4th Grade - 4th graders enjoyed watching the Polar Express with the rest of their classes.
3rd Grade - Due to the snow a few weeks ago, this group had two vocabulary words; Avert which means to ward off; to turn away; to keep from happening and Zigzag which means a series of turns in different directions that nevertheless proceed in a general direction. Whoopi Goldberg, a former funeral home make-up artist, was today's ponderer. These students completed the Quotation Quizzler for the warm-up activity. Students learned how to create chain reaction contraptions or more interesting ways to do simple tasks in Crystal Pond Woods. A special Christmas assembly followed our trip to Crystal Pond Woods.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Thursday, December 19, 2013
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Ponderous which means heavy and massive. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm-up activity. The afternoon was spent writing essays for the ExploraVision project.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
2nd Grade - Our new word for today was Fleet which means a group of cars, boats, or other type of vessels. Harriet Tubman, who was instrumental in freeing 300 slaves before the Civil War, was today's ponderer. Students answered the Stories with Holes problem immediately after reading the problem. Congratulations 2nd graders! After reading Kids' Random Acts of Kindness, students developed a plan to demonstrate kindness around school. The rest of the morning was spent in Crystal Pond Woods SCAMPERING old items into new inventions.
3rd Grade - Zigzag which means a series of turns in different directions that nevertheless proceed in a general direction, was added to our vocabulary today. James Earl Jones was the ponderer of the day. These students also answered the Stories with Holes problem immediately after reading the situation. In Crystal Pond Woods, students had an opportunity to use humor, fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration as they brainstormed questions to a given answer. The rest of the afternoon was spent researching and developing a brochure about a Pacific Island.
3rd Grade - Zigzag which means a series of turns in different directions that nevertheless proceed in a general direction, was added to our vocabulary today. James Earl Jones was the ponderer of the day. These students also answered the Stories with Holes problem immediately after reading the situation. In Crystal Pond Woods, students had an opportunity to use humor, fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration as they brainstormed questions to a given answer. The rest of the afternoon was spent researching and developing a brochure about a Pacific Island.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
4th Grade - Predilection which means a preference for something was today's vocabulary word. The ponderer was Walt Disney who produced the first full length animated film 76 years ago this coming Saturday. Happy Birthday Snow White. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm-up activity. Humor and how it fits with eight traits of gifted students was the focus of today's affective lesson. Several students shared their Wonder of the World project.
These students have been sent home with a note regarding the creature project we will be completing after Winter Break. If you can help with any of the supplies, it will be greatly appreciated.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Ligature which means bonds used to tie or bind. The ponderer was the Smith Brothers who obtained the formula to their cough candy because a man couldn't pay for a meal. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on rules children abide by and why they follow them. The rest of the afternoon was spent working on the ExploraVision project.
These students have been sent home with a note regarding the creature project we will be completing after Winter Break. If you can help with any of the supplies, it will be greatly appreciated.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Ligature which means bonds used to tie or bind. The ponderer was the Smith Brothers who obtained the formula to their cough candy because a man couldn't pay for a meal. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on rules children abide by and why they follow them. The rest of the afternoon was spent working on the ExploraVision project.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Monday, December 16, 2013
1st Grade - Today's ponderer was Charlie Parkhurst a long time stagecoach driver who surprised friends at his funeral when they discovered he was a woman. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler puzzle for the warm-up activity. They got to practice their inventive thinking by combining shapes with certain locations and naming items in the places. Patterns were found in the book Miss Spider's Tea Party by David Kirk.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Ligature which means bonds used to tie or bind. The ponderer was the Smith Brothers who obtained the formula to their cough candy because a man couldn't pay for a meal. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on rules children abide by and why they follow them. The rest of the afternoon was spent working on the ExploraVision project.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Ligature which means bonds used to tie or bind. The ponderer was the Smith Brothers who obtained the formula to their cough candy because a man couldn't pay for a meal. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on rules children abide by and why they follow them. The rest of the afternoon was spent working on the ExploraVision project.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Friday, December 13, 2013
4th Grade - Aversion - which means a strong dislike toward something was today's vocabulary word. I.M. Pei a world famous architect/builder was today's ponderer. Students completed a logic puzzle for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on pet peeves and tolerance. A few minutes was spent working on the Wonder of the World project before students shared their products with the class.
