Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Solving Crime, Rescuing the Queen's Crown Jewels and Team work. All in a days work for the Kid Detective Agency.

The KDA's Mission

Clues in the News

One of the Clues

The found foot print

The suspects FABULOUS shoes

Chromatography and Matching Writing Samples

Finger Printing

Finding and Comparing Prints

Go TEAM!

Suspect

Suspect

Suspect

Winner!!!!

Winning TEAM!

Monday, May 23, 2016

Last week of school!!!!

I am going to try to not get weepy, but I have really enjoyed this year.  This class has been amazing and I am beyond sad to see them go.  I found this poem on Pinterest that I want to share with you. Even thought these aren't my words, they express the sentiment I want to convey.

Great Expectations

It is time to say, "Good-bye".
Our year has come to an end
I have made more cherished memories
And many more new friends.

I have watched you all learn and grow,
And change from day to day.
I hope that all the things we've learned
Have helped in some small way.

So it's with happy memories,
I send you out my class door.
With great hope and expectations,
for what next year (and many years to come) holds in store.

Hugs!

Mrs. E

Monday, May 23
Mystery Day ( you will have to ask the kids but they are on a mission as a part of the Kid Detective Agency)

Tuesday, May 24th
Mystery Day continues.  There are 2 RAD performances today.  The 1:10 showing is for the school and the 7:00 showing is for families.

Wednesday
Mystery Day concludes
Elementary School Talent Show 1:30

Thursday, May 26th
Field Day from 9:00-10:00am
Class Auction
Clean out the lockers

Friday, May 27th
Awards Ceremony 9:30-10:15
"Nacho Teacher Lunch" 11:00 - 12:00
Early Dismissal 1:40

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Mission to Mars

For our last few science lessons the students have been given challenges to "survive" on Mars, much like the upcoming Mars 1 space mission.  One of our tasks was to create a poster showing only 6 items needed to survive an 8 hour surface walk.  Another task was to use the knowledge we have of our own water cycle to make fresh drinking water out of Mars' possibly salty underground water.  If you're interested in learning more about Mars, check out the Mission to Mars links on the left hand side of the blog.

How to survive an 8 hour surface walk using only 6 items!

Studying the water cycle

Designing mini atomospheres

Testing theories

Checking designs

We've come to a group consensus!

It works!!!!!