Fifth graders are exploring states of matter and the whole class was clear about the solid, liquid and gas state. But what is the fourth state of matter? Through sharing their ideas in Nearpod, discussing theories and experimentation they will all discover the answer to the question they are pondering.
Fifth graders shared their outer space research books with book buddies this morning. Over the past month they have been researching a topic of interest and writing fact based reports and stories from different perspectives. Today, they they proudly took the role of teacher.
Students in kindergarten were busy today with wood preparation. They sanded wood and learned how to use a miter box and saw. We may have some more carpenters on our hands to join Mrs. Neseralla, Mr. Cushing and Mr. Reed-Swale.
Students in kindergarten were busy today with wood preparation. They sanded wood and learned how to use a miter box and saw. We may have some more carpenters on our hands to join Mrs. Neseralla, Mr. Cushing and Mr. Reed-Swale.
First graders went to outer space and applied what they learned about shadows to the moon and its’ phases. They took notes, presented, discussed, used models, and made diagrams to explain why we see different amounts of the daylight side of the moon during the month. Their homework is to catch a moon sighting over in the next two weeks. The next full moon is the day after Thanksgiving.
Second graders conducted an experiment in their STEM Special to see how much fat is in their daily snacks. They were shocked at what they saw after one week. Check out the oil that was wicked away!
Second graders explored the rooftop garden today to identify fruit and vegetables and observe how the sun’s energy is transferred to our food. Some students sampled arugula, scallions, sunflower seeds, and spinach. The students also shared the risk-taking they are doing at home in trying new foods.
The 5th graders in Mrs. Smith’s class were incorporating the ISTE Technology Standards adopted by the State of Connecticut in their science class. They were Knowledge Constructors as they explored various digital tools to construct knowledge about the solar system. The were Digital Citizens as they recognized the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living and learning in a digital world. And they were Empowered Learners as they took an active role in selecting tools and topics to reach their learning goals.
