Our last task for the year was quite a photo adventure!! The students had a photography scavenger hunt. Check out their creations!

Favorite 4th Grade Memory - in Legos

What were the best parts of the year?

Forced Perspective Photography

We are currently working on a unit on Perspective. Fourth graders "forced" us to see their perception in these fun photos. They will challenge our assumptions!

Architecture and Engineering Vocabulary Movies

Check these videos out to review our architecture and engineering vocabulary.

Tunnels and Dams

Fourth graders explored some of the most difficult engineering feats accomplished - tunnels and dams. Then they had an opportunity to create models. Check it out!

Dome Day!

Wow what an "egg"citing day! We explored domes - both monolithic and geodesic types. Ever wonder how much weight an egg can hold? More than you might think due to its strong shape. Check out the video to find out! Geodesic domes are pretty awesome too. We made a few. Check them out in the video.

Building Bridges

Building bridges was the challenge of the day! They started the day with some bridges that they thought would work but couldn't hold up to a live load. After learning about types of bridges, students built some that could hold lots of weight. Check out the fun video of the challenge.

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!  

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!

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.

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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4th Grade StopMotion Videos

Today was an exciting day filled with critical-thinking, creativity, and laughter! Students created Stopmotion videos using iPads. They had to create a story in which Fred (the gummy worm) faced a challenge and solved the problem. Check out the videos. (They are all included in the slideshow below.)

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Mr. X: Math Magician "Wows" Us!

We were lucky enough to have a surprise visit from Mr. X this week. He amazed us with his mathematical performance! All of his magic has a math foundation. As a former gifted and talented teacher (30 years), he related his performance and tricks to problem-solving and critical thinking especially for our class! Check out the video for a peek at the performance. Thanks Mr. X!

Welcome to the World!

WELCOME POSEIDON!

Poseidon hatched today (December 18, 2014) at 12:34PM. Nate, the Marine Biologist, came in and helped Poseidon out. Check out this wonderful video of Poseidon coming out of the egg and into the world! (Video does not play on tablets or iPads.)

Poseidon will be making a new home at the Aquarium of Boise. For the first few months he will be found in the hallway across from the drinking fountain with a name tag on his tank. After that he will be moved to the tanks where kids can pet him. What a great experience watching him grow and develop!

Poseidon, we will miss you!

Poseidon's Window

Poseidon, our bamboo shark got his (her) window to the world when Nate, the Marine Biologist from the Aquarium of Boise came in to cut open the shark egg and place the window. Watch the video to see this amazing change!

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Squid Dissection

4th graders enjoyed a hands-on experience dissecting squid today. Check it out!

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Poseidon the Shark

Poseidon, the shark, is getting so big! He (or she) nearly fills the egg and his yolk is getting much smaller! Check out the video to see him now!

Ode, oh my Ode - How I love Thee

Students showed their creativity and passion through odes. They chose an object and wrote of their admiration. Check out these student created videos depicting odes.

Parent Night

If you weren't able to make it to our Parent Night, don't worry - The presentation is here!

What Lies Beneath? Vocabulary Practice

4th graders will be finding out what lies beneath during this ocean unit. There are some tough vocabulary words so this game could help. Just click "Start" to play.

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