So far, the bats are in the lead. There is still a lot of time left for the other groups!
We started subtraction facts this week in math. We practiced using different strategies. One strategy would be to count up or down on number grid or number line. Of course, practicing and knowing the subtraction facts would be best. We took a subtraction facts quiz today and the students did great!!
Our essential question this week was "How do we care for animals?" We read about different kinds of vets. Some vets take care of pets, while others take care of farm animals or zoo animals like the ones shown in the picture.
The students were introduced to Ivan this week. We watched a video of the real Ivan who lived in a shopping mall. We started a project that we will be finishing up with our book buddies next week. Stay tuned for pictures...
In social studies, we finished up our first unit on community. After designing a community badge, the students took their first social studies assessment. Look for those to come home in the Friday folder.
The students had a blast this week in science. We moved from balance to the motion part of the unit. Their task was to create a top with a green straw and a few plastic discs. This was to demonstrate the motion of spinning. Then the students were given different design to put on the top and made predictions about what would happen when the design was spinning.
The students had REACH today. They have been learning about ocean animals. Today they listened to a book about vertebrates and invertebrates. Then they were asked to identify which animals were which.
I hope no one had any big plans for the weekend as it looks like it may be a washout!!
