This month's Science with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) field trip was one of our absolute favorites! Bobby, a Scientist and Science Teacher, came to visit us at SMART START! We have been focusing more on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) here at school during our June curriculum.
Bobby is an amazing science teacher and is fantastic with children of all ages. He captivated the children's attention with exciting, fun, hands on learning experiments throughout SMART START and made our field trip a day to remember!
Prior to making science fun, Bobby went over precautions and gave each of our young scientists safety goggles to wear. The children listened intently and did a wonderful job following directions. The students were engaged and learning for the duration of the field trip.
The itinerary of the field trip was as follows:
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Fire-Turning steel wool into iron oxide/rust by chemically changing its form through lighting the wool on fire. This amazed the children as it sparked and created fire while remaining cool to the touch.
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Temperature- Creating and releasing heat in a beaker. Calcium chloride and vinegar were mixed in the beaker which created this reaction. The children felt the temperature of the beaker change from cold to warm.
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Mealworms- Bobby displayed and explained the three stages of a mealworm's metamorphosis. The children observed the mealworms with magnifying glasses and were able to touch and hold.
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Explosion- Created an explosion using baking soda and vinegar. The two substances mixed together created a chemical substance that released a gas.
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Slime- The children each created and took home slime. They mixed together saline solution, baking soda and glue which created a slimy and safe solution to play with.
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Balloons- Balloons were blown up without using air. This was done by adding Alka-Seltzer and baking soda to water. This caused a chemical reaction that released a gas in order for the balloon to expand.
We were so happy to have Bobby the Scientist with us at SMART START! Make sure to ask your children questions about the field trip.
Thank you parents for supporting our field trip programs here at SMART START by allowing your children to participate in this instrumental learning experience. We are committed to providing your children with an authentic love of learning!
Click on the video below to watch our fun day with Bobby the Scientist!
💙 Mary and Francesca 💙
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