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Innovation, curiosity and the steps of the scientific method were visible all around Woodhull Elementary School this January, as students across grade levels worked on various projects. As part of their environmental education day, Woodhull fifth graders worked together to design and build a submarine within an imaginary $500 budget. Materials were provided at different price points and students eventually tested their designs. Students also spent some time participating in a bio indicator study and observing the filtration qualities of soil. Additionally, kindergarten students learned how to warm up a frozen playground by experimenting with ways to move the sunshine to reflect on a city hidden in a valley. They also learned how the sun impacts different parts of the Earth throughout the year through a model created by their teacher, Mrs. Crawson. Date Added: 1/9/2023
In connection with Computer Science Education Week, Woodhull technology teacher Mrs. Gerken rolled out a fun coding experience with students in early December. Kindergarten through fourth grade students used an iPad application known as Scratch Jr. After being taught the mechanics of the program, which is based on the computer language Java Script, students were assigned Day at the Beach projects that tapped into the current IB unit called How We Express Ourselves. Fifth grade students worked through independent coding courses aimed at developing their skills through a website: code.org. Coding is a valuable learn-by-doing experience. Students set objectives, work to accomplish those objectives, and learn to troubleshoot their way to success through these engaging platforms. Date Added: 12/19/2022
Kicking off a new unit called How We Express Ourselves, Woodhull kindergarteners began learning about the winter solstice and December holidays. In celebration of the character strength Hope, students shared what they are excited about and hopeful for during this holiday season.
Date Added: 12/13/2022