Last Day 5th Grade GT

5th grade GT has been challenging and entertaining! Check out our final day. Watch out middle school - Here they come!

Last Day of 4th Grade GT

These kids are SO creative! As a final challenge this year, students embarked on a photography scavenger hunt. They had some crazy requirements - from soaring in the air to extreme close-ups - What a day to spend with friends! Here are their photography challenge collages.

Passion Projects

Passion Project Presentations took place today! It was really great to see the amazing final projects that were created after three class periods of hard work. the requirements for this project were to LEARN SOMETHING then they needed to CREATE SOMETHING, and finally SHARE SOMETHING. Luckily, all chose to create a digital project, so all can be posted on the website. Take the time to see these amazing projects. I know I learned a lot from the students!

Breaking News! Modern Greek Myths

BREAKING NEWS!! Imagine some of the stories from Greek Mythology were happening today. Wow! That would be newsworthy! Students chose a favorite myth from this unit and used the details from it to create a modern news story. Check them out!

Passion Projects in the works

5th grade is ending the year with projects that they are passionate about. The task? To learn something, create/do something, and to share something. The energy in the room is amazing as the students work to create, design, edit, and perfect their projects. Presentation week is next week. All digital projects will be posted on the website after the in-class presentation.

WeDo Greek Robots

Can you believe that some historians believe that the first time robots were imagined was way back in Ancient Greece? This week we were inspired by the myth of Talos - a giant metal being that protected the island of Crete. Students created their own "giant robots". They learned to use sensors to wake up the robot. Check out this busy day of building, redesigning, programming, and problem-solving.

Pipe-Cleaner Challenge

Real world companies face challenges such as layoffs, cutbacks. and outsourcing. How do these effect the final products? Find out how our 4th graders dealt with these challenges in this short challenge.

Clay-mation - Movie in a Day

Students created didactic animated clay videos today. All of these stories have a moral. Check out the creativity!

 

Tunnels & Dams

Today we played in the dirt! Students explored the amazing engineering of tunnels and dams. We learned types and techniques as well as some history of the engineering processes. Making models is a great way to explore the challenges involved. Check out our busy day in this short video!

Dome Day!

Ever wonder how strong an egg is? Well that dome shape makes even weak materials strong! Check out our dome activities.

Periscope Perspectives

Third grade faced quite the engineering challenge. After learning about periscope history and design, students were challenged to create their own periscope. Prototypes were put to the test in an exciting periscope obstacle course.

Building Bridges

What is strong enough to hold a semi-truck full of wet sand? Hopefully, these student created brides! Check out student bridge designs.

Reese's Robbery

Wow!! What a day! We arrived today to find that someone had stolen our sweet treat! Good thing these sleuths were ready to take the case!

Stop Motion Builds

Third graders used the stop motion technique to create a scene in our nature inspired movie. Students chose the "Nature" as their theme and created interesting builds. Check out the final project below.

Bridge Explrations

Students explored the major types of bridges and the forces they have to withstand during this busy day! Check out our Bridge experts!

Fish Friends

Fourth graders are learning leadership skills as they work with a second grade Fish Friend during our Trout in the Classroom project this year. This week they met their little friend and observed the trout eggs up close! What fun to learn together!

Web-Kids

Fifth grade students are not only enjoying raising our new trout eggs, but are also learning about web-design! They are learning to upload digital media from iPads and Google Drive and collaboration skills as they design a website that documents learning and observations of the Trout in the Classroom activities! Be sure to check out their websites! Each week new content will be added to the student pages. You can access their sites by starting HERE!

Experts in the classroom

Officer Hobson and T. Koho from the Nampa Police Forensics Lab joined us to share their knowledge. Find out more about our hands-on day in by watching the video!

Valentiny Express - The Transportation Company with Heart

Third graders put their engineering skills to the test in this short challenge. Students learned from mistakes as they tested and re-tested designs. The task:design a balloon powered car that can carry as many candy hearts as possible.

Courtroom Drama Cartoons

Oh, the drama! Check out the crazy courtroom dramas where students attempted to show creativity, and their knowledge of courtroom trials and vocabulary.