There has been a lot of excitement in the school this week. Play rehearsals, a Yachad assembly, a guest speaker, and some fun math and science activities have kept everyone very busy!
Here's what we have been doing in class:
Here's what we have been doing in class:
As a final experiment in our electricity unit, we tested the famous "fruit clock." We discovered that potatoes, tomatoes, limes, and even a single strawberry could create enough electric current to power the clock. The phosphoric acid in the fruits and vegetables reacts with the zinc and copper strips attached to the wires. This chemical reaction is very similar to what occurs in a battery!
The energy conservation posters are almost done! Students have worked hard to think of catchy slogans that will help spread the word about saving electricity!
Above left: Using the transformation skills we learned last week, students are starting to create designs inspired by the artwork of M.C. Escher.
Above right: A high-light of the week was the presentation from a grade six parent. Students learned how electromagnetism is used for many practical applications in medicine, resource detection, and infrastructure planning. They were able to use a regular iPhone to measure seismic waves and detect magnetic fields!
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Passover Break!
Above right: A high-light of the week was the presentation from a grade six parent. Students learned how electromagnetism is used for many practical applications in medicine, resource detection, and infrastructure planning. They were able to use a regular iPhone to measure seismic waves and detect magnetic fields!
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Passover Break!