Hands-on Experiences
The beginning of the 4th 9 weeks brings our investigations into our 9 planets that make up our solar system. The students will conclude this investigation by making a model and presenting it to their class. Parents are encouraged to help their children but also allow them to think on their own and come up with creative ways to models the planets, sun, and other features of the solar system. I enjoy seeing and being part of the creative process when my 6th graders design and build their projects. As a result, I love to see students bringing in materials and working during class to complete this project.