1st Term Update

Blog Update!

We have been so busy the last couple of weeks finishing up our reading unit that focused on TEAMWORK and entering new math territory with adding and subtracting units of measure. In science we have moved on from a unit study on matter to studying forces in motion which are push and pull. We closed the door on Teamwork with a group challenge. The activity was called “Who Can Save Fred?” Fred the friendly worm’s boat capsized on a lake leaving him stranded on top with his life preserver stuck under the boat. Students were only allowed to use paperclips to flip the boat, put the life preserver on Fred and get him safely back in the boat without letting him drown in the water. This was a great learning experience on planning, assigning tasks, and working together to achieve a goal. Students learned very quickly they would need each other help and communication would be essential. Check out the pictures and video of their teamwork experience.

On Friday we always have a science experiment or investigation of some type. Last Friday we began to investigate force and motion with a Hot Wheels ramp experiment using different types of ramps and measured the distance of the cars. Students learned that the SLOPE and MATERIAL of the ramp determined the distance the car would travel. We also had a little bit of fun pushing and pulling each other in a bucket on the soccer field. You should really check out those photos.

This week we got a new student! Meet Easton! We are so happy to have him at St James Day School.