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5th Grade Scientists Enjoy "Sea Ya' Later" Experience

Mrs. Shogren's 5th grade science class dove into oceanography, explored sea floor topography, discovered how the moon influences ocean tides, conducted experiments to understand the difference between currents and waves and learned about erosion and the importance of protecting our fragile coastlines. Ms. Jennifer Aikman from "High Touch High Tech: Science Made Fun", did an excellent job of explaining God's oceans and the intricacies of oceanography.

When asked why Ms. Aikman's visit to the classroom was special, Ava Davenport stated, "Its fun to try different things." Tabitha Hewitt said she enjoyed "working together as a team." Ross McMillan remarked that he really likes conducting the hands-on experiments to reinforce the lesson in addition to listening about and seeing the information.

It is clear that this High Touch High Tech lesson on the ocean made a big splash!

Remembering Those Who Have Served

Mrs. Minahan's 5th grade history class observed Veteran's Day in a special way. Students who wished to tell their classmates about a family member who served in the U.S Armed Forces were able to present to their class. In all, 20 students made presentations, and the stories they shared were meaningful and memorable. As the students talked about their relatives, the pride they felt for them was palpable. Mrs. Minahan shared with the class about her husband and his time in as a submarine officer in the Cold War and showed them his uniform. Naomi Zumbrunnen presented information about her mother who both served in the United States Air Force and about her father is still active in the Air Force. 

Maggie Anderson, Laura Horne, Teagan Delaney, Kade Watson, and David Barnes also shared about their family members who served in a variety of ways in the U.S. military.  Some students presented power points and others brought in posters and other memorabilia like jackets, plaques, and photographs. 

Adelaide Suddeth had an intriguing presentation about her great- grandmother who was a code-breaker during World War II in the Waves. Her own husband did not know what she was doing for the U.S. He did not find out until after the war was over. Her grandmother was also the model used for one of the posters developed by the military to encourage other women to serve. 

Hearing about those who served in the military in such a personal way was definitely memorable for these 5th graders.