August was a month of goodbyes and hellos as we said goodbye to the summer campers and children starting kindergarten and first grade and hello to two children transitioning from the toddler class.
August 11th-August 15th
On
Monday we combined baking soda, distilled white vinegar and liquid sidewalk
chalk to create colored volcanoes for our last science experiment at
Endeavor Learning Center with a child who starts first grade this week!. Even though the
experiment fizzled (her dad said it was because the calcium
carbonate in the chalk cancelled the acidity of the vinegar), we still enjoyed
exploring and physically manipulating the results. All the photographs were
taken by the child who taught the activity.
Domain:
Cognition and General Knowledge
Sub-domain:
Science
Strand:
Science Inquiry and Application
Topic:
Inquiry
Standard:
Engage
in simple investigations.
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Standard:
Use simple tools to extend investigation.
Standard:
Make predictions.
Make
inferences, generalizations and explanations based on evidence.
She and another child also
Domain:
Approaches to Learning
Strand:
Initiative
Topic:
Planning, Action and Reflection
Standards:
Develop, initiate and carry out simple plans
to obtain a goal.
Use
prior knowledge and information to assess, inform, and plan for future
actions and learning.
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Domain:
Approaches to Learning
Strand:
Creativity
Topic:
Innovation and Invention
Standard:
Use
imagination and creativity to interact with objects and materials.
Use
creative and flexible thinking to solve problems.
Engage
in inventive social play.
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On Tuesday a child who starts kindergarten this year (although she will be turning to the school for part of the day) asked to go on a “nature walk” and led us
to the pine trees where we enjoyed simply playing in the pine needles in
addition to checking the structural integrity of the buildings and houses we
had constructed earlier in the summer.
Domain:
Cognition and General Knowledge
Domain:
Science
Strand:
Science Inquiry and Application
Topic:
Inquiry
Standard:
Explore objects, materials and events in
the environment.
On
Wednesday, we had a blast putting together the pieces of the marble track
(specifically requested by a child whose birthday was this week -and
who is starting first grade this week) and discovered that the silver ball
“went down the track faster ‘cause it heavier”.
Domain:
Cognition and General Knowledge
Sub-domain:
Science
Strand:
Physical Science
Topic:
Explorations of Energy
Standard:
With modeling and support, explore the
position and motion of objects.
Another child
Domain:
Approaches to Learning
Strand:
Engagement and Persistence
Topic:
Persistence
Standard:
Carry out tasks, activities, projects or experiences from beginning to end.
Focus on the task at hand even when
frustrated or challenged.
Domain:
Approaches to Learning
Strand:
Initiative
Topic:
Planning, Action and Reflection
Standard:
Develop, initiate
and carry out simple plans to obtain a goal.
Use prior knowledge and information to assess, inform, and
plan for future actions and learning.
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Domain:
Approaches to Learning
Strand:
Initiative
Topic:
Initiative and Curiosity
Standard:
Seek new and varied experiences and
challenges (take risks).
Demonstrate
self-direction while participating in a range of activities and routines.
Ask
questions to seek explanations about phenomena of interest.
On
Thursday, we were joined by two new colleagues- who will officially be joining our museum team on August 19th-who worked with
us on several new scientific experiments.
       
Domain:
Cognition and General Knowledge
Sub-domain:
Science
Strand:
Science Inquiry and Application
Topic:
Inquiry
Standard:
Standard:
Use simple tools to extend investigation.
Domain:
Social and Emotional Development
Strand:
Relationships
Topic:
Peer Relationships
Standard:
Domain:
Language and Literacy Development
Strand:
Listening and Speaking
Topic:
Expressive Language
Standard:
Domain:
Cognition and General Knowledge
Sub-domain:
Science
Strand:
Physical Sciences
Topic:
Explorations of Energy
Standard:
Domain:
Physical Well-being and Motor Development
Strand:
Motor Development
Topic:
Large Muscle, Balance and Coordination
Standard:
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Domain:
Approaches to Learning
Strand:
Engagement and Persistence
Topic:
Persistence
Standard:
Carry out tasks, activities, projects or experiences from beginning to end.
Focus on the task at hand even when
frustrated or challenged.
Domain:
Approaches to Learning
Strand:
Initiative
Topic:
Planning, Action and Reflection
Standard:
Develop, initiate
and carry out simple plans to obtain a goal.
Use prior knowledge and information to assess, inform, and
plan for future actions and learning.
Domain: Approaches to Learning
Strand: Creativity
Topic: Innovation and Invention
Standard:
Use imagination and creativity to interact with objects
and materials.
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Scientists
still need a little rest and relaxation!
Inspired
by one of our favorite books-Bedtime at the Swamp- we had lots of fun
taking turns pretending to be alligators who were looking for meals or humans
who had ventured into the swamp and were now trying to escape the hungry
alligators.
Domain:
Physical Well-being and Motor Development
Strand:
Motor Development
Topic:
Large Muscle, Balance and Coordination
Standard:
Demonstrate coordination in using objects
during active play (e.g., throwing, catching, kicking balls, riding
tricycle).
Use non-locomotor skills with
control, balance and coordination during active play (e.g., bending,
stretching and twisting).
Demonstrate spatial awareness in
physical activity or movement.
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Domain:
Language and Literacy Development
Strand:
Reading
Topic:
Reading Comprehension
Standard:
Retell
or re-enact familiar stories.
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Domain:
Approaches to Learning
Strand:
Creativity
Topic:
Innovation and Invention
Standard:
Engage in inventive social play.
We
met with colleagues from other “museums” on Friday to discuss ideas and to plan
future collaborative projects. We will keep the public updated on any future
exhibitions and we appreciate your continued support!
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