We have been working hard and keeping super busy in room 10! I have quite a few things to share with you! Starting with our trip to Portland to explore the Gulf of Maine Research Institute back in February! Students were slip up into groups of three and investigated different aspects of the Gulf of Maine. Check out the pics!
http://www.kizoa.com/Video-Maker/d9656492k2322207o1/gulf-of-maine-institute
In March we created poetry book for Artists and Authors Night. If you didn't get a chance to check out our poetry and our 13 Colonies projects, I will be finishing up grading them over vacation and will send them home when we return to school.
After Poetry, we began our Persuasive Argument unit. Students are reading, researching and writing about whether or not chocolate milk (and other flavored milks) should be served in schools. Our class is very passionate about this! We are just about split down the middle and the students are working hard to convince us that their side is the right side to choose. While writing, we have also been practicing our "close reading" strategies on some of the articles
In math, we are just about to finish Unit 8, more fractions! We will be reviewing and having the test next week. We will also be completing the 6th grade math placement tests next week. I will be sure to plan these on separate days, so the kids don't feel overwhelmed.
In Science we are studying climate change and alternative energy sources. Students have chosen an alternative energy, are collecting information and creating a Prezi on their topic. I will share the Prezis with you when we are finished!
Next Thursday, April 17th is Aladdin, Jr!! We have a lot of students from our class who are participating in the show in one way or another. Lot of kids are in the cast, helped with the back drop and props or are working backstage. Show times are 9:30am and 7:00pm. Donations accepted at the door, general admission seating only. It's going to be a great show!
Thank you to all the parents who came out for Parent/Teacher Conferences. It was great see you all!
Important Dates:
April 21-25th - April Vacation, No School
May 7th-9th - Pinkham Notch
May 23rd - Solar Car Race Day
http://www.kizoa.com/Video-Maker/d9656492k2322207o1/gulf-of-maine-institute
In March we created poetry book for Artists and Authors Night. If you didn't get a chance to check out our poetry and our 13 Colonies projects, I will be finishing up grading them over vacation and will send them home when we return to school.
After Poetry, we began our Persuasive Argument unit. Students are reading, researching and writing about whether or not chocolate milk (and other flavored milks) should be served in schools. Our class is very passionate about this! We are just about split down the middle and the students are working hard to convince us that their side is the right side to choose. While writing, we have also been practicing our "close reading" strategies on some of the articles
In math, we are just about to finish Unit 8, more fractions! We will be reviewing and having the test next week. We will also be completing the 6th grade math placement tests next week. I will be sure to plan these on separate days, so the kids don't feel overwhelmed.
In Science we are studying climate change and alternative energy sources. Students have chosen an alternative energy, are collecting information and creating a Prezi on their topic. I will share the Prezis with you when we are finished!
Next Thursday, April 17th is Aladdin, Jr!! We have a lot of students from our class who are participating in the show in one way or another. Lot of kids are in the cast, helped with the back drop and props or are working backstage. Show times are 9:30am and 7:00pm. Donations accepted at the door, general admission seating only. It's going to be a great show!
Thank you to all the parents who came out for Parent/Teacher Conferences. It was great see you all!
Important Dates:
April 21-25th - April Vacation, No School
May 7th-9th - Pinkham Notch
May 23rd - Solar Car Race Day
