Friday, June 15, 2018

Friday, June 15, 2018

We released our butterflies this week!  It was a bit challenging to coax them out into the open, but in the end, they made it into the bushes to take shelter from the impending rain.  Observing them change from caterpillars into butterflies over the past few weeks, was a wonderful experience.  We all learned a lot about life cycles and the needs of living things in the process.


In math this week, we began exploring measurement using non-standard units.  Today our measuring tape had caterpillars on it.  We used it to measure objects from around the classroom.


We have also been getting in plenty of art time this week.  Some of the materials we have used include: tissue paper, oil pastels, and paint.  Our spring crafts look great!


Reminders:
  • June 21: Popcorn day

Friday, June 8, 2018

Friday, June 8, 2018

This week in science, we continued to explore animal and plant adaptations.  We learned that adaptations are changes in a living thing's body or behaviour to help it survive in a particular location.  On Thursday, we did an experiment to explore how blubber and waterproof weathers help penguins survive the extreme climate in Antarctica.  We practiced predicting, observing and explaining during this experiment.  


In writing this week, we developed our own fictional stories.  First, we used graphic organizers to plan our ideas and illustrations, and then we began our books.  We learned some important elements of a story in the process: characters, setting, rising action, problem and solution.  On Monday, we will paint the front covers and read them aloud to the class.




Gym and music class have been combined over the past two weeks, for a special program called, "Drumfit."  Here is a video clip of the action:


Reminders:
  • Library books and home reading books are now due.  Please return them to school ASAP if you have not already done so.