Elizabeth
Everything we do starts with a question. For example, in our classrooms we ask essential questions for everything we study. In science when we do NatureMapping our question is What do you see and where do you see it?

Nolan
When we collect data about our animals, we always ask the same questions: What’s it called? Where did you find it? How many did you see, What size was it? What is the species code? Are you sure? This way we can report our data to Karen at the UW.
Each classroom data sheet iincludes some other information as well.

Kalah
To get ready for the year’s study, the teachers got together in the summer and made this giant chart. They used sticky notes because they knew their plans would probably change. Each teacher figured out ways to include reading, writing, technology and math with their science topic.