Happy Wednesday Everyone!
We have had a busy week! In math we have made the switch from measurement to geometry. There is something about shapes that seems to really invite all students to get excited about math. We have begun to learn all of the different shape names, created puzzles using pattern blocks, and gone on an exciting hunt around campus for objects that are symmetrical. I would recommend studying geometry at home as well in order to help students build the skills and vocabulary needed in this area. Fun ideas for incorporating geometry into home learning: Finding shapes in nature, going on hunts to find objects that show symmetry, making a word wall of all of the different shapes and their names, pattern block activities, talking about professions that use geometry, dividing shapes in half or quarters. I will be sure to post more about activities that have been engaging in class so that you can try them at home. It seems the vocabulary used in geometry (shape names, angle, line of symmetry) can be a bit overwhelming for students, so be sure to reinforce these words at home. The students have finished their experiment posters, and are in the process of sharing them with the class. We have also begun to study insect adaptations. We did an activity on Mon/Tues where each student had to use a single adaptation tool (fork, sponge, spoon, bag) to do different tasks. Afterwards, we discussed which adaptation tool worked well for which task, and how this applies to insects and their adaptations. I was really impressed by the level of discussion and all of the connections that I saw them making with other areas of knowledge. In the next few weeks we will be looking into both the physical and behavioral adaptations that insects have to help them survive in their environments. Announcements: Work Journal #5 due by this Friday @ 4:00pm!!! New digital copy of Work Journal #6 is up under “Learning Goals” Thursday/ Friday (Feb 27, 28) Pizza and Spirit Day Please be sure to participate in our DVIA Curriculum Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RGYBQ85. This is your opportunity to have a voice in the curriculum we offer next year for use at home. If your child would like to be a part of the DVIA Talent Show, please sign up by March 1st! Students can sign up at www.DavinciK8.org Comments are closed.
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