| I want to note that the Reader’s Theater’s scripts that I change out monthly have been a HUGE hit with the kids since they were introduced. I have uploaded some in case you want to read some with your child (find them to the left of this post). Or, if you prefer printed copies sent home, please let me know. Science There are 5 big ideas that we are addressing in our force and motion unit. These ideas are:
Last week we investigated the first big idea (see our post on October 3rd). Today we investigated the second big idea, that objects move in different ways. We learned that motion is how something moves. Through pushing several different objects (pin wheels, balls, tops, etc.) we came to the conclusion that objects DO move in different ways and that some terms we can use to describe the position and movement of an are: fast, slow, circular, zig-zag, curved, and up and down (there were many others!). We also demonstrated these motions with our bodies (movement breaks are always needed). Today we also briefly touched upon friction. We learned that friction is a force that stops or slows an object down. However, we have not yet completed an investigation on friction. That will come next week! We will hopefully start some work with magnets next week, too! Students are really interested in gravity, so I am excited for tomorrow’s lesson where we will do some investigating. Writing This week we are finishing up personal narratives (small moment stories). Look for them to start coming home! We still have a long way to go as writers, but I think for only being in school for 35 days, they stories are great. J Next week we will start writing informational texts, which goes hand-in-hand with our new literacy unit. Math I hope everyone received the strategy paper that went home yesterday (Thursday). It explains (and shows) what we are currently working on in math. Students are definitely ready to start learning about regrouping and will soon learn the traditional algorithm (sometimes referred to as the “old way” of doing math). But please remember that a strong place value understanding means more success as these mathematicians grow and move through school. |
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