Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Fourth Grade Field Trip: 
Roger Williams Park Zoo





"Diversity of Life" Educational Program



Reviewing what we have learned about food chains and food webs...


Animal Interactions


Madagascar Hissing Cockroach

Dove



Photos Around the Zoo






 Museum of Science:  
Electromagnetism Presentation
(Sponsored by the PTO)


An audience full of eager volunteers...


"The Human Extension Cord"

Trial 1:  Participant reaction after feeling energy pass through their human extension cord.

Trial 2:  Does distance change the amount of energy felt?
It Does!


Testing various materials to identify conductors and insulators


Trying to manually pull apart a piece of steel from an electromagnet...

This was not an easy task!










Monday, May 16, 2016

State Research Project - Game Board Example

State Research - Game Board Example


Rhode Island


New Hampshire

Maine

Massachusetts

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Sample "Luck" Squares




Sample "Consequence" Squares



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Sample Game Pieces

Wooden discs were supplied to be used as base or for size reference.  These pieces were made out of clay, but students may use any materials of their choice to construct game pieces.


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Final Game Board Example