Second graders are researching ecosystem dynamics and conducting experiments to determine – Do all plants need the same amount of water and sunlight? By changing the amount of water, temperature of the water, amount of sunlight, and type of sunlight they can observe the changes in two pansy plants and succulents over time.
Today and Tomorrow all the Japanese lamps will go home. What fourth graders have to say:
” The lamp project was a great experience using tools I have never used before.” – Harini –
“It was cool to create something from scratch,” Kylie –
” I am excited to take my lamp home and set it up in my room,” Tanner –
“It was once in a lifetime chance to make a Japanese Lamp,” Payton –
Students in Design Lab used color to program robots. One ambitious student wrote a narrative on how Ozobot works.
All the elements came together today in the Japanese Lamp STEM Special. Woodworking, carving, ink stamping, and electricity. The students were beaming with pride over their amazing accomplishment. The lamps will be coming home next week to all the 4th graders’ homes.
Third graders finished their model scale homes. They had to follow zoning and design constraints to meet code. The scale of one inch equals five feet was followed throughout the project.
Today in Mrs. Collins’s class students discussed not only how to take care of the environment, but also different ways they can enjoy nature/Earth other than just a walk. They talked about the different types of trees we have on the Discovery school grounds, and used trees as their easel for bark rubbings.
Today was the last Volvo STEM Special for the fifth grade. They finished their map code writing, blog posts, scrimshaws and scale drawings. The Newport Race Village weekend is on May 12th and 13th where an exciting list of activities will be available. Hope to see some of you there. https://www.volvooceanracenewport.com/race-village
Taking on a new skill is risky. The strive for perfection needs to be put aside as you venture into new territory. Each step can be unfamiliar and perseverance is required. You learn from your mistakes and need to be patient with yourself………. I am so proud of the hard work I saw today as the lamp project pushed our 4th graders students beyond their comfort zone – Mrs. Neseralla
An exciting integrated lesson took place today in Mrs. Hickey’s first grade classroom. Students were given a catalog and $100 pretend money to buy items for their baby. The babies were made by the students to represent their birth weight and length. The students discussed the difference between wants and needs and had to make sure the essentials were covered before they considered a new Nintendo or a trip to Disney. They had to act as parents and come to consensus on many difficult decisions. After they budgeted their $100 they got to select a surprise card and make adjustments in their plans. A card could be extra money or an unexpected expense. The conversations over the realistic problem solving were wonderful and the students learned about real upbringing issues and demonstrated compassion.
