. That is mainly because I learned it when I was about your age, and I remember loving it then!
I'm looking forward to seeing you and your class next week for more sensational science!
Regards,
Mrs. Ranney
Dear Mrs. Ranney,
ReplyDeleteI loved doing things with you, and my favorite thing was the science experiment with the balloon. I liked when the vinegar and the baking soda blew up and went inside of the balloon and we got to feel it.
What was your favorite thing you did with us?
Sincerely,
Nicholas
@Nicholas,
DeleteThanks so much for your comment! I'm glad that you enjoyed the liquid + solid = gas experiment. It is definitely a favorite of mine as well! If you click on the hyperlink, you can see a video I made with my class two years ago where we demonstrated that very experiment!
If you read my reply to Asha and Ethan, you will know which experiment is my most prized!
Cheers,
Mrs. Ranney
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ReplyDeleteDear Mrs. Ranney,
Having you in my classroom bimonthly gave me a smile a mile wide. You truly have a a heart of gold. Your science experiments were sublime! You are a real Albert Einstein when it comes to matter!
Equally important was your help with writing. I remember when you helped proofread our Turkey Stories. You were like a walking thesaurus when it came to finding high level words.
A million thanks for all your meaningful contributions this year!
Your friend and colleague,
Mrs. Y♥llis
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@Mrs. Yollis,
DeleteWhat a sensationally sweet and very complimentary comment! I l also love your use of marvelous metaphors!
You are such a great friend and inspirational teacher. It has been my pleasure to spend time with you and your class of creative, clever students this year!
I look forward to coming for a final visit on Monday and to carrying on the tradition in the next school year. After all, we are inseparable!
Your pal and partner,
Mrs. Ranney
Dear Mrs. Ranney,
ReplyDeleteThank you for coming to our class twice a month to teach us a lot of creative, and dynamic science experiments. I love how you put a lot of time experimenting and coming to our classroom prepared to teach us about science. I always looked forward to seeing and learning new experiments.
Your science buddy,
Kayla
@Kayla,
DeleteWhat a kind comment! Thanks so much for your compliments and your great use of vocabulary!
I'm looking forward to visiting one last time with some more sensational science experiments!
Cheers,
Mrs. Ranney
Dear Mrs. Ranny,
ReplyDeleteI want to thank you for all that you've done for me and the class. Your science projects are extraordinary, and they have taught me so much. I especially loved when you got an ice cube, put ice on it, placed the string on it, and when you pulled the string out, it brought the ice and salt with it. I also loved when you poured some vegetable oil in a cup, poured some water into the same cup and the water went to the bottom, and then put a drop of food coloring. My favorite part was when the drop exploded and the oil turned that color.
Sincerely,
Tabitha
@Tabitha,
DeleteI appreciate your comment and how you specifically described two of the experiments. If you've read any of my other replies, you know that the ice cube experiment is my favorite!
Do you remember why the oil floated on top of the water in the experiment you described?
Next week I'll be back for one last super science session! I'm looking forward to sharing more time with you and your class!
All the best,
Mrs. Ranney
Dear Mrs. Ranney,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all you have done for our class!
My favorite science experiment was when you put
salt on ice then you put a string on the ice and they got stuck together!
Sincearly,
Kiano
@Kiano,
DeleteThanks for your comment! It's interesting to note that you and I have the same favorite experiment.
Do you remember why the string stuck to the ice after I poured on the salt? Have you tried it at home?
See you next week!
Regards,
Mrs. Ranney
@Kiano,
DeleteYou are very welcome! I enjoyed being a part of your class at school and on the blog!
You and I have the same favorite experiment! Have you tried it at home?
Cheers,
Mrs. Ranney
Dear Mrs. Ranney,
ReplyDeleteThank you for everything you have done for our class!
I have had such a great experience with you doing science experiments, and I would love to do more. My favorite experiment was the one where you put the tissue in the glass, and you put it in water, but it does not get wet. The reason is, the air is blocking the water. It proves that air takes up space.
What is your favorite experiment?
Sincerely,
Sam
@Sam,
DeleteI appreciate your comment and the fact that you explained what the experiment proved! Well done!
If you read some of my other replies, you will discover which experiment is my favorite!
I'll see you soon!
Best,
Mrs. Ranney
@Sam,
DeleteYou are so welcome! Visiting your class throughout the year was always something I looked forward to.
The tissue in the cup experiment really is a great way to demonstrate that air takes up space and exerts pressure! I'm glad you liked it.
My guess is, if you've read some of the other replies, you've already discovered which was my favorite experiment!
See you next week!
