Board Meeting Aug 14
SELS Board Meeting Aug 14 from 6-9 pm in M-3. All are welcome. SELS 8.14.17 Agenda
SELS Board Meeting Aug 14 from 6-9 pm in M-3. All are welcome. SELS 8.14.17 Agenda
In Spring 2017, Elizabeth Bell’s first grade crew explored storytelling through imagery. Using Mayan stories, students identified types of storylines and how imagery is used to convey meaning, both directly and metaphorically. In this process, the Bell Crew connected with Reno muralist, Erik Burke. Together they created an image of the SELS’ story and a [...]
Expedition Express: Bills and Gills Students in the Brisbin and Akers Crews have completed their final studies in learning “What makes a fish a fish,” and “What makes a bird a bird” by completing a final draft of their scientific drawing of a local bird or fish species, and by completing a nonfiction narrative focusing [...]
Expedition Express: Bills and Gills Students in the Brisbin and Akers Crews have completed their final studies in learning “What makes a fish a fish,” and “What makes a bird a bird” by completing a final draft of their scientific drawing of a local bird or fish species, and by completing a nonfiction narrative focusing [...]
Expedition Express: What the Cell?! We are finishing up our “What the Cell?!” expedition and starting a native species project that will be displayed at Celebration of Learning. We do not really have any homework for the rest of the year, although many students may need to bring some of their work home with them [...]
Expedition Express: Welcome to the Kinder-Garden We are nearing the end of our expedition and school year! The kids are finishing their investigations and cannot wait to show you them at Celebration of Learning. We have also finished our research on why people need plants. We’ve planted in the school garden for our salad party [...]
SELS Board Meeting, June 5, 6 pm in M-3. SELS 6.5.17 Agenda
Expedition Express: Worlds of Wonders We are studying Ancient Civilizations: Egypt, Greece, China, and India. Case studies explore each civilizations’ achievements in arts and architecture, social and political structures, and science and technology. Our Essential Question: What are the lasting contributions of the ancient civilizations and how do they impact our lives? Questions to Ask [...]
Expedition Express: Anato-ME Our crew is in full swing with our spring expedition on ANATO-ME. We have covered three of the five major systems, the SKELETAL SYSTEM, the MUSCULAR SYSTEM, and the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. We continue to learn about our amazing bodies and how the systems all connect and work together. Questions to ask: How [...]
Expedition Express: What the cell?! We had an awesome fieldwork experience in the bay. The students did a fantastic job of being professional at all of the stops and kept a great attitude, even during the wind and mist. Thank you to all of the chaperones and volunteers who made the trip possible. I have [...]