Thursday, March 24, 2016

Super Star Scientist Daphne!

Objective:  Will temperature affect the height of the soda pop geyser?

Materials:  2 - 2L bottles of Diet Coke (one room temp. and one cold), 2 packs of Mentos, 1 Steve Spangler Geyser Tube

Scientist Daphne took us outside for her experiment!
She had all her supplies ready and her lab coat on.


First, Daphne placed the Geyser Tube onto the cold bottle of Diet Coke…


…and screwed it on tight.


Next, she filled the tube with Mentos.


After that, she placed the lid on the tube…


…then prepared to pull the tab to release the Mentos into the bottle.


She quickly ran back and the geyser shot up!



Next, Daphne prepared the Diet Coke that was room temperature.


 She once again placed Mentos in the Geyser tube, secured the lid...


and pulled the tab.
(And ran like crazy to get out of the way!)


This time the Geyser shot up even higher!!!




Conclusion:  The room temperature soda made a higher geyser!

That experiment was so much fun Daphne!
You did a GREAT job!

Thursday, March 10, 2016

The Q and U wedding was
QUite the event!

Following are a few pictures from our
QUaint ceremony!


Wyatt, Libby, and David


Taylor and Baylie


Sam


Brock


Emma


Anna


Malia


Daphne 


Joshua


Brock


Newt and Zoey

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Super Star Scientist Emma!

Objective:  What makes a corrugated box strong?
Materials:  3 sheets of typing paper, 2 cans (lg. & sm.), tape, and scissors

Emma had all of her materials ready and was set with her lab coat and safety glasses!


First, Emma cut 2 strips of paper the width of a can and rolled one of them around the can and taped it to make a cylinder.


She did the same thing to make a 2nd cylinder. 


Next she placed the paper cylinders out in front of her,


had a little discussion with her assistant,


then placed a flat piece of typing paper over the top of the 2 cylinders.


She placed the small can on top to see if the paper could hold it.


It wasn't strong enough and fell right through!


Next, she folded the paper back and forth...


…and creased it like when making a fan. 


She then placed the folded paper on top of the cylinders.


When she placed the small can on this time,


the paper was able to hold it!


Way to go, Emma!!


Conclusion:  Emma added strength by using corrugated paper and distributing the weight better!

You were a great scientist, Emma!
What a fun experiment!!

Monday, March 7, 2016

Malia is growing up so fast!
She turned 6 last Sunday!


Malia proudly shows her birthday card
and
6 fingers to show her new age!!


Happy Birthday, Malia!
We hope all your birthday wishes come true!




Friday, March 4, 2016

More Dr. Seuss fun!
Our favorite books and characters!


Wyatt


Malia


Libby


Joshua


Sam


Anna


Emma


Daphne


Baylie


Keaton


David


Brock


Zoey


Newt


Taylor