K'nex

Today the children spent some time exploring K'nex. They are the tool we'll be using for our final science unit on motion and design. Enjoy the weekend!

Salad Coming Soon!

We started our Aerogarden project yesterday and hope to have a salad party soon.

We will make daily observations of growth in our hydroponic garden. Ever buy Olivia's Garden or Backyard Farms products? This garden is a mini-version of that concept. The children pointed out that if we could power the garden with solar panels, it would be a super-green project.

Thanks again to YEF for these gardens- they create excitement, spark curiosity, and boost observational skills.

US Fish & Wildlife Service Presentation

We are grateful to have Kirsten Underwood work with students today about bringing back Atlantic salmon. Her presentation and activity highlighting the challenges and life cycle of Atlantic salmon enhanced the work we've done in class.

Butterflies

As part of our Salmon/ Traits & Inheritance unit, the children explored the concept of natural selection. Our discussion after the activity was illuminating and the children made interesting connections.