Animoto Vocab Movies

What does a chair, a bbq grill, and a bridge have in common? They are all examples of a deck. Dig in deep to this unit's vocabulary by watching these student-created videos.

Valentiny Express

3rd graders have a design challenge for to prepare for the busy Valentine season! They need to design a balloon-powered vehicle that can carry candy hearts quickly to their destination. Check out the pictures and videos of them working together to problem-solve.They are ready to design and re-design to make this work! Way to have a growth-mindset!

Skyscraper Explorations!

To start off our unit, we explored skyscrapers! Students figured out what it would take to have strength and stability. Then that was put to the test as "hurricane winds" approached the towers. Check out a bit of this awesome day in the following video.

Sea Creature Presentations

Mrs. Ingram and Miss Mattie got to sit down and learn from the students today while they gave their presentations. They did a great job! Be sure to ask your child to share the presentation with you.

Fred's Swimming Lessons

Fred wants to be ready if there is ever another emergency. His next adventure. . . Swimming Lessons! Watch our class as we use the scientific method and data to draw conclusions and make decisions. Should Fred take lessons in freshwater or the ocean?

Squid Dissection!

Students got an up-close view of an ocean species today during our squid dissections. Check out the fun video.

Fred Sails Around the World!

Fred learned from his mistake! Now he always wears a life preserver around water! Fred has decided to sail around the world. Watch the video to see his big adventure! BEHIND THE SCENES EXCLUSIVE! Check out our third graders hard at work preparing Fred for his journey. To be successful they showed problem-solving skills, collaboration, attention to detail, and creativity as they build, modified, and programmed our Lego WeDo robots.

Monster Robots!

Today students built robots from a plan,modified monsterfied them, and programmed them. Check out the crazy monster robots!

Fish Eyes!

Students went "fishing" in the deep today while exploring animal adaptations and how the light spectrum changes in water. Check out our Fish-eyed students during this science experiment.

Ode, oh wonderful ode. . .

Today students took time to appreciate the simple things in life! We wrote odes to "things" that make us happy. Check out the creativity!

5th Grade Creativity Challenge

Ever wonder what you can do with a plastic spoon (besides eat)? Check out these creative ideas!