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• 00:10 Rock, Paper, Scissors..Math!

  Students participated in a game of 'Rock, Paper, Scissors..Math' during a movement break this week.

  Uploaded Jan 21, 2022 by LeiAnna Carrasco
• 00:13 Science| Buddy Reading- Frog Models
  Uploaded Mar 09, 2023 by LeiAnna Carrasco
• 00:33 Tribute Project 4th grade Featured

  Students learned about the legacy of Chadwick Boseman and then created their own tributes to someone who has impacted their life.

  Uploaded Oct 03, 2020 by Ryan Cherry
• 1:02 We Miss Our Students!

  The JMS teachers wanted to send a special message to all of our students, whom we miss VERY MUCH! As Mr. Brennan says at the end, WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!

  Uploaded May 01, 2020 by Marianne Sharping
• 2:29 Week 21 of 2022-23|5th-8th Grade Science

  This week's slideshow highlights: 8th graders exploring how atoms combine for from molecules and compounds as part of their "Chemistry of Materials" SEPUP unit; 7th grade investigating how simple inherited traits are passed from parents to offspring, and then to a 3rd generation via genes; 6th graders began exploring how convection in the Earth's mantle causes tectonic plate movement in the Earth's lithosphere; and 5th grade investigated how thermal energy fluctuations lead to differences in water density, as well as differences in density of salt and fresh water via melting sea ice. They then connected this back to the Earth's conveyor belt of warm and cold ocean currents and how that can impact a location's climate. Lastly, there are some pics of 7th grade students surprising Mr. Murray with cards they made to celebrate and honor all that he does for Decatur as part of National School Counselors Week! There is even a pick of Mr. Murray stopping by to explore chemistry with our 8th grade class:)

  Uploaded Feb 13, 2023 by Gerard Kovach
• 2:34 Week of: May 9-13, 2022

  This week's slideshow highlights: 8th grade students investigating the variables of mass and speed on the kinetic energy transfer of vehicles in a collision as part of their SEUPUP Unit exploring "How can we design safer cars?"; 7th graders wrapped up their Sexual Health Education Unit by doing an amazing job of working in groups to present on several local community resources for adolescents; 6th graders were taking advantage of this abnormal midsummer-like weather to conduct some hands-on lab investigations into the workings of "Photovoltaic Cells", along with their first run of the "Solar Car Grand Prix", where each cooperative group first assembled their cars, and for the next race they get to redesign their cars to try and increase performance and speed--this is all part of their integrated Maker-Space & Science Unit exploring "How can we create a fully renewable energy society?"; and last but not least, a shot of our pet Bearded Dragon, Curtiss and some amazing 7th grade zoologists volunteers getting our class pond ecosystem/aquarium ready for some experiments with aquaponics. Thank you for checking in with us this week:)

  Uploaded May 14, 2022 by Gerard Kovach
• 1:05 Welcome Back!

  I can’t wait to hear updates on how you are doing and learn about any fun creations you have been able to make during the summer! In the meantime, get pumped up for Makerspace by checking out this video! Looking forward to seeing you soon!

  Uploaded Sep 04, 2020
• 00:14 2023 Vision Board

  All throughout the week we were discussing goal setting. So, we ended the week with this fun vision board project. Thank you to all the families who contributed magazines.

  Uploaded Jan 13, 2023 by LeiAnna Carrasco
• 1:17 5th Grade Nonfiction Articles Gallery Walk

  In preparation for our next novel, Amal Unbound, 5th grade students read various nonfiction articles about Pakistan history & culture. Students then worked in partners to create informational posters for our class gallery walk to teach each other about what they learned. Students then were able to write down questions or comments that they had based on the posters.

  Uploaded Feb 07, 2020 by Katherine Cooper
• 2:01 Ancient Empires Board Games

  6th graders playtested one another’s ancient empire games to assess how well board games can be used as a learning tool.

  Uploaded Feb 14, 2023 by Marianne Sharping