Question to Explore How can you slide faster down a slide? What is friction? Which objects have the least amount of friction …
Third Grade
Dissecting Owl Pellets!
Question to Explore What can we learn about what owls eat by doing an owl pellet dissection? Materials owl pellets (one per …
Weather Hazard Proof Homes – The Test
Question to Explore Third graders tested their weather hazard proof homes! We had a ton of fun simulating different weather hazards and …
Weather Hazard Proof Homes
Question to Explore How can we design a home to lessen the impact of extreme weather? Materials legos (bricks) cardboard (soft wood) …
Climate Specific Housing Project
Have you ever wondered how best to protect your home from weather hazards? Students in the third grade class answered the question, …
Beat the Flood Project
With the onset of hurricanes Maria, Irma, Jose, and Harvey in the tropical climate zones, third graders started out the year with …
The Kumeyaay Project
Students conducted research to study all aspects of Kumeyaay history. Through online research, reading books, and visiting Kumeyaay land, museums, and cultural centers, …