Students have been learning all about Matter. They learned that all objects are made of matter and that different materials are used to make different things. Students also learned that matter can exist in different states and understand the difference between solids, liquids and gases.
Albert Einstein said, "Look deep into nature and you will understand everything better." Students traversed along a trail and observed how the natural processes of erosion and weathering can change the earth. They were mesmerized with a variety of rocks, minerals and fossils that they viewed in a hands on activity and were dazzled with the opportunity to dig up a shark tooth. What a great day of exploring the outdoors and learning a little about how different forces helped sculpt the earth's surface.
Students enjoyed a visit with a naturalist from The Reserve at Mission Viejo. Our visitor introduced students to some of the key concepts to"Our Changing Earth" project. During the presentation students joined Thomas the Paleontologist as he journeyed
to Rainbow Mountain. Along the way, students were thinking like geologists and talking about changes in the earth, how the earth’s resources are useful to humans, and how to distinguish between rocks and minerals. |
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June 2016
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