Students in the Concord-Carlisle High School Weather Club recently visited Thoreau Elementary School to learn what the kindergartners have been learning about weather. (Photo Courtesy Concord-Carlisle Regional School District)
CONCORD — It was the kindergarteners doing the teaching Friday at Thoreau Elementary School, where Concord-Carlisle High School students visited to learn about weather.
Members of the Concord-Carlisle High School Weather Club spent the morning on March 13 in kindergarten classrooms, where they introduced themselves and shared their experiences as high school students.
Thoreau kindergarteners, who have been studying weather as part of the EL Education Literacy curriculum, presented their artwork and explained what they have learned about different types of weather and how it impacts people. High school students broke into small groups to offer feedback and ask questions while also building on the concepts kindergartners shared.
“This was a great opportunity for our students to connect,” said Thoreau Principal Justin Sparks. “Our kindergarteners were excited to share what they’ve learned, and the high school students did an excellent job engaging with them. Students at all grade levels can learn from each other, and this experience demonstrates that.”
Following the classroom visits, students in the high school Weather Club led interactive demonstrations, including a cloud formation activity and a “snowstorm in a jar” experiment. This gave kindergartners an interactive look at weather systems.
At the end of the visit, the kindergartners and high school students all gathered in the auditorium, where the young “weather experts” were recognized for their hard work.
Concord-Carlisle educators regularly pursue opportunities for cross-collaboration between grade levels and schools.
“I am excited that we are finding more opportunities for students in all of our schools to interact,” said Concord-Carlisle High School Co-Principal Brian Miller. “There are so many positive benefits, and we appreciate the openness to collaboration that made this event possible.”
Elementary Curriculum Coordinator Allison Forseter said the visit gave students a chance to apply what they’ve been learning in the classroom.
“Our kindergarten students were incredibly excited to share what they have learned about weather with the high school students,” Forseter said. “Having our high schoolers provide an authentic audience made the experience even more meaningful. We’re grateful to the Weather Club students who helped support this event.”
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Members of the Concord-Carlisle High School Weather Club spent the morning on March 13 in Thoreau kindergarten classrooms, where they introduced themselves and shared their experiences as high school students. (Photo Courtesy Concord-Carlisle Regional School District)
Thoreau Elementary School kindergartners presented their artwork and explained what they have learned about different types of weather. (Photo Courtesy Concord-Carlisle Regional School District)
At the end of the visit, the kindergartners and high school students all gathered in the auditorium, where the young “weather experts” were recognized for their hard work. (Photo Courtesy Concord-Carlisle Regional School District)