Hi parents,
We had an awesome day today! Most of our morning was spent learning about rocks, minerals, and fossils. Students got to handle and experiment with a wide range of rock specimens. They described each rock's texture, colour, and lustre, and determined whether the rock featured crystalline shapes. They also tested for the presence of carbonates, which can be determined by putting the rock in vinegar and watching for fizzing and bubbling. Finally, they used talc and tiles to determine the relative hardness of each specimen.
Our second activity involved learning about fossils. We observed fossils, both through images and actual specimens, and made predictions about what animal or plant may have left them. We also saw how fossils can be created by imprints, like a dinosaur's footprint.
In the afternoon, we had Music and Gym, and read Ticket to Curlew with Mr. G.
Here are a few pictures from our "Rock Day"!
And here are some pictures from our field trip - sorry for the posting delay, I was having some issues with Blogger.
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