Lakeview Elementary Fifth Graders Perform Their Own Field Research

Our fifth-grade classes took advantage of a local resource to review for their upcoming Utah State Science Test. After studying how man-made changes to the Provo River have impacted the native June Sucker,  students, teachers, and a few parent volunteers, hiked the 1.3 miles from Lakeview School to the site of the new Provo River Delta Restoration Project.  The students used their observations to develop a greater understanding of things they’ve been learning in the classroom. Their teachers feel that this experience will benefit their students as they take the state science test next week.

Standard 5.3.4 Evaluate design solutions whose primary function is to conserve Earth’s environments and resources. Define the problem, identify criteria and constraints, analyze available data on proposed solutions, and determine an optimal solution. Emphasize how humans can balance everyday needs (agriculture, industry, and energy) while conserving Earth’s environments and resources. (ESS3.A, ESS3.C, ETS1.A, ETS1.B, ETS1.C)