Visibility of eTwinning Projects Group Newsletter 6 2016 | Page 81

Visibility of eTwinning Projects Group July 2016 Newsletter

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computer, art and drama categories and apply 3
games, one from each category with children. We
also organised on line meetings where children
could interact live with each other and they could
introduce themselves, sing songs, and recite
poems.
During 6 weeks in March and April: Each partner
had to prepare 6 experiments performed by
children, the teacher only guided them. I presented
the children the theme of this project and explained
that we had to do experiments on a specific theme
involving the sky.
The children came up with the idea about water, so
all our experiments are about it: Cleaning water –
filtering, Ice melting, Mini water cycle, Walking
water, Water absorption and Water level - freezing.
The children took the lead in applying the
experiments; they were almost independent in
these activities, I only gave them the instructions.
During another 6 weeks in April and May: Each
partner chose 6 experiments from ones the
partners presented and applied them with the
children. We chose: The volcano, Blowing up a
balloon with vinegar and baking soda, Water and
balloon, Hot Air - Cold Air, How Does it Rain? and
Make Your Own Rainbow.

In May we also sent letters with souvenirs to other
partners. Children participated with great interest in
sending these letters to the other children as well
as they were very curious each time we received a
letter. They each brought a little souvenir that they
picked with their parents. They were very excited to
know where the souvenirs were going and why. The
children were actively involved in filling the
envelopes, sticking the stamps and delivering the
envelopes to the post office.

From our activities and from the partners activities,
by using different techniques exploring the sky, the
children learned more about rainbow, water, rain,
air, etc. and they enjoyed trying new techniques
and using new materials like food colours, freezers,
timers, balloons, bottles etc.

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