3rd Grade - The third grade vocabulary word was Wad which means a small mass of soft material squeezed into a ball. George Gershwin (today's ponderer), the composer of Rhapsody in Blue, hated music when he was a child. In Crystal Pond Woods, students were provided with simple drawings. They then had to develop a creative, elaborate title for each drawing. Students spent a few minutes researching a Polynesian island. The concluding activity was learning the definition of several types of sciences.
3rd Grade - The third grade vocabulary word was Wad which means a small mass of soft material squeezed into a ball. George Gershwin (today's ponderer), the composer of Rhapsody in Blue, hated music when he was a child. In Crystal Pond Woods, students were provided with simple drawings. They then had to develop a creative, elaborate title for each drawing. Students spent a few minutes researching a Polynesian island. The concluding activity was learning the definition of several types of sciences.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Thursday, December 12, 2013
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Ligature which means bonds used to tie or bind. The ponderer was the Smith Brothers who obtained the formula to their cough candy because a man couldn't pay for a meal. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on rules children abide by and why they follow them. The rest of the afternoon was spent working on the ExploraVision project.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
It was good to be back after the winter weather break. Here are the activities that happened today:
2nd Grade - The vocabulary word for the day was Allude. Allude means to refer to casually or indirectly. John Quincy Adams, who was caught swimming in the Potomac River without his clothes, was today's ponderer. The warm-up activity was a Quotation Quizzler. Caring was the focus for the affective lesson. Students discussed the meaning of the pledge of Allegiance, then wrote their own pledges. Students learned another method of brainstorming called SCAMPER in Crystal Pond Woods.
3rd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Avert which means to ward off; to turn away; to keep from happening. Whoopi Goldberg, a former funeral home make-up artist, was today's ponderer. These students completed the Quotation Quizzler for the warm-up activity. Students learned how to create chain reaction contraptions or more interesting ways to do simple tasks in Crystal Pond Woods. They spent the rest of the afternoon researching a Polynesian island.
2nd Grade - The vocabulary word for the day was Allude. Allude means to refer to casually or indirectly. John Quincy Adams, who was caught swimming in the Potomac River without his clothes, was today's ponderer. The warm-up activity was a Quotation Quizzler. Caring was the focus for the affective lesson. Students discussed the meaning of the pledge of Allegiance, then wrote their own pledges. Students learned another method of brainstorming called SCAMPER in Crystal Pond Woods.
3rd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Avert which means to ward off; to turn away; to keep from happening. Whoopi Goldberg, a former funeral home make-up artist, was today's ponderer. These students completed the Quotation Quizzler for the warm-up activity. Students learned how to create chain reaction contraptions or more interesting ways to do simple tasks in Crystal Pond Woods. They spent the rest of the afternoon researching a Polynesian island.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Thursday, December 5, 2013
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Rapacious which means raptor-like, preying on others. The ponderer was Ada Lovelace who wrote a computer program in 1843. Students completed a logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson had students designing caps and t-shirts that represented various aspects of their lives. A couple of students presented their Wonder of the World project. The rest of the afternoon was spent completing the history of items that will make up their project for ExploraVision.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
2nd Grade - Expunge which means to remove; to delete; to erase was today's vocabulary word. The ponderer was Emily Geiger who swallowed a note she was delivering to one of George Washington's generals during the Revolutionary War so British troops wouldn't learn the secret. Students completed a logic puzzle for the warm-up activity. For the affective lesson, students listened to the book It's Okay to
Be Different by Todd Parr then drew a picture of how they are different. In Crystal Pond Woods, Yolanda the Yarnspinner had students brainstorm colorful words so they could write about a day in the woods.
