We are off an running with another exciting school year! There are so many exciting things happening this year, I can't wait to experience them with all of you. 4th and 5th grade projects have started. Below is a quick explanation of each. Please talk with your child about the project he/she is in, and if you are a student tell your parents what you are doing at school. :)
Rocket Science w/ Matt in room 7
This is elementary school,
it’s not rocket science. Oh wait, it is.
A space exploration company
is asking for a new rocket to explore the cosmos. It your job to research the history behind
rocketry, study basic principles of flight, and design, create, and test a
variety of rockets before submitting a rocket design for consideration.
Green Team Investigators w/ Kristi in room 2
Do you think the choices one person makes can change our world? Well, as
Kermit the Frog says, "It's Not Easy Being Green" or is it? So c'mon
and put on your detective hat and join us as we explore this question and
what does it mean to be "green." You will get to gather clues
about carbon footprints, do experiments, explore products, lifestyle choices, &
the cost of going green. You & your team will see your ideas come to life
while you create an interactive journey for others to learn about your great
ideas!
Outdoor Survival w/ Ben in room 8
Do you love the outdoors?
Would you know what to do if you were lost, injured or stranded? Oregon has an abundance of wonderful outdoor
adventures to keep us busy year around.
In this class we will explore how to be prepared for a variety of
outdoor activities and what to do if trouble should occur. From backpacking in the wilderness to
floating down the wild and scenic rivers of Oregon, students will create field
guides to prepare themselves and others for the unknown adventures that one may
face in the rugged outdoors.
READ ALL
ABOUT IT! w/ Mrs. DVD in room 6
Continue
the Camas Times Tradition! Three years ago we started a student created school
newspaper. If you see yourself as a reporter, comic creator, photographer,
editor, or publisher this is the project for you! Students in this project will
get to do a number of things including... Use Pages Publishing and Comic
Life, meet a real newspaper reporter,
conduct interviews , take
photographs, write about sporting events, Work
with others to team write articles , write
your own articles, use your humor to
create a comic strip, and conduct surveys. If you enjoy learning about people
and events, if you want to be a part of the Camas Times tradition, sign up for
‘Read All About It!”
Something
to Talk About w/ Chris in room 1
This is a student run television program that formerly aired on public access Comcast channel 29. The show has changed to a Youtube format that will be viewable on the Youtube site or QR codes. You will choose a person to interview, then research that person, write a background piece, then create questions. Finally you will interview your subject and film your background piece. Subjects can be athletes, politicians, musicians etc. Interviews cannot be guaranteed but I will make every effort to secure interviews. All interviews and anchors will be filmed outside of class. In class time is for preparing background pieces and editing scripts. Editing and camera work will all be done outside of class. Parental consent is required. There are no camera only positions this year. You must be willing to be on camera and ready to write.
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY! w/ Frank in the Music Room
Become a composer in this project.
You will explore and create individual musical compositions using technology
such as Garage Band. You don’t need to
be a Garage Band expert because this project will explore the program. Students in this project might also choose write
a skit and create their own short movie.
Come and see how technology and music integrate.