Best,
Mrs. Ranney
Dear Mrs. Ranny,
ReplyDelete:) for you! You have taught me and my class so much this year, and I really enjoyed the science class. My favorite part was the one experiment, when you tried to blow up a balloon in a plastic bottle, and it did not work. The reason it did not work was because of the air pressure. I know how to make it work. You can cut a slit in the bottom of the bottle, and the air will go out!
Sincerely,
Winston
@Winston,
DeleteThanks so much for your comment. I especially like that you explained that air pressure was the reason the balloon would not budge! What's even more impressive is that you thought of a way to make the balloon blow up while still in the bottle. You are absolutely right! If you cut a slit, the air can escape.
Keep up the good work, and I'll see you next week for one last super science session!
All the best,
Mrs. Ranney
Dear Mrs.Ranney,
ReplyDeleteWe appreciate you so much, and I really adore all those projects you have done for us. My favorite science project was the salt and string one. First, you have to get a cup of water filled a little bit under the top. Second, You got a couple of ice cubes and put them in there. Third, take a piece of string. Finally, take salt that is any kind, and sprinkle it on top of the string which is on top of ice. When you lift out the string, the ice will be attached to it! I thought that was really cool.
I also appreciate that you show up to events that we have planned. You said you could come to our end of the school year party, and you said we could see you do one of your fabulous science projects again. That would probably be the most important event of the year. What was your favorite event you attended to?
I have had a lot to learn about during the year, and you, Mrs.Ranney, did teach me some very educating things. Why don't you become a science teacher at school? The class will miss you when we are in fourth grade!
From,
Aryana
@Aryana,
DeleteThanks so much for your well-organized and complimentary comment! Your explanation of my favorite experiment is very well-written, and I loved how you used transitions to explain the steps. Do you remember why the string stuck to the ice when salt was sprinkled on top?
Although I won't be able to attend your end-of-the-year party, I will visit next week for one last super science session! I love science, but I also have many other interests and hobbies. Visiting and sharing experiments periodically is a great way for me to enjoy science. You are very kind to suggest that I become a full-time science teacher, but I think I'll stick to volunteering part-time for now! That way I can pursue my other interests as well!
I've enjoyed many other projects in your class this year. Two of my favorites were polygon perimeter and your traveling turkey stories. I was so glad to be able to participate in those and see everyone using their skills and creativity!
See you next week!
All the best,
Mrs. Ranney
Dear Mrs.Ranney,
DeleteThank you for the reply! I don't remember why the salt would stick to the ice, but I think it had something to do with the ice and the salt, though. Was it your favorite experiment too?
I thought you would come to the party, but that is okay if not because you can still do a science project. I like your alliteration on the super science part! What is your favorite hobby?
I will miss the projects we did in the year because you didn't have a great friend ship with the fourth grade teachers like you did with Mrs.Yollis. You should come by to some fourth grade classes for some experiments, and!
My favorite was the polygon people too. I am truly going to miss you.
Warmly,
Aryana
Dear Mrs.Ranney,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all you have done for our class. My favorite science experiment was the one that you put vinegar in a bottle and put baking soda in a balloon, then you poured the vinegar in the balloon. After, you let us feel the balloon and it was cold. You just did a lot of things for us. I hope you come back on Monday so I can see you sooner!
From,
Derrick
@Derrick,
DeleteYou are so very welcome! I enjoyed that experiment as well. Have you checked out the link that I shared in my reply to Nicholas? If you do, you'll be able to watch a video I made with my class a few years ago that demonstrates and explains that experiment!
Do you remember why the balloon was cold? Do you remember what chemical change was caused by combining baking soda and vinegar?
I'm looking forward to seeing you on Monday!
Regards,
Mrs. Ranney
Dear Mrs. Ranney,
ReplyDeleteThank you for coming to help, and thank you for coming to do science experiments. One of my favorites is when you put water and vinegar in a bottle, and you put the bath thing in it, and it becomes sort of like a lava lamp. Problem solved! Now I don't have to buy one! Again, thank you so much for coming in and doing tons of cool science experiments. See you on Monday (Hopefully).
Sincerely,
Nic
@Nic,
DeleteThanks for your comment! We did so many experiments that involved combining elements of matter that it is hard to keep track of them all! I believe the one you are referring to was oil and water in a bottle with a bath fizzy added to it! Do you remember why the oil and water stayed separate from each other?
Hope to see you Monday!
All the best,
Mrs. Ranney
Dear Mrs. Ranney,
ReplyDeleteThank you Mrs. Ranney for teaching us things about science. You also taught and checked our writing. My favorite experiment was the string and the ice. You first get a piece of ice, and you pour salt on top. Next, take a piece of string and lay it across the ice. It made a smile from ear to ear form on my face. I was thinking how is that possible? I agree with Mrs. Yollis that you have a heart of gold, and you are truly an Albert Einstein.
