The 4th grade had a great time exploring the great outdoors at Jekyll Island!! They spent 3 days learning about different ecological systems, animals, and plants. It started off with lots of rain, but ended with sunshine and warm temperatures! If you have more pictures to share, please e-mail them to me and I'll add them to the blog!!







Herpetology: the study of reptiles and amphibians.
The students were able to get hands-on with some of these fascinating animals!

Slough:learning the importance of fresh water importance and animal habitat.

 Examining the different animals and plants they sifted out of the slough.

Beach: study of ocean life, tides, and the barrier islands.

It was cold and windy!

 This is at the North End beach. An entire petrified forest on the beach because of erosion!

Maritime Forest: study of plants and vegetation! This is the Grandfather Tree.

Small Group: Each group is given a name. These are the Whelks! Do you know what a Whelk is??

 Jekyll Island 2013

Our 5th graders had a fabulous time visiting Point University yesterday! They participated in International Day Activity Centers. The students were able to learn about the cultures, foods, art, wildlife, famous landmarks, and much more about various countries around the world! Thank you so much to Dr. Southerland and the Point University students for such a great learning experience!

       Bryant and Dillon getting ready for a tortoise race in Ecuador!

            Judson and Isaiah making traditional bracelets at Chile!

            Students practicing their art skills in Italy!

    JP, Clifford, and Ty trying out the snake game of facts in Nicaragua!

       Sierra and Jake making traditional masks in Germany!

          Didn't the masks turn out great!

            These students are learning about the Jamaican flag.

           Isaiah is in Brazil making a bracelet.

       Gabe and Dillon are working hard on their woven bracelets from Chile!

     Jake and Bryson are learning about traditional foods of Japan!

           Macaiyah and Mikiya are creating stamps in Japan!

                JP and Clifford are trying their hand at Italian art!

                Raphe is enjoying a meal from Honduras!

                Tanijah is working on her Jamaican flag!

               Brianna and Faith may need a drink after trying food from Chile!

               A student tries on a traditional Kimono from Japan.

                   Emily trying art from Ecuador!

               Brianna and Faith are thoroughly enjoying themselves!

                     Everyone is engrossed in their centers!

                     They are loving the centers!

                 Belle and Sunshine trying their food from Honduras!

               Deuntae and Gabe learning about food from Japan!

           Shawnteria is loving Japan!

            Raphe is learning about Italian crafts!

                    Chris is making a name stamp in Japan!

                                                                   Emily, Jordan, Shayne, and Braylon are writing their name in China! 

          George dancing a a Honduras dance!  

    Jordan and Dillon picking out what a tortoise would eat.

      Jordan and Shayne after writing their name in Chinese.

                                               Chris learning a traditional dance of Honduras!

             Dillon and Jordan running a tortoise race!

                                                    Jacob, Zach, and Shayne in Nicaragua 

              John, Ryan, and George finding out about Kenya.

              These students are creating Brazilian bracelets.

         Ty and Clifford in Nicaragua.

Our 4th grade is looking forward to Jekyll Island next week, while our 5th grade will be visiting Point University Wednesday! Pictures to come!

Christina Purdy
live.laugh.love.

Kindles!!!

Our class has 8 Kindles to use for various projects and research. We finally were able to get our cases for them! The kids are so excited that I won't be in such a panic every time they pick them up!

3rd Grade Field Trip to Point University

The Point University students did a great job with the artistic and creative centers for our 3rd graders!