For the entry event, students rotated between classrooms to investigate how humans, animals, plants, and the weather can change the environment. Students completed interactive activities in their STEAM journals and later reflected on what they noticed, felt, and wondered about each environmental impact.
In the animal room, students worked together to build a beaver dam. Students also discussed how beavers change the environment to build their homes. Beavers use materials such as twigs, rocks, and mud to block the river from flowing and create a small pond right by the dam.
In the human room, students viewed images representing land pollution, air pollution, water pollution, and deforestation. Students sorted through pictures to identify each type of pollution and also wrote about how each type of pollution affects their community. Using virtual reality headsets, students also were able to experience the different types of pollution.
In the plant room, students explored how plants and invasive species can impact the environment. Students completed an activity with a cookie, representing concrete, and toothpicks, representing plant roots, to understand how plant roots can effect its surroundings.
In the weather room, students discussed how severe weather conditions can change the environment. Students compared two different houses, both before and after a storm, to observe the storm's impact on the homes.
Ms. Sparks and Ms. Green's Class
Ms. Sparks and Ms. Green's Class
Ms. Almond and Mrs. Starks' Class
Ms. Almond and Mrs. Stark's Class
Mrs. Neal's Class
Aiden Carter
Mrs. Neal's Class
Mrs. McLean's Class
Ms. Almond and Mrs. Starks' Class
Jenna Jones
Mrs. Neal's Class
Ms. Almond and Mrs. Starks' Class
Ella Brown
Ms. Smith's Class
Aaron Davis
Ms. Smith's Class