Month: May 2023

Light and Sound

Division 11 have been learning about light and sound. We learned what makes light and how sounds are made.  The kids all demonstrated a sense of wonder as we explored with different materials and activities!

What happens when light shines on things?

We learned that transparent objects allow all or most light to pass through them; translucent objects allow some light to pass through them; opaque objects do not allow light to pass through them; and some objects reflect light

 

What makes a shadow?

We learned shadows are made by blocking light.  A shadow is created when an opaque object is placed in front of a light source and stops the light from passing through.

 

How does light make a rainbow?

Rainbows are made when sunlight shines through the water. As a result, light reflects off the water droplets, bends and splits. When sunlight shines through the water droplets, it splits into seven colours.

 

How are sounds made?

Sound is made up of vibrations, or sound waves, that we can hear. These sound waves are formed by objects vibrating or shaking back and forth.

Measuring A Classmate

We have been measuring some fun things around our classroom and outside in nature! We have been exploring different size units. We used paper clips, erasers, marker lids, crayons, and Lego to measure smaller items such as school supplies and leaves. We used markers, plastic sticks, and even clipboards to measure larger/longer/wider/taller items! Grade one students are learning how to use a ruler with standard units (e.g., centimetres).

Below was a fun lesson where we measured how tall one of our classmates is. We chose many different units!

 

 

Connection: Ask your child to show you some of their measurement skills. What are some things around the house that you can measure together? What unit would you use to measure those items?