A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north northeast 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. North northwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72. North northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Preschoolers dig in to the 'ooblik'--learning about solids and liquids!
The EPS 8th graders recently hosted the annual preschool science fair! The event began as the preschoolers were divided into small groups; they then traveled around the room to five different sessions hosted by the older students.
Preschoolers talk on their cup and string telephone while learning about sound waves.
Preschoolers talk on their cup and string telephone while learning about sound waves.
The 8th graders recently spent a few days preparing for the preschoolers' visit. They designed presentations with preschoolers in mind. They then practiced methods of explaining these simple science topics to simple science minds. Their hands-on projects were designed to keep the little kids involved and interested.
No day with the preschoolers would be complete without a spill!
Student-designed sessions included the teaching of sound waves (using tuning forks as well as a string and can telephone--which the 8th graders were surprised worked as well), an introduction to polar/nonpolar substances (using milk, food coloring, and dish soap), and how air molecules behave when heated (using a balloon and warm air). Students also displayed how water and cornstarch mix together, as well as the reaction of pop and Menthos candies.
It was difficult to tell who had more fun--the preschoolers or the 8th graders! Overall it was a very memorable experience!
Preschoolers get down and dirty at science fair!
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