In recent months, fifth graders have gotten up close and personal with owls and birds of prey, the kindergartners have gone on Winter Wanderings, the fourth graders have become Rock Detectives with the Museum of Science, and the kindergartners and first graders have explored the ocean.
Highlights from Rock Detectives (thank you to Sammy Kim for the photographs and summary):
- Students had the opportunity to "play detective" while learning about different types of rocks and how they form over geologic time.
- In smaller groups, students were given a mystery rock to identify using various test parameters.
- After making their observations, students reported their findings to the group and they used the information to figure out how a particular rock (such as granite, limestone, etc) formation has changed through history.
And who can resist some adorable owls (thank you to Sue Membrino for the photos):
Thank you to the Franklin community for your incredible generosity - you are providing these experiences for our students. And thank you to Julie Pinto for her tireless efforts in coordinating this wonderful program!
