We have been busy bees in the 3rd/4th grade classroom! Last week we looked at children's books. Our students were finding book patterns and finding inspiration for their own writing.
In science, we did two experiments that explored the scientific method. In one experiment, students were asked to make an aluminum foil boat (two different sizes), and fill the boats with 3D cubes. It got a little messy when the boats sank, but thankfully it was just water to clean up.
Finally, in reading, students have been learning about the Atlantic Ocean and the way in which ocean water moves. Students have been using the strategy "stop and jot" in which they read a paragraph, then write a sticky note to describe their thinking. They have been challenged to find the main idea of their readings.
In science, we did two experiments that explored the scientific method. In one experiment, students were asked to make an aluminum foil boat (two different sizes), and fill the boats with 3D cubes. It got a little messy when the boats sank, but thankfully it was just water to clean up.
Finally, in reading, students have been learning about the Atlantic Ocean and the way in which ocean water moves. Students have been using the strategy "stop and jot" in which they read a paragraph, then write a sticky note to describe their thinking. They have been challenged to find the main idea of their readings.