Again this year, the third graders at Hollydale had the opportunity to visit the Vulcan Rock Quarry in Kennesaw, Georgia. The students got to learn about the rocks and minerals in Georgia and about the many ways rocks and minerals are used. It was a fabulous learning experience and the kids had a great time!
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In third grade, we spend a LOT of time learning about Georgia. We learn about the regions, the plants, the animals, and the geography. To take that learning and understanding to the next level, we took a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains! On this trip, students deepened their understanding and experienced what makes this region so unique. Our trip began with a stop at Mountain Valley Farms in Ellijay, Georgia. At the farm, students got to see and hear about the productive resources used in the farming industry. They got an up-close experience with a dairy cow, pigs, and baby goats. We enjoyed a picnic lunch with the goats, cows, pigs, and horses. The awesome people at Mountain Valley Farms then gave the students ice cream that was made from milk produced on the farm. The unique ice cream flavors were delicious! It was a great opportunity to learn about the productive resources we have been learning about in Social Studies and to see how these resources relate to the real world. The next stop was R & A Apple Orchards in Ellijay. Students got to browse the store, learning about the endless number of "apple" products. They also learned about supply and demand and how pricing of products depends on this concept. This was another chance for students to see the different types of productive resources in use. The students enjoyed apple cider slushies and fried apple pies. After these stops, we arrived at the cabin. After quickly exploring the area, we embarked on a hike to the Cartecay River. At the river, students explored the smooth rocks and minerals in and around the river. They found evidence of weathering and erosion in the area, both concepts we have studied this year. The students even got a lesson in kayaking and how forces in the water influence things. It was an awesome experience! Once we arrived back at the cabin, there were many evening activities. We had competitive games of kickball, soccer, air hockey, and ping pong. Then, we went for a nature walk, in hopes of observing the plants and animals in the region. Students used their iPads to document the hike. Upon completion of the hike, students worked independently to create digital presentations of their hike using various apps. You'll soon be able to find these presentations on the Student Blog tab! No trip is complete without scary stories by the campfire and S'mores! The kids composed AMAZING campfire stories and shared in a very dramatic fashion. Amicalola Falls was our Saturday adventure! We started at the bottom of the falls, taking in the greatness of the waterfall. Then, we took a short hike up part of the mountain. The students found many great plants and animals from this region. After our hike, we enjoyed a picnic lunch followed by some play time on the playground. Our final stop at Amicalola was the Nature Center. Students got to see a cool exhibit about the Appalachian Mountains and got to see a variety of snakes native to this region. It was quite exciting! All in all, it was an amazing trip! It was so much fun to see all the "Aha!" moments as students got to experience all the things we've been learning about in the classroom! Be sure to check out the Student Blog tab over the next few weeks as students share their highlights of the trip! packed and ready to go!mountain valley farmsr & A Apple orchardscartecay rivernature walk, soccer game, scavenger huntcampfire stories and s'moreswatching deeramicalola falls state parkother fun stuff!Last week, we had the opportunity to go on a field trip to FERNBANK Museum of Natural History. While we wish we could have spent the entire day there, the time we had there was so much fun! We raced around the museum to see as many exhibits as we could in the time frame. We went through the fossil exhibit seeing evidence of organisms that lived long ago. So many dinosaur bones and footprints!! Next, we ventured upstairs to walk through the five regions of Georgia! From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Atlantic Coast, it was amazing to "see" the habitats we've learned about all all year. Then, we had the opportunity to participate in the Amazing Animals show. In the show, the students got to see hissing roaches, lizards, and they even had an opportunity to touch a snake! All in all, it was an amazing field trip and a great learning opportunity! seeing the dinosaurs... amazing!Blue ridge mountainsLast week, we had the opportunity to go on an awesome field trip to the Vulcan Rock Quarry in Kennesaw. The students got to tour the facility, explore many different types of rocks, and learn about the many way rocks are used. We even got to ride down into the "pit!" The students had so much fun learning about rocks... and they looked awesome in their TEAM PHILLIPS shirts!
Our field trip to the Vulcan Rock Quarry was awesome! We learned so much about the three types of rocks and about minerals! It was so much fun! Enjoy the pictures of our adventure and keep checking on the Student Blog for the students' perspective on our field trip!
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