3rd Grade - The third grade vocabulary word was Wad which means a small mass of soft material squeezed into a ball. George Gershwin (today's ponderer), the composer of Rhapsody in Blue, hated music when he was a child. In Crystal Pond Woods, students were provided with simple drawings. They then had to develop a creative, elaborate title for each drawing. Students spent a few minutes researching a Polynesian island. The concluding activity was learning the definition of several types of sciences.
Be Different by Todd Parr then drew a picture of how they are different. In Crystal Pond Woods, Yolanda the Yarnspinner had students brainstorm colorful words so they could write about a day in the woods.
3rd Grade - The third grade vocabulary word was Wad which means a small mass of soft material squeezed into a ball. George Gershwin (today's ponderer), the composer of Rhapsody in Blue, hated music when he was a child. In Crystal Pond Woods, students were provided with simple drawings. They then had to develop a creative, elaborate title for each drawing. Students spent a few minutes researching a Polynesian island. The concluding activity was learning the definition of several types of sciences.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
4th Grade - Aversion - which means a strong dislike toward something was today's vocabulary word. I.M. Pei a world famous architect/builder was today's ponderer. Students completed a logic puzzle for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on pet peeves and tolerance. A few minutes was spent working on the Wonder of the World project before students shared their products with the class.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Rapacious which means raptor-like, preying on others. The ponderer was Ada Lovelace who wrote a computer program in 1843. Students completed a logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson had students designing caps and t-shirts that represented various aspects of their lives. The rest of the afternoon was spent completing the history of items that will make up their project for ExploraVision.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Rapacious which means raptor-like, preying on others. The ponderer was Ada Lovelace who wrote a computer program in 1843. Students completed a logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson had students designing caps and t-shirts that represented various aspects of their lives. The rest of the afternoon was spent completing the history of items that will make up their project for ExploraVision.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Monday, December 2, 2013
1st Grade - There were two ponderers today: Chester A. Arthur and Calvin Coolidge. Both men had help from advisers to complete their presidential tasks. Students completed a logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods, students developed their creativity by completing several pictures. The Patterns study found students searching for patterns in poetry/nursery rhymes and continuing to add to the patterns they found.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Rapacious which means raptor-like, preying on others. The ponderer was Ada Lovelace who wrote a computer program in 1843. Students completed a logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson had students designing caps and t-shirts that represented various aspects of their lives. The rest of the afternoon was spent completing the history of items that will make up their project for ExploraVision.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Rapacious which means raptor-like, preying on others. The ponderer was Ada Lovelace who wrote a computer program in 1843. Students completed a logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson had students designing caps and t-shirts that represented various aspects of their lives. The rest of the afternoon was spent completing the history of items that will make up their project for ExploraVision.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Tuesday, November 25, 2013
4th Grade - Mad Scientist Day
5th Grade - Mrs. Rains had a meeting to attend.
5th Grade - Mrs. Rains had a meeting to attend.
Monday, November 25, 2013
1st Grade - The ponderer for today was Nellie Cashman who took care of miners at various camps during the different phases of the Gold Rush. Students tried Plexer puzzles for the first time. At Crystal Pond Woods, students started developing their creative thinking skills as they invented a couple of items.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Dovetail which means to combine or unite into a unified whole; fit together harmoniously. The ponderers were Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Not only were they famous musicians/movie stars, they were also great humanitarians. Students completed Plexer puzzles for the warm up activity. Following the warm up activity, students read about the first Thanksgiving while completing Tangram puzzles. The afternoon had students building bridges with straws after hearing a little bit about the book Bridge to Terabithia.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Dovetail which means to combine or unite into a unified whole; fit together harmoniously. The ponderers were Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Not only were they famous musicians/movie stars, they were also great humanitarians. Students completed Plexer puzzles for the warm up activity. Following the warm up activity, students read about the first Thanksgiving while completing Tangram puzzles. The afternoon had students building bridges with straws after hearing a little bit about the book Bridge to Terabithia.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Friday, November 22, 2013
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Gloat which means someone who is happy about another person's failure. Roberto Clemente was today's ponderer. Not only was he an outstanding athlete, he was also a great humanitarian. He lost his life in a plane crash delivering aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. Students played 20 Questions for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on successfully completed projects of the past and how to translate that success to future projects. The rest of the morning was spent completing the Wonder of the World projects.
