PS 116, William C. Hughley School, Jamaica, Queens, District 29

Jessica Marshall, Go Wild in New York City: A research project focused on rock formation.

Visit 1: April 14, 2010
Visit 2: April 21, 2010
Visit 3: April 28, 2010
Visit 4: May 5, 2010

As part of a science unit on rock formations, a 4th-grade class worked with Jessica Marshall,
producer of Go Wild in New York City, to create their own books on rock types found in NYC. Go Wild in New York City takes readers on a tour of the natural world in NYC. Jessica led students in researching and writing about rock formations. Students made, wrote, and illustrated oversized accordion books modeled after Go Wild in New York City, which they submitted for the school’s science fair—where they were also the resident rock experts.

Students hold up their notes as they explore Go Wild in New York City.		All eyes on Jessica Marshall as she shares her interesting knowledge.
Jessica Marshall helps students as they work on writing their books.		A boy cuts out shapes to illustrate his book. ..................
The class prepares to show off their knowledge at the PS116 science fair.		Smiling students proudly display their accordian books at the science fair.

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