Physical or chemical change

Grade four students are engaging in science activities that are examples of a chemical or physical change in matter. Students second unit of inquiry is dealing with matter. Grade fours have been collaborating in small groups using the scientific method to complete...

Measurement with carrots

During STEAM this week, students used carrots to measure things around the classroom. Studies show students get a better understanding of measurement using non-customary units and tools. The students enjoyed the opportunity to explore and choose which items to...

Science with the secondary students

Grade four students had a great opportunity to work with grade nine students in a science lab this week. Grade fours having been learning about chemical and physical changes in matter. Grade nine students were in charge of orchestrating the lab and used their...

Reading and Responding

Grade students have been working on their reading comprehension in small groups. Students are having small group discussions and responding to different types of questions with their reading material. Grade four students also learned about what makes a strong and weak...

Scientific Method Introduction

During STEAM, grade four students worked with grade fives to use the steps for the scientific method to create a simple lab about air using a straw, string, and a balloon. Students came up with great questions to investigate in this lab. Students also turned into...