Thursday, April 21, 2016
TIGER BASKETBALL FUN
Boy, what fun! We needed this break after all our hard work this week and our busy schedule. Thank you PTA for our Read A Thon prize!
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Thursday, April 14, 2016
MORE GREAT WORK!!!
Below are pics of one of my favorite 5th grade reading projects - the Ecodiorama. The posters are displayed in the front hall, the 3D dioramas (pics coming soon) will be placed in the library next week. I have also posted the focus for next week below and more important dates, including MAP testing to the right. Please remember to send in Memory Book photos and Hannibal donations.
Next week's focus:
Reading/Writing: Our literacy time will be highly connected to our CPBL integrated science project on Outdoor Education. We will be reading and analyzing articles about Outdoor Education research as we design our Outdoor Education presentation. A portion of this time will be spent for MAP preparation.
Math: Our math focus will remain on geometry, also integrated to our community science project. After covering geometry concepts, the integration will come from an area/perimeter/volume approach as students design a 3D model of out Outdoor Education ideas for Grant School.
Science: The large portion of our science time will be spent on gathering more data about our Outdoor Education project. Next week, our students will be teaching indoor and outdoor weather lessons to 3rd grade classes. These lessons and the 3rd grade work students produce will serve as our data for our research question "How does Outdoor Education affect learners' knowledge and attitudes?". We are also collecting information from interviews with experts, survey results from learners around CPS, and tours of Outdoor Classrooms at other schools.
Social Studies: We have completed our American Revolution unit and I was very impressed with students' work on the challenging test, which will go home next week. Our next focus will be on the Constitution before covering Westward Expansion through the 19th Century. This will being us to May, when we will focus on the Civil War.
Next week's focus:
Reading/Writing: Our literacy time will be highly connected to our CPBL integrated science project on Outdoor Education. We will be reading and analyzing articles about Outdoor Education research as we design our Outdoor Education presentation. A portion of this time will be spent for MAP preparation.
Math: Our math focus will remain on geometry, also integrated to our community science project. After covering geometry concepts, the integration will come from an area/perimeter/volume approach as students design a 3D model of out Outdoor Education ideas for Grant School.
Science: The large portion of our science time will be spent on gathering more data about our Outdoor Education project. Next week, our students will be teaching indoor and outdoor weather lessons to 3rd grade classes. These lessons and the 3rd grade work students produce will serve as our data for our research question "How does Outdoor Education affect learners' knowledge and attitudes?". We are also collecting information from interviews with experts, survey results from learners around CPS, and tours of Outdoor Classrooms at other schools.
Social Studies: We have completed our American Revolution unit and I was very impressed with students' work on the challenging test, which will go home next week. Our next focus will be on the Constitution before covering Westward Expansion through the 19th Century. This will being us to May, when we will focus on the Civil War.
American Revolution presentation from members of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution:
Eco Diorama Posters:
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
GREAT WORK!
Thanks to all the parents who have volunteered for end of the year activities for 5th grade. We will send out a summary of dates and needs and sign up sheet after Spring Break.
I have been eagerly awaiting to share this really great work that was turned in recently. Below are pics of a great math investigation about neighborhood parks and playground space. Also, you can see Declarations of Independence from Homework, social media age restrictions, nightmares, and Unfortunate Things! Great job, kids! Enjoy!
I have been eagerly awaiting to share this really great work that was turned in recently. Below are pics of a great math investigation about neighborhood parks and playground space. Also, you can see Declarations of Independence from Homework, social media age restrictions, nightmares, and Unfortunate Things! Great job, kids! Enjoy!
Sunday, March 13, 2016
CELEBRATION OF CULTURES - ANOTHER GREAT GRANT EVENT
Our annual Celebration of Cultures was last Friday and it was a hit! Students learned about 12 different countries from presentations in the gym. Many 5th graders in our class did a wonderful job putting together information about countries their families are from. And all 5th graders enjoyed learning about different countries' culture, landmarks, language, geography, dress, food and more! Enjoy the pics below.
Following is an outline of our upcoming learning for the next two weeks. This will lead us into a well deserved spring break!
READING: We will finish our Eco literature journal cycle and students will begin to plan their Eco Dioramas.
WRITING: We will continue our word study work and students have also been writing letters to get some community partners involved in our research about Outdoor Education.
MATH: Our math focus will primarily be fractions with a test next Tuesday the 29th. Then we will spend a few days enjoying an introduction to geometry.
SCIENCE: Our science will continue to be on properties of water leading into weather. This will include planning the methods for our community science project on Outdoor Education.
SS: We will continue and hopefully finish the steps leading to the American Revolution and the war itself. There will be a test on this content the Friday before Spring Break.
Following is an outline of our upcoming learning for the next two weeks. This will lead us into a well deserved spring break!
READING: We will finish our Eco literature journal cycle and students will begin to plan their Eco Dioramas.
WRITING: We will continue our word study work and students have also been writing letters to get some community partners involved in our research about Outdoor Education.
MATH: Our math focus will primarily be fractions with a test next Tuesday the 29th. Then we will spend a few days enjoying an introduction to geometry.
SCIENCE: Our science will continue to be on properties of water leading into weather. This will include planning the methods for our community science project on Outdoor Education.
SS: We will continue and hopefully finish the steps leading to the American Revolution and the war itself. There will be a test on this content the Friday before Spring Break.
Friday, March 4, 2016
HAPPY READ A THON! Thank you to all the folks who contributed time and donations to our reading fundraiser! I will be posting pics of our celebration throughout the day. Enjoy!
UPDATE: 2nd is the best!! 2nd is the best!!! Thank you so much to families who helped our class raise enough money for Grant School to get the 2nd prize!! The kids certainly did their reading part. Today was a great day and we are so appreciative of the support our families show at Grant. Below is a book array of some of the great titles kids read today.
UPDATE: 2nd is the best!! 2nd is the best!!! Thank you so much to families who helped our class raise enough money for Grant School to get the 2nd prize!! The kids certainly did their reading part. Today was a great day and we are so appreciative of the support our families show at Grant. Below is a book array of some of the great titles kids read today.
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