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| Photosynthesis and Plant Responses: Summing UpThroughout this program, we learned how important the process of photosynthesis is to our lives. We explored the process of photosynthesis in plants, learned about the structure of leaves and their role in the process of photosynthesis, investigated different plant tropisms, and looked at seed structure and the process of germination.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 Science |
| Designing a TombstoneSome of the students go back to Mt. Olivet to get some ideas for designing their own tombstones. The cemetery guide tells them more stories about some of the people buried there.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 English |
| A Scavenger HuntThe students conduct a scavenger hunt to gather information from tombstones about the lives of people buried in the cemetery.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 English |
| Writing an EpitaphMs. Scott asks the students to write their own epitaphs and to design their own tombstones. The students research some famous epitaphs on the Internet. Using the writing process, Kyle writes an epitaph that describes the life he hopes to lead in the future.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 English |
| Revision and Final DraftKyle revises his epitaph, using some of the other students' suggestions. The students display their own epitaphs and tombstone drawings in the classroom. Kyle sums up his experience in his journal.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 English |
| A Winged Baby in the Family"A Winged Baby in the Family" by Tian S. was the third grade, first place winner for the 2010 WCVE PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest.Grades 3-5 English |
| Baby Toy"Baby Toy" by Meghan W. was the third grade, first place winner for the 2010 WHTJ PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest.Grades 3-5 English |
| The Astronaut Who Tried to Go to Heaven"The Astronaut Who Tried to Go to Heaven" by Trinity B. was the third grade, third place winner for the 2010 WCVE PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest.Grades 3-5 English |
| Zeus's Justice"Zeus's Justice" by Roshan G. was the third grade, second place winner for the 2010 WHTJ PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest.Grades 3-5 English |
| The Magical Cottage"The Magical Cottage" by Samantha A. was the third grade, second place winner for the 2010 WCVE PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest.Grades 3-5 English |
