Expeditions are in-depth studies of a single topic or theme. Our students participate in three 12-week expeditions over the course of the school year. These expeditions integrate science, social studies, mathematics, and language arts curriculum. They also include out-of-school field work, community connections, global issues, and student-created products.
Nourishment and My World
Our first expedition is well underway! We have been laying foundation knowledge students need to think critically about the world around them. What are our nutritional needs? How do we meet these needs? How does the concept of nutritional needs differ around the world?
Students began by critiquing images from Hungry Planet and asking probing questions about what they learned from seeing what families ate in one week all over the globe.
http://time.com/8515/hungry-planet-what-the-world-eats/
We, then, studied of nutritional labels to find out what we can learn about our diets by understanding how to read them. What is a whole grain and how do I know if it's present in my food? What is the difference between a vitamin and a mineral? According to My Plate, what should be on my plate for every meal?
The students, then, learned to bust historical myths and focused on the nutrition of The Harvest Celebration of 1621.
In our final case study, we are exploring the Southeast Raleigh Food Desert and working to support local food heroes.
Students began by critiquing images from Hungry Planet and asking probing questions about what they learned from seeing what families ate in one week all over the globe.
http://time.com/8515/hungry-planet-what-the-world-eats/
We, then, studied of nutritional labels to find out what we can learn about our diets by understanding how to read them. What is a whole grain and how do I know if it's present in my food? What is the difference between a vitamin and a mineral? According to My Plate, what should be on my plate for every meal?
The students, then, learned to bust historical myths and focused on the nutrition of The Harvest Celebration of 1621.
In our final case study, we are exploring the Southeast Raleigh Food Desert and working to support local food heroes.
Target Time
Target Time is an hour-long learning experience each Friday where students are separated by grade.
Fifth graders focus on hands-on, inquiry-based learning for the NC Science Essential Standards.
First Trimester:
* Physical and Chemical Change
* Heat Transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation)
* Ecosystems and food chains
Fourth graders focus on nature journaling connected to the NC Science Essential Standards.
First Trimester:
* Introduction to nature journaling and drawing techniques.
* Dichotomous keys and tree identification.
* Adopting a tree.
Fifth graders focus on hands-on, inquiry-based learning for the NC Science Essential Standards.
First Trimester:
* Physical and Chemical Change
* Heat Transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation)
* Ecosystems and food chains
Fourth graders focus on nature journaling connected to the NC Science Essential Standards.
First Trimester:
* Introduction to nature journaling and drawing techniques.
* Dichotomous keys and tree identification.
* Adopting a tree.
The Marshmallow Challenge
For more information about the Marshmallow Challenge, visit www.marshmallowchallenge.com