I'm very excited for 6th graders to build their irrigation systems to see if they can modify land like the Mesopotamians Watershed PCS🐢 stay tuned!

5th graders formed states, proposed Articles, and voted on which ones could be added to our classroom Articles of Confederation. Let's see if it works out as well for them as it did for the 13 original states 👀🤷‍♀️ Watershed PCS

Articles of Confederation ratified ✅ Which ones do you think will be the most contentious in practice? Watershed PCS

Block 1 Ss constructed and tested their irrigation systems today. It was great to see their ideas become reality. Several were able to successfully water their crops without drowning their civilization! Watershed PCS #pbl #socialstudies

4th & 5th graders #connected to create a secret handshake with a new buddy 🐢💚🐢

Today's formative assessment: can you convey the most interesting thing you've learned about Ancient Mesopotamia- without using words or numbers? 6th graders practiced in preparation for their Unit 1 curative projects- What would you travel 25 miles to tell? Watershed PCS

Going to keep a running thread of people my students tell me I look like. It's only October and so far this includes:

5th grade Social Studies Ss raced to identify the powers of the 3 branches of US government- then limited each other's power with checks and balances "sabotage" cards. Exercising bodies, minds, and constitutional power Watershed PCS🐢

Why label diagrams of environmental modifications when you can construct them? 6th graders collaboratively created 3D representations of Indus River Valley modifications, including urban planning, drainage, irrigation, and fortification. Watershed PCS

G6 #socialstudies Ss evaluated the fairness of the caste system of the Indus River Valley civilization by simulating daily tasks completed by each tier of the hierarchy. They gave away tasks based on their rank, and could learn Sanskrit and vote when finished! Watershed PCS

JOY is happening at Watershed PCS today. Turtles 💙 the changing seasons 🐢

Loved celebrating with my fellow Turtles 🐢

G5 Ss were so engaged in sit-spots that a furry friend decided to join us! You don't need to go to the zoo to joyfully observe wildlife- nature rewards at Watershed PCS!🐢🌳🐈

G5 Ss have so much to be proud of today- they channeled their strengths and interests to perform a chant about the Bill of Rights in self-selected groups. They showed tremendous creativity, teamwork, and kindness. Watershed PCS 🐢✨

It was a big week for Watershed PCS Ss, staff and families. We attended the BoE meeting to hear the 5 yr contract renewal recommendation that @MyriamYarbrough provided. We are excited and honored to continue our work with BCPS students! Jane Lichter Dr. Nashae Bennett

It's giving very "we used to drink water out of a hose," man shakes fist at cloud energy...

Outdoor PD for Outdoor Ed🌳✨🐢 I had so much fun play-testing Hibernation Week activities with colleagues I don't get to work with everyday. Watershed PCS

Watershed PCS 23-24 Teacher of the Year GlassGotClass is a strong progressive educator with an amazing project based pedagogy. So proud to work with her KEM Price

I'm just so excited about this Ancient Egypt research project choice board I am giving 6th grade tomorrow. Even if it is very "how do you do, fellow kids" of me