SLEUTh Academy

Fifth graders have begun their unit on Energy. In keeping with the “going green” theme, we discussed nonrenewable and renewable energy. Solar energy is the theme of their classroom activities and we will address that in Science Lab following our electricity unit. Practice building circuits online here: Changing Circuits

Fourth graders are taking the “Journey of Wayne Drop” in preparation for their trip to the Everglades. We are investigating the “Mystery of the Swamp” and how wetlands can help clean water. The entire “Journey” is online at http://www.evergladesplan.org/education/index.aspx

Second and third graders are designing their own recycling factory - using tools like magnets and static electricity to sort recyclable trash (don’t worry it’s clean garbage!) in a contest in efficient teamwork. Check out the Keep America Beautiful site and watch videos and play a game at www.kabman.org.

All grades will soon be turning trash into treasure as we recycle and reduce the cafeteria salad containers (recycle code #6) into zipper pulls that will remind us how we can reduce our ecological footprint. Check out Bobby Bigfoot online to get some great ideas at www.kidsfootprint.org.