IMPRESSIVE WORK

Students impressed me with 3 major activities today.  In math, they took a Trimester math assessment which focused on variables, order of operations, and adding and subtracting fractions.  Below are snapshots of 3 different ways students used order of operations to solve a pretty tough problem.  Also, students were very cooperative and creative in writing a personal Declaration of Independence modeled after the parts of the one the forefathers of our country wrote.  We highlighted the importance of each part of the Declaration of Independence.  Our discussions led to how the colonial representatives were very sincere and believed in their actions and words so much they officially defied the King of England even knowing war may be a consequence.  Below are some more creative plans for student declarations. Finally, students were again cooperative and flexible so we could model the moon phases with Styrofoam spheres and a light bulb sun.  Tomorrow we will take a rest and enjoy reading all day.  Students will be working on their Eco Diorama, performing some book share plays, listening to guest readers, and free reading.  We may even get outside to read in the warm, spring weather!

IMPRESSIVE MATH WORK

CREATIVE DECLARATIONS (first drafts!)