Last week, we put our best feet forward for the beginning of a year of scientific exploration. First, the children read a short illustrative story, and then engaged in discussion about the necessity of experimentation to prove one's ideas. We learned a bit about the scientific method... and then we began. Following in the footsteps of Galileo Galilei, we created pendulums out of beads and string, and set them swinging. The children showed immense patience and dedication as we timed the pendulums to see how long it would take for them to come to a halt. I was quite impressed!
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