Fishing Vest Project

The Fishing Vest Projects are just about done and ready for viewing!  The kids worked hard researching their chosen Great Lakes Fish.  The vests are a popular project for students every year.  It's always fun to see what creative choices they will choose to put on their vests.  Make sure to check them out in the hallway when you are stopping by Quincy!  They will be up until conferences so you'll have time to see what great artists, writers, and researchers your fourth graders are!

Area and Perimeter of Complex Figures

Here is a quick tutorial showing how to do the complex area and perimeter problems.  This is an extended core math GLCE, so not expected as mastery in fourth grade, but as introducing the concept.  Mastery will be expected in the higher grades.  Thanks for watching!

A student had this to say, "We have been working on area and perimeter in school. Here is a video to help you. most students have gotten confused when you try to add the numbers and split the shapes."

Fish Adaptation Station

Last Friday we had a great time doing this experiment in the classroom, "Do Fish Care How Cold it Is?"  . 
Fish, especially ones in the Great Lakes Ecosystem have some very special adaptations that help them survive the icy waters in the winter.  The students were collecting some basic water temp, breathing rate, and fish behavior activity data.  The students were very concerned about how cold these little fish were getting.  But, learned how these little creatures can quickly adapt to the changing temperature of the water.  Did you know gold fish can survive even after being frozen in ice!  Amazing!