4th Grade: Animal Adaptations

Fourth grade science students are learning about animal adaptations. They are answering the question what do animals need to survive? Students will compare characteristics of vertebrates and invertebrates, and will learn how animals survive in different habitats. Click here to view more pictures from fourth grade science.

Students observed invertebrates and identified their adaptations.

Kindergarten: Math in the Science Classroom

Kindergartners have been learning about the properties of matter. This week, students made observations about the size and weight of different objects. Students used pan balances to compare the weights of objects and made observations about the lengths of various objects. Click here for more pictures from science.

2nd Grade: Engineering in the Science Classroom

Second graders are engineers! Students completed their study of plants and insects with an engineering project. Through the Engineering Design Process, second graders designed hand pollinators to solve a problem. They worked with a partner as they tested materials, designed a plan, created their pollinator, and brainstormed ways to improve their design. Ask your students about agricultural engineering and how they solve problems with plants and insects! Click here for more pictures and movies from our project. 

4th Grade: Energy Crisis

Fourth graders researched alternative energy sources and chose one type to create a Public Service Announcement. Students worked collaboratively in groups of three to decide on the three reasons their source is the best. After researching, students used the Digital Media Center in the Library to film their PSAs on the green screen. It was a new and creative way for students to communicate their research with the class. Click on the 4th Grade tab above to view all of the PSAs. Click here for more pictures from 4th grade science.

 

New Kindergarten Unit: Properties of Matter

After wrapping up our unit about the 5 senses and how we observe our world, we started a new unit about properties of matter. Students will use their senses to observe different objects throughout this unit. The first lesson involved some math as we sorted objects into different groups. We also read The Three Little Pigs: An Architectural Tale to learn about different materials that are used to build houses. Click here for more pictures from kindergarten science. 

 

2nd Graders Visit the Botanic Gardens

The second graders had a wonderful time visiting the Botanic Gardens this week. Students observed plants and insects working together in the Garden. We were very fortunate this year that the Chihuly exhibit was available for us to see as well. It was a wonderful opportunity for learning about science, art, mapping, and our community. Check out Chihuly Nights at the Gardens with your family until November 30. Click here to view more pictures from our trip to the garden and from second grade science.

Dissecting Pumpkins

Prekindergarten scientists observed pumpkins this week. They observed that it was orange, had seeds inside, was cold and gooey, and it smelled like dirt. It was a messy day in science as students used their senses to make observations.

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