Developing a Model of Earth's Systems

Students were able to choose how to represent their learning.  They could do a poster, 3-D model or an animation.

Students begin the planning and building process.  They began by showing two of Earth's systems interacting. Then, they added a third system.

3-D Models

3-D Model In Action

Hydrosphere, Biosphere, and Geosphere

2-D Models

Erosion Rap

Animations:

Explain Everything on Earth's Systems

Our Kindergarten Buddies

Today was our first day with our Kindergarten friends from

 Mrs. Mariott's class!

Using our five senses to write... and avoid the roofers drilling on the roof

Thanks to Eagle Scout Bryce Hill for making these awesome incredible benches. He 

has truly added a great place to sit and think at Paxton Keeley!

Water Distribution investigation

Students worked to show the distribution of Earth's water.

Landforms and Weather

Students were asked to list as many

examples of landforms that they could.

Then, students were asked to think about

how a landform affects weather and climate 

OR how the weather affects the landform.

Students hit the books!

We discovered that water and wind 

greatly impacts landforms over time.

We also learned that weather patterns are 

dominate with certain landforms.

Wind and Waves

Students used a straw, paper fan, and a half plate to create waves.

Students were asked to observe and consider the following:

How does the wind direction affect the waves?

How does wave strength affect wave size?

How does the length of time wind blows affect the waves?

Does the wave energy get stronger or weaker as it travel

Should cursive be taught?

Students were asked if cursive should be taught. While the majority of students said yes, both sides have excellent points!

Two examples of being in favor...

Two examples against...

Shoreline Erosion Simulation

Students are investigation how water impacts land formation.

Supplies for investigation

Building the shoreline out of sand.

Using the water bottle to create waves.

One group built a shoreline out of gravel. Compare the differences! Which water would you choose to drink?

Students were asking great questions, recording observations, and connecting this investigation to their fourth grade unit on soil erosion. Thank you to our Science Coordinator for the supplies.