Melissa Ericksen

Holdrege Middle School 5th grade science

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

This week the students got to get up and move through the Matter Cycle! #stemscopes #holdregedusters

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

Last week in 5th grade HAL the students built a mouse house. This week they wrote a story from the perspective of a mouse! #creativity #holdregedusters

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

Whenever we can get outside the four walls of our classroom, we do! Last week the kids were able to work together to make a giant Food Web in preparation for a quiz.

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

We finished up with our seeds last week! I had a first this year, a plant busted out of the bag. #stemscopes #holdregedusters #hydroponics

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

Today is my favorite part of this experiment. When the kids come back from the weekend they are buzzing with excitement over the changes! #holdregedusters #scienceiscool #stemscopes #hydroponics

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

Day 4 update! It looks like we have some progress taking place with our 3 seed options (Lima beans, wheat, and grass). #nosoilneeded #holdregedusters #stemscopes

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

Having a great day at ESU 11! Spending some time mentoring new teachers but also learning some great ideas from them! #alwayslearning #turnituptoesu11 @esu11kate

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

Can plants grow with only water and air? We will find out over the next 2 weeks! #holdregedusters #stemscopes

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

This week we are continuing to talk about how energy is transferred in an ecosystem! We did a live food chain outside and then practiced some more in the classroom. #holdregedusters #stemscopes

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

This week’s focus in 5th grade was Goal Setting! We had to have a little bit of fun and have a snowball fight with our goals. #holdregedusters #schoolimprovement

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

Earlier in the week the 5th grade Science students made their way through 8 different hands on Science Tool stations. #sciencepenguin #holdregedusters

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

Why do we have goals? What if…you have a box of puzzle pieces but you don’t have the picture? #goalsetting #holdregedusters

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

It’s been a great first full week in 5th grade Science! We practiced descriptive writing, science Pictionary, and finished strong with a Science Lab Safety Escape room! #holdregedusters

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

Spent the day with @shaylie_sue getting ready for the upcoming school year! Can’t wait to work with the new 5th grade team. #turnituptoesu11
Also, shout-out to @esu11kate for the great conversations!

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

I might have to check into ending the year with a little “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader” competition! #greatidea #thanksforjoining

[Mrs. Wright @mrs_Lwright]

So glad I got to join in this group this morning! Felt like I was NOT as smart as a 5th grader. I enjoy competing against the kids #3rdplaceNot1st @hmssci5 @HoldregeDusters

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

@mrs_Lwright @HoldregeDusters It was so fun to have you! Thanks for joining us to play the Kahoots that the students made! #alwayswelcome

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

Nothing like trying out a new project the week of Christmas break! I will have to say however that it was a success. I even had several students tell me how much they enjoyed it. #learningisfun #gravity #parachutes #holdregedusters #sciencerules #stemscopes

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

We have been so busy learning about Space Systems that I have forgotten to update the @Twitter world! Take a look at some of our hands on Science activities. @HoldregeDusters #holdregedusters #stemscopes #5thgrade

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

Today we did some Around the World Reading about Ecosystems! #holdregedusters #sciencerules #movement

[Melissa Ericksen @hmssci5]

This is the sound of collaboration! The students have been working on a composting project proposal. Today they are finalizing their speeches and drawing a blueprint of their compost’s location. @STEMscopes @HoldregeDusters #holdregedusters #science #mattercycles