The last hour of our day was spent with explorations of all kinds! Students visited three stations: a cooking station, a magnet experiment, and a free choice station (most kids chose to build or write at this station). Three very different activities with a common theme--hands-on learning is effective AND fun!
Students explored the strengths of different magnets by testing how many paper clips each one would hold. They recorded their results on a data sheet. I encouraged them to make predictions, test, and record--all skills scientists in the "real world" use!
Bridget and her mom were great co-chefs! And the apple tarts were delicious (and pretty too!). Every student visited the cooking station to help make his/her own tart.
Can you tell I take a lot of photos?! Students ham it up for the camera...and show their work on the steps of how to make apple tarts.
I think this was everyone's favorite part of the day. :-) Yum!
Hi Everyone!
ReplyDeleteIt's Terry, Bridget's Mom! I really enjoyed showing your class how to make apple tarts. They were so easy to make and you all did a great job making your own tart. You each had your own idea of which leaf pattern (Maple or Oak)in addition to the sizes of your leaves you wanted for the top of your tart. They were so beautiful and yummy! Guess I should have planned to have you each make at least two tarts--one to eat now and one to take home for later! If anyone would like the recipe for Mini Apple Tarts, please contact me at tbartizek@myfairpoint,net. See you all again soon! ~ Terry