Category Archives: Science

Rockets – Blast off!!!

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Mrs. Boyd

Today a special traveling teacher from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science visited our school.  Daniella taught all of the 4th grade students about rockets.  We were fortunate to have this opportunity thanks to a special learning grant that … Continue reading →

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Miller Farms

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Mrs. Boyd

After a few days with rain it was absolutely refreshing to spend a day at Miller Farms.  Our students had such a great time learning about various forms of produce available in Colorado.  Agriculture is a HUGE part of our … Continue reading →

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Little Shop of Physics

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

Today students enjoyed an amazing day of hands on science learning.  We visited Colorado State University’s Little Shop of Physics.  Ask about what we learned and explored.

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Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

We had an amazing day of learning and discovery.  All of the students really enjoyed their day exploring the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Thank you again to our parent volunteers.

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Miller Farms

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

Our day at Miller Farms was full of brand new learning opportunities.  Some students discovered that vegetables grow underground, as they dug up carrots.  Other students had never seen a pumpkin growing on the vine.  Most of our produce purchases … Continue reading →

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The Cozy Cow Dairy

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

We had a fantastic afternoon at the Cozy Cow dairy!  We learned about an awesome family business today.  The daughter Nicole even took us on the tour. The students enjoyed our tour and even met a calf who was born … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Compass

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

Do you know how to make a compass?  Ask your local 4th grade student and they can share the details.  Today students had a fantastic opportunity to make a compass from household items such as a jar, a needle, a … Continue reading →

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4th Grade Hikers

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

We have some very strong hikers in our class.  Students were able to discover and learn about rocks and sandstone formation during our morning at the Devil’s Backbone. Later during the afternoon, the thunderstorm held of long enough for students to … Continue reading →

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The Bear Game

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

The Bear Game was a great opportunity to learn outdoors.  Students got into “den groups”.  Each group representing one bear in nature.  All four of the bears involved had specific details that affected their ability to collect food (popsicle sticks). … Continue reading →

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2014 Water Festival and other fun

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Mrs. Boyd

Our 4th grade students have been doing lots of fun learning.  Last week, students were able to explore and learn about water at the 2014 Water Festival.  We learned so many interesting facts about water.  Ask your student what they … Continue reading →

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