who knows what Country Schoolers will be getting their hands into!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
summer science
Summer is a great time for exploring. Whether it's geology or biology, ecology or astronomy, we can learn science in our travels and right in our own backyards. What did you learn this summer? NCCS science teachers are lifelong learners. For us, summer means time for professional development -- taking classes, writing curriculum, brainstorming for the coming school year -- and we're excited to share our summer learning with our students! (summertime quiz: where was this photo taken?)
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Rube Goldberg Machine Day!
The day for the running of the machines arrived. It was the culmination of hours of work. Trial and error, problem solving, going back to the drawing board, and finally - hopefully - success! Sudents were challenged to make a machine that could perform one of the following tasks: water a plant, put toothpaste on a toothbrush, shut off an alarm clock, screw the cap on a gatorade bottle, pop a balloon, stamp a letter, or crush a soda can. Here's a look at our 8th graders' machines -- enjoy the show!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Rube Goldberg Projects Under Construction
Rube Goldberg designed crazy contraptions that accomplished a simple task in the most ridiculous ways, so what better final project for a physics class than to build a Rube Goldberg machine that can pop a balloon or water a plant, stamp a letter or put toothpaste on a toothbrush? How about screw a cap on a bottle? 8th graders have been building around the clock...
Thursday, April 21, 2011
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