Ever Changing Earth

Kerry Fitzharris, our Grade 4 teacher, writes, “Two weeks ago, our students attended McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS), and worked in study teams to explore the geology behind the formation of Payette Lake. They took part in various erosion activities caused by wind and glaciers. The students reviewed what they knew about the scientific process, and by the end of the week, presented their own hypotheses using tools they had learned how to use throughout the week. We were stunned by the groups’ abilities to synthesize what they’d learned in order to present their findings to the whole group on Friday. This outdoor education trip was the perfect compliment to our PYP Unit of Study, Ever Changing Earth.

Last week, we continued our studies with a field trip to the Foothills Learning Center here in Boise. The students participated in two activities: Crack and Crumble (about erosion, deposition, and weathering) and Exploding Trash Can Volcano (how and why volcanoes occur, and volcanic activity in the Boise area).”

Thanks to our awesome teachers, Mrs. terBorg and Ms. Fitzharris, and our parents who accompanied students on our trip to MOSS and the Foothills Learning Center!