2nd Grade Field Trip to the Discovery Center

We had lots of adventures at the Discovery Center!  First, we learned about what trees need and what trees give us.   Then we made posters about all the items trees give us. We smelled mint leaves and sassafras tree leaves (smells like Fruit Loops).  We also looked under logs for bugs.   The Discovery Center presented us with a white oak sapling for us to plant.  

We went on a hike to explore various acorns and see the stages of a tree’s life.

Each student created a tree from pieces of trees.

Next, we learned about how animals use their senses to survive. 

Then we made seed balls.

A Day in the Life of 4th Grade

Here are some of the activities 4th grade did today.

The students worked in small groups to solve algebraic equations using Hands-On Equation manipulatives.

The students conducted two experiments to explore magnetism.

The students used their creative thinking skills to create a pulgar.

3rd Grade Trip to the Old Firehouse in Kearney

The 3rd graders visited the Old Firehouse in Kearney.  We heard about the history of Kearney and the Old Firehouse from Darrell, the local barber.  Then we toured the Old Firehouse and learned about how it is used today. 

This is the original room in the Old Firehouse used to house the firetruck, City Hall, and the police station. Today it is being used as an art studio where people can take classes.

This is the old jail cell in the Old Firehouse.  Now it is used as a lounging area.

5th Grade Trip to the Discovery Center

The students learned how Lewis and Clark navigated and recorded their journey using pacing and a compass.  The students used compasses to navigate an orienteering course.  We luckily finished right before the downpour!  

Then we went inside and our guide demonstrated how to make fire using flint/steel and a bow/drill.  The students then tried both methods to create fire.  We had some sparks and smoke, but no fire.  

Trying to start a fire using a flint and steel.

Trying to start a fire using a bow and drill.

In the afternoon, we learned about dugout canoes and how the Missouri River has changed since the time of Lewis and Clark.  

Standing in a dugout canoe.

Redirecting the Missouri River, so boats could travel more easily.

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4th Grade Trip to Discovery Center

It was a beautiful day for a field trip.  In the morning we attended a session about Lewis and Clark.  We made leaf presses and seed balls (so cool!). You can plant the seed balls now or wait for a couple of years.  You just have to water them and they should grow. 

In the afternoon we learned about how Lewis and Clark’s expedition obtained food and how habitats work.  The students created skits to share their knowledge of habitats, predator, and prey.  Very entertaining!  J

Sorting the cargo for Lewis and Clark's keel boat.   

They could only take 2,000 pounds of cargo.

It is hard to pack for a journey with so many unknowns, including how long it will take.

Hiking to different habitats to prepare the skits.

Coyote and beaver in the prairie skit.

Red fox and muskrat skit.

Muskrat and bobcat near the pond skit.

Everyone loved playing in the natural playground made from stones and logs!

5th Grade Trip to Science City

Our trip to Science City helped us prepare for the Battle of the Brains Competition.