Mary Talbot

[Meg Knapik @megknapik]

Congratulations to @GWAcademyChi 5th gr Ss on their successful completion of their @ibpyp exhibition! The inquiry, research, & action taken by students in @G5GemsChi & @5thgradeGEMS on a variety of topics from homelessness to air quality to safe cosmetics was impressive!

[GWAC PYP @GEMSChiPYP]

We had such an amazing day at #wedayillinois! What inspires you to create change? @5thgradeGEMS @GWAcademyChi

[GEMS World Academy @GWAcademyChi]

Did you know that three GEMS faculty members have been named National Geographic Certified Educators? Thanks for inspiring students to explore, conserve, and create change! @PegKeiner @G5GemsChi @megknapik @natgeoeducation Read more:
https://t.co/3CgHkle9jf

[Peg Keiner @PegKeiner]

“The most important decision we made was leaving early (9pm) for the final summit on Mt.Everest.” This was a fascinating parent presentation about climbing 7 peaks in 2 years. Such preparation, communication, collaboration, and resilience demonstrated in each climb.

[GEMS World Academy @GWAcademyChi]

Great work by our teachers and students! #STEAM #Innovation

[GEMS World Academy @GWAcademyChi]

A fantastic (and rainy!) morning at 12th Street Beach, where our 1st-graders released trout into Lake Michigan while our fifth-graders recorded it on their underwater remote-operated vehicle! @G5GemsChi @LS_STEAM_GWACHI

[PanagiotisK @LS_Sci]

Despite the rain, wind, and waves first graders and @G5GemsChi @GWAcademyChi released the trout and piloted the ROVs. Our wireless cam ROV recorded images and went 20ft into the lake!

[Mary Talbot @5thgradeGEMS]

The downside to our ROV outing...so much waste at the beach! How can we use these observations to help students advocate for change? #ib #pyp #studentaction #inquirycycle

[Peg Keiner @PegKeiner]

The beach is dark and full of terrors. So much styrofoam! It was like confetti on 12th Street beach in #Chicago. @NatGeoEducation #plasticorplanet #sciencehappensrainorshine

[Mary Talbot @5thgradeGEMS]

The weather was not on our side but today’s ROV drop was a success! Science doesn’t wait for weather! #nosnacksinantarctica #sometimesitrainsatthebeach #pyp #ib #stem @G5GemsChi @GWAcademyChi @PegKeiner @LS_STEAM_GWACHI

[Mary Talbot @5thgradeGEMS]

@Lin_Manuel @DavidKorins @jseller My students and I saw the building from a distance on Northerly Island this week. Had to stop a few of them from trying to run over! 😂😂

[Mary Talbot @5thgradeGEMS]

Testing our first ROV - success! @G5GemsChi @GWAcademyChi @LS_STEAM_GWACHI #rov #steam #ib #pyp #lakemichigan

[Mary Talbot @5thgradeGEMS]

Testing out our first of four ROV’s! We need to adjust bouyancy and motor placement for our official run next week - stay tuned! @GWAcademyChi @G5GemsChi @LS_STEAM_GWACHI #gwachicago #ib #pyp #steam

[Peg Keiner @PegKeiner]

Trial, error, and teamwork- This 5th grade team is deciding placement of their thrusters and where they should drill holes to attach them to their ROV. #steam @5thgradeGEMS @G5GemsChi #stem @GWAcademyChi #rov

[Mary Talbot @5thgradeGEMS]

Answering tough questions about theme during our pre-spring-break #escaperoom! #teamwork #ib #pyp @G5GemsChi @GWAcademyChi

[GWAC PYP @GEMSChiPYP]

"Scuba Sanders" made another guest appearance @GWAcademyChi today to teach G5 about the equipment used when exploring underwater. Huge thanks to @UWSafaris for providing the BCD and tank for the demonstration! Hopefully this inspired some future divers!

[Mary Talbot @5thgradeGEMS]

Our last open house of the year is coming up fast! @GWAcademyChi #ib

[cindy rigling @crigling64]

Join us @GWAcademyChi on Saturday April 6th to learn more about a GEMS education!

[Meg Knapik @megknapik]

Ss in @heatherprekop @G5GemsChi @5thgradeGEMS share loads of mathematical thinking related to place value, regrouping, & the number line as they tackle the @openmiddle Adding Decimals Close to 1! How can I get a sum closest to 1? How can I find multiple possibilities? 🧠💡#MTBoS

[Mary Talbot @5thgradeGEMS]

G5 students are sharing their research into innovations in computing and air travel. Still to come...ovens, sewing machines, army uniforms and pre-electric transportation! 🙌�� @G5GemsChi @GWAcademyChi #ibpyp #innovation

[Mary Talbot @5thgradeGEMS]

@LboTeach @Newsela Awesome! We’ll be on the lookout!
🙌🏻👀

[Mary Talbot @5thgradeGEMS]

Hey @Newsela! My class is studying #innovation but we’re wondering if all attempts to innovate are successful. Got anything on #Theranos or #ElizabethHolmes?

[Mary Talbot @5thgradeGEMS]

G5 is getting down to business for #booktalks! You can hear a pin drop in here! @G5GemsChi @GWAC_Library @GWAcademyChi