Marble Challenge

 Can you create a track that guides a marble into an 8" taped square?

Students were given this STEAM challenge today and they were successful in many creative ways.  Teams were awarded 25 points if the marble stayed in the blue square and 1 point for every inch that the marble traveled.

Students should feel proud of how well they worked together as teams to collaborate and problem solve.

Coming to America from El Salvador

As part of the fourth grade Social Studies curriculum, students have been learning about immigration. Today, Kylie's grandmother visited our classroom and talked to the students about her experience immigrating from El Salvador.  Students learned that El Salvador is a tiny country in Central America; it is even smaller than Rhode Island!  Students also learned that El Salvador is known for its volcanoes, coffee, and artists.  Students were a bit envious when they learned that in El Salvador children get a two hour break from school every day from noon to 2pm.  

Thank you Mrs. Connelly for sharing your immigration story with us!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Team Gibbas students brought creativity to the classroom with many unique designs for their valentine collection boxes!  Students voted for the "Most Creative", "Prettiest", "Most Valentiney", "Best Theme", "Coolest", and "Best Overall" using ipads and a google form.  Results were tabulated instantaneously, prizes were awarded, and fun was had by all.

Techsplorations

On Thursday, February 2nd fourth graders explored the world of electricity with Mr. Wahle, an expert in magnetism and electricity.  Mr. Wahle began the day with a lively interactive electricity show where students learned about different ways that electricity is generated.  The show ended with a surprise performance by the fourth grade teachers who sang an electricity song.

After the show students were able to explore electricity with a hands-on circuit lab!  Students had multiple electrical components to use including switches, resistors, lightbulbs, and even doorbells.

Thank you TESPTO for sponsoring this fabulous educational program!