Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Butterflies/Stingray garden projects/Mia
We have started our study of the life cycle of a butterfly. We are watching Painted Ladies caterpillar go thru their life cycle. Today their started forming their pupa’s. Stingray Garden We also were involved…
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Animal and Plant Life Cycles
Our plants are getting bigger since we planted them in the garden. Tarpon Springs a little north of Clearwater ( 2 hours away) is a great trip to take to learn about sponge diving and the Greek culture.I brought back lots of things for the students to explore. 8 of our Gifted students and…
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Women’s History Month/Plants oh my
Women’s History Month Quiz Thanks to our 4th graders here are some questions from their reports.How many can you get right? Famous Women Scientist (answers below) 1.Do you know who the first woman to be appointed as a professor at a university was? (Clue- it was in the 1700’s) 2.Who is best know for their…
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Congras to the Odyssey of the Mind Team
WAY TO GO!!!! Kai, Arudash, Skri ,Louis, Liam ,Amber, Sara,Mrs. Boxx and me On Feb. 28th Sand Lake Odyssey of the Mind team competed in a regional competition with over 2,000 gifted students.…
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Plants and Hearts
Hi from the Frog Pond, Plants are everywhere!! Being in a room with no windows and growing plants can be a challenge. If you have a extra desk lamp that we could borrow,please let me know. We will be going to the garden soon and planting a patch out there as well, so if you…
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Plants,Bodies and Heat have what in common?
Another fun week at the pond. The answer to the question is all the cool things we are learning about in Science! All grades,we still need clear glass or plastic jars for your child’s terrarium.If you have extra’s please send them in also. 1st Grade started their study of living plants. 2nd Grade Starting making…
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What do red, green, and blue light make?
4th Grade is continuing with the study of energy. Working with different types of prisms. 1st Grade is starting a new unit on living and non living things. 2nd Grade will be starting on the body. 3rd Grade is starting the study of plants. We just received this for our work in raising over $300.…
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100th day of school! /Special Olympics
This quarter one of our Service projects will be to help raise money for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Sea World. We have some brave teachers willing to jump into that icy water! Our job will be to help raise the money to support them. We will have donation cans set up in the morning by…
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Lights,Rainbows,and Magnets
Welcome to Emily in 1st grade who has joined our growing family. Next quarter one of our Service projects will be to help raise money for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Sea World.We have some brave teachers willing to jump into that icy water! Our job will be to help raise the money to…
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Welcome Back
Can you believe the school year is half way over!!! We have some new Frogs joining us -Stephen in 3rd grade and Ashton and Angelina in 4th grade.Welcome to our pond. We are talking about different types of energy, here are some examples : As you can see it’s been a busy fun week,what will…
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