Sierra Scientists: Case Study 1 Thinking Like and Ecologist We are off and running with our first case study. Students worked today on a "processes of living things" jigsaw...ask a Brisbin Crew member to describe one of the six criteria for all abiotic things. In the following weeks we will be observing the [...]
Expedition News: Worlds of Wonders Expedition Question of the Week: How did geography affect the early settlement of Egypt? Learning Targets: I can explain how geography affected early settlement in Egypt, Kush, and Canaan. I can use the skills of craftsmanship to produce high-quality art related to our expedition. As we are exploring the geography [...]
Hi all, Hope everyone is enjoying the gorgeous weather. Last week I forgot to announce our first “Distinguished Crew Members” (4th-6th grade eligible, based on excellent progress reports): 6th grade, McMains Crew: Please congratulate these students Kylie Greeno, Olivia Omar, Taylor Pruski, Hyla Staudenmayer, Lucy Swanson, Kaya Wooley This week we started our Student Council. [...]
Six members of the McMains Crew kicked their leadership skills into high gear and presented their qualifications for Student Council offices. Their one-minute speeches were well prepared and each student presented their best qualities and ideas. After a very close vote, we are proud to be represented by Olivia Omar and Cole Bumen! To all [...]
Seems the roads are good so we will be having the Middle School configuration meeting tonight at 5:30 in M-4. If you want to be part of the conversation and/or feel you want more information, please try and make it.
Expedition Express What's the Matter in Mrs. Welch's Room: Case Study 1 continues to build the Background Knowledge of students into the world of Matter. We have taken a closer look at SOLIDS, LIQUIDS, and GASES as well as understanding ALL matter is made of ATOMS combined into MOLECULES. Experts in the Classroom: On March [...]
Expedition News This week we have started working on building our model farms! This section of our expedition is a combination of social studies and math, and we spend a large part of each day involved in learning and building our farms. Children are discovering foods that grow on farms, animals that are raised on [...]
The spring Worlds of Wonders Expedition is well under way and we are beginning to delve into our study of 5 ancient civilizations through 4 case studies: Worlds of Wonders Expedition: The study of Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, and China Long Term Learning Targets: 1. I can explain why civilizations developed where and when [...]
The spring Worlds of Wonders Expedition is well under way and we are beginning to delve into our study of 5 ancient civilizations through 4 case studies: Worlds of Wonders Expedition: The study of Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, and China Long Term Learning Targets: 1. I can explain why civilizations developed where and when [...]
Good Morning. No school today due to weather. Check back tonight for possible updates. A phone call willl go out again if school is cancelled tomorrow as well. Hope you have a nice day. David
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