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It was another busy week! We started out by presenting our fabulous knowledge of Keyhole Gardens to our sidekick class and administration. It's exciting to know that our signs and voices will be a part of Kiker forever. We really appreciate Mr. Swearingen's help in building some fabulous stands -- once they are up, be sure to stop by and take a read/listen!

Our Humanities blocks are beginning our inquiry into Texas history through some Texas Hero Oak Trees. We are examining point of view, poetry, and new vocabulary in order to create personal vignettes from the tree's eyes. More to come!

As we wrap our keyhole garden project, we've zoomed out to consider the importance of plants for nourishment through the food chain, balancing the amount of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the atmosphere, etc. We reviewed plant structures and functions, then moved right into the scientific method. While we've used every part of the scientific method through the year, we don't always use all parts of the process within one experiment. We used a rap and created some movements to help us remember all the major parts of this process that helps us prove with evidence. We studied the structure of testable questions and will apply this understanding to our SBLC science projects over the next month. 

All students will be part of a small group science project to be completed all at school, but these projects will NOT be entered into the Kiker science fair. Students know that they are welcome to complete their own science fair project at home, and many have already taken a booklet to help structure their work over the next month. Kiker science fair projects are due Tuesday, January 21st. The Kiker science fair website  has additional details and examples of completed project displays. 

Have a fantastic weekend!
Jen and Jewellyn

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