I was out on Day 100 because my daughter Anna was sick. I came back in today and started off in the L section with a visit from Doctor Monkeysare Awesome. That video will be posted asap. I need an adapter cable so that I can do this from school, because by the time I get home my kids keep me too busy (I have four all 10 and under).
The L and O sections got ready for their test tomorrow on Pressure. I was impressed with the O section and their practice test taking with the clickers. We did a fun pressure activity using a large piece of plywood and several balloons. I think we got 5 people (about 500 pounds) to stand on about 15 balloons. Pretty amazing. I tried to pop a balloon while sitting on it and accomplished nothing.
The W section completed a buoyancy lab. Mr. K-rebs and I revamped it today and it is a winner, at least I think so. The students put marbles into sealed jars and using overflow cans measured how much mass the water that came out had. It should equal the weight of the can according to Archimedes principle. Usually, it does, as long as the students are careful when collecting the water.
The S section took their Unit 7 test. It will be a couple of days until these are graded. I am hopeful for great things.
Sweet justice!
