Beyond Unit 12 Day 1 - Science Ex.

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alydar
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Beyond Unit 12 Day 1 - Science Ex.

Post by alydar » Wed Sep 28, 2011 6:08 pm

Just wanted to say how cool of a science project is scheduled for this day. The "germs" in the cup (mouth) was a hit with both my kids. It really illustrated well how germs are spread. I did take it a step farther and had DS wet his hand and then "sneeze" the germs into his hand therefore making them stick. Then I had him open the refrigerator. The "germs" stuck to the door handle. Then I opened the refrigerator and the "germs" stuck to my hand. It was a great experiment! Thanks so much, Carrie!! :D :D :D LOVING HOD more and more everyday! In fact, we are planning a family vacation next week and the kids will be getting an 11 day vacation from school as well (a well deserved break :wink: ). They aren't nearly as sad about it as I am though! I can't wait to get back to it when we return! :D :D :D
Whitney

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Robbi
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Re: Beyond Unit 12 Day 1 - Science Ex.

Post by Robbi » Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:19 pm

Awesome!! We are in unit 4 so I can't wait till we get there!! Thanks for the ideas on spreading the germs!!! :)
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Re: Beyond Unit 12 Day 1 - Science Ex.

Post by raceNzanesmom » Thu Sep 29, 2011 12:07 pm

Cool! :D
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Re: Beyond Unit 12 Day 1 - Science Ex.

Post by pjdobro » Thu Sep 29, 2011 2:07 pm

It's terrible, but I don't remember doing this. :( What are the germs made of? It sounds like so much fun and your extension of the activity is great! :D
Patty in NC

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alydar
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Re: Beyond Unit 12 Day 1 - Science Ex.

Post by alydar » Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:46 pm

Hey Patty!

The 'germs' were little tiny pieces of paper we tore up and placed in a styrofoam cup (the mouth). I used some red construction paper because we're out of regular printer paper. :D But it worked well because you could really see all those little red 'germs' all over the counter and door handle. :P :lol:
Whitney

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Re: Beyond Unit 12 Day 1 - Science Ex.

Post by pjdobro » Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:50 pm

alydar wrote:Hey Patty!

The 'germs' were little tiny pieces of paper we tore up and placed in a styrofoam cup (the mouth). I used some red construction paper because we're out of regular printer paper. :D But it worked well because you could really see all those little red 'germs' all over the counter and door handle. :P :lol:
That sounds fun! I vaguely remember that now. I wish I had thought to use red construction paper and extend the activity like you did! :D
Patty in NC

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alydar
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Re: Beyond Unit 12 Day 1 - Science Ex.

Post by alydar » Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:59 pm

Patty, that's one of the reason I am in love with HOD. They have so many great ideas and it just gets my braining whirling sometimes! :D Sometimes the kids take off and run with ideas. It really opens the door to so much exploration for all of us! And that's what it's all about, right? :D :D

Oh! and I had a great laugh today doing our North Star experiment. I taped a ball of tinfoil in the corner of the dining room to be our star. Well, I must say it didn't get rave reviews - it did look sorta pathetic hanging up there. :lol: Even my dad, upon seeing it, asked why I didn't actually place in it the north corner of the house. :shock: :roll: Ok, ok, so they are all not great moments! :lol: :lol: :D
Whitney

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DS 5.5

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Re: Beyond Unit 12 Day 1 - Science Ex.

Post by pjdobro » Thu Sep 29, 2011 6:24 pm

Oh! and I had a great laugh today doing our North Star experiment. I taped a ball of tinfoil in the corner of the dining room to be our star. Well, I must say it didn't get rave reviews - it did look sorta pathetic hanging up there. :lol: Even my dad, upon seeing it, asked why I didn't actually place in it the north corner of the house. :shock: :roll: Ok, ok, so they are all not great moments! :lol: :lol: :D
:lol: LOL! :lol: I guess they all can't be great. :wink: :D
Patty in NC

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Re: Beyond Unit 12 Day 1 - Science Ex.

Post by my3sons » Mon Oct 03, 2011 3:58 pm

alydar - This was such a great science experiment! I think it did more to get my dc to wash their hands than all of my motherly reminders to do so have done in years past. :D You made it such fun and really got into with your dc too - that makes a difference too! With flu season around the corner, this was pretty timely. I'm so glad you and your dc had such fun with it! :D

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