Well in the presentations today there was a clear difference between elementary level and high school level curriculum. I probably should have given my husband a pat on the back when he had 7 class preperations a day. In elementary we have to prepare all the topics in a day so maybe they are more even than it appeared. I have played the water cycle game and the students are able to connect the thing in nature and just by prior knowledge tell the person next to them how they transfer water. It was very engaging and just fun. It also transfers home through conversation with parents.