We got our aquaponics system! We are now growing broccoli in the classroom using water and waste from our five goldfish. We also started some broccoli in our outside garden area. So far both gardens are growing at the same rate, but the temperatures are fluctuating outside so this may impact the broccoli plants. The students have been…Read More

Let’s Get Creative
Research Question:
Will having a more unique variety of art materials inside and outside increase students’ creativity and encourage participation? Will these materials cause all students to engage in some form of art expression?
I observed students within my classroom during center time, outside time, and small group. Som…Read More

Let The Water Flow

Area of Focus and/or Research Question:
Will an outdoor classroom increase student and teacher engagement and enable students to initiate their own learning experiences?

I observed students within my classroom during outside time. Some students were active during this time but others were not. Of those who were active, the…Read More