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• 1:33 Jogathon!!!

  I was able to make this awesome video. Thank you for making this such a special day!!!

  Uploaded Oct 29, 2022
• 00:37 Krimpets on the Move Featured

  Our little buddy Krimpets exploring part of her new habitat! Was impressed at her curiosity and climbing skills! Look for her in the next blockbuster action movie doing her own stunts!

  Uploaded Jan 28, 2022 by Ryan Cherry
• 00:21 MathCLUB

  Students were engaged in a game called "Salute" for the first meeting of MathCLUB. MathCLUB participates in many Math Competitions throughout the school year.

  Uploaded Nov 30, 2019 by Andrew Brennan
• 00:29 Our Frida Kahlo Novel

  We are partner, reading, chapter 3 of our novel. We are learning about how people have overcome obstacles and why it’s important to their story.

  Uploaded Feb 17, 2023
• 6:21 Week 19 of 2022-23 | 5th - 8th Grade Science

  This week's slideshow highlights: 5th grade class investigating Earth's ocean surface temperature distribution patterns to see if there is a relationship with latitude; 6th grade conducted a cooperative group lab experiment to test how "Green Roof" garden designs can lower indoor air temperature to combat the phenomenon of "The Urban Heat Island Effect", as well as how green roofs can reduce urban runoff that often leads to flooding; both 6th and 7th grade classes received a special visit from Northwestern University students who presented to them on their work as part of NU's chapter of "Engineers Without Borders/EWB"; the NU EWB members also led a cooperative group engineering and design STEM challenge where both 7th grade classes got together to see which team of 3 students could design the most effective water filter; 7th grade also wrapped up their Cell Biology SEPUP unit by taking their unit final exam and they began their next SEPUP Inquiry Unit on "Reproduction" by digging into how genes are passed from parents to offspring and sometimes contribute to genetic disorders such as Marfan Syndrome; and 8th grade class worked in cooperative research teams to collect evidence as they participated in a mock Chicago City Council debate on whether plastic, glass, or aluminum should be the material of choice for drink containers within the city as part of their "Chemistry of Materials" SEPUP Inquiry Unit. Thank you for checking in with us this week:)

  Uploaded Jan 27, 2023 by Gerard Kovach
• 2:45 Week 8 of 2022-23| 5th-8th Grade Science

  This week's slideshow highlights: one of our 8th graders sharing his dancing skills, thus bringing some humor to our Science class as he renditions for Decatur's Got Talent; several pics of students showing leadership by sharing their Science Notebooks as all classes spent time this week analyzing and interpreting data, as well as arguing from evidence, which are both important NGSS Science & Engineering Practices; 7th grade did a lab exploring the function of the cell membrane and there a a few photos of 7th graders getting right down to exploring with some new compound light and digital microscopes; 6th grade analyzed Geologic data sets from global GPS stations to investigate how the Earth's surface changes slowly but steadily in various locations around the globe, and how that information can impact the decision of the best locations to store nuclear wastes; 5th grade went from investigating the phenomena of Earth's Moon's phases, to exploring data sets of how Earth's amount of daylight changes throughout the year, as well as the angle of the sun, which sets the stage for further investigations as to why the seasons change in places like Chicago but not everywhere on Earth; as the Autumn season sets in, winter will be not far behind so 8th grade spent some Science class time outside this week learning about Newton's Laws of Motion as they continued exploring Forces and Motion; and last but not least, the presentation ends with some photos of 5th grade observing the live feedings of our fish from our Lake Michigan ecosystem, and the smiles on our students' faces are priceless! Thank you for checking in with us this week:)

  Uploaded Oct 15, 2022 by Gerard Kovach
• 00:12 Writing Personal Narratives

  Students in 102 spent time this week revisitng their writing from last week. This time, they added sensory details and used their Editor's markings to gave 3 suggestions to a buddy. They have a good thing going!

  Uploaded Sep 16, 2022 by LeiAnna Carrasco
• 00:16 Biography Lap book for Black History Month
  Uploaded Feb 16, 2023 by LeiAnna Carrasco
• 00:31 Dress like your Teacher Day Featured

  On Friday students had the chance to dress like teachers and teachers the chance to dress like students. We had a blast!

  Uploaded Apr 13, 2022 by Ryan Cherry
• 1:49 Makerspace: Oct 7-11

  This week, students have begun to develop presentations that they will be sharing with in class. Most groups in 3rd-6th grade are choosing to use Google Slides - allowing them to collaborate with all members in their groups. For students in K-2, we'll be reviewing iPad expectations and begin experimenting with presenting using a web-based program called Padlet: a digital pin board that allows students to post their responses (written, photos and even audio recordings) without logging in.

  Uploaded Oct 12, 2019