A Glance at  November

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3rd grade GATE

Third graders are diving into geocaching! Kiddos are learning how to use latitude and longitude to find absolute locations and will soon be practicing with real GPS devices. Once they get the hang of it, they will work with a partner to search for 15 hidden caches around campus. This is such a fun way to blend critical thinking, teamwork, and real-world navigation skills!

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4th grade GATE

Fourth graders are officially in rocketry mode! They are learning all about Newton’s Laws of Motion and testing them out with straw rockets before building their own bottle rockets that will (hopefully!) launch over 100 feet into the air. To make this possible, we are collecting empty 20 oz. soda bottles.​

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5th grade GATE

Fifth graders are in the middle of a highly engaging drone project. Each student chose a real-world drone operator field and is designing an obstacle course to match the challenges of that job. Their courses must include at least five obstacles and use everyday classroom materials. This week, students will finish their designs and learn all about drone safety and flight terms like yaw, throttle, pitch, and roll. They will even take turns flying blindfolded while their partners guide them!

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