The soil and fossils unit ended this week, and the fossil models are still drying in the window. We coated seashells in petroleum jelly, then pressed them into Play Doh. Next, glue was poured into the mold. When dry, they will become casts of the shells.
The screenshot above was taken during the spinner activity following the weekly spelling test. Evelyn's colorful illustration represents the word "wheat." She tied science to her creation with the three layers of soil: bedrock, subsoil, and topsoil. To read more about the role of creative expression and multiple intelligences in our classroom, click here.
Pokemon cards created for "subtraction battle" were the highlight last week. First, everyone created a character with two attacks, ranging from "Fly Fu," to "Cutie Lazer." Next, chance determined the health points and attack strength as they rolled dice for place values and digits. Vying for intergalactic domination (and subtracting while regrouping), Thursday and Friday's competitions were action-packed. To create your own, click and print the graphic organizer below.
This week during writing, sensory details were the focus. Above, a blindfolded Katie Sue provides adjectives to describe a mouthful of cereal. Siena's a brave soul. After warnings, she volunteered to describe the taste of wasabi peas! During snack, everyone sampled the fire.
Next week marks the end of the first quarter, so look for parent-teacher conference forms in Monday folders. Click the content tabs at the top of the homepage to see what's in store for the second quarter.
Thanks again to all the families who made it to Friday's parent breakfast. Make the most of a perfectly fall weekend!
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