Monday, March 16, 2015

3.16.15



Science/Writing
We are finished with the human body and are moving on to animal classification, food webs and food chains. Students are currently writing an informational paper on a chosen animal. Students are writing a papers about their animals environment, food and physical features. 


Students are using www.pebblego.com and brainpop to research their animal. They also read articles and highlighted specific information to complete their paragraphs. 






Math
Students are now learning all about fractions! Students are using unit bars and manipulatives to order and compare fractions. Students will learn this week how to use number lines to order, compare and label fractions. 


Monday, March 9, 2015

3.9.15

Read Across America Week
& Dr. Suess Day!

Media Center Activites



Green Eggs & Ham!
We made Oobleck from the Dr. Seuss book!
Students followed multiple steps, took turns and wrote about how the Oobleck felt!


We listened to the book Oobleck on the active board.

 
We introduced factions with graham crackers and frosting! Students are doing great so far with fractions. In this upcoming unit students will learn to draw fractions, identify them, compare and order them!