CHANGE IS SIMPLE

The fourth graders worked with an environmental group called Change Is Simple this week. We have been studying renewable and non-renewable resources. CIS was able to bring this to life with two hands-on activities. The students got to build a working wind turbine that produced energy to power a light! Then, the students worked to measure how much energy a solar cell is able to produce in different lighting conditions.

MIDWEST MAPPING MAGIC!

As part of  4K's study the Midwest Region, we learned about many tourist attractions and historical locations in this part of our country. We became experts on just a few. Click on a location to get a guided tour. 

VALENTINE'S VORTEX

MRS. KLIPFEL HAD A VALENTINE'S DAY SURPRISE FOR THE STUDENTS OF 4K TODAY!
DANTE SAID "TODAY WE HAD FUN WITH THE GREEN SCREEN!!!" LANCE:RIGHT CLICK THEN SELECT LOOP MOLLY SAID:TODAY WE WEN TO VALENTINE'S SPACE!!!! WE HAD A  CANDY CRAZE!!!!!! WE GOT SUCKED INTO A VORTEX WITH FLYING HEARTS 
THANK YOU MRS. KLIPFEL AND DOINK!

PASSION PROJECT PRESENTATION

What is better than spending time doing something you LOVE? That is the idea behind Passion Projects. Students in 4K were given some time each week for 9 weeks to investigate ANY topic they were CURIOUS about. Along with learning more about the topic they have a high interest in, the purpose was to engage them in learning researching skills,  how to persevere and to work independently.

There was a wide range of passion topics in 4K. Topics included: "How did lacrosse start?" "Who wrote the first book?" Rollercoasters, famous artists, polar bears, cheerleading, kissing bugs, computer programming of games, and more.

The students got a chance to show their hard work off to their parents.