First Grade Weather Forecasting

First graders created their own anemometers as final project to wrap up their unit on weather. These adorable scientific devices measure wind speed. This class made their anemometers out of dixie cups, plaster of Paris, straws, cardboard, tape, and more dixie cups. This video shows one student testing her anemometer to measure the speed of the "wind" coming out of a fan, please note that the video has no sound.

Learning from visitors

Spring Valley students have been learning about the customs and traditions surrounding Chinese New Year. Recently an artist, Edward Smalarz, visited Spring Valley to share his passion for Chinese Brush Painting with a class of first graders.