It is always such a treat for me to watch my students so engaged and motivated by learning. Hands-on science always seems to fuel their natural curiosity.
Last Friday we began our study of soil in our classroom. We began by thinking and writing about what we already know about soil and then jotted some questions we have about soil. We were then ready to make some predictions and observations. We first talked about what these two words mean. I defined 'prediction' for them as thinking about what might happen based on what we already know. The students then made some predictions about what they thought they might find in the soil. After recording their predictions they got to observe some soil and record what they noticed. We talked about how scientists make careful observations and record them so that they can share their findings with others.
We also did some reading about soil this week to add to our knowledge. Have your child share with you what they know about soil. Ask them about their observation of soil and what they discovered.
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