Making Waves: A Hands-On Adventure in Earth Science

Get ready to ride the wave of excitement with GLC’s The Changing Earth adventures—teaching science has never been this fun, and Mrs. Charlene Weber at St. Jude Catholic School is living proof! In her second-grade classroom, science isn’t just a subject—it’s a hands-on thrill ride, and thanks to the Grade Level Certified (GLC) curriculum, she’s having a blast leading the charge. With minimal prep and maximum joy, she’s turning her young scientists into explorers—and loving every second of it. Want to make your classroom this epic? Let’s dive in!

Mrs. Weber kicks things off with a turbo charged review of the book Cracking Up. Picture this: students bouncing in their seats, hands rocketing into the air, desperate to spill what they’ve discovered. “The rocks shook and broke apart!” one student shouts excitedly as they connect the dots from the story to science. GLC weaves in these engaging reads like a secret weapon, making science pop off the page—and Mrs. Weber loves how it lights up her lessons. Teaching’s a breeze when the curriculum does the heavy lifting, leaving her free to soak up the fun!

“ETHOS science is hands-on learning that engages every student to learn creatively and engages them to think creatively! “

Then comes the main event: Making Waves! Out come the water bottles—mini-oceans for every eager hand—and with GLC’s Graphic Instruction Guides (GIGs), her students take the reins. Tilt, shake, swirl—waves crash to life as kids gasp, “I felt the weight of the bottle shift as I moved it!” It’s pure glee.  But why stop there? The exploration continues....She hands out sand, trays, and pads—all pre-packed by lesson—and in minutes, her crew’s building beaches, splashing water, and watching waves reshape their tiny shores....and bam—real-world erosion clicks! Mrs. Weber smiles. She knows what’s happening: learning that sticks!

“GLC science is hands-on learning that engages every student to learn and think creatively!” Mrs. Weber raves. And she’s right—her kids are hooked. “They’re always asking when we’re doing more science—what’s next?”  That’s GLC’s magic: it turns students into science superstars. They’re sharing observations, connecting earthquakes to crashing waves, and soaking up knowledge that sticks—all while having the time of their lives.  GLC’s Learn, Play, Connect makes science unforgettable.

GREAT JOB MRS. WEBER! Your passion ignites joy and curiosity in your classroom. Your infectious energy inspires students to explore with wonder!