Hello Strawberry Creek Families, We have officially begun our new science unit, a study of planetary systems! We will start as a class by observing shadows, the Moon, and follow that up with night-sky observations. As a bridge to what we have been studying in class, students will look for the Moon in the night […]
Scientists in Cerrito and Strawberry Creek develop scientific habits and their science-centered language through tons of hands-on investigations, use of models, writing, extensive readings, and occasionally through short films (Brainpop and Mystery Science are oft-used resources). Collaborative small group work is the norm, and teachers scaffold these by assigning roles, prompting discussions, and emphasizing goal-setting […]