2nd Grade Explores the World of “Tanked”

We had a great opportunity today to go on a virtual field trip. Mrs. Valdez, in 5th grade, invited the 2nd grade GT students to join her class in a teleconference with the hosts from the television show, “Tanked”. For those of you who have not seen the show, it is a reality which films the productions of amazing aquariums all over the world. As we are studying structures, I knew this would fit right in with what we are studying. The men showed clips from the show, and answered questions from elementary students all over Texas. Unfortunately, our class was not chosen to ask a question live, but it was still exciting to watch and learn.

We also worked some more on SCAMPER, today. The students “Adapted” classrooms for leprechauns, and came up with some fun ideas. In addition, we viewed a short streaming video on the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, and the students discussed the ethics involved in building the bridge. They then wrote from the perspective of the bridge, itself.

It was a busy day!

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