As we come upon the Thanksgiving break, I wanted to reach out and give a quick science update. We are wrapping up our "Inside Earth" unit, where we explored the layers of the Earth, convection currents, continental drift, sea-floor spreading and subduction, and lastly plate tectonics. The students have been working hard synthesizing information from the textbook, videos, articles, and physical movement activities. We held a debate in class where the students were asked to argue whether or not Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift should have been accepted in the early 1900s. The students debated in front of a live audience and dressed the part. We had a blast and they really learned a lot not only about science curriculum, but about how to argue effectively and prove their points using evidence. I have posted a few pictures below showing you what science has looked like the past few months. Enjoy!
Happy Thanksgiving,
Miss Waks
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