End Walls

Here are a few shots of the end walls being constructed. Thank you Ken McShane!

The osprey stopped to check it out. 

Looks good!

What do seeds need?

Since March, students in grade 3 have been investigating seed.

We started with a "seed-search" looking at different fruits to find, count, and record their observable characteristics.

Later in the week - we took a closer look at onions. "Where are the seeds?" Was a question that puzzled students. (Also - a potato)

As luck would have it - Mr. Capaldi had some onions at different stages in his kitchen!

Our little "onion-buddies" sparked the interest of a few students who dug deep in their kitchen and brought in their own. 

Finally, we read from Ruth Heller's book "The Reason for a Flower" and made some scientific illustrations of flowers. It was our first step in identifying parts of a flower. 

The flowers really had an effect on the students. So much so - that  from now on, we must include fresh flowers on all our tables.

We then read from another Ruth Heller books - "Plants that Never Bloom" - and took a walk to find moss and lichen over near the Lawn Avenue School. 

Students should be able to tell you all about seeds and what they need - so when you see them - ask them.