Dissecting Squid

Fourth graders are working on our "What Lies Beneath" unit. To closely observe physical adaptations of sea creatures, each student was able to dissect a squid.

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Failure is the best way to learn!

Today third graders explored and celebrated failures. Students were excited to discover that when we "fail" at something, it is okay because it means we are out there trying new things. Since we have been exploring the scientific method, students completed a project based on the book 11 Failed Experiments by Jenny Offill. Students tested their own creativity by designing their own "failed" experiments.

4th grade "Lights" in the Abyss

4th grade is exploring what lies beneath the cool waves of the ocean. Today we explored physical and behavioral adaptations of various species. One adaptation we experimented with was the use of bioluminescence - a type of chemiluminescence (chemical light) created by creatures. We used Morse code and glowsticks to communicate in light. Below is a picture the students "painted" in light using glowsticks. Ask your student to describe bioluminescence. While they are at it, have them tell you what color they would want to be if they lived in the depths of the ocean. . .

Saving Fred

Third grade students are heroes! Using the scientific method, students saved poor Fred, the gummy worm from a terrible fate. Student s devised plans and hypothesized about ways to get a gummy Life Saver on him. Most teams concluded that teamwork and communication were the most valuable tools for solving this challenge.

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Uses for a Clothespin A-Z

5th grade students created this video with a challenge to create a use for a clothespin for every letter of the alphabet.

To Be or not to Be. . .

To be a kid, or not to be a kid. . . That is the question. Today students created videos exploring these opposing views from a kid's perspective.

Getting to Know 3rd Grade

Our first day was a busy one for third grade! Our first digital project was to introduce ourselves using HaikuDeck on our class iPads. What a great way to learn about each other.

What Lies Beneath: vocabulary game

4th graders will be finding out what lies beneath during this packed unit. There are some tough vocabulary words so this game could help. Just click "Start" to play.

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5th grade Vocab. Challenge

Hey 5th graders - This is your chance to blast your way to a larger lexicon. Play the game to practice this unit's vocabulary words. Just click "start" to begin.

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Dr Picklestein

Today our lucky fourth graders saw chemistry in action with an entertaining and informative visit from a Boise State Chemistry Professor's alter-ego, Dr. Picklestein! We experimented, questioned, hypothesized, and even laughed. For a peak into our demonstrations enjoy the show.

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Unit Reveal

5th graders are wondering what our first unit will be this year. All I told them is that it will be a thrilling year. For some clues into our unit, can view this Glog. Can you figure it out?

4th grade introductions

Meet our class! During a fabulous fist day of 4th grade GT, students wrote paragraphs in third person and created a voki to introduce themselves. Enjoy learning about our class.

5th Grade first day

Whew!! I didn't even get any photos in today. It was a crazy busy day! But we are off and rolling with a new year! This year will prove to be quite thrilling! We will start our new (top secret) unit next week. We have added new technology to the class and kids will be creating lots of digital products, so be sure to check this site often to see the newest production, application, or project.

Introductions

Welcome to a new year in the Gifted and Talented class. Here is your chance to meet the teachers -