Good afternoon from my 4th grade scientists!  Today we began our first science investigation.  We have been discussing the Earth’s layers and different types of rocks.  Our experiment will lead us on a quest to answer the question, what makes up rocks?   Our task today was to make our initial observations about our mock rocks (rocks made by our own Mrs. Gandy).  This included drawing them, measuring their diameter, depth, and circumference, examining them under a magnifying glass, and recording general descriptive terms about our rocks (rough, porous, smooth, heavy, light, etc.)

In addition to making these observations, other groups of students were busy around our class learning more background information to aid in our investigation.  Some worked on a Smart Board presentation to record key terms in their work station notebooks while others read books in our library about Earth Materials.  We will be continuing with this investigation throughout the week deconstructing the rocks until all that remains are minerals and dust!