3rd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Fervor which means ardor, zeal, earnestness. The ponderer was Harrison Ford who performs real life rescues. Students began developing their Divergent thinking skills in Crystal Pond Woods. For the Relationship study, students selected one of the many Polynesian Islands to research. In the Wonder study, students analyzed a variety of caps and sorted them because that is what a scientist does.
3rd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Fervor which means ardor, zeal, earnestness. The ponderer was Harrison Ford who performs real life rescues. Students began developing their Divergent thinking skills in Crystal Pond Woods. For the Relationship study, students selected one of the many Polynesian Islands to research. In the Wonder study, students analyzed a variety of caps and sorted them because that is what a scientist does.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Thursday, November 21, 2013
5th Grade - Sedulous, which means industrious, was today's vocabulary word. The ponderer was Sam Colt inventor of the revolver. Students discovered the object of the 20 Questions warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on ways to deal with peer pressure. The afternoon was spent completing the Wonder of the World project and sharing them with the class.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
2nd Grade - Their vocabulary word today was Encroach which means to intrude gradually upon the rights of another; to trespass. Students played 20 Questions for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on responsibility. Students drew storyboards to indicate things they could do when they were bored. In Crystal Pond Woods students started studying Divergent Thinking. They brainstormed things they saw in different pictures today.
3rd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Fervor which means ardor, zeal, earnestness. The ponderer was Harrison Ford who performs real life rescues. Students began developing their Divergent thinking skills in Crystal Pond Woods. For the Relationship study, students selected one of the many Polynesian Islands to research. In the Wonder study, students analyzed a variety of caps and sorted them because that is what a scientist does.
3rd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Fervor which means ardor, zeal, earnestness. The ponderer was Harrison Ford who performs real life rescues. Students began developing their Divergent thinking skills in Crystal Pond Woods. For the Relationship study, students selected one of the many Polynesian Islands to research. In the Wonder study, students analyzed a variety of caps and sorted them because that is what a scientist does.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Gloat which means someone who is happy about another person's failure. Roberto Clemente was today's ponderer. Not only was he an outstanding athlete, he was also a great humanitarian. He lost his life in a plane crash delivering aid to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. Students played 20 Questions for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on successfully completed projects of the past and how to translate that success to future projects. The rest of the morning was spent completing the Wonder of the World projects.
5th Grade - Sedulous, which means industrious, was today's vocabulary word. The ponderer was Sam Colt inventor of the revolver. Students discovered the object of the 20 Questions warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on ways to deal with peer pressure. The afternoon was spent completing the Wonder of the World project and sharing them with the class.
5th Grade - Sedulous, which means industrious, was today's vocabulary word. The ponderer was Sam Colt inventor of the revolver. Students discovered the object of the 20 Questions warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on ways to deal with peer pressure. The afternoon was spent completing the Wonder of the World project and sharing them with the class.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
1st grade - Today's ponderer was James Garfield. He was shot in the back during a time when doctors did not know about germs. When the doctors kept probing in President Garfield's back, he developed infections that eventually killed him. Today's warm-up activity was 20 Questions. Students began developing inventor thinking by learning about brainstorming.
5th Grade - Sedulous, which means industrious, was today's vocabulary word. The ponderer was Sam Colt inventor of the revolver. Students discovered the object of the 20 Questions warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on ways to deal with peer pressure. The afternoon was spent completing the Wonder of the World project and sharing them with the class.
