Embryology

We will begin the 5th grade year in Science with our Embryology unit. In conjunction with Penn State's 4H program, we will be hatching chickens in our classroom. 

Children have a natural sense of curiosity about living things in the world around them. Building on this curiosity, students can develop an understanding of biology concepts through direct experience with living things, their life cycles and their habitats. Many believe that students learn best through their experiences and interactions with the world. They learn by listening, observing, experimenting and applying their knowledge to real-world situations. Each activity within this Embryology unit follows these steps in the experiential learning model.

An additional goal of this curriculum is to help students develop life skills. Life skills are abilities that help an individual live a productive and satisfying life. Within this curriculum, our students will have the opportunity to develop life skills related to science processes, teamwork, keeping records, and planning and organizing.

Motion and Design

Science and Technology Concepts  (STC)

 - Motion and Design

The Motion and Design unit combines the physics of forces and motion with technological design.Students use plastic construction materials, weights, rubber bands, and propellers to design and build vehicles, then test how those vehicles respond to different forces of motion.