Rich Valley Elementary School
Tamela Hahn, Principal 196 Long Hollow Road Saltville, VA 24370 (276) 624-3314 http://www.scsb.org/rves/ |
RVES ERP 2021-2022
2021-2022 Units of Study
Social Studies: Ancient Cultures
Students will explore Ancient Cultures such as Greece, Rome, Egypt, and the Americas. Individuals or groups will choose one ancient civilization to research. Interest driven projects will be created with information pertaining to the geography, economic relationships, power, technology, and attributes of their chosen culture.
Language Arts: Psychology/The Museum of I
Students will engage in self-reflections through the “Museum of I. “ recognizing psychological characteristics found in themselves and others. Instruction will focus on exploration of attitudes, learning styles, and much more.
Math: Personal Finances/Cost of Living
Students will gain a deeper understanding of money management with practical money skills. They will look at the different aspects of the cost of living, credits, debt, paying bills, savings, and investing. The goal is for students to discover what is required to obtain financial independence.
Science: Ecosystems
Ecosystems are the basis of survival for all living things. In order for us to exist, we need to cultivate and nurture other organisms. It’s very important that an ecosystem meets the basic needs of every living thing in order to survive. Students will discover the importance of the many components of an ecosystem. Students will choose an ecosystem. They will construct a model that best represents the elements that make their chosen ecosystem unique.
Social Studies: Ancient Cultures
Students will explore Ancient Cultures such as Greece, Rome, Egypt, and the Americas. Individuals or groups will choose one ancient civilization to research. Interest driven projects will be created with information pertaining to the geography, economic relationships, power, technology, and attributes of their chosen culture.
Language Arts: Psychology/The Museum of I
Students will engage in self-reflections through the “Museum of I. “ recognizing psychological characteristics found in themselves and others. Instruction will focus on exploration of attitudes, learning styles, and much more.
Math: Personal Finances/Cost of Living
Students will gain a deeper understanding of money management with practical money skills. They will look at the different aspects of the cost of living, credits, debt, paying bills, savings, and investing. The goal is for students to discover what is required to obtain financial independence.
Science: Ecosystems
Ecosystems are the basis of survival for all living things. In order for us to exist, we need to cultivate and nurture other organisms. It’s very important that an ecosystem meets the basic needs of every living thing in order to survive. Students will discover the importance of the many components of an ecosystem. Students will choose an ecosystem. They will construct a model that best represents the elements that make their chosen ecosystem unique.
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Smyth County Schools
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RVES ERP 2018-2019
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Unit 2 Project PreviewERP students are working on final projects in our Language Arts Unit. Just look at those "precious pumpk'ns!"
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On September 25, 2018, RVES ERP students went with the Blue Ridge Discovery Center on a Field Experience to explore a portion of the Appalachian Mountains. Our guide, Ms. Lisa took us on an expedition through the woods to observe different habitats. We recognized different plants and animals and recognized how they changed with elevation. As expert observers, we used our senses to help us identify and encourage wonder Students had an amazing time in the "misty mountains!"
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RVES ERP 2017-2018
RVES ERP goes to Bristol Motor Speedway
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On Wednesday, November 15, 2017 the ERP students took a tour of Bristol Motor Speedway as an extension to the architecture unit. The were able to view the speedway from a suit as well as ride around the track. Throughout the tour, students learned interesting architectural information, and new facts about Bristol Motor Speedway as well.
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Coats of Arms and Snapchat filters in ERP |
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RVES ERP 2016-2017
Please see home page for unit reflections and other program pictures and medial elements
As part of National Computer Science Week, ERP students participate in the Hour of Code.
Students have been working with different components of computer coding over the last few weeks. Students are currently working on creating an animated winter story that require specific elements from a coding program called Scratch.
CSI Field Experience at Smyth County Career and Technical Center
Students traveled to the Smyth Career and Technology Center to explore CSI with Mr. Keith Hagy and his Criminal Justice students.
