Lit- We wrapped up our Nonfiction unit with a look at biographical writings. Our essays and narratives featured Jackie Robinson, Abraham Lincoln, Beverly Cleary and Helen Keller. We will spend a few days learning about disabilites, inspired by our reading.
S.S. - China and population issues - Did you know the world topped 7 billion people this decade?
Science - A brief study of genetics and heredity. How did I get blue eyes and curly hair?
Religion - Students have been researching our school chapel offering project to help encourage our schoolmates to give of their blessings. Student have made posters, are creating a presentation to share, and have contacted Pastor Sam to find out more about India. Next up - OT prophets and Babylonian captivity.
English - We are studying propaganda techniques and creating our own products to market by writing commercials. Great use of those adverbs and adjectives!
Grandparents Day prep - Grandparents Day is coming March 13! An invitation and dismissal consent form came home today.
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| Some of the class after "The Blob Skit" |
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| Working on our Eric Carle art |
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| Eric Carle wrote and illustrated The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other kids books |
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| Then on "messy paint day" we created our own colored papers |
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| Now we are working on making our own collage style animal scenes |
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| Disability Awareness unit: Simulation of blindness |
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| Who knew buttering a cracker could be such a challenge? |
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| Practicing for Grandparents Day |
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| And more work on art |
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| The Friday paper crew |
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| Listening to old time radio commercials |
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