Blooming Paper Flower
Decorate a flower with Miss Rice, place it in water and watch it "bloom"! Watch the video to learn how!
- Flower Template
- Markers or Crayons
- Container/Sink filled with 1-2 inches of water
- Scissors
What happened when your flower touched the water?
Craft Stick Harmonica
Use sticks, straws, and rubber bands to build and play a harmonica with Mr. Roberts! By making simple adjustments to the harmonica, you can change the pitch and make different sounds. Watch the video to learn how!
- (2) Jumbo Craft Sticks
- (1) Large Rubber Band
- (2) Small Rubber Bands
- (2) 1.5″ Straw Pieces
- Scissors
Can you change the pitch by blowing softer or harder? How about changing the shape of your mouth?
Water Clock
Build one of the oldest time-measuring systems with Ms. Shier! Watch the video to learn how.
- (1) Small Craft Stick
- (1) Jingle Bell
- (1) Piece of String
- (1) Pony Bead
- (1) Small Plastic Condiment Cup
- (1) Small Styrofoam Cup
- (1) Toothpick
- (1) Clear Jar
- Scissors
Would a thicker liquid, like oil, take longer or shorter time for the bell to ring?
Straw Rocket
Mrs. Armbruster will direct you in how to make and launch a rocket using a straw! Watch the video to learn how.
- Rocket Template
- Markers or Crayons
- (1) Plastic Pipette
- (1) Straw
- Tape
- Scissors
How does the angle you launch your rocket affect the distance it travels?
How does it affect the flight of your rocket if you add another fin?
Bee Hummer
Make a stick, rubber band, and index card sound like a swarm of bees with Mrs. Gjurasic! Watch the video to learn how.
- (1) Small Craft Stick
- (1) Index Card
- (2) Pencil Cap Erasers
- (1) Wide Rubber Band
- (1) 2-ft Length of String
- Scissors
- Stapler
What happens when the index card is slit, curved, or folded?
How does the sound change if you change the size of the rubber band?
Oxbow Farm Mason Bee Video
Oxbow Farm is a local nonprofit organization located in the Snoqualmie River Valley near Carnation. They have more educational videos on their website. Oxbow researches and practices regenerative farming methods, grows food and native plants, and educates people of all ages about agriculture and the environment. Oxbow inspires and connects to the public through workshops & tours, field trips & in-class lessons, special events and a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.