We have so much going on in our fourth grade classroom that we are blogging to help keep you in touch with all of our activity!

Be sure to check frequently for our latest postings!

Congratulations to our very own William Fredrick and Andrew Hoying, members of the Trenton Swim Club. Both had awesome performances at this year's Junior Olympics!

William swam the 50 yard freestyle. Andrew competed in the 50 yard butterfly, the 100 yard butterfly, and the 200 yard individual medley which includes 50 yards for all four strokes (butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle)!

We are proud of you!

We really enjoyed "partner reading" for National Reading Month.

After reading a fantasy genre book, we created cereal boxes to share the details of the book. From "Wilbur Flakes" to "Lost City Charms", we got to "taste" many different stories!

Fourth grade scientists had a hands-on day investigating electricity. On their own they learned how to make a light bulb light, make a motor run, and how to make a switch turn off and on.

We had a great time bowling during Catholic School's Week!

In science, students were studying rocks and minerals. They brought in their rock collections from home to share with the class.

We researched a saint of our choice. Then we dressed up like our saint and shared our information with the class. Then we narrated a digital story that let's each of us share what we learned with you! Enjoy our Saint Movie!

Sixth grade scientists used everyday materials to purify salt water into everyday drinking water. This process is called desalination.

6th Graders are creating comic strips to show the main events in their Literature story "The All American Slurp". 

Grade 6 students "partner up" with second graders to play board games in celebration of Catholic Schools Week!

Grade 6 students work in teams to make 3-D maps of China.

Grade 6 science students spent time comparing granite samples with rice-embedded handmade rocks they make in groups.

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Seventh graders spent time realizing how beneficial having opposable thumbs is. After an hour of being masking taped into limited range of motion, students realized we have a large advantage because we CAN move our thumbs!

Seventh graders spent time during religion class developing a pledge of respect for all persons. Following the pledge, a banner was made to show commitment to our goal.

Seventh graders have been studying genetics. Partner pairs used red and white beans to determine how likely it would be for traits to be expressed in offspring.

Seventh graders made edible DNA in science class. Using twizzlers, marshmallows and toothpicks, students had a visual of what the twisted ladder shape of DNA looks like.

Seventh graders made posters to help them visualize how to diagram sentences.

Seventh graders observed the difference between cellular respiration and photosynthesis by comparing plant sprigs in carbonated water and blue dye solutions placed both in the sunlight and in a dark closet.

Seventh graders work on team building. Here, they use cooperating skills to play a ball-game.

Seventh grade religion students worked on the power of trusting others. Each student was led around an obstacle course, blindfolded, trusting only their partner and his/her God-given gifts of explanation.

Science students enjoy using SMART Board lessons to enhance textbook instruction. Here, students take interactive notes.

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Eighth graders worked with plaster of paris and plastic toys to simulate fossils buried years ago. Each group buried a toy and "dug" it up the next day to visualize how fossils get created.

Eighth graders questioned and researched two careers they are interested in pursuing and they documented their inquiry process in a written report. They then chose one career to create a PowerPoint for and presented to their classmates..

Eighth graders celebrated Black History Month by researching those who have positively affected American society.

Eighth grade science students spent time recreating the solar system to scale. Using meter sticks, yarn, planet cut-outs and roll paper - the solar system was revealed before each group's eyes.

Eighth graders made Stations of the Cross collage books to show a modern viewpoint of Jesus' path to Calvary.

Eighth graders spent time viewing live video feed of animals at the National Zoo. Supplemental instruction directly benefits information learned in the texts. 

Eighth graders used proportions to create "A Day in the Life of...". Students used proportions to change how many hours spent on activities - to how many years of their life they've spent on each activity.

Eighth graders researched their favorite celebrities and pretended to be them as they presented to the class.

Eighth graders enjoyed their nationality feast where they "tasted' each other's heritage. They had to talk to their families to learn family history, research their countries, create a brochure, and make a cultural dish to share.