Science, Nature and Basketball!

In Science this week, students continued their exploration of energy and forces by building their moveable toy that they planned with a partner. It was great to see how students used their plans and made modifications as necessary to ensure their toy moved using contact force. They were very proud of their toys and eager to share their hard work with their classmates and teacher.

Science Outcome

Students investigate and explain how forces affect the movement of objects.

Student Learning Objectives:

• I can describe where forces may exist in everyday situations
• I can perform simple experiments to demonstrate changes in motion

On Thursday, we visited our Fish Creek Part Sit Spots. Starting with a Winter Scavenger Hunt, students explored their environment. They were able to notice subtle changes from their fall visit. Students were really excited to spot local birds, insects and lots of deer scat.

After the Scavenger Hunt, they settled down to write a Skinny Poem about something they saw.

A skinny poem is named after the shape and format of the poem. It begins with an introduction to the subject (noun) of the poem, and then on separate lines contains 5 or more verbs which describe the subject, and then ends with the location of the subject.

We are very grateful to our three volunteers: Katie, Robin and Brad who helped to make this a successful field trip.

This week, students also had the wonderful experience of having Dave Wilder come in and coach basketball to them. Our students loved Coach Dave and learned so much while having a lot of fun! We are grateful for him and all the volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules to bring this great learning opportunity to our students.

Physical Education and Wellness Outcomes:

Students examine how participation in a variety of challenging physical activities fosters well-being.

Students examine and integrate tactics in a variety of physical activity contexts.

Student Learning Objectives:

I can apply tactics in a variety of physical activity contexts such as:

• changing direction
• changing speed
• passing an object
• changing levels