Scientist Josée

On April 14th, the students in Room 111 were excited to meet scientist Josée who introduced us to 5 hands-on energy activities. Josée has inspired us to explore and investigate STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) through practical resources and science experiments that can also be conducted at home!
Many thanks to the fabulous parent volunteers: Mr. Matheson, Mrs. Ticku, and Mrs. Lavallee.

For more science activities, visit: scientistsinschool.ca/for-teachers-and-parents.php

CHALLENGE 
Become a chemist and invent a never-before tasted flavour of ice cream! The Kidz Lab STEM Challenge is open to Kindergarten - Grade 8 students. 

PRIZES
A Scientists in School workshop and lunch for the winner’s class, and a gift basket for the winner. 
For more information, visit: scientistsinschool.ca/kidz-lab.php

Energy Conservation Center: Students identified how to build and maintain an eco friendly home (e.g., insulation, turning off taps/lights, adding a solar panel, etc.).

Heat Energy Center: Students investigated how different coloured fabrics affect the absorption of heat energy and the temperature of an object. We also conducted an experiment using soap and our body heat from friction.  

Light Energy Center: Students discovered the importance of the sun's energy in the growth of our food and tested the power of the sun's rays using sun glasses, sun screen, and a black shirt.  

Solar Energy Center: Students discovered how the sun affects the movement of air over land and water to create wind and constructed pinwheels. 

Solar Panel Center: Students used a solar panel to spin a wheel, play music, and create a piece of artwork.