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.

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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?

Kendall's Grandparents are Super-Commenters!

During our April is Family Blogging Month, Mrs. Yollis' blog received numerous comments from parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and grandparents.


It was a great month!


Kendall's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cooke, were active commenters right from the start!


They have become a big part of this educational blog!


Not only do Mr. and Mrs. Cooke comment often, but they set a standard of excellence in content.

They always add new information to a post and often end with a question that will start a conversation. 

Here are a few examples!

A comment for Our School Library post...

For Richie's and Kayla's Grandmother Post ...

The Georgia O'Keeffe Post Comment







Mrs. Yollis and her students thank Mr. and Mrs. Cooke for their interest and their active participation in this blog.
 
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What do you think of Mr. and Mrs. Cooke's comments?

Have you ever commented back to them?

Visit: Germany!

By Kendall

Over the break, Kendall and her family had the opportunity to fly over to Germany in Europe. She visited with family and learned about a new country.

Here is a slide show Kendall put together! Thank you for sharing your trip!

Kendall's German Adventure on PhotoPeach

Have you ever been to Germany?

Have you ever visited a foreign country?