End of the Quarter Brings New Projects
Thank you to everyone who was able to make our Ecosystem Expert Project. I took a lot of pictures so feel free to take any of the pictures you like from this link! (The pictures are in HEIC format so Windows computers might have trouble opening them. There are converters online.) Everyone did a great job with their dioramas and posters. I used to have students write a paper on their research but added the diorama to provide the element of creativity to this project. The importance of the diorama really came out in this share fair. Not only did students have the opportunity to allow their creativity to shine through, but students use their dioramas as a talking point when sharing their research with the kindergarten buddies.
Now that these projects are over, we are moving into our study of terrestrial and oceanic landforms. This study is fun because we work with stream tables (imagine playing with water and dirt in class and very messy) and we will create three-dimensional models of both landforms using our 3D printer.
The end of the quarter also brings new projects:
1) Math - our study moves into multiplying and dividing multi-digit numbers'
2) Social Studies - we finished "The Men Who Build America" video series and will be taking a test on the video using your child's notes. After the test we moving into the Spanish American War and discussing the various change agents during the Progressive Era such as Mother Jones, Upton Sinclair, and John Muir. This look at change agents will be our introduction into the 5th graders Impact Project. This is their final major project of their 5th grade year. More information will come later on;
3) Reading - we continue with independent reading, book clubs, and study of Greek/Latin roots;
4) Writing - we will engage in a DBQ focusing on the Progressive Era.
Now that these projects are over, we are moving into our study of terrestrial and oceanic landforms. This study is fun because we work with stream tables (imagine playing with water and dirt in class and very messy) and we will create three-dimensional models of both landforms using our 3D printer.
The end of the quarter also brings new projects:
1) Math - our study moves into multiplying and dividing multi-digit numbers'
2) Social Studies - we finished "The Men Who Build America" video series and will be taking a test on the video using your child's notes. After the test we moving into the Spanish American War and discussing the various change agents during the Progressive Era such as Mother Jones, Upton Sinclair, and John Muir. This look at change agents will be our introduction into the 5th graders Impact Project. This is their final major project of their 5th grade year. More information will come later on;
3) Reading - we continue with independent reading, book clubs, and study of Greek/Latin roots;
4) Writing - we will engage in a DBQ focusing on the Progressive Era.
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