Taking a walk on the WILD side with Mrs. Gault's 4th grade

As you might know, at Oakland Elementary School we teach using an exciting new approach to learning called Problem/Project Learning. PBLs usually begin by posing questions to the students.  We start with an interesting topic; basically something they can “dig into,” question, and research. These problems or projects give students a chance to apply the skills they learn in school to relevant and real-world situations. In our NEW unit,  “Walk on the Wild Side,”   we will work on several projects which will strengthen our reading, writing, science, and math skills. In addition, we will be creating, designing, debating, and interviewing experts in the field. 

As our first project we are creating cat condos to donate to the Humane Society. Here are a few pictures of our recent work.

Emily and Avery working on the IPAD to find out likes and dislikes of a cat

Anna Leigh and Wilson researching on the computer

Students researching on the IPAD

Patrick and Shaun writing down information they found while researching

Kate Autumn and Natalie measuring their box

Bryce and Patrick measuring their box

Shaun Jonathan and Owen trying to figure out how big they should make the windows for their box

Anna Leigh Ellie and Emily planning

Sydney measuring her box

Avery and Cole discussing where they should put the doors on their cat condo

Austin drawing his elevations for his cat condo