This week we started our new unit in science focused on wave and ocean structures. Our phenomena this time was a series of images of thousands of bags of chips that were scattered all over a beach. The images started close up, however as the series went on we began to see where all of those bags of chips came from. Throughout this process, the 5th grade scientists were asked to record and share their noticings and wonderings.

Already, I was so impressed with what they had to say. I heard things like,

” It looks like they came from that container – but how did it get to shore?”

“Isn’t that container way to heavy to get to the shore?”

” Maybe it fell off when the cargo ship was docked and that’s how it got to the shore.”

“I think the waves might have pushed the container to shore.”

What do you think? What noticings and wonderings do you have? Take a look at the series of images below. We would love to hear your thoughts and questions!

Have a great weekend,

Gev. McAdams