STEM Rec Challenges / November 13 -17
STEM Rec Challenges
November 13 - 17
Science
This week’s topic is the largest magnet on earth - the planet earth! The earth’s molten iron core produces a magnetic field around the planet. Students will learn about how compasses are affected by earth’s magnetic field, the difference between magnetic north and geographic north, and then will build their own compass.
Standard: Students will understand that magnetism can be observed when there is an interaction between the magnetic fields of magnets or between a magnet and materials made of iron.
Literacy
Do you love reading? Do you love relaxing? What about reading and relaxing at the same time? And pillows? If you love all of those things and more, then you'll definitely want to check out literacy this week! We're focusing entirely on reading by doing fun read alouds and having a nice, quiet and relaxing Pillow Party that we think everybody will enjoy!
Art
We are going to be learning about the Aztecs in art this week. It'll be a lot of fun we will be talking about the importance of the sun. We will be making our own Aztec sun. We will be learning about patterns, shapes, and symmetry.
Technology
We are taking the design process a little further with user-centered design. This will be a fun game looking at the design process and thinking about needs of an Extraordinaire. You could get a cooking utensil for a knight. It's game time in engineering.
Social Studies
This week in Social Studies, it's time to travel to America during the Revolutionary War! Would you have been a Loyalist or a Patriot? Find out for yourself what caused the war and pick a side.
Math
In math, we will be looking at area and perimeter in our surroundings. Using rulers and other instruments,, students will be measuring everyday items.
