Marshmallow Shooter Could Be a Fun Science Tool

     When I found this marshmall shooter, I immediately thought of the energy and flight units we do with our fourth graders.  What an interesting way for kids to learn about potential and kinetic energy, lift, and thrust.  I can see them measruing, creating graphs, prdicting, and refining.  It would be fun to compare mini marshmallows with the large ones too!  Check it out at http://bit.ly/OH49F3.

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One Happy Camper (or Hiker)!

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Create Moon Phases With Oreos!

     If you're looking for a fun way to teach the phases of the moon, try having your students use Oreos to make their own model of the moon's phases.  You can find instructions all

over the web, but here's some tips that may help your kids be successful.

1.  Have a handout for them to see the phases as they build their model.

2.  Have extra cookies on hand because some will break.

3.  Show the kids how to use the twist method to break the cookie halves apart from each other.

4.  Use popsicle sticks to scrape off extra frosting (some of my students still use their tongue).

5.  Paper plates make a great "posterboard" for building the model.

6.  Wander around and discuss the models with students to see if they understand why phases change.



Here's one student's completed moon phase model.

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