Exploring Magnetism After watching a short video clip of trash being sort based on physical properties, we tested four different metals for magnetism. We discovered that iron is magnetic, but copper, aluminum, and zinc are not. The kiddos were so excited to use magnets, so I gave them some to time to make their own discoveries. You can tell from the photos that these young scientist are really engaged! Literacy Groups During reading, I read the book The Stranger by Chris Van Allsburg to elicit questions. Students recorded their questions at stopping points during the interactive read aloud. After reading, we had a lingering question...Who is the stranger? The kiddos met with a group to discuss their thinking and to put clues from the text together to figure out who the stranger could be. You might want to ask your child about the story and some of the questions they asked. Our New Comfy Chairs and Lap Desks We are really enjoying our new chairs and lap desks from DonorsChoose. It has been a bit challenging trying to share as everyone wants to use them. Thank you so much to those of you that made donations to help us get new flexible seating options. I can already tell that these items are going to get lots of use! Exploring Sink and Float We conducted a test to see if various fruits would sink or float. It was surprising that the smallest fruits sank and the larger ones floated. We also tested some similar objects made of plastic or wood. Which One Doesn't Belong We did our first Which One Doesn't Belong this week. For this routine, students decide which one they think doesn't belong. They must justify their thinking and explain it to a peer. It may seem too simple, (and this particular one was),, but it is a great way to dig deeper into math concepts, use math vocabulary, and review. For example, for this WODB we discussed even/odd numbers, doubles, and groups. Working Together to Solve a Data Problem My mathematicians were given a data set with symbols for a pictograph. They worked in groups to create a pictograph that accurately displayed the data. Collecting, Recording, and Creating Dot Plots We gathered data about dice and penny decades and displayed the data on dot plots. Bluebonnet Book Kickoff
Mrs. Kupersztoch gave a presentation about the Bluebonnet book program. Each student received a list of the books with a checklist to keep track of books read and quizzes passed. I'm hoping we will have lots of participation from our class. Students that read five books and pass the quizzes will get to participate in the voting party and those that read 10 books will get invited to the Bluebonnet breakfast. The deadline to read books and take quizzes is January 25, 2018.
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November 2019
Mrs. Swyers3rd Grade Teacher |