4th Grade Research and Inquiry

Here are a couple of photos from today's presentations. The fourth graders were to research a positive effect that plastic had on the medical field, while the fifth graders were to research a social movement that brought about a positive change in US history. If you have a moment ask your child what they did their research and inquiry on. 

Wear black and red tomorrow to support sdsu basketball

Biography Project

Here are a couple of examples from the other 4th grade classes. I look forward to seeing the student's creations. The information for the project is going home on Friday 3/14 and is due 3/24. 

Just to clarify the instructions:

Students MUST create an outfit (including artifacts) and attach to provided head.

Students MUST choose ONE:

1. Digital Presentation or
2. A traditional essay

All sources must be cited correctly, and all information must be included in the project:

1. Full name of subject:
2. Date of Birth:
3. Date of Death (if applicable)
4. Location of Birth:
5. Places of Residency:
6. Family and/or friends that implicated their lives:
7. Accomplishments in life that impress you most:
8. Reflections (what do you think about this person):
9. How has this person's life impacted other people?:
10. How has this person's life impacted you?:
11. Other interesting bits of information about this person:
12. Sources:

Research and Inquiry

Here are a couple of videos that I uploaded to YouTube (all student information has been left out). The students were to research and investigate a Chinese or African folktale/fable then create the story through the use of various multimedia tools. The students used iMovie, copyright free pictures, and created a digital graphic organizer before the iMovie process. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

Vase (Connor and Kaden):

Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky (Jarrett and Grant):

The Story of Thunder and Lightning (Konnor and Abby):

The Man Who Never Lied (Trenton and Gavin):

Why Bats Only Fly at Night (Abigail and Tyler):

The Tortoise and his Pretty Daughter (Alexis and Dyllon B.):

Sun Moon Water (Brandy and Dylan J.):

The Story of Thunder and Lightning (Madison and Ashton):

The Story of Thunder and Lightning (Bryson and Lucas):

Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary

My class and Mrs. Upchurch's class will be going to the Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary on Thursday, April 3. We would like to invite all our parents to join us. We will be taking the bus and you will be responsible for your own transportation. I have not received the time schedule yet, but I am assuming the field trip will be from 9 -2 ish. I will let you know once I know. Please email me if you're planning on comping. I would like to have my chaperones assigned to specific students before we get there. I hope to see everyone there!

Leadership Assembly

Working on their research projects

Love of Reading Week

This week is Love of Reading Week in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. Each day we will be dressing up differently. Please help your child remember to dress up.

Monday-Wear Green

Tuesday-Wear a Hat

Wednesday-Dress Wacky

Thursday-Wear a Destination Shirt

Friday-Wear a Readable Shirt

SDSU Science and Engineering Sampler

Here is a great program I just heard about. Please take a moment to go over it with your child. SDSU Science and Engineering Sampler