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4th Graders Learn About Other Countries With 6-Week Projects
At the beginning of the year, each fourth grade student chose a country in which to study during the school year. Throughout the year, students will have 5 projects to complete about their chosen country. They complete different projects each 6-weeks that have a curricular tie with a Social Studies or Science unit of study. For the third 6-weeks, students were challenged to create an animal that was able to meet its needs and had the physical and behavioral adaptations to survive in their country of study. Students made a 3-D model of their animal and also completed a visual aid to use for their classroom presentation.
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Java with Jones
On January 19, Dr. Jones hosted a number of parents in the Media Center for Java With Jones. Coffee and donuts were served, and Dr. Jones shared with parents his state of the school report. The event also provided parents with the opportunity to ask questions related to various aspects of the Marvin Elementary experience. The PowerPoint presentation that Dr. Jones used to drive the discussion is available by clicking here.
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