The Year of the Sheep!

This happened today as we looked at some winter holidays around the world.  Have a wonderful break!  Read a book!

Presentation Day!

Mrs. Hoft came by today to see our work, hear our pitches, and make her final decision about which feature of the ocean floor to visit.  Our presenters were composed, convincing, and proud to show off their great work!

Check out the run-down of the whole project here with students' final video presentations!
Project Link

Hour of Code!

We loved our visit from our kindergarten friends as we explored writing computer code.

Ocean Floor Models!

The floor has been mapped!  What features do you know?  These sculptures look fantastic!

Scientist Skype

Today we had the awesome opportunity to Skype with a real life oceanographer!  Dr. Sancho talked to us all the way from Spain and helped us answer some of our research questions for our ocean floor mapping project.  This makes my top ten list for best days in the classroom!  Our students did an excellent job with their questions, and we can't thank Dr. Sancho enough for taking time to speak with us!

Cruise Ship Towel Folding Winner!

We have been living it up on the Atlantic in 314.  Our cruise ship towel folding competition was a hit!  Check out our winning team's creation!

Down in the Bubbly Blue Kick-off

We are on a mission to map the ocean floor!  What will we find?  Where should the Hoft's visit on their submarine excursion?

Kickoff Video



How do they know what's on the ocean floor?
Bathymetry Ocean Map
Gravity Mapping- Most Detailed Ocean Floor Map to Date!
Atlantic Ocean Map Gallery
Google Maps- Atlantic Ocean Floor
Drain the Ocean Movie

Break it, Take it, Make it!

We took a look at some erosion in action today with our stream tables.  Students were able to identify canyons, deltas, meanders, and plateaus in their models and answered the investigation question, "What effect does water have on land?"

Cougar Creed

Cougar Creed

I pledge to give my best every day. 

I will not back down from challenges.

I will always be kind and respectful.

I will follow my dreams.

I will never give up.

I will never choose the easy path.

I determine my future.

I am proud to be a COUGAR LEADER.

http://youtu.be/KVQz2FO1irU

http://youtu.be/Q4QM-1WOdms

2013-2014 Promotion Video

Presidents

This student certainly knows more about the presidents than I do.

Math Talk

My amazing third graders from our Cougar Connections group have some impressive math knowledge to share with you!

Math Talk Video