Room 4's Blog

This week students had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of Earth Systems and began an investigation that will lead us to understand the connections between the different Earth Systems. Learning Outcomes I can analyze the interconnectedness of Earth's Systems I can describe the impact the sun has on living organisms I can describe the impact water has on living organisms I can describe the impact air has on living orgranisms. Students headed outside to look for living things in our school yard.  Initially, students found it difficult to find living things but once we quieted our bodies and voices and slowed down to take in what was around us, nature began to reveal itself.  Some began to hear various birds in the trees and surrounding area, some noticed some early buds on trees and one even had a small creature (a ladybug) crawl up onto their hand, quite to their surprise.  Students then sketched and described what they saw in three different locations around ...

 This week in science we began our investigation into Earth Systems.  We explored the four systems of Earth - the lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere, through an in school experience with Teacher's Pet.  Engaging in four different centres in a two hour period, we learned a lot about each of these systems and how they are interconnected.  A big thank you to the parent volunteers that joined us and made this experience so successful.  An additional thank you to our Parent Association for covering the cost of this experience for all students to enjoy. In examining the four spheres of Earth, students quickly recognized how interconnected they were.  The atmosphere and hydrosphere work to support all life (biosphere) on Earth.  The lithosphere (crust and mantle of the Earth) provide minerals and soil for plants and animals to live and move upon.  Students created a three dimensional model of these systems and will soon bring them home....