buistbunch: Even though @KnoxGifted is a 1:1 #STEM school, sometimes a hand puppet made from a brown paper bag is the best way to express your learning. #kga5th
buistbunch: One of @knoxgifted and #kga5th Cs: calculate (or code). Student making an animation to compare two folk tales.
buistbunch: Dragon's tale from Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by @pacylin is coming to life. Although this dragon has eyes.
buistbunch: We expect our #kga5th graders to collaborate, communicate, and create (and a few more Cs to be revealed later). It's not easy and can be frustrating at times, but we'll never give up expecting this part of the learning process.
buistbunch: This #kga5th grader wrote about her special number making connections between its mathematical properties and the world outside the classroom.
buistbunch: Please welcome to the stage, this year's @KnoxGifted student council officer candidates. #studentleaders #kga5th
buistbunch: Nerd-raging before @knoxgifted student council speeches. Almost everything on this table (including the iPad and mic stands) were donated or gifted by #kga5th families. #studentleaders
buistbunch: With the help of @Notleycrew1 and @nusknights, these #kga5th graders researched the effects of carbonation on the flight time of a #bottlerocket.
buistbunch: Yup, this happened in #kga5th today. #bottlerocket #gopro #50psi
buistbunch: What do you do with a GoPro and Batman duct tape? You strap it to a rocket!
buistbunch: "Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again." Sir Richard Branson
buistbunch: Two #kga5th graders comparing @pacylin dragon's tale and Tales of a Chinese Grandmother.
buistbunch: Learning about student misconceptions of factors and multiples.
buistbunch: First round of @pacylin Where the Mountain Meets the Moon character sketches are complete. Now to find out the dragon's story. #readagreatbook
buistbunch: Thanks @nusknights and @mrbkga for sponsoring @knoxgifted student council. Students, make sure your speeches are well-rehearsed for Friday. #studentleaders
buistbunch: #eduheard on the playground: "Come check out my mud drawing." #kga5th #knoxrocks #schoolmascot
buistbunch: Showcasing #kga5th grade exemplar work and setting high expectations. #CUSDstory
buistbunch: This #kga5th grader has been studying for the Geography #pearlsofwisdom since she was two. It only took her eight years, but she nailed it.
buistbunch: Don't just read a good book. Enjoy a great book. #WTMMTM @pacylin
buistbunch: What do #kga5th graders do before school starts? They study. #pearlsofwisdom
buistbunch: #kga5th parents, make sure your children have a regular, comfortable, well lit place to do homework.
buistbunch: Do sunglasses count as eye protection? Safety first, @nusknights and @Notleycrew1. #kga5th
buistbunch: Who knew a #kga5th grader could connect @pacylin Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and rocket science?
buistbunch: #kga5th parents, please have your child show you the 1st Quarter Assignment Spreadsheet in GAFE.
buistbunch: "We're looking for leaders." @nusknights and @mrbkga talking to #kga5th and 6th graders about student council. Applications are due this Wednesday.
buistbunch: The #kga5th graders are off in search of the Never Ending Mountain. @pacylin #minli #oldmanofthemoon
buistbunch: Let the cheesing begin! Sorry @dancingscout76, but @sara.schultz made me do it.
buistbunch: I'm KGA and proud of it!
buistbunch: Day 4 of school. Day 1 of using #GAFE. Many more days of connecting, collaborating, calculating, crafting. #kga5th
buistbunch: Congratulations to #kga5th grader Ricardo who earned the first #pearlsofwisdom of the 2014-2015 school year. #geography #statesandcapitals