Coding, DNA, Moon Experiments!

The past two weeks have been busy in our class.  We have been learning to code, extracting DNA, and learning about the Moon.  It has been very exciting for all of us!

The Hour of Code is an easy way for students to learn the basics of coding with drag and drop programming.  This is a game-like self directed tutorial using games to help students learn coding.  This is a great way to get students, especially girls, interested in coding. Here are some pictures of our class coding last week.

We also extracted Strawberry and Lima bean DNA.  That was also quite interesting!  Here are the pictures showing your children hard at work thinking like scientists.

The students also learned the Phases of the Moon. Below are some pictures of our day with Mrs. Aldridge.

Now that the students are familiar with with the Phases of the Moon, they will begin the month long project observing the Moon. Each night the students will need to observe and record the phase of the Moon. At the end of the week they will need to summarize their weekly observations. This project will continue for 29 days, enough time for the students to observe one complete rotation of the Moon. The final project will be due on March 4. Complete instructions will be given to your child, but if they need a refresher or lose their packet, another packet can be printed in the handout section.