Mr. Mettling, the Pine City Elementary School science specialist, will use a combination of hands-on lab experiments and Science Weekly magazines to help your child hypothesize, make observations, and collect data about the world around them. In addition, the following science and health units will be taught in the regular classroom throughout the year:
Ecosystems: Fall begins with a unit describing components of ecosystems, food chains, and food webs. Students will take a field trip to the St. Croix Scenic River Way to explore river and forest ecosystems up close.
Magnetism and Electricity: With the help of a grant from the Pine City Elementary PTO, 4th grade purchased a FOSS (Full Option Science System) kit to help teach students about magnetism and electricity. Students participate in daily hands-on activities, exploring magnets and building circuits, to discover the properties of magnetism and electricity.