This is an easy, fun experiment to find out how strong different shapes are. Shape 1 sheet of paper into different shapes and see how much they can hold. We made a triangle, square, and cylinder.

A hypothesis is a special word that scientists use for “an idea that you can test,” it is also a kind of prediction. Make a hypothesis of which shape will hold a book best. Do you think a circle will be stronger than a square?

Test your hypothesis out! Does your shape hold more than one book?

Can you think of other shapes or structures that might be stronger? Share your ideas below!

Activity from  All for the boys 

Did you know that on December 17th, 2015, Beethoven would have turned 245?!

So who is this guy, and why is he so important?

Beethoven is one of the most famous composers in history. He played the piano and composed a lot of different symphonies. 

For this Early Enrichment activity, build your own musical instrument out of recycled materials and see if you can play Happy Birthday for Ludwig von Beethoven. 

Share your pictures and/or videos with your EY Coordinator! 

Last week around the world, many students in our school district participated in the Hour of Code. Did you?!

f you didn’t get a chance, check out this video and the link below.

If you didn’t get a chance to code, check out this link: https://code.org/learn

For those of you that participated, reflect about your experience. Comment below answering the following questions.

(1) What was your favorite part of the Hour of Code?

(2) What was challenging?

(3) What is your favorite coding website or app?

(4) Why do you think coding is an important skill to know?

(5) Do you think you will continue to practice Coding?

Winter is coming! Check out these 5 Fun Facts about winter. 

In Nebraska, we get to experience the wonderful world of snow each winter, but can you imagine what it is like for people who have never seen snow before?

Check out this Panda, who has never seen snow before!

If you had a pen pal somewhere who had never seen winter, how would you describe it to them? What would you tell them to give them a clear idea of what the season is like where you live? This week’s Early Enrichment activity is to describe and record winter. Look outside to get ideas or use these questions to help you.

Weather: What is the weather like in the Winter? Is it always like that? What is normal winter weather like?

People in Winter: What kinds of things do people do to help them get through winter?How is this different from what they do at other times of the year?

Animals in the Winter: What kinds of things do other animals do to get through winter?
What did you learn from your study of winter? Do you think you can describe winter better now.

Comment below what you would write about to your pen pal!

How can you be a Super Digital Citizen?

Try this video on a computer! 

The Cyber Five!

1. Never give your password to anyone.
2. Don’t download unless you have permission, you might download a virus.
3. Don’t respond to a bully online.
4. Show an adult if someone is bullying you online.
5. If you don’t like the website you are one, tell an adult and go back.

Can you think of some more rules that will help you be a super digital citizen? See if you can teach your friends how to be a digital citizen by making a poster or pic collage on how you can be safe, respectful and responsible online!

Share your ideas with your EY Coordinator and your class!

Imagine you are a scientist for NASA responsible for a top secret research project on one of the planets. Your job is to inform the world on what your planet is like, and if there is any form of life living there.

First, watch the videos to learn about what planets you can find in our solar system. 

Then, choose a planet to research using one of the links below.

Planet for Kids 

National Geographic Kids- What is a Planet?

Here are some questions to think about as you research your planet:

What does your planet look like? How far away from the sun is your planet?

What can you find on your planet? Is the temperature cold or hot?

What is the surface like? How long does it take your planet to go around the sun?

After researching your planet, show what you have learned by designing a Planet Report. Your report should include important information about your planet and a drawing of an alien life form that could survive on it. Be sure to label and describe your alien’s  features, for example eyes, and why they are vital for your alien’s survival.

Share your Planet Report and Alien with your EY Coordinator!