Cherokee and Atticus

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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Dolphins, by Atticus

All About Dolphins
By Atticus

     

     Dolphins have some pretty cool features. Baby dolphins grow to about 1.3 m., female dolphins are called cows, some dolphins have a black band around their eyes, all dolphins have a blowhole, some dolphins colors are yellow, white, gray or black, and some dolphins have whiskers.

                                                                                                                                      

     Dolphins only have one main predator, humans. they can defend themselves by jumping out of the water. they can also be hurt by ghost nets, pollution, and people catching them.        

     Dolphins don’t eat a wide variety of fish. They are carnivores so they eat fish and squid. They can eat schools of fish at one time.

     Nobody knows how many dolphins because there are so many. Dolphins use echolocation to move and catch fish. Dolphins are known for their agility and playful behaviour. They use echolocation to hunt schools of fish by surrounding them and taking turns swimming through the school and catching fish.(Echolocation is an invisible beam they use to bounce off surfaces and tell them where they are.)

     Dolphins have some weird behavior like, many types jump out of the water (spy hop) and follow ships often synchronising their movements with one another. Scientists think that dolphins  save energy  by swimming alongside ships known as bow riding. dolphins from five to several hundred.

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!

2012 Fall Harvest

One of the highlights this week was harvesting banana peppers and okra (plus a few weeds). Seonni and others discovered a handful of wiggly neighbors living in the soil, while Atticus and Lena befriended some pollinators. Later that afternoon, volunteers forked (turned over the soil) the beds, then added compost. Next week we'll enjoy the mild peppers during snack. What would you like to plant next?