What was your favorite project, Mrs. Ranney?
Aloha,
Ruby
@Ruby,
DeleteMahalo for your comment! I love that you used "Aloha" as your closing, since I'll be visiting Hawaii this summer!
I think perhaps that the ice-string-salt experiment has won as the most popular experiment in your class, and it happens to be my favorite too! Maybe we can do it again on Monday, just for old times sake!
Yes, I had a big smile on my face too when I read Mrs. Yollis' sweet comment!
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Aloha to you,
Mrs. Ranney
Dear Mrs. Ranney,
ReplyDeleteI enjoy when you come in to our class and spend time with us. I liked all the projects, but my favorite one was when you used an index card, a glass cup, and water. First, you put water in the cup. Next, you put water on the rim of the cup. Last, you flipped it over a bucket of water so that it wouldn't spill everywhere because sometimes the experiment fails. It was really cool when the index card did not fall down, but the water stayed in.
What was your favorite science experiment? What is your favorite kind of bird, and do they live around here?
Thank you for coming in! I loved spending time with you.
Sincerely,
Sean
@Sean,
DeleteYou are so welcome! Visiting your class has been a highlight of my first year of retirement!
I love how you explained the cup-card-water experiment step-by-step! Do you remember what caused the water to stay in the cup when I turned it upside down?
I'm sure by now, if you've read some other replies, you already know my favorite experiment!
As far as birds go, it is very hard to choose a favorite. In my backyard, I'd have to say that it is a Western scrub jay because that is what Scrubbers is! Overall, the bird I've always cherished most is a pelican! I just love to watch them glide over the ocean and dive head first to catch fish!
I've love spending time with you too, and I look forward to a little more time with your class on Monday!
All the best,
Mrs. Ranney
Dear the “Science Queen,”
ReplyDeleteThank you for all you have done for our class. (I am not copying Derrick.) I think you should be the school’s science teacher. I think your experiments are extraordinary, and my favorite one was the one using the salt, string, ice and cup of water.
Would you mind visiting my blog when I start one? It will specialize in birds.
Your birding buddy,
Tr☼y
Dear Birding-Buddy Troy,
DeleteThanks for your appreciation!
Although I haven't done an official count, it seems pretty clear that your favorite and mine is the winner for favorite of the class! Do you remember why the salt caused the string to stick to the ice? I think we'll revisit that one again next week, so we can remember why that happened!
I would be honored to visit you blog when you start one, especially if it will specialize in birds! You know how I love them!
Your buddy in birding and blogging,
Mrs. Ranney
Dear Mrs. Ranney,
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate all the fun projects that you brought to our class, and all of the time you spent with us. Everyone in Mrs. Yollis' class adores you. My favorite project was the one where you put ice in a cup full of water and then put a string on top of the ice. Next, you sprinkled salt on the string that was on the ice. After that, you waited a few minutes and then held up the string and the ice was sticking to the string!
What was your favorite project? Also, is science your favorite subject? My favorite subject is reading, but I also like math, especially multiplication.
Thank you for all you have done for our class throughout the year.
I hope I see you a lot next year!
Sincerely,
Ty
@Ty,
DeleteThank you so very much for your appreciation of the experiments I brought to your class! It was my pleasure!
It is clear by now that my favorite experiment is the same as yours, and the majority of the class!
As far as subjects go, science as always been something I loved but the subject I always enjoyed teaching most is writing! That's probably why I love blogging! I'm glad to hear that you cherish reading. It is so important because skills in reading help you in every other subject, including math!
I'll see you next week!
Cheers,
Mrs. Ranney
Dear Mrs. Ranney,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all you have done for the class. My favorite memory with you was when we did the running experiment. Derrick, and I ran with a paper on our chest , and then we looked to see if the paper would fall off. Some people thought it would fall off, and some people did not. We thought that it would not fall off because of the air pressure when we ran. Thanks again for everything you have done. Please come to our class again before the end of the year!
What was your favorite science project with us? Do you miss teaching?
Sincerely,
Ella
Dear Mrs. Ranney,
ReplyDeleteThe experiment that involved placing a piece of paper on our chest was fun, and when we started to run the paper stuck to our chest.
I liked that experiment because it taught me about air pressure and wind, but also it taught me that I could hold a piece of paper on my chest while I ran. That could come in handy if both of my hands are full, and I need to get to school with my homework. Of course, it would have to be windy while I ran.
Sincerely,
Ethan
@Ethan,
DeleteYou were the only one to write about that particular experiment! Good for you! I love your clever idea about how to use air pressure to get your homework to school when your hands are full! Good thinking!
I enjoyed seeing you and your class yesterday! Enjoy your last days together!
Cheers,
Mrs. Ranney