Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Learning Labs NEWS Vol 4 - Sept 12, 2013


Mr.J’s Learning Lab News Volume 4- September 12, 2013

What a brilliant fourth week we have had in the learning labs!  We have continued with our first month long theme: “The Arts and Sciences of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs!”  Students have made their own FOODIMALS (food+animal) using real food, measured meatballs, and learned about fermentation and pickling.

Next week, we will be having a spectacular week learning about elements used in food, making geometrical food art, and studying about ICE CREAM!  We even have a super special guest demo on Thursday, Sept. 19 from SUB ZERO Liquid nitrogen Ice Cream (See attached permission slip)

STEAM REPORTS are still going great!! This year, students will create STEAM reports each week that will count for part of their grade (see the attached Information Sheet & examples).  Report sheets will be given out each Thursday (Attached to this Newsletter), and will be due every Tuesday. Students who turn their work in early will receive 10 extra credit points!

Thank you to all of the families who came to the Menchie’s fundraiser night, and that have been donating supplies for the LABS. Because of you, the MSAS Students have gotten to enjoy hands-on learning experiences.  Remember to LABEL your donations with your family name(s) so Mr. J knows who to thank, and students that donate will be Mr.J’s LAB assistants that week!

Current Materials needed:

Potatoes

Yeast

16 gauge wire

Lemons

Zinc nails

Eggs

Markers

Watermelon

Any other type of fruit

___________________________________________________________________

Want to try our experiments at home?  Need a copy of any form given out in the Labs?  Then visit our NEW website @ www.MSASLearningLabs.com  And click on the “THEME BLOG” page!

 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!  SET AN ALERT ON YOUR PHONE!

Important Upcoming Learning Lab dates:

Thursday, Sept. 19- Sub Zero Ice Cream- Cooking with Liquid Nitrogen demo, noon, $3.00

Friday, Sept. 27- After school Family Movie Night- “Cloudy with a Chance of   Meatballs 2” @ Regal Oakmont 8 (More details soon…)

Monday, Sept. 30- First monthly Masterpiece Showcase @ school, 12:15 p.m. The whole school will be preforming “Sunshine, Lollipops, and Rainbows” from Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and Katy Perry’s “ROAR.”

No comments:

Post a Comment

Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.