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Future Scientists Mapping Local Nature

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What:  Biodiversity Mapping Project Who:  5th Grade GT Students Where:  School Nature Trail This week, we stepped out of the classroom to explore our campus biodiversity. Our students are acting as citizen scientists, mapping the variety of life in their own backyard. They’ve documented everything from mosses and fungi to spiders and caterpillars...gaining hands-on experience in identifying biodiversity and understanding how every organism plays a role in our ecosystem. The findings have been incredible—it's amazing how much life is waiting to be discovered just steps from the school building! Why it matters:  This project turns abstract biology into real-world experience, fostering a love for nature and sharpening observation skills. * CHECK OUT THE CRAZY CATEPILLAR WE FOUND THAT LOOKS LIKE A SNAKE HEAD!
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Explorers in the Undergrowth: 5th Grade Nature Trek

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Mrs. Moss's gifted 5th graders traded their desks for the great outdoors today, hitting the school’s nature trail for some fresh air and fun. Students are beginning an Eco-Art project and today's goal was to collect natural materials. Along our journey, students discovered numerous unique plants, fungi, and insects! They even found a very large turtle chilling in the edge of the pond! Another student found a fort made out of branches! Another unique find were the tree roots that had adapted and began growing upwards. This happened when the pond water level was much higher. Now that much of the pond has dried up, the root system is more visible. Really neat! Science isn't just in books; sometimes, it’s under a leaf or hanging from a branch!
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Mrs. Moss's class takes flight!

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Who says school isn't fun? The Friday before Spring Break, my 5th graders designed paper airplanes to battle for the longest flight! From darts to gliders, they tested theories on aerodynamics and improved their designs with every throw. Lots of smiles, laughter, and serious flying skills today! Congrats to the winners!
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Mrs. Moss's class goes global!

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My gifted 5th graders just wrapped up their "Eating Around the World" unit, and it was a feast for the senses! Over the last few weeks, we didn’t just look at maps—we explored how geography, history, and agriculture shape what people eat across the globe. Through their research, students discovered that food is a universal language of community and tradition. Each day, we had a tasting event where students braved new flavors and expanded their palates. Whether it was trying chewy mochi from Japan or fragrant curry from Thailand, the highlight was seeing their curiosity turn into genuine appreciation. It turns out, the world feels a little smaller—and a lot more delicious—when you share a meal from it! Below, you will find pictures and descriptions from each country.  Thailand: This was a very FLAVORFUL and AROMATIC dish! We started the presentations with the strongest flavors. Despite the new flavor profile, students rated the Thai yellow curry dish with a score of 7 (out of ...
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