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Rotation 5

Making Observationshttps://jr.brainpop.com/science/beascientist/makingobservations/

Observe means to pay close attention to something

Growing and Observing CrystalsWe are going to grow some crystals for a secret surprise for your teacher.

We need:WaterBoraxPipe CleanersStringLarge Jug

Station 1Snowy MathThe snowy math station you will be using balance to weigh how many snow bears it takes to balance classroom objects.

Snowy MathIf you have time, you also do the How Many Ways can you fill a hexagon?

Trace and color the pattern blocks you used to build each hexagon.

Station 2Engineering Shapes and SnowflakesYou will use toothpicks and clay to build shapes and answer questions. How many sides does it have? How many points or vertices?

Then you will create your own snowflake using the clay and toothpicks. Draw a picture of your snowflake and describe the shapes.

Sides: ________Vertices: ________

Station 3Snowy TechnologyLog in to you eClass and find the Symbaloo1) Read Snowflake Bentley and the Snow book on Bookflix2) You may choose to play the Make-a-flake game, the pan balance game or the snowflake symmetry game.