The class read and analyzed the lyrics of “Space Oddity” by David Bowie. We tried to get some DEEEEEP meaning out of the song. Read the comments below for some of the deep thoughts of sixth graders at Marion Mix … Continue reading →

Our class practiced writing scientific observations of a bean plant growing from seed. We were exploring the idea that seeds contain everything needed to begin growing. We germinated seeds (pinto beans) and wrote down observations. The goal of the writing … Continue reading →

We have been lucky enough to take part in a program called the Writing Partners Program through Sac State. For a semester this fall, our fifth grade class has written letters back and forth to students in Professor Clark’s college … Continue reading →

You are a super hero! You have three energy super powers! Write a paragraph explaining what your super powers are, how you use them, and what kind of energy they use. Word bank: kinetic energy, potential energy, energy transfer, gravitational … Continue reading →

Does celery have vascular tissue? How can you tell from our experiment?

    In our novel, Dear Mr. Henshaw, Leigh Botts builds an alarm system for his lunch box. During the construction of the alarm, Leigh completes several steps of the scientific method. Which steps of the scientific method does Leigh complete? … Continue reading →