Rube Goldberg Energy Investigations

We recently studied the transfer of kinetic energy from object to object in Rube Goldberg machines and made our own energy transfer systems in the STEM lab.

Circuit Puzzles

We are studying energy in 4th grade! Today we made circuit quizzes and tested out the quizzes made by our classmates.

Holiday Celebrations at Billings Farm

We  had a great visit to Billings to learn about historic holiday celebrations, visit the barns, and make candles!

FOUR WINDS

Today we had a Four Winds lesson themed "Predators and Prey." Students had the opportunity to view and participate in a puppet show featuring some local predators and prey. 

100 ACRE PLOTS

Students designed 100 acre plots based on their understandings of the factors Vermont settlers considered when looking for a settlement location

Students meet to reflect and give feedback on their 100 acre plots.

National Park Field Trip

As part of our study of Vermont settlement, we recently visited the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park to look at factors the early Vermont settlers would have had to consider in their homesteading here. We looked at water sources, topography, trees, and soil. Students made excellent observations about the advantages and disadvantages of various sites in the park.

 

Happy Halloween From 4th Grade!