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With this project, students explored similarities and differences in rocks and soils. They used research skills and lab experiences to sort them into groups based on attributes of each. Students created narratives to communicate a story of rocks and soils. Students documented their stories through the use of art and technology, as well as writing. As a culminating grade level project, students used interviewing and measurement skills to build a tabletop zen garden using the rocks they have collected.
With this project, students explored similarities and differences in rocks and soils. They used research skills and lab experiences to sort them into groups based on attributes of each. Students created narratives to communicate a story of rocks and soils. Students documented their stories through the use of art and technology, as well as writing. As a culminating grade level project, students used interviewing and measurement skills to build a tabletop zen garden using the rocks they have collected.
Real world connection: Our students drew from their SEL knowledge to learn more about how Zen Gardens can be used to regulate emotions. Students also explored how a tabletop Zen Garden can be a useful way to repurpose the rocks they collected throughout the project. They became familiar with the construction trunk and the engineering design process as they used wood and tools to build a Zen Garden for Ms. Whitaker, our school counselor for grades 3-5. If students are experiencing strong emotions, they can use the rake to create waves and ripples in the sand, helping to soothe their mind and body while improving focus.
In-field experts: Students learned how to make a background for their narrative story from art teacher, Mr. Lathrop. They learned how to upload their rock pictures and make them talk in Chatterpix, from technology teacher, Mrs. Krickett!
In-field experts: Students learned how to make a background for their narrative story from art teacher, Mr. Lathrop. They learned how to upload their rock pictures and make them talk in Chatterpix, from technology teacher, Mrs. Krickett!
Please access the "Quarter 2 Homerooms" drop down menu to explore each classroom's artifacts. Enjoy! We are so proud of the Class of 2037!
Please access the "Quarter 2 Homerooms" drop down menu to explore each classroom's artifacts. Enjoy! We are so proud of the Class of 2037!
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