"Wonders" of 4th Grade

This photo shows the latest contributions from 4th graders to our Wonder Table. In the background is a framed snakeskin from a rattlesnake, courtesy of Jason. In front, the basket holds a mystery object. It came from  Hunter who brought it in to his classroom and Mrs. Fee suggested it for the Wonder Table. Hunter says it came from a beach in Florida and he thinks it might be a fossil conch shell. We really don't know yet and hope an expert can help.


This "mystery from the sea" is an object that can be handled gently to help us observe and try to make informed guesses. When a few children told me to "just google it" we discussed how Google is great for some information, but how it would be difficult to identify this object in our Library. So, if you know someone who might be able to figure it out, we would be happy to have them come by the Library and have a look at this mystery!

January got off to a great start with our first student "Wonder" - a sand dollar that was brought by Jacob. I was so happy when Jacob came the next day after hearing about how students could bring in their treasures. He got us off to a great start with interested students eager to see something from a 4th grader. Our next 4th grade contribution, an alligator head brought in by Norah, was another popular item on the Wonder Table.  I am thrilled to see students so interested in our natural world - it's a Wonder!