More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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As we become a STEM classroom we will learn all we can about recycling. We will take three field trips: our local overflowing landfill, a recycling center and local park. With all of the background knowledge about recycling we will write our Recycling Manifesto.
"What happens to trash when I throw it away?" This will guide our work for the year. We will become environmental experts! We will teach others about recycling and enlarge the small program at our school.
We will continue our learning with extensions such as: composting in the school garden, a water bottle challenge, and food conservation work in the cafeteria! The possibilities the scientists will come up with will guide our work. We will look for community experts to support our work and learning.
Five year olds learn best when that learning is experienced multiple ways and hands-on. Next Generation Science Standards ask Kindergartners, "Plan and conduct investigations..." We will read books about the earth, watch videos and use the art supplies like chalk, paint, oil pastels and clay to write about our science thinking. We can build ramps with clay, draw about seed to plant cycles and color posters to teach others about recycling!
The composition bins will help us understand compost and how matter changes form. From our leftovers in the cafeteria to usable soil for growing bean sprouts to observe and measure.
We will use the multi-colored recycle bins in the classroom to sort our "trash" and understand the different properties and what qualifies for each bin.
We will use the rocker seats and lap tables to find a just-right spots to read and reflect and write about our science thinking. The Time for Kids magazine will help root our learning in facts and get technology opportunities!
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As we become a STEM classroom we will learn all we can about recycling. We will take three field trips: our local overflowing landfill, a recycling center and local park. With all of the background knowledge about recycling we will write our Recycling Manifesto.
"What happens to trash when I throw it away?" This will guide our work for the year. We will become environmental experts! We will teach others about recycling and enlarge the small program at our school.
We will continue our learning with extensions such as: composting in the school garden, a water bottle challenge, and food conservation work in the cafeteria! The possibilities the scientists will come up with will guide our work. We will look for community experts to support our work and learning.
Five year olds learn best when that learning is experienced multiple ways and hands-on. Next Generation Science Standards ask Kindergartners, "Plan and conduct investigations..." We will read books about the earth, watch videos and use the art supplies like chalk, paint, oil pastels and clay to write about our science thinking. We can build ramps with clay, draw about seed to plant cycles and color posters to teach others about recycling!
The composition bins will help us understand compost and how matter changes form. From our leftovers in the cafeteria to usable soil for growing bean sprouts to observe and measure.
We will use the multi-colored recycle bins in the classroom to sort our "trash" and understand the different properties and what qualifies for each bin.
We will use the rocker seats and lap tables to find a just-right spots to read and reflect and write about our science thinking. The Time for Kids magazine will help root our learning in facts and get technology opportunities!