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Science


Students are using STEMscopes for their science curriculum.  This curriculum uses a hands-on inquiry approach to learn science concepts.    We are currently working on  physical science concepts.
Click on the section to learn more about what we are doing in class....

Human Body Activities:

Click on the owl below to see how an owl pellet is formed.http://www.kidwings.com/owlpellets/pelletform/index.htmClick on the owl below to  do a virtual owl pellet dissection.hereClick on the vole skeleton to do another virtual owl pellet dissection.http://kidwings.com/nests-of-knowledge/virtual-pellet/




Conserving Salmon
Conserving Salmon
New Fish Friends link.  
New Spawning and Migration link Link #2
Conservation Efforts - link  link 2
Video Clips

Atlantic and Pacific Salmon    3 minuteAtlantic Salmon   4.5 minute Atlantic Salmon   4 minute Sockeye 4 minute Life Cycle 5 minutes

Documentary link
The students will be raising salmon in a mini-hatchery in the classroom for a 4 month period (February-June) to help conserve the Atlantic salmon population in Maine.  Click on the fish and it will take you to the site where you will learn more about this amazing creature.  Click here to see last year's salmon growth.