May 26

Bridges

After studying bridge designs and vocabulary in their math classes, fourth grade engineers were tasked with creating bridges. Collaborative groups were given Popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, bendable rods, and glue. The students applied math, science, and engineering skills to create the designs below.






May 26

The Science of Color

First graders reviewed the concept that white light consists of the visible spectrum (rainbow colors). Black is the absence of color. A tint is created by adding white to any color thereby making it lighter (pink or gray). A shade is created by adding black to any color, thereby making it darker. We used the primary colors to create the secondary colors with color fizzers. Then we folded dippity dye paper and dipped the corners and sides into red, yellow, and blue food coloring. When we opened the paper, we each had a unique design and the colors mixed to create orange, green, and purple.





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May 25

Adopted Tree

To support their units on trees and seasons, first grade classes adopted a tree this year. They watched their trees change through the seasons. It was fun watching the students grow too.

Mrs. Dickey’s Class:




Mrs. Dabney’s Class:




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May 25

Science and Art

Kindergarten biologists in Mrs. Hornsby’s class have been studying life cycles and metamorphosis in science. They learned about symmetry and measured their butterfly’s wing span with nonstandard units. I love to see science integrated with other disciplines!





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May 20

Found Art Projects

These really are beautiful creations made out of trash! Third grade environmentalists demonstrated how you can reuse items instead of throwing them away. This video is only a sampling of the 63 projects all displayed in the Media center. Come by and see them!

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May 18

Tadpoles

I added another animal to our menagerie in the science lab. I hope the tadpoles sprout legs before school ends. Kindergarten biologists are studying metamorphosis.

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