The Smyth County Enrichment resource program staff and students extend their gratitude to Mr. Hagy and his students for the work put into making the CSI experience such a success
The Smyth County Enrichment resource program staff and students extend their gratitude to Mr. Hagy and his students for the work put into making the CSI experience such a success
Third Grade Agents
Investigating Crime
Students Investigate and Classify Lip Prints
Students researched Cheiloscopy and the different classifications. We investigated our own prints and used the data to determine the most common classification.
RVES ERP 2015-2016
Unit 3: Civil War |
Civil War Projects
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Students are taking a journey through the Civil War and looking at different aspects of the War and time period. As they explore different areas of interest, students are also looking at modern technologies and how they might have changed any given element therein.
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Students in 4th and 5th grade are working on their Civil War Projects using Google Slides. Research and project development are taking place inside of their class time, however they have been encouraged (if they have a computer and internet access at home) to try setting up times to collaborate with their partners and work independently at home. This type of independent practice is used in college and in professional settings.
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Unit 2: Poetry
Students have been showcasing some very heartfelt and creative pieces of poetry. Students are looking forward to sharing their completed pieces with their families.
Unit 1: Culinary Math
Final Project: Students Cook for the Family
Students are going to cook for their family. They have chosen their favorite dish and would like to treat family members to a nice home cooked meal. As students may need an "assistant chef," parents or adults at home are asked to help prepare and assist in safety. We would like to have pictures of students cooking and the meal when it is finished and presented to the family. You can send these pictures to [email protected] Pictures can be taken on any device. Just make sure you put "RVES-Student Name" in the subject line. Or, you can send pictures to school for our next class.
I would like students to write about their cooking experience that would include step-by-step instructions, any recipes, special instructions, and how much fun it was. Parents are encouraged to write a review on, what I am sure to be a JOB WELL DONE!!!!! . I look forward to seeing your family meal!
I would like students to write about their cooking experience that would include step-by-step instructions, any recipes, special instructions, and how much fun it was. Parents are encouraged to write a review on, what I am sure to be a JOB WELL DONE!!!!! . I look forward to seeing your family meal!
ERP students visit Food CountryRVES ERP students took a trip to Food Country in Saltville, VA on October 9, 2015 and looked at the elements of Culinary Math inside their deli. Store Manager Brandon Gates walked students through the importance of time and profit margins and how they decide what is the best methods for turning profits. Looking at everything from daily menus, seasonal items, cost of operations, gross profits, and bottom line profits, we learned that there's more to the deli than what meets the eye. Mr. Gates also broke down how they are able to recognize the percentages of cost and profits each week, as well as identify why and how time and quantity of both items they're selling and employees working plays a big role in overall profits.
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Students have been looking at play dough recipes to see what will make the best fun concoction for the money!
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RVES ERP Website Begins it's Second Year!
RVES ERP Students will continue to grow and learn as web developers as they continually design, redesign, and create their own unique website. As we learn more about various computer programs and technology that we incorporate into our units of study, we will use our web pages to showcase what we have learned and things that we are working on.
Please visit us on the world wide web!
www.rveserp.weebly.com
*Current viewing reflects web design progress from 2014-2015 school year
2014-2015
On October 13, 2014, Rich Valley Elementary - ERP students participated in an Archaeological dig in Chilhowie, Virginia. With equipment contributions made by Mildred Surber, students were able to make Archaeological discoveries and apply excavation practices that were explored in the classroom.
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RVES ERP students took a trip to the Museum of the Middle Appalachians in Saltville, Virginia on September 22, 2014 to explore Archaeology with Harry Haynes and Janice Orr.
Please be sure to turn in all permission slips for ERP and Field experiences as soon as possible.
2013-2014 Pictures
Tanya Hall from Hungry Mother State Park, came to deliver a field experience on Adaptation.
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Rich Valley Elementary ERP students learn about making apple butter with Mrs Burkett at Northwood Middle School. With the assistance of some outstanding middle school students, Mrs. Burkett gave our students some samples of different apples, as well as some homemade apple butter on a homemade biscuit.
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