Just in time for Halloween, students in Ms. Hetzel and Mrs. Podolanczuk's 3rd-grade class investigated the question "What would happen if we didn't have a skull?" As part of the Mystery Science program, students watched and discussed a short video on the purpose of a skull, then continued to build their own skulls from a paper mask. Of course, there were a few "BOOS". … [Read more...] about Mystery Science
Exploring Camouflage
Students in Ms. Campo’s class were busy in science class today! They learned about animals surviving in their habitats and focused on the term, camouflage. Scientists created moths to camouflage in the “classroom habitat." Students then used VR goggles to look for animals hidden in a rainforest. … [Read more...] about Exploring Camouflage
Comparing, Contrasting, Technology, and Comfortable Seating
Students in Mr. Faigenbaum's 3rd-grade Library/Media class learned about comparing and contrasting today. Mr. Faigenbaum, a Reading Specialist, had the students access key lesson components and activities via Google Classroom on their Chromebooks. Many of the students are working comfortably in flexible seating that Mr. Faigenbaum has introduced to the Library/Media Center. … [Read more...] about Comparing, Contrasting, Technology, and Comfortable Seating
Classifying Insects
Ms. Kessler led first grade students on an insect hunt. Students first used large models of arachnids, centipedes and other insects found in the woods to help them identify animals. Then the students went into the woods to look for live specimens. Students compared specimens and discussed animal features that assist in survival. … [Read more...] about Classifying Insects
Sixth Grade Cave Art
In Sixth Grade social studies, the students have been studying The Stone Age and the accompanying cave art. They learned about the way prehistoric humans would hunt, gather, find shelter, and migrate following animals in order to survive. The students then created a writing piece that summarized a typical Stone Age occurrence, such as cooking food by the fire or spearing a wild animal. Using brown poster paper and chalk pastel crayons, they depicted that event in image form. The Sixth Graders then simulated a "cave walk" using flashlights as torches and studied one another's images on the … [Read more...] about Sixth Grade Cave Art