Elemental Science Week 4: Earthquakes
This week we did an earthquake simulation.(ie. We shook a pan of pan of sand with play houses). Elemental Science is a highlight of my kids week. I should say that I truly hate experiments (the gathering of supplies, the mess), but even I couldn't help but enjoy the simplicity of this one.
Supplies:
Aluminum pan, sand, play houses, and play people
Now these are supplies I can work with! The kids were thrilled to see their Lego and Sweet Street houses playing a leading role in the science experiment.
The instructions were simple. Take a picture of the set up.
Shake the pan mildly. Photo and record observations.
Shake the pan moderately. Photo and record observations.
Shake the pan severely. Photo and record observations.
PSA: if you really get into the experiment expect to have to sweep and mop the floor. :)
The kids read about earthquakes and other storms this week from the Usborne Encyclopedia of Our World and notebooked. I love how easy Elemental Science makes having fun with science.
Supplies:
Aluminum pan, sand, play houses, and play people
Now these are supplies I can work with! The kids were thrilled to see their Lego and Sweet Street houses playing a leading role in the science experiment.
The instructions were simple. Take a picture of the set up.
Shake the pan mildly. Photo and record observations.
Shake the pan moderately. Photo and record observations.
Shake the pan severely. Photo and record observations.
PSA: if you really get into the experiment expect to have to sweep and mop the floor. :)
The kids read about earthquakes and other storms this week from the Usborne Encyclopedia of Our World and notebooked. I love how easy Elemental Science makes having fun with science.
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