Kayla's Clever ePortfolio

Kayla  has been working all year on some excellent projects. Here is a link to her ePortfolio. Have a look around and let her know which project you liked the best!

Science: A Light Lesson!

By Kendall, Kayla, Nick, and Scarlet

(This post never got out last school year, but Mrs. Yollis promised to publish it over the summer!)   

FACT: 

Light is a form of energy, and it travels in a straight line.

We learned three new vocabulary words for science, and they are
transparent, translucent, and opaque.

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Transparent means light goes through the object.

These black arrows are light. They go right through the transparent surface.

This jar is transparent.

Translucent means some light goes through the object.

The arrows represent light. Notice, the light is scattered. 
Scattered means to go in different directions.

Here is a picture of some translucent shapes.

Opaque means it blocks all of the light.

The arrows represent light. Notice, NO light goes through the opaque object!

Here is a picture of our opaque shadow puppets.

✵     ✵     ✵     ✵     ✵

Can you think of any objects that are translucent, transparent, or opaque?

Have you ever made opaque shadow puppets?

 

Family Blogging Winners Announced! (Month #2)

Two months ago, Mrs. Yollis had the first annual April is Family Blogging Month!"

It was a real hit!

Comments were collected from: moms, dads, grandmothers, grandfathers, great-uncles, great-aunts, uncles, aunts, brothers, and sisters!

It was so much fun, the students voted to continue until Friday, June 11!

Custom Glitter Text

FIRST PLACE - Kendall

SECOND PLACE (Tie) -Kayla and Gal

The winners received:

1. A certificate for a free meal at a local restaurant!
2. A free blog posting of their choice on Mrs. Yollis' Clasroom Blog! (Even if it isn't technically an educational post.)

What do you think of our winners?

How did you encourage your family to participate?