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Sorting Seeds

 This lesson is an extension of our seeds unit and gives Kindergarten students the opportunity to sort seeds by color, shape, and size. The activity was inspired by Sarah Dasher’s lessons with the Captain Planet Foundation. It addresses the following standards: Measurement and Data Describe and compare measurable attributes. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.MD.A.1. Describe measurable attributes ofContinue reading “Sorting Seeds”

Clean Air Campaign’s “Young Lungs at Work” Art Competition

Through the end of February, SPARK students are invited to participate in the Clean Air Campaign’s “Young Lungs at Work” Art Competition. Students have participated each year in their Environmental Science classes and last year we even had a winner – 1st grader, Brayden Derijke! Projects are due to Ms. Mobley by Friday, March 27th!

Math Lessons: Air Pollution

During our study of air pollution, we came across some math problems that would truly help us understand the effects of our choices. While discussing the differences in choosing to take your own car, carpooling, or taking a bus, it was hard for the students to grasp on a larger scale. We decided to useContinue reading “Math Lessons: Air Pollution”