Students in Parker School's 4G class research about different species of animals

Scholars in Julia Gomes-Arias’ fourth-grade classroom at Cecil H. Parker School are currently conducting a research project on different species of animals. Students are working in groups to discover facts about the animals and assemble information to piece together a well-written research report. Ms. Gomes’ students are extremely excited to be working together to write about animals such as harp seals, frogs, sea lions, and cheetahs. 

While conducting this research paper, students are learning how to put their findings together to make an essay. They are learning how to form a paragraph and how to use the facts they learn to support their statements. The Mount Vernon City School District is placing emphasis on going “Back to Basics, Forward to Mastery” – a part of this initiative is a focus on activities such as research projects to the school curriculum while keeping learning fun.