Jello: Liquid or Solid? Your Thoughts...

The definition of a solid--it retains it's shape as it is moved from one container to another.

The definition of a liquid--it conforms to the shape of whatever container it is placed in.

So...the question of the day in science was: Is jello a liquid or a solid? That really wasn't our main focus today, but I just rolled with it! My LBK's were really arguing this point...so we focused on the properties of a solid and a liquid.

We looked at examples of solids and saw how they did not change shape no matter what you put them in or on. We determined that jello has properties of a solid after it gets cold.

Then we looked at an example of a liquid and saw how it changed it's shape according to what we put it in. We determined that jello has properties of a liquid before you put it in the fridge.

Fifteen minutes later (yes, it took my precious ones that long) we determined that jello is a solid. (Unless it breaks, then it's a liquid according to one of them!)

I love my Little Big Kid's!!

Back on Track...with the American Revolution!

Whew! What a crazy past few weeks it has been. With all the goings on I have neglected my blogging and reflection duties...but now I'm back on track.

And I wanted to get back on track with this wonderful little tool I have discovered.  It's a newspaper clipping generator! Check it out.

My LBKs have been working their little fingers to the bone on their persuasive writing.

The assignment: You are a reporter in 1775 America and you have to pick a side. Are you crown or colony? You must write a persuasive newspaper article to tell your side of the story to convince your readers to join you. Thank you Liberty Kids for the idea!




So far we've gotten some wonderful writings! Look for some of the articles soon.

Until next time (and this time it will be sooner!!),

Mr. A