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Thursday, May 3rd, 2012 - by Jennifer Grant
The genre for April in the 8th grade literature class was a How-to-Project. Students were required to read a how-to book and create the item. The students had to create the project at home or demonstrate it in front of the class.
The 5/6 grade students also had to write a how-to report. One student chose to write about and demonstrate how to do the soccer rainbow. Very impressive.
Eye Opening Lesson
Monday, April 30th, 2012 - by Jennifer Grant
After studying the parts of the eye, Mrs. Hall’s students discovered their blind spot!
Students use Inspiration to Depict Edison
Friday, April 27th, 2012 - by Jennifer Grant
The 5/6 group researched an invention by Thomas Edison. They had to create a flow chart and write a paragraph. The flow chart depicted what was used prior to his invention, his actual invention, and how his invention has progressed today.
Three Branches of Government
Thursday, April 26th, 2012 - by Jennifer Grant
We made foldables in Mrs. Stickel’s class to help us understand how our local, state, and national government operates.
Investigating Heat Transfer
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 - by Jennifer Grant
In science, 8th graders found all the ways heat can be transferred. One way is making Smores. Science can be delicious!
Goal Setting in W.O.W (Word of the Week)
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 - by Jennifer Grant
Our words of the week are setting goals. The young elementary class created posters showing goals they were working toward. During this week’s assembly, the school watched a video about James Cameron’s struggle to reach his goal of diving to the deepest part of the ocean.
News report on James Cameron: http://htekidsnews.com/deepest-dive-done/
Solar Power
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 - by Jennifer Grant
8th graders set up a solar cell to demonstrate alternative energy sources. They used the solar cell to charge up Mrs. Radle’s cell phone!
“T” in B.E.S.T
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 - by Margie Cohan
In Friday’s assembly Katelin, a student in the mentor room, shared an acrostic poem for the “T” in BEST.
“T” Treat others with the same level of respect of which you want to be treated.
“R” Respect – Show respect to everyone.
“E” Eaton students treat others with respect.
“A” All creatures deserve our respect.
“T” Treat yourself and others well. Everyone will benefit!
Grades 2/3 study life cycle of frogs
Monday, March 26th, 2012 - by Jennifer Grant
The 2/3 class continues to learn about life cycles in science. Beginning on March 20, students began observing and studying tadpoles as they learn about the life cycle of a frog.
Students continue PowerPoint Projects
Saturday, March 24th, 2012 - by Jennifer Grant
The 5/6 and 2/3 grade social studies classes are creating a Power Point presentation. The 5/6 class chose a person who was an urban reformer during the Industrial Period in America. The 2/3 class students are creating their presentation on the three branches of our government.
