Studying Science

The Engineering Process
 

TOPIC 1 (ELEVATE TEXTBOOK)
10/19 Potential vs. kinetic energy
10/21 Energy transfer with collisions (check out Newton's Cradle!)
10/22 Continuation of energy transfer
10/23 Thomas's presentation on solar energy
10/26 Heat energy
10/27 Sound energy
10/28 Conductors and insulators
10/29 Magnets
11/2 Study TOPIC 1 in ELEVATE textbook
11/3 Test on Topic 1

TOPIC 2 (ELEVATE TEXTBOOK)
11/4 Chemical energy 
11/5 Nonrewable energy
11/6 Fossil fuel formation
11/10 Renewable energy
11/12 Renewable energy
11/13 Renewable energy
11/16 Renewable and nonrenewable energy
11/17 Greenhouse gases
11/18 Impacts on Earth for using energy
11/19 Study TOPIC 2 in ELEVATE textbook
11/20 OPEN NOTEBOOK test on Topic 2

 

The science fair is in March but the fourth grade does not submit the traditional science fair project.  This year, the students will complete the engineering design process!  Students will follow the STEAM methods of Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve to create their own prototype from a cooling fork, to waterproof boot covers, sock assistant, seat covers, and so much more!  Students will complete much of the project in class but will have to do the design and build part at home.  We will begin the process in January which gives about two and a half months to plan and prepare!  

Want to check out some Engineering vidoes?  https://pbskids.org/designsquad/