Will our structures survive an earthquake?

It is exciting to watch the different ways that individual students approach problems.  Some students dive right in not worrying about making mistakes.  Others plan carefully in an attempt to avoid potential problems.  It is a good thing the world is filled with different types of people!

Building

Measuring 

A plan is coming together.

Waiting for materials...

Thinking is hard work!

Chemical Reactions

Students love lab days!

 

Exciting Times in Earth Science!

Our projects are finished and I am so proud of their work! Through this project we learned so much more that science concepts. We learned the value of planning, time management, and cooperation. 

The Rock Cycle

We used crayons to demonstrate how rocks change from one type to another!

Weathering and Erosion

Igneous Rock

Sedimentary Rock

Metamorphic Rock

Metamorphic Rock

Sediments

Igneous Rock

Heat is needed to change the metamorphic rock to igneous.

Igneous Ro

Fun with atoms!

 

Ask your 7th grader about our lab today!

Pumpkins and Prayer Partners

Today we helped our prayer partners decorate pumpkins.  I enjoyed watching the students work together.  I have been very impressed with how well the 6th grade students work with younger students.  I am thankful that the is a skill that is fostered at St. Mary School.  Here is a sneak peek at the fun they had!