Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Interactive Science!!



The fifth graders recently completed a virtual lab utilizing the interactive science curriculum and our Smartboard.  On an adventure to medieval times, the virtual lab had students determining the possible ways to help the knights in a castle use simple machines to lift a wooden box.  Levers, pulleys and fulcrums were manipulated by the students to complete the tasks in the virtual lab.  Students enjoy the virtual labs in addition to the digital lessons.  Stay tuned for our next adventure.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Fifth graders have settled into the routine of a new school year well.  We welcomed one new student to our class.  They are all a great joy to have as students.  We are busy with the new math curriculum and still enjoying the interactive science curriculum and hands on fun.  Band and choir began this week.  We can't wait for the Christmas concert to see all their accomplishments.