In fifth grade science, the fifth grad theme, the land, features prominently in a yearlong study of geology, agriculture, and environmentalism. At the beginning of the school year, students take a close look at the land they see and interact with on a daily basis - the GUS campus - and consider some big questions that they continue to explore throughout the year: What land is important to us and why? How has the land changed over time, and how do we know?
Read MoreThis year, the infamous 5th grade earthquake project looked a little different than usual. Instead of toothpicks and glue, fifth graders used cardboard, tape, and materials found around their homes. Each student started with a plain box (their building) affixed to a flat piece of cardboard (the ground).
Read MoreMultimedia project based on Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet kicks off 5th grade study of The Land. Hear from 5th grade teachers Katie Blynn and Katie McCarthy on why the theme The Land is so important - and how the first project of the year sets them on a path for success.
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