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Wednesday September 25

The grade 3 students went on their first field study today. They took on the role of a Scientist. Prior to leaving we identified that scientists do many things including observing, sketching, experimenting, questioning and so much more. Today we focused on improving our skills of observing our surroundings, (we used 4 of our senses), noticing abnormalities of our environment, sketching interesting artifacts and questioning our surroundings. 

"Today we got to visit a river and we got to sketch it and the things around it." (AF)
"Today we went on a very long walk." (DS)
Today we did sketching." (SC)
"Today I saw a tree fungus." (MM)
"Today at Fish Creek Park there was lots and lots of bugs everywhere." (ST)






I want to send out a special thank you to the volunteers today. It was nice to see parents sketching alongside the students, and asking amazing questions. 

Reminders:
-Terry fox run is still scheduled for Friday. Students will need to dress for the weather. They are more than welcome to bring in a toonie in support of of this event. 

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