What structures make this Oriental Bittersweet so able to thrive? G4 Botanists investigate this question.

Voice & Choice in G5. G5 students ask their own questions, design an investigation based on sunrise/sunset data, analyze their data and construct explanations. I loved seeing all these practices in practice!

More voice & choice happening in G5.. shadow investigations

Look around & observe. Even in the largest urban cities we find nature as part of our own “backyards.” youtube.com/shorts/PNje2yU… What questions do you have about this creature 🦎 ? #student #inquiry

So back to the reality of writing yet another self study report. But luckily, my first grade scientist friend, who has set up an investigation on what will happen to these leaves if left on my desk. He noticed all sorts of cracks and that they were getting smaller.

Looking for a great cause on #GivingTuesday ? Contribute to Firsthand Learning for inquiry based hands-on learning with youth: firsthandlearning.org/contribute.html Susan Erickson Diamon Clark Jenn Crane Jenlyan Negron Jenn Crane Katie Agen BPSCmtySch_Lafayette Partnership for the Public Good #STEM

Proudly highlighting our new Board of Director with Firsthand Learning, Melodie Baker, and insights on how college admissions offices should relinquish outdated ideas on student success. Chalkbeat New York Chalkbeat Just Equations chalkbeat.org/2022/10/31/234…

We’re excited to be part of the Partnership for the Public Good community to discuss themes such as #education & environmental learning opportunities with groups across WNY 📖 MAP Growing Green Grassroots Gardens WNY ppgbuffalo.org/who-we-are/par…

Firsthand Learning Yes, it’s pothole season again. 4th grade students are hard at work designing solutions for these hazards!

Yes, we also love 💕 seeing these observations of student #data and prototype designs. #inquiry #learning

Firsthand Learning Grade one scientists do a comparison of the Sweet Gum tree and the Chestnut tree.

Nothing makes me happier than seeing student science writing hanging in the hallways. Firsthand Learning

Our newest Firsthand Learning Journals now available: #compost to #characters to #shoes Tell us your favorite themes we should include for future #journals ? firsthandlearning.org/catalog/journa… Jenn Crane Jennifer Binis Jenn Crane

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Firsthand Learning I love starting off the year with First Grade Scientists. They are doing their first observation of the year on their class tree - a Redbud. Lots of great observations and questions.

We love seeing these observations and illustrations from students in the field #nature ✍️

Hey, Firsthand Learning! Check out Kindergarteners using a science notebook for the first time with sunflowers! Tools of a scientist are so important.👏🏻👏🏻

OBSERVATION: Bee 🐝 not moving in flower MY QUESTION: Do bees sleep in flowers? AN ANSWER: Bees can sleep in flowers anywhere from a few minutes to several hours. #inquiry #learning #nature #bee @swgardens Susan Erickson