Field Trip

Today we took a field trip to the Botantic Gardens in Grapevine to learn about pollination and to kick off our new engineering study. 

A.M. And P.M.

Learning about A.M. and P.M. using Lego Storystarters.

Wow this was a busy week in 2nd grade.  We complete Ladybug books using a website called flipsnack.  By using this website we can upload their books to MackinVia.  If your child logs into MackinVia and you search ladybugs you will be able to view their books as soon as Mrs. Berumen gets them all uploaded.  We just finished today so give her a few days but we are so excited about everyone being able to see and use our hard work and research. 

Design Challenge

Today the children were challenged by Mrs. Berumen to a design challenge to go along with the April Book of the Month.  Please click on the following link to learn all about it!
https://www.smore.com/ht4zt

We can't wait to see your designs!!!!  Make sure to have them turn in to school by Tuesday, May 12th.

Parker

Parker the turtle came to visit us today. It was a real treat because after all of out turtle research we got to observe a real turtle.

April STEM magazine

Here is the link to the latest STEM magazine!

http://www.stemmagazine.com/g415.php

Seeds Travel Engineering Challenge

Today we started a new challenge to create a seed that can travel to a target ( soil).  They are testing many different things that can change how a seed travels. We are looking at weight, height, and wind.  Here they are testing with their seeds.  

Sun Flower Results

Greenhouse Building Challenge

Today we constructed greenhouses out of 4 different materials to help our seeds germinate.  

GC Dual Language Parent Meeting

Look for this flyer in your child's binder.

Flower Stations

In science we have been learning about the parts of a plant. Today we completed stations to learn about flowers.

Sunflower Engineering Challenge

Their engineering challenge this week is the Sunflower Engineering Challenge.  They have to build a free standing sunflower that has all the parts of a plant. The sunflower that can hold the most sunflowers will win the challenge.  Check out some of the first designs.

Leaves

Analyzing leaves by making rubbings.