Pondwater Tour Students examine local water for pH, dissolved oxygen and phosphorus content in a new unit aimed at stewardship of our local fresh water resources. Data is reported to Science Center for comparative examination. Site based decision as to grade 4 or 5 application. New Spring '97 . R - Beginning Electricity and Magnets and Compasses.
Students discover the conditions necessary for electrical and magnetic interaction.
Over 200 pages of new AIMS materials are available to integrate massive amounts of mathematics into this unit. It offers students an ideal opportunity for learning and practicing observation and classification skills. Fingerprints demonstrate both the uniqueness and commonalities found in humans. Lungs of the Earth- helps students develop an understanding of the rainforest in producing oxygen. Students perform experiments to learn about plant transpiration, and practice metacognition to evaluate their thinking.