Monday, April 28, 2008
Atoms: Protons, Neutrons and Electrons, OH My!
We're learning about atoms. We built our own carbon atom on the wall with plastic balls and velcro. We wrote "nucleus" on the nucleus and used sticky note tabs for protons and neutrons. The other balls are the electrons orbiting the nucleus. We can remove the protons, neutrons and electrons and create atoms of helium or hydrogen, too. Click on the picture below to see it in full size.
Bananagrams
This is a really fun word game! We found it at AC More today. It is like scrabble in a way- but without the board and points-- very portable! I think it will be easy for us to bring with us on our trips to the hospital.
here is the link: Bananagrams
here is the link: Bananagrams
Friday, April 25, 2008
Around the World Night
As you can see, the boys did the project on their own. They learned a lot, of course. Joseph even learned to type his facts on the computer. This is a first for him!
