Amber and Holland

Inspired by Storycorps, pairs of students were selected at random to interview each other. We learned so much more than we ever expected.

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Kickball!

Rainbow Snakes, by Amber

All About Rainbow Snakes

by Amber

Rainbow snakes have lots of parts on their bodies.  Rainbow snakes have black with three red stripes on their back.  They have little tails.  The adult rainbow snake has a yellow head.  They usually grow to 36-48 inches long.  Males are smaller than females.

Rainbow snakes eat different kinds of foods.  Rainbow snakes eat ells and also prey on small frogs, tadpoles, and salamanders.  Rainbow snakes swallow with their head first.  They also eat their prey alive.  

Rainbow snakes do lots of things.  Rainbow snakes usually spend their time in sandy soil and under the water.  Females lay their eggs in July.  They can dig holes  in mud or sand.  Rainbow snakes lay like over 20 eggs.  Some big females may lay over 50 eggs.

Rainbow  snakes live in different places.  Rainbow snakes live in blackwater like swamp and marshes.They live in sandy places in the coastal plains.  Rainbow snakes are seen in the Southern Eastern united states.  

Rainbow snakes don’t have a lot of predators.  When it’s spring rainbow snakes are at farmers.  Farmers have plows that roll on the rainbow snakes and crush them.  The farmers don’t even notice.

  

Amber's Appear Sculpture

Amber's sculpture for last week's spelling word includes a magician with a magic wand, and a rabbit appearing in the hat.

Amber Tinkers!

After a vote, the class decided that tinkerers should be allowed to take the littleBits home.  Amber's illuminated creation combines blue and red LEDs, constructed at her house one afternoon last week. 

With the lights off, the dual color combination shines red and blue on any surface (like parallel Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader light sabers).

If I Were President...

Leading up to the presidential election, the class analyzed key issues, then wrote what they would do as president. Click the play button below each photo to hear from "3rd party" candidates.

Week 6 Wrap-Up

Thanks to everyone who shared their rock collections during science last week. Next we move on to soils and fossils. 

In math we'll continue rounding and estimation.  These photos show partners practicing with addition crossword puzzles.

The students are working on strategies to develop comprehension, accuracy, fluency, and vocabulary during reading workshop. The Daily CAFE, developed by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser, is an individualized approach to literacy.  To view the "menu," and strategies, click here

In writing, the class is drafting their narratives.  Enjoy the weekend!