3rd graders are are studying reflection. Is there a better way to master reflection than creating wonderful, whimsical kaleidoscopes? We watched a video on how kaleidoscopes are made and then each students made a list a materials they would need for their kaleidoscope. They also made a diagram to show how they are going to assemble their kaleidoscope. ![]() Then they got to work assembling their kaleidoscopes. They did a great job understanding that the triangular prism of reflective paper was essential and they are learning why my repeated nagging about accurate measurements is important. My classes are a very short 40 minutes. As such, I suspect we will need a couple more weeks to make our fabulous, finished kaleidoscopes. Ah well, 'tis time well spent.
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Before diving into our study of light color we needed to review primary colors and color mixing with pigments. What better way to do this than with shaving cream prints?
This was a fun, if a bit messy, way to review missing colors and the importance of primary colors. Next week, we shall rock the shadow boxes! The first weeks are always a bit chaotic and everything takes longer than I'd planned. Third graders have been putting the final touches on our maker journals and we had time for a quick review/knowledge check on color fundamentals. I made these little 1/2 sheets for their journals so they can refer back to them as we move forward. ![]()
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