Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Let the Science Experiments begin ~ Density

Noah has many science experiments to do this year.  He loves them all!  In fact, it is safe to say that Science is his favorite subject. 
The first experiment was on atoms and density.  He was surprised to find out his hypothesis was a little off. 
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Reading the instructions carefully  is very important! 
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The instructions called for safety glasses, and these “spy glasses”  were the only ones we had! 
 IMG_2793 For this experiment he was to have the water level at equal levels.  One jar with cold water, and one jar with boiling water.  Then, put one drop of your choice of color food coloring in each jar.  What was he testing??  This…
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He is funny.  He thinks he looks like a mad scientist in this picture.  But, as you can see, to Noah the results were impressive!
IMG_2796 He’s admiring his work…and waiting for something else to happen. 

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Sturbridge Village

We decided to visit Old Sturbridge Village, for our first field trip of the year.  It was busier than the previous times we had visited, but it was a free day.  It wasn't overwhelming, like I thought it would be, but it was hot!



Noah found out that the seats in the schoolrooms in the 1800's were not comfortable!
Not overly happy, that I asked him to pause talking for a second while I took this picture.  He was telling me about drying herbs he saw in the house behind him, and wanted me to go see!  He knows I like to dry herbs too!
Carding wool


Resting in the shade on a "rock chair" he was excited to discover!



Saturday, August 18, 2012

Reading List for Fifth Grade

This is the reading list we are starting with.  The PLAN is for him to read one book (at least) every two weeks, or less.  We are starting with Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling.  Noah will read this on my Kindle Fire.
So here it is …
Captains Courageous  by Rudyard Kipling
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
Hans Brinker by Mary Mapes Dodge
The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S Lewis (the whole series)
Holes by Louis Sachar
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman
Because of Winn- Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

Noah's 4th grade reading list

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