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Third graders Explore Rocks and Minerals

Third graders in Therese Verderosa’s class played “geologists for a day” recently. In an interactive lesson about rocks, they had the chance to identify rocks and minerals, check rocks’ hardness and determine whether a rock was a fossil.

The grade-wide activity was in conjunction with Unit 2 of the science curriculum: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems. It was presented by Samantha Pierce from the PNW BOCES Center for Environmental Education.

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Fourth Graders Create Native American Artifacts in STEAM Class

Most of the projects that take place in Amira Lahlouh’s STEAM class at Todd Elemntary School align perfectly with the curriculum for each grade.

Fourth graders have been studying about the Native Americans of the Eastern Woodlands. They have recently been working on makerspace projects in the STEAM room to demonstrate their knowledge of their lives.

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Best-selling Author Stuart Gibbs Visits Todd School

Some author visits can leave an impression that lasts a lifetime.

Nine years ago, author Stuart Gibbs only had five books published, but when he came to Todd School, his visit left a big impression student Daniel Caspar, who recently reached out to Mr. Gibbs.

“Daniel recommended my books to his college professor’s daughter and together, he and the daughter sent me a video,” Mr. Gibbs said.

Fast-forward to today – Mr. Gibbs has now published 35 books, many which have appeared on the best-seller list.

During a visit to Todd this week, generously funded by the PTA, he met with fourth and fifth grade students, who were fascinated as they heard him share some of his inspiration for his book series.

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