CVS Learn at Home

We will provide a new activity each day Monday through Friday during the unexpected school closure. Keep your mind active by completing each day's activity.

Start a streak! How many days in a row will you accomplish the daily activity for your level?

Phenomenon (noun) – observable events that occur and that we can use our knowledge to explain or predict

Evidence (noun) – data (numbers or observations) that supports the claim

Select a phenomenon scenario to investigate and explain.

There is an object floating in a container of water. The crow cannot reach it. The goal is for the crow to remove the object from the container.

Prediction: Can YOU think of a way that the crow could somehow remove the object out of the container? Write down (or draw out) your plan and explain why you think your plan will work.

Investigate: After making your prediction, watch this video to see how this crow tried to solve the problem.

Explanation: What did the crow do? Did it work? Why or why not? What is your evidence? How did the crow’s plan compare to your plan? Share your thinking with someone.

For more crow challenges watch “6 Experiments” or “Are Crows the Ultimate Problem Solvers?”

An empty glass is placed on a table. Two arrows were drawn on a piece of paper and set up behind the glass. Both arrows are pointing to the left. Water will slowly be poured into the glass.

Prediction: Predict what you think will happen to the arrows when water is poured into the glass and filled up so that the water line is above both arrows. Select one of the choices (A, B, C, D) below and explain why you picked your choice.

Investigation: Once you have recorded your prediction, do the investigation.

After doing the investigation, you may want to watch these videos (Video #1 or Video #2).

Explanation: What did you observe happen? Why do you think this happened? What is your evidence? Share your thinking with someone.

A candle is set on a plate. Water is poured on the plate, surrounding the base of the candle. The candle is lit and then a glass is placed upside down over the candle. The glass is taller than the candle.

Prediction: Predict what you think will happen to the flame, candle, and water when the glass is placed over the lit candle. Explain why you think this will happen.

Investigation: Once you have recorded your prediction, do the investigation or watch this video to observe what happens.

Explanation: What did you observe happen? Why do you think this happened? What is your evidence? Share your thinking with someone.