Tuesday, February 24, 2015
3rd Grade Sleuths - Mystery Solved!
Our third graders really stepped up as detectives today! Someone stole the OREOs I wanted use in a lesson today! Students examined the scene, collected and analyzed evidence, interviewed suspects and solved the crime. Check out the deductive thinking and problem-solving from class. Enjoy the video!
Friday, February 20, 2015
Skyscraper Documentaries
4th grade students became experts on a skyscraper and compiled their research in a creative way to create a documentary. Click HERE to check out these informative movies to learn about the amazing buildings that touch the sky!
Friday, February 13, 2015
Sweet Delivery
Students put their engineering and design skills to the test by creating balloon powered Lego vehicles and tested them to be able to carry the maximum amount of Candy Heart cargo.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Learning at new Heights! Skyscrapers!
Fourth graders are getting started in their new unit on Engineering and Architecture. Today we explored skyscrapers. Check out a video of their paper towers as well as the hurricane force winds that blew in!
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Tug, Push, Twist-o-War
Fourth graders started a new unit this week. To explore some of the vocabulary, students tested a variety to find out compression, tension, and torsion strength.
Courtroom Drama
Fifth graders put their acting skills to action and experienced the events that might happen in a courtroom. They participated in scripted trials and definitely brought drama to the courtroom! Check out the 4 minute video.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
4th Grade Vocabulary Game: Architecture and Engineering
The fourth grade GT students are working on our new unit on Architecture and Engineering. This will be a busy and exciting unit!! Of course students will be expanding their vocabulary along the way. Just click on "Start" to try out this game to practice some of our unit words.
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