Science Lab

This class was taught by Mrs. 
Gentry, fourth grade teacher at 
Arcola Elementary. During the 
first week, students learned that 
science can be a blast by 
experimenting with rocket "fuels" 
and testing them out in mini 
rockets.

Students also concocted Oobleck 
and fizzy bath bombs.

One challenge was to create a 
force that would move a "vehicle" 
down a string tied between two 
chairs. Students pooled their 
ideas and tested them out until 
the mission was accomplished.

Students also enjoyed exloring 
with various magnets.

Students were also presented with 
a fun challenge on the final day: 
to develop a simple machine made 
out of various spare parts that 
would launch water balloons. 

The first invention was modeled 
after a slingshot. 

The second one worked by using a 
fulcrum made out of scrap wood 
and a tennis racquet used as the 
lever.