What a fun and busy midwinter break exploring science! During a recent School Break Science workshop, we explored engineering, microscopes, and solubility.
During our engineering exploration, we explored, built, and tested, different types of bridges. Our young scientist worked in a small group to complete a rotation of engineering-based challenges that explored arch, beam, and suspension bridges. We ended our exploration with a very specific challenge which involved straws. Given a specific amount and type of materials, our young scientists needed to plan for and build a bridge that was structurally sound and could span across two tables or chairs.
During our engineering exploration, we explored, built, and tested, different types of bridges. Our young scientist worked in a small group to complete a rotation of engineering-based challenges that explored arch, beam, and suspension bridges. We ended our exploration with a very specific challenge which involved straws. Given a specific amount and type of materials, our young scientists needed to plan for and build a bridge that was structurally sound and could span across two tables or chairs.
During our solubility exploration, we asked the question 'does it dissolve?' Exploring how things do and do not dissolve in water introduced us to the word 'soluble'. Our highly anticipated activity was the Space Sand exploration. Thanks to a generous donation, we were able to purchase larger quantities to explore with. So what's the big deal about this sand? For starters, its more than just sand. Space Sand is hydrophobic, meaning it repels water. Once we had a general understanding of solubility, it made our Space Sand exploration extra fun.
We ended the midwinter break by taking a closer look at things. Our young scientists explored the unseen world while learning about magnification and exploring the idea of 'taking a closer look'. We began our exploration with simple magnification using magnifying lenses. From there, we looked even closer at basic items inside the Lab.
Thanks to a generous donation, each young scientist was able to take home a Foldscope paper microscope. Although simple in design and use, these microscopes do allow for users to take a detailed look at slides and samples. Each young scientist received two sample slides to explore at home.
Thanks to a generous donation, each young scientist was able to take home a Foldscope paper microscope. Although simple in design and use, these microscopes do allow for users to take a detailed look at slides and samples. Each young scientist received two sample slides to explore at home.
