What Are Wheels Like?
1/25/2019
This we we investigated basic questions about wheels; what is a wheel, what are the parts of a wheel, and what are wheels like? We spent group time experimenting with balls and wheels to test out their differences and then made a venn diagram of what we learned. Participating in a group activity and modeling how to express and quantify learning through play helps students process their own learning later in centers and at home. It teaches critical thinking, scientific reasoning, and establishes learning and play as the same thing. As we broke wheels down to the basics we learned new vocabulary to describe the parts of a wheel: rim, hub, axle, spokes, and tire. We practiced making wheels with these different parts using tinker toys and paper and brad fasteners. We also examined lots of real wheels to see these different parts, including skateboards and car and motorcycle toys. The students have been eager to ask and investigate deeper questions as we learn the basics. In our center play there have been many individual experiments with force, speed, and movement as they interact with our new wheels center and additions to the block center. Brown Bag All this week we enjoyed picnics in the gym listening to fellow students perform at the Brown Bag Concert series. This is a wonderful time of community and allows our early childhood program to be integrated with the older classes. This event is full of encouragement and camaraderie. It is one of my favorites at PNA. Working in our wheel center to fix and build wheels!
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