My 7 and 4 year old have been taking summer homeschool Science classes at our local museum.
They have been learning about bridges and buildings - how they are build and what gives them their strength. In doing so they have had the opportunities to make their own bridges and towers.
For bridges they used gum drops and tooth picks to make a bridge structure.
Then with weights attached in the pie pan the kids got to see how much weight their bridges held. My 7 year old's bridge held 1 1/2 LBS.
My 4 year old opted to add marshmallows to his structure to hold his toothpicks together as well.
His bridge also held up to 1 1/2 LBS.
Then the kids learned about buildings / towers how they are structurally strong. Using triangle shapes in their building to make them sound.
Using uncooked pasta and large marshmallows the kids made their own structures.
My 4 year old loved getting super messy with the marshmallows. Can you tell?
What fun Science activities are you doing this summer with your children?
Linking this homeschool post up to Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers, and delicate Construction, 1 +1 +1 = 1, Homeschool Creations and this week.
Thats awesome I want to try that with our children:)
ReplyDeletei love the spaghetti twist, my kids have done this at school only using marshmallows and toothpicks.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I love the marshmallow and spaghetti one!
ReplyDeleteWow, those things are pretty strong to hold that kinda weight! How fun.
ReplyDeleteNicole,
ReplyDeleteYou're great with doing so many crafty things with your kids. It's a huge work of love! Thank you for sharing it all.
I would have never guessed that they would hold so much!
ReplyDeleteYour kids are so creative! I normally never leave links in comments but I think you would probably find some great activities for your kids to do on this Pinterest Board I found yesterday if you don't already know about it. http://pinterest.com/denschool/science/
ReplyDeletewhat a fun experiment for the kids!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun thing to do!!!
ReplyDeleteThose are awesome! My kids would have a blast!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I remember doing this in school when I was a kid but I completely forgot. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Idea we will have to try this. We have made slime, which was very interesting and very messy.
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome!! :D My boys would eat both the candy and the marshmallows though!
ReplyDeleteThis is great - I love when science is taught in a fun way that kids can understand! Looks like they had a ball!
ReplyDeleteWow! That looks like such a fun project. I love it when the kids can have a good time while learning!
ReplyDeleteMy 4 year old would love to make a tower out of candy and sticks. Thanks for sharing this. Very fun!
ReplyDeleteFun and educational! My daughter would love it too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo cool you are continuing school in the summer. Do your kids get a break? Love that science experiment.
ReplyDeleteWe've done that multiple times with Sparks and Brownies and Girl Guides but never the weight part of it. I'll have to try that next time.
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling more marshmallows would be eaten on this end than used in building... :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun experiment. I want to try that with my kids!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely looks a little messy, but I bet they had a blast :D
ReplyDeletefun stuff! i have all these things to try with kids when they're a little older. daughter is already doing a few science experiments, but son is just a bit young yet. :)
ReplyDeleteReally super idea and the pictures of the kids are terrific!
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I haven't home-schooled my child. As I type this note, Steven and his fiance are driving to Texas from our East Coast home where he'll be starting a job at A Montesorri school. The organization and fun hands-on activities are fabulous. The ability to organize for and with the children certainly is a blessing!
ReplyDeletelove this idea - and those hands crack me up. :)
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