4th Grade Presentations at the University of Idaho 22nd Annual Engineering Expo

 A few weeks back, the PongSats went up. Each had a different experiment inside--contents ranged from pickles and Starbursts to cotton and gravel. A formal Scientific Lab Plan was written and rewritten so that each experiment could be repeated if needed another time. The kids learned the importance of formatting for another type of writing too.
Making a Hypothesis is only one step of the science process. They analyzed data, and wrote conclusions. Some were surprised by the outcomes of their experiments and some not. All presented to our class in preparation for the Expo. They learned the information about the balloon launch too and were very adept at talking about the conditions that their experiment experienced--those of low air pressure, exposure to radiation, and freezing temperatures.

Besides presenting during the Expo, groups moved around to gather information of 8 designs. The kids talked to the Engineering Students and rated projects.

It was great to have so many parents join us too. Thank you to these parents that were able to make it: Traye' Mom, Caden's Mom, Eilowyn's Dad, Cadence's Mom and Grandma, Elizabeth's Mom, Chesney's Mom, Ayden's Dad. Plus there was the special treat that Ryan's Dad and Curtis's Step Dad were presenting their projects. 

The kids are so used to catching public transit to get to a field trip. There are still pictures to put up from the Archaeology and Anthropology trips.  This class has done a great job of working together and staying focused while in the field. 

It has been a wonderful year taking these kids hither and yon for academic work. Having the University of Idaho as a resource with so many helpful and interesting people there is amazing. A huge thank you to professors
and staff!