The grade 3 Discovery students recently completed a project based on Alaska's Iditarod dogsled race.  Students designed and built a dogsled out of "found" materials.  They also created a poster with information about "The Last Frontier." We all learned that the race start had to be changed from Anchorage to Fairbanks, due to a lack of snowpack. Finally, the sleds were tested, using a cup, string, and weights to move them across a smooth terrain (table) and a bumpy terrain. All the sleds survived the tundra!   … [Read more...] about GT Discovery Iditarod Project

Voices of the Land: The grade 2 Enrichment classes went outside to take nature photos.  Using 35 mm digital cameras (purchased with an REF grant), each student took three photos of nature outside Lincoln School.  Each groups' photos were posted on a Google slideshow.  Each student chose one or more photos to inspire Haiku writing. … [Read more...] about Nature Photography Inspires Haiku Writing

The PTA sponsored a Funtastic Science assembly for the school.  Students inched their way closer to Miss Wanda as she created ice, made gas expand, and used chemistry to absorb water. It really was "funtastic science!"   … [Read more...] about Funtastic Science Assembly

Union school students visited and worked with second graders on a tessellation lesson. … [Read more...] about Tessellation Lesson

Our special education teachers did a lesson in the classrooms to educate our children about Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Ms. Bodendorf and Ms. Iocca read books, explained some characteristics and the students asked thoughtful questions.  Their efforts make our world more inviting! … [Read more...] about Understanding Autism