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Sports Day Fun today! #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn

Sports day fun today!

Grade 2 STEM Straw Rocket project with a parent volunteer is in full mode. So far we have trialed a prototype with different diameters, noses, and fins. We are learning to record our experiments and measure accurately. #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn

Grade 2 was exploring ecology today with a visit from an actual Ecologist. We learned about rivers, wetlands and riparian areas. If you don’t know what that means…ask us! #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn

Grade 2 had another visit with an Indigenous elder, Shirley Hill. We talked about how spending time in nature is important. We learned about the 13 moon Indigenous calendar. We danced with hoops, too! #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn

Grade 2 Science Field trip to Telus Spark to also explore and play with science concepts. #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn

Grade 2 Field trip to Telus Spark to explore light concepts and learning coding for computer science. #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn

Hats on for Mental Health: Grade 2 is practicing Gratitude as a means to support their mental health. They learned that mental health is connected with their physical health, too. #BPSHawkslearn #BPSHawks2

Grade 2 showed what they know about Alberta’s landforms and bodies of water by building a model with plasticine. #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn

Exploring bodies of water in Grade 2 science. Students were curious to learn more about water. #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn

Grade 2 is starting to learn about financial literacy in health. When we buy things, it’s a good or a service. What are goods and services? #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn

Happy Earth Day from Grade 2! We wrote about how we can take care of the earth. We did Earth day art, drew pictures, did a scavenger hunt, and created an acrostic poem . #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn

Grade 2 science is about Earth systems. We read the Indigenous Peoples story about Turtle Island. We drew and painted Turtles. #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn

Grade 2 was wishing spring would hurry up and get here. They drew ideas about what changes that happens to people, animals, plants and weather. They wrote their stories. #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn

Grade 2 swimmers are learning the “Swim to Survive” program. They are learning to roll safely into the water, tread water, and swim 50 m. So much fun at the pool! #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn

Kindness Project: we enjoyed the “Kindness Quilt “ by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace. We created our own kindness quilt. #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn

Exploring sound by making instruments in grade 2 science : we read the true story called “Ada’s Violin” and were inspired to create our own instruments with recycled materials! #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn

Grade 2 learned about indigenous artifacts as well. The buffalo is very important to the indigenous culture. #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn

Grade 2 was Learning about First Nations dancing with Elder Shirley Hill. We saw fancy shawl dancing and danced with hoops. #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn

Grade 2 Field trip to the zoo to enjoy the Polar Bears and other Canadian wildlife…snowstorms or sunshine! The size of a polar bear and its paws were amazing! #BPSHawks2 #BPSHawkslearn