Larry Dowell

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

A big thank you to Mrs. Siler @NeoshoChamber for visiting our classroom to share how they help local businesses and our community. She helped students understand how fourth graders can be good neighbors for our “New to the Neighborhood” PBL. @Satothaburr @NSDRISE @NManley82

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

Great day of learning during our #RockYourSchool day @NSDRISE Electricity was in the air @larrydowell4 Students predicted the results of the Flaming Pickle and create light using batteries. #WeLoveOurScienceJournal #tweetingtuesday #RISEwithus @Satothaburr @NManley82

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

#RISE4thgrade “New to the Neighborhood” PBL, Headed to the #NeoshoSquare to meet some business owners, staff, and local citizens on our first “Learning Expedition”. Students are asked, “What do you notice?” Write it down! @Satothaburr @NManley82 @NeoshoChamber @CityofNeosho

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

How does a teacher evaluate teamwork??? @larrydowell4 By having a card tower challenge. #teamworkmakesthedreamwork Six team members, one sleeve of index cards, and only one fold allowed per card….no tape, no glue. @Satothaburr @NManley82 #RISE

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

Creating wildlife corridors @larrydowell4 today’s article @SuperSTEAM @ScholasticEdu “Cougars in Crisis” Students are totally engaged and understanding the WHY! Students, “When do we get to talk with a conservation officer?” A PBL in the works. #RISE @Satothaburr @NManley82

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

Students designing and then creating a #tinyhouse @NSDCarver Application of knowledge; Scale, area, perimeter, converting measurements…..Will it all fit? What are my must haves?? Trash to treasure. #tinkering @PowersTonna @NManley82 @Satothaburr @Amazeum_IN

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

“Ice Balloons” STEAM Exploration @NSDCarver Random tools, salt, sugar, rock salt, a flashlight, some food coloring, and ICE Balloons. “What do you see?” Write it down! Draw it! Explore! Remember to put the “Joy” in learning! #JOYinLearning
@Amazeum_IN @Satothaburr @NManley82

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

#STEAM football fractions to decimals activity celebrating the Super Bowl. Students @NSDCarver loving math. #chiefsvseagles #ChiefsKigndom @PowersTonna @NManley82 @Satothaburr

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

#snowday fun! Students loved pelting me with snowballs! They love getting to play in the snow. It was a great morale booster for my students. Ask them to describe it in one word…..Epic! @NSDCarver @PowersTonna

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

Reading “Summer of the Monkeys” #WilsonRawls. Jay Berry is trying to capture escaped monkeys. Where will he keep them once their caught? Students designed, are #Tinkering #Making enclosures to hold monkeys, and journaling. @Amazeum @NManley82 @NSDCarver @PowersTonna @Satothaburr

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

@larrydowell4 Scientific Observation @NSDCarver Using a small chocolate candy bar…What do you observe? Individual observations, writing our findings, using tools, and great discussion. Students are surprising themselves with all the discoveries. @PowersTonna @NManley82

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

@larrydowell4 Engineering Design Process in action @NSDCarver Great discussion, great planning, great collaboration!@PowersTonna @NManley82

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

Wildcat West @NSDCarver students love the transformation and getting to dress-up. #tweetingtuesday @Satothaburr

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

I was blessed with an opportunity to surprise my class with a snowball fight…with some conditions. Thank you @Satothaburr for allowing us to enjoy the snow. Here are a few writing samples from the student’s point of view. Narrative in real-time. #tweetingtuesday @NSDCarver

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

Creating farm animals for our Carverville Farm Petting Zoo commercial @NSDCarver Students are getting excited. They can’t wait for a pony, goats, some chickens, a kitten or two, along with some puppies to come visit. #tweetingtuesday #gwcstrong @Satothaburr

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

Thank you @Satothaburr and the #bookbike ! The students @NSDCarver love hearing the clanging of its bell. This young man was so excited to get to pick a book and get his picture taken….well, maybe just picking the book.. #tweetingtuesday #gwcstrong

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

Great job @NeoshoSD 4th graders in representing your district and your community @CityofNeosho Tree Lighting Ceremony! @Satothaburr @NSDCarver

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

Book Bike is making the rounds. Thank you @Satothaburr for making this young man’s day!!! #tweetingtuesday @NSDCarver

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

Students teaching students. Using @Kidblog to practice responding to a post, inserting an image, and creating a caption. Learning is fun!! Sharing is the best! #icanbuildaflashlight @#NSDCentral @larrydowell4

[Larry Dowell @larrydowell4]

Testing is over, but learning never stops! Building a personalized flashlight. Being a scientist is ....writing out your results. Trial and error; bulb, bulb holder, battery, toilet paper tube, wire, paper clips, duct tape, and a good design. @NSDCentral @larrydowell4