Mr. Kraly
8th Grade
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Studying Flint through Social Studies, Science, and Service-Learning
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We have been studying the city of Flint and the Flint area this semester. Through tours at U-M Flint, Genesee Early College,
Powers High School, and Kettering University we have learned about the unique educational opportunities Flint offers. With the
Flint River Coalition we have been learning about the impact of industry, agriculture, and recreation and are participating in
river testing. As in the past, we have been partnering with the Flint North End Soup Kitchen. The students are having a
very positive experience learning a lot about Flint.
Chemistry: Understanding the Periodic Table and Trends in Reactivity
Monarch Butterfly Studies
Students experiment with monarch larva to determine questions such as: how light and temperature affects the growth rate of the larva, milkweed species preferences, and how handling of the larva effects growth rate.
Water Quality/Chemistry Unit
Farmer's Creek "River Walk"
In order to determine water quality in our environment, students have done pond dipping and river walking. Students observe and analyze the effects of erosion, macroinvertebrate populations, native and non-native species, human impact and other indicators including dissolved oxygen levels, temperature, and pH to determine water quality.
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About Mr. Kraly
Mr. Kraly is an eighth grade teacher and has been teaching at Chatfield School since its opening in 1997. By creating a classroom of support, respect, and high expectations, Mr. Kraly strives to help students reach their full potential both academically and socially. Mr. Kraly encourages his students to become well-rounded individuals by developing their multiple intelligences, sharing his experiences, and also inviting students to share their knowledge and expertise. Mr. Kraly holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Western Michigan University and a master's degree in Educational Leadership from Oakland University. Mr. Kraly is a member of Lapeer Community Church and sings with the Carolyn Mawby Chorale of Flint.
Mr. Kraly can be reached at: 810-667-8970 ext. 228 or bkraly@chatfield.spfs.k12.mi.us
Ice Harvest
We enjoyed the opportunity to get out on the pond ice in February. Here is part of our class sawing and harvesting ice. In Science and Math we are working to understand volume. We looked at the difference between water displacement and using length measurements to find volume.
As we worked we remembered that Jim Davis from the Davis Brothers Historical Farm tells of how ice was harvested during the winter months in Lapeer and kept frozen until the late Summer during the early 1900s.
You will see that Peter, our ecology instructor, also helped us to create an impressive ice tower.
