Reading Thermometers We used thermometers to measure the temperature inside the classroom, outside on a chilly morning, and inside a bag with clumps of ice. The kiddos really like seeing the thermometer change right in front of their eyes. On this particular day, it was over 70 degrees in the classroom, but when we went outside, we saw the temperature decrease to around 45 degrees. Noticing and Wondering About Multiplication Comparisons As part of our multiplication unit, we learned that multiplication can be used as a comparison such as 3 times as many. This is a difficult concept, so I placed images showing multiplicative comparisons around the room for the kiddos to notice and wonder about. I was hoping they would discover this idea on their own, but only a few did. However, after sharing our thinking about the images and a little prompting most of the kiddos started to understand. Then we connected these images to strip diagrams showing comparisons. Reviewing Fractions-Area Model Our next unit in math will be equivalent fractions and comparing fractions, so we have been review fraction concepts previously learned. For this activity, my mathematicians were challenged to create different rectangles with 1/2 red, 1/4 yellow, and 1/4 green. Summarizing Nonfiction After reading a section of a nonfiction text, students summarized what they learned by explaining the main idea and details of the section with a partner. This will be helpful when we are researching our PBL topic. True or False Equations Throughout this multiplication/division unit, we have been solving true or false equations and proving our thinking. We know that mathematicians justify their thinking, so as we share out, students have to explain their reasoning. Indoor Recess With all the rainy days, we have had lots of indoor recess. I thought I would snap a few photos of the kiddos having fun indoors. Designing Endangered Animals During enrichment time, we started designing an animal that is endangered due to habitat loss, (or at least partly due to it). Everyone was really excited to choose an animal and get started. This will be part of a project to teach others about the negative affects of habitat loss. We'll continue next week.
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November 2019
Mrs. Swyers3rd Grade Teacher |