5th Grade - Sedulous, which means industrious, was today's vocabulary word. The ponderer was Sam Colt inventor of the revolver. Students discovered the object of the 20 Questions warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on ways to deal with peer pressure. The afternoon was spent completing the Wonder of the World project and sharing them with the class.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Friday, November 15, 2013
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was sullen which means a person who is sulky or quietly in a bad mood. Mary Cassatt known as "America's Great Impressionist" was today's ponderer. Students drew a robot following the directions of Surprise in the Middle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on how many activities students were doing and how to manage them all. Students spent time finishing up the Wonder of the World project and their Munrack friends.
3rd Grade - The third grade vocabulary word was Prevail which means to be victorious; to persuade. Their ponderer was Clint Eastwood who was fired from Universal Studios because they said he couldn't act. A Surprise in the Middle drawing was the warm up activity. An evaluation completed the Take Five program which was helping the third grade group develop the skills of successful people. The rest of the afternoon found students completing logic puzzles using manipulatives.
3rd Grade - The third grade vocabulary word was Prevail which means to be victorious; to persuade. Their ponderer was Clint Eastwood who was fired from Universal Studios because they said he couldn't act. A Surprise in the Middle drawing was the warm up activity. An evaluation completed the Take Five program which was helping the third grade group develop the skills of successful people. The rest of the afternoon found students completing logic puzzles using manipulatives.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
5th Grade - Opprobrious, which means shameful, infamous was the vocabulary word today. The ponderer was John Pemberton, inventor of Coca-Cola. These students also followed directions to make the Surprise in the Middle picture. The affective lesson focused on the things that make up a person's personality. The rest of the afternoon was spent completing the Wonder of the World projects and working on the ExploraVision contest.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
2nd Grade - Aqueduct, which means a large pipe or conduit for carrying water from a distant location, was today's vocabulary word. Their ponderer was Sacagawea an interpreter for the Lewis and Clark expedition, but could not speak English. Students learned the value of listening carefully to directions as they completed Surprise in the Middle for the warm up activity. We continued learning about skills that make people successful in our affective lesson. Today's focus was introducing yourself to an adult or "Putting Your Best Foot Forward". The rest of the morning was spent completing logic puzzles using manipulatives.
3rd Grade - The third grade vocabulary word was Prevail which means to be victorious; to persuade. Their ponderer was Clint Eastwood who was fired from Universal Studios because they said he couldn't act. A Surprise in the Middle drawing was the warm up activity. An evaluation completed the Take Five program which was helping the third grade group develop the skills of successful people. The rest of the afternoon found students completing logic puzzles using manipulatives.
3rd Grade - The third grade vocabulary word was Prevail which means to be victorious; to persuade. Their ponderer was Clint Eastwood who was fired from Universal Studios because they said he couldn't act. A Surprise in the Middle drawing was the warm up activity. An evaluation completed the Take Five program which was helping the third grade group develop the skills of successful people. The rest of the afternoon found students completing logic puzzles using manipulatives.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was sullen which means a person who is sulky or quietly in a bad mood. Mary Cassatt known as "America's Great Impressionist" was today's ponderer. Students drew a robot following the directions of Surprise in the Middle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on how many activities students were doing and how to manage them all. Students spent time finishing up the Wonder of the World project and their Munrack friends.
5th Grade - Opprobrious, which means shameful, infamous was the vocabulary word today. The ponderer was John Pemberton, inventor of Coca-Cola. These students also followed directions to make the Surprise in the Middle picture. The affective lesson focused on the things that make up a person's personality. The rest of the afternoon was spent completing the Wonder of the World projects and working on the ExploraVision contest.
5th Grade - Opprobrious, which means shameful, infamous was the vocabulary word today. The ponderer was John Pemberton, inventor of Coca-Cola. These students also followed directions to make the Surprise in the Middle picture. The affective lesson focused on the things that make up a person's personality. The rest of the afternoon was spent completing the Wonder of the World projects and working on the ExploraVision contest.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
Happy Veterans Day!
1st Grade - Today's ponderer was Calamity Jane. Many think she should have been named "Lucky", because when she showed up she was able to help people with their problems. For the warm up activity, students followed directions and developed a robot for Surprise in the Middle. Students learned sorting using a Venn diagram for the trip to Crystal Pond Woods.
5th Grade - Opprobrious, which means shameful, infamous was the vocabulary word today. The ponderer was John Pemberton, inventor of Coca-Cola. These students also followed directions to make the Surprise in the Middle picture. The affective lesson focused on the things that make up a person's personality. The rest of the afternoon was spent completing the Wonder of the World projects.
1st Grade - Today's ponderer was Calamity Jane. Many think she should have been named "Lucky", because when she showed up she was able to help people with their problems. For the warm up activity, students followed directions and developed a robot for Surprise in the Middle. Students learned sorting using a Venn diagram for the trip to Crystal Pond Woods.
5th Grade - Opprobrious, which means shameful, infamous was the vocabulary word today. The ponderer was John Pemberton, inventor of Coca-Cola. These students also followed directions to make the Surprise in the Middle picture. The affective lesson focused on the things that make up a person's personality. The rest of the afternoon was spent completing the Wonder of the World projects.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Friday, November 8, 2013
Due to a training Mrs. Rains had to attend, this group met on Thursday, November 7, 2013.
3rd Grade - Their vocabulary word was runt which means undersized; a small animal or person. Walt Disney, who's cartoons were rejected by the Chicago Tribune, was today's ponderer. These students also drew themselves using only straight lines. The third grade affective lesson focused on reviewing where students thought they were with the five traits of successful people. Students then had to set goals determining how they wanted to grow in each trait. In Crystal Pond Woods, students reviewed the logic elimination puzzles they had been working on the past few weeks. There was a quick discussion about the relationship between fear and courage along with peer pressure in the Relationship study. In the Wonder segment, students observed how the balloon had changed from last week to this week.
3rd Grade - Their vocabulary word was runt which means undersized; a small animal or person. Walt Disney, who's cartoons were rejected by the Chicago Tribune, was today's ponderer. These students also drew themselves using only straight lines. The third grade affective lesson focused on reviewing where students thought they were with the five traits of successful people. Students then had to set goals determining how they wanted to grow in each trait. In Crystal Pond Woods, students reviewed the logic elimination puzzles they had been working on the past few weeks. There was a quick discussion about the relationship between fear and courage along with peer pressure in the Relationship study. In the Wonder segment, students observed how the balloon had changed from last week to this week.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Thursday, November 7, 2013
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was excessive - something that goes beyond the usual limit. The ponderer was George Washington Carver who saved poor southern farmers when he developed over 300 hundred uses for the peanut. Students had to draw themselves using only straight lines for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on social and emotional safety mechanisms. Students spent time working on the Wonder of the World project. We have started the long term project for the Systems segment, students started creating Munracks from the planet Veltzar.
In a few weeks, we will be creating creatures from recycled materials. Students will write down the directions for building the creature then send those directions to another school in Edmond. Those students will then try to recreate the creature from the directions sent to them. We will also be sent directions from another school to build their creature. This project takes a lot of cereal boxes, shoe boxes, cardboard tubes, and duct tape. If you could collect these items for us, the students would be very appreciative.
5th Grade - Tantamount which means equivalent to, virtually the same was the vocabulary word of the day. Ruth Wakefield who accidentally invented the chocolate chip cookie was today's ponderer. These students also completed the Straight Face drawings for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on things kids learn the hard way. Some students were able to complete their Wonder of the World projects today, others will finish next week. Today, groups decided the problem they want to solve for the ExploraVision contest and brainstormed ways to fix the problem.
In a few weeks, we will be creating creatures from recycled materials. Students will write down the directions for building the creature then send those directions to another school in Edmond. Those students will then try to recreate the creature from the directions sent to them. We will also be sent directions from another school to build their creature. This project takes a lot of cereal boxes, shoe boxes, cardboard tubes, and duct tape. If you could collect these items for us, the students would be very appreciative.
5th Grade - Tantamount which means equivalent to, virtually the same was the vocabulary word of the day. Ruth Wakefield who accidentally invented the chocolate chip cookie was today's ponderer. These students also completed the Straight Face drawings for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on things kids learn the hard way. Some students were able to complete their Wonder of the World projects today, others will finish next week. Today, groups decided the problem they want to solve for the ExploraVision contest and brainstormed ways to fix the problem.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
2nd Grade - Fertile - able to reproduce children, seeds, or fruit; highly productive was today's vocabulary word. The fifth President of the United States, James Monroe, was today's ponderer. Mr. Monroe devoted so much time to his country that he didn't have any money when he got older and he had to live with his daughter. Students drew their faces using only straight lines for the warm up activity. Creativity was the focus of the affective lesson. Students began training their fluency skills by learning to brainstorm. Several craft items were given to the groups to create a creature. Then, students were to write a story about their new friend. Today's final activity provided students a different way to strengthen their logic skills and remember attributes of objects.
3rd Grade - Their vocabulary word was runt which means undersized; a small animal or person. Walt Disney, who's cartoons were rejected by the Chicago Tribune, was today's ponderer. These students also drew themselves using only straight lines. The third grade affective lesson focused on reviewing where students thought they were with the five traits of successful people. Students then had to set goals determining how they wanted to grow in each trait. In Crystal Pond Woods, students reviewed the logic elimination puzzles they had been working on the past few weeks. There was a quick discussion about the relationship between fear and courage along with peer pressure in the Relationship study. In the Wonder segment, students observed how the balloon had changed from last week to this week.
3rd Grade - Their vocabulary word was runt which means undersized; a small animal or person. Walt Disney, who's cartoons were rejected by the Chicago Tribune, was today's ponderer. These students also drew themselves using only straight lines. The third grade affective lesson focused on reviewing where students thought they were with the five traits of successful people. Students then had to set goals determining how they wanted to grow in each trait. In Crystal Pond Woods, students reviewed the logic elimination puzzles they had been working on the past few weeks. There was a quick discussion about the relationship between fear and courage along with peer pressure in the Relationship study. In the Wonder segment, students observed how the balloon had changed from last week to this week.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was excessive - something that goes beyond the usual limit. The ponderer was George Washington Carver who saved poor southern farmers when he developed over 300 hundred uses for the peanut. Students had to draw themselves using only straight lines for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on social and emotional safety mechanisms. Students spent time working on the Wonder of the World project. We have started the long term project for the Systems segment, students started creating Munracks from the planet Veltzar.
In a few weeks, we will be creating creatures from recycled materials. Students will write down the directions for building the creature then send those directions to another school in Edmond. Those students will then try to recreate the creature from the directions sent to them. We will also be sent directions from another school to build their creature. This project takes a lot of cereal boxes, shoe boxes, cardboard tubes, and duct tape. If you could collect these items for us, the students would be very appreciative.
5th Grade - Tantamount which means equivalent to, virtually the same was the vocabulary word of the day. Ruth Wakefield who accidentally invented the chocolate chip cookie was today's ponderer. These students also completed the Straight Face drawings for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on things kids learn the hard way. Some students were able to complete their Wonder of the World projects today, others will finish next week. Today, groups decided the problem they want to solve for the ExploraVision contest and brainstormed ways to fix the problem.
In a few weeks, we will be creating creatures from recycled materials. Students will write down the directions for building the creature then send those directions to another school in Edmond. Those students will then try to recreate the creature from the directions sent to them. We will also be sent directions from another school to build their creature. This project takes a lot of cereal boxes, shoe boxes, cardboard tubes, and duct tape. If you could collect these items for us, the students would be very appreciative.
5th Grade - Tantamount which means equivalent to, virtually the same was the vocabulary word of the day. Ruth Wakefield who accidentally invented the chocolate chip cookie was today's ponderer. These students also completed the Straight Face drawings for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on things kids learn the hard way. Some students were able to complete their Wonder of the World projects today, others will finish next week. Today, groups decided the problem they want to solve for the ExploraVision contest and brainstormed ways to fix the problem.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Monday, November 4, 2013
1st Grade - Today's ponderer was Rutherford B. Hayes who was elected President of the United States by one vote. Students drew pictures of themselves using only straight lines for the warm up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods, students learned about attributes of objects. The pattern lesson focused on the idea that patterns can be found in words; rhyming words.
5th Grade - Tantamount which means equivalent to, virtually the same was the vocabulary word of the day. Ruth Wakefield who accidentally invented the chocolate chip cookie was today's ponderer. These students also completed the Straight Face drawings for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on things kids learn the hard way. Some students were able to complete their Wonder of the World projects today, others will finish next week. Today, groups decided the problem they want to solve for the ExploraVision contest and brainstormed ways to fix the problem.
5th Grade - Tantamount which means equivalent to, virtually the same was the vocabulary word of the day. Ruth Wakefield who accidentally invented the chocolate chip cookie was today's ponderer. These students also completed the Straight Face drawings for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on things kids learn the hard way. Some students were able to complete their Wonder of the World projects today, others will finish next week. Today, groups decided the problem they want to solve for the ExploraVision contest and brainstormed ways to fix the problem.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Friday, November 1, 2013
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Benevolent which means kind and caring. The ponderer was Former President Jimmy Carter, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for aiding in Middle East peace talks during his presidency. The warm-up activity was What in the World. Students had to identify eight close up objects from the clues given. Confidence and insecurities (strengths and weaknesses) were the focus of today's affective lesson. Time was spent researching their ancient Wonder of the World. The final activity was to research some information about the solar system.
Some time in the middle of December, 4th grade students will be creating a couple of creatures from recycled materials. We use lots of cereal boxes and paper towel/toilet paper tubes. I would appreciate any that you could send with your child.
Some time in the middle of December, 4th grade students will be creating a couple of creatures from recycled materials. We use lots of cereal boxes and paper towel/toilet paper tubes. I would appreciate any that you could send with your child.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
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Third grade students will be completing an experiment that involves caps (bottle caps, milk caps, caps for areosole cans, etc.). Please send them with your students next week. Thank you.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
5th Grade - Diaphanous, which means translucent or transparent, was today's vocabulary word. Their ponderer was Tom Adams, inventor of chewing gum. They also completed the What in the World puzzle for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on helping students determine what's important to them. Time was then spent researching the Wonder of the World and preparing their products to share with the class.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Wednesday, October, 30, 2013
2nd Grade - Goad, anything that pricks, prods, or urges, was today's vocabulary word. Sybil Luddington was today's ponderer. During the Revolutionary War, Ms. Luddington rode around the countryside warning colonist the British were coming, just like Paul Revere. The warm-up activity was a What in the World puzzle. This is a puzzle made up of close up photos of objects. Students have to determine the object by reading the clue and looking at the picture. Task commitment was the focus of today's affective lesson. In Crystal Pond Woods, student were given the opportunity to practice convergent thinking by identifying attributes found on cards.
3rd Grade - Their vocabulary word was Succor which means help; relief; assistance. Tom Cruise, who was a struggling reader, was today's ponderer. These students also completed the What in the World puzzles for the warm-up activity. Their affective lesson reviewed all five traits of successful people by watching a video about Mother Teresa. Students then discussed how she demonstrated all of the successful people traits. For the Wonder lesson, students reviewed what a scientist does and started an experiment. The Relationships lesson was a review of the book Call it Courage. Since that book is a chapter book, we read the book Scardy Cat Fish. We will discuss the power of fear next week.
3rd Grade - Their vocabulary word was Succor which means help; relief; assistance. Tom Cruise, who was a struggling reader, was today's ponderