Monday, July 16, 2007
Thursday, July 12, 2007
GEOLOGY CAMP HIGHLIGHTS - THURSDAY
Here are a few highlights....
Not shown (making more conglomerate rocks using foam at the sensory table, classifying and graphing rocks at the math center, observing rocks at the observation center, learning about the rock cycle and earthquakes during reading time, recess kick-ball, reading at the reading center & research center).
At the writing center, the children made acrostic poems and looked for key words in a word search.
At the experiment center, the children hypothesized which rocks would sink and which would float. After writing their guesses, they tested their guesses.
Not shown (making more conglomerate rocks using foam at the sensory table, classifying and graphing rocks at the math center, observing rocks at the observation center, learning about the rock cycle and earthquakes during reading time, recess kick-ball, reading at the reading center & research center).
At the writing center, the children made acrostic poems and looked for key words in a word search.
At the experiment center, the children hypothesized which rocks would sink and which would float. After writing their guesses, they tested their guesses.
The children painted rocks!
For project work, Miss Natalie demonstrates 3 different kinds of ways quakes behave using cakes. The children were quick to pick up on which kinds did what (rift, fold, and fault).
Then they ate their experiment bake quakes! Mmmmm!
For project work with Miss Cristina, the children constructed buildings they thought could withstand and earthquake.
They also practiced some earthquake safety techniques.
For project work, Miss Natalie demonstrates 3 different kinds of ways quakes behave using cakes. The children were quick to pick up on which kinds did what (rift, fold, and fault).
Then they ate their experiment bake quakes! Mmmmm!
For project work with Miss Cristina, the children constructed buildings they thought could withstand and earthquake.
They also practiced some earthquake safety techniques.
GEOLOGY CAMP HIGHLIGHTS - WEDNESDAY
At the math center, Megan counts the volcanoes found in the Rim of Fire. Some children found which continents had the most.
Rachel hypothesizes and tests the hardness of several rocks using her fingernail, a penny, and a nail at the experiment center.
William does too!
Nathan engages himself with an educational geology game at the computer center.
Madison and Ethan create volcanoes at the art center.
Here are a few others creating theirs.
For project work, the children learned about the behavior of volcanoes. They then drew a magma chamber, vents, and other parts of a volcano on our wall volcano.
Not shown: Making stone soup for snack (from the story read the previous day), weighing rocks (day two) as another math center activity, collecting iron from Cheerios as another experiment center, making volcano stories at the writing center, reading along at the listening center, computer educational games).
Rachel hypothesizes and tests the hardness of several rocks using her fingernail, a penny, and a nail at the experiment center.
William does too!
Nathan engages himself with an educational geology game at the computer center.
Madison and Ethan create volcanoes at the art center.
Here are a few others creating theirs.
For project work, the children learned about the behavior of volcanoes. They then drew a magma chamber, vents, and other parts of a volcano on our wall volcano.
Not shown: Making stone soup for snack (from the story read the previous day), weighing rocks (day two) as another math center activity, collecting iron from Cheerios as another experiment center, making volcano stories at the writing center, reading along at the listening center, computer educational games).
GEOLOGY CAMP HIGHLIGHTS - TUESDAY
The children have had fun learning to observe and identify rocks at the observation center.
Kyle and Ethan experiment with the weight of rocks at the math center. We decided to carry this over to the next day so that they could also weigh with weights. They were VERY occupied at this center.
The children listen to a dinosaur book at the listening center.
The children experimented with making crystals from sugar at the experiment center. 
More fun at the observation center.
We went on a field trip to BYU's Earth Science Museum. We let the children browse the museum finding what interested them most and taking notes of questions they had that we could answer through the camp.
Here they observe BYU geology students at work on fossils in the lab.
Isabel points out her favorite rock at the museum.
Ethan and Leif write in their observation journals their findings.
Abby points out her favorite quartz rock.
Madison and Ethan browse and take notes.
Kyle and Ethan experiment with the weight of rocks at the math center. We decided to carry this over to the next day so that they could also weigh with weights. They were VERY occupied at this center.
The children listen to a dinosaur book at the listening center.
The children experimented with making crystals from sugar at the experiment center. 
More fun at the observation center.
We went on a field trip to BYU's Earth Science Museum. We let the children browse the museum finding what interested them most and taking notes of questions they had that we could answer through the camp.
Here they observe BYU geology students at work on fossils in the lab.
Isabel points out her favorite rock at the museum.Ethan and Leif write in their observation journals their findings.
Abby points out her favorite quartz rock.
Madison and Ethan browse and take notes.
GEOLOGY CAMP HIGHLIGHTS - MONDAY
We failed to take pictures earlier in the day but we did remember to catch a few photos from our walking field trip to observe rocks in the neighborhood.
Katie draws rocks she finds in her observation journal.
What observant kids!
Taking a stroll. Observing rocks that decorate houses and yards!
Katie draws rocks she finds in her observation journal.
What observant kids!
Taking a stroll. Observing rocks that decorate houses and yards!
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Highlights...Bug Camp - 6/27
TODAY DOREEN, A BEE-KEEPER, CAME. WHAT A GREAT BEE-KEEPER!
Thepicture below shows a smoker. If you want to relax the bees, you use this smoker.
This is what you use to extract the honey. This hot iron melts off the wax to the cells full of honey. The flavor of honey depends on the flowers the bees have extracted the nectar from.
This is the spinner that pulls the honey from the hive. Mmmmmmm!
The children observe the bees in the observational hive unit. They could hear them whir angrily inside the glass. We tried to figure out why they were angry. It was interesting to see how their body moves when they are angry.
The children wrote and drew in their observational journals the things they learned or thought interesting.
At centers, the children measured out the ingredients needed to make corn-bread. We had the corn-bread with honey for snack today.
At the sensory center today, the children sniffed different smells and tried to identify them. The children have had specific interest in the way that bugs smell, taste, see, hear, and feel.
At the writing center, the children began writing articles for our community bug newspaper (to inform the community about bugs and what to watch for).
She taught the children about the different bees in a honeybee hive (queen, drone, and worker bees).
Thepicture below shows a smoker. If you want to relax the bees, you use this smoker.
This is what you use to extract the honey. This hot iron melts off the wax to the cells full of honey. The flavor of honey depends on the flowers the bees have extracted the nectar from.
This is the spinner that pulls the honey from the hive. Mmmmmmm!
The children observe the bees in the observational hive unit. They could hear them whir angrily inside the glass. We tried to figure out why they were angry. It was interesting to see how their body moves when they are angry.
The children wrote and drew in their observational journals the things they learned or thought interesting.At centers, the children measured out the ingredients needed to make corn-bread. We had the corn-bread with honey for snack today.
At the sensory center today, the children sniffed different smells and tried to identify them. The children have had specific interest in the way that bugs smell, taste, see, hear, and feel.
At the writing center, the children began writing articles for our community bug newspaper (to inform the community about bugs and what to watch for).
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Highlights...Bug Camp - 6/21
Madisen presents her research on bees. She also shared her insect collection with the other children.
The children make their own marshmallow spiders for snack using marshmallow, toothpicks, and raisins.
Today, the children used the scientific method to experiment with different foods to see which one ants liked best.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
PARENTS!
Come to our week culminating activity at 12:15pm on Friday. The children will share with you some of the things they have learned!
Highlights...Bug Camp - 6/20
Another day...of observations, expression, experimenting, and learning.
We noticed a garter snake outside our front door. The children thought that was pretty cool. They are garden friends.
In Art Center, the children made bug puppets and then used them for dramatic play at the Drama Center. They showed what they learned yesterday about the different parts of an insect (4 wings, 6 legs, lots of eyes, etc.).
Cait did a report in earwigs. The children learned what nocturnal means. Earwigs are nocturnal, eat grass/dead insects/live insects, and are harmless to people. Great job Cait!
The children used the race tracks they made yesterday in Art Center to experiment with racing with bugs. Surprisingly, the bugs used were quite cooperative. Some of the children found that if they stroke the bugs (depending on which ones) they would move the direction they wanted it to go. They timed different bugs on their race tracks.
The children used dance and movement to show the metamorposis of a butterfly. We also read The Grouchy Ladybug and acted it out. The children chose their characters and did a fine job using expression in their acting!
The children demonstrated the sequencing of the metamorphsis of a butterfly in this craft activity.
We noticed a garter snake outside our front door. The children thought that was pretty cool. They are garden friends.
In Art Center, the children made bug puppets and then used them for dramatic play at the Drama Center. They showed what they learned yesterday about the different parts of an insect (4 wings, 6 legs, lots of eyes, etc.).
Cait did a report in earwigs. The children learned what nocturnal means. Earwigs are nocturnal, eat grass/dead insects/live insects, and are harmless to people. Great job Cait!
The children used the race tracks they made yesterday in Art Center to experiment with racing with bugs. Surprisingly, the bugs used were quite cooperative. Some of the children found that if they stroke the bugs (depending on which ones) they would move the direction they wanted it to go. They timed different bugs on their race tracks.
The children used dance and movement to show the metamorposis of a butterfly. We also read The Grouchy Ladybug and acted it out. The children chose their characters and did a fine job using expression in their acting!
The children demonstrated the sequencing of the metamorphsis of a butterfly in this craft activity.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Highlights...Bug Camp - 6/19
Miss Cristina helps teach research skills at the Research/Library Center.
At centers the children discovered the fun of worms at the sensory table. The compared lengths.
At the Observation Center, the children try out the microscope. They enjoyed adding the bugs they caught at home to our Bug Zoo collection.
At the Art Center, the children made their own race track out of play dough. They will race bugs using their race track tomorrow. They thought rollypollies, worms, or beetles would be good to race.
More fun with worms!
Dr. Clark, and entomologist and professor at BYU came and taught the children about insects, their features, and how to classify them. It was VERY interesting. Thank you Dr. Clark!
The children put out their antennae.
Dr. Clark taught the children that crickets communicate with their legs.
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