1st Grade

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Earth Science 
Structures & Functions of Plants

First graders started their Plant Unit in November.  They uncovered the structures and functions of plant parts through multiple experiments and observations. They planted poppy and bean seeds and compared the various properties and growth of these seeds into plants over a 2 month period, documenting this in their plant journals. In February, 1st graders will plant seed and starter vegetables in our outdoor garden. Click here to view the ongoing journey of our McKinley Garden and the flower, vegetables, fruits and herbs we'll be growing this school year. 

Engineering Design Process
Marble Runs  ​

Engineers showed persistence as they collaborated to design and build marble runs out of recycled materials for other McKinley students to play. Click on the individual images below to view their entire designs.