Welcome to the zoo!

As an introduction to our animal unit, the students got to design zoos. They had to include at least 25 different animals, classifying them into exhibits. They also had to include paths, bathrooms, concessions and at least one other special feature. When they were done, they gave the class a tour of the zoo using action figures as tour guides.

Native American Projects

Seminole by Georgia

Lakota by Delaney F.


Menominee by Taya

Cherokee by Christian

Tuscarora by Tanner

Inuit by Austin

Pawnee by Grace

Dakota by Caitlyn

Pueblo (Hopi) by Jacob

Nez Perce by Sigrid


Apache by Kierra

Crow by Thomas


Mohawk by KC

Shawnee by Alaina

Iroquois by Delaney N.

Ojibway by Katira

Navajo by Jarrett

Choctaw by Brent

Shawnee by Brianna

Aren't these just amazing? The 5th graders worked so hard on their Native American projects. Thanks to all the Moms, Dads, Grandpas, Grandmas, and other people that helped out.

What is wrong with this picture?

Here is what is wrong with this picture:

1. It is January 9.
2. There is no snow.
3. The kids are playing football in their t-shirts.

That is what is wrong with this picture!

Eating Angiosperms

Angiosperms are plants that produce flowers and fruits. Today I brought in 19 different fruits and 19 knives and gave them to my 5th graders! What was I thinking?!!! Fortunately, nobody cut anything that wasn't a fruit (except for me - I cut my thumb) and the kids got to explore all kinds of fruits that surround the seeds for a plant. Some favorites - pomegranate, lime and mango. Some not-so-favorites - papaya (one kid said it smelled like meatloaf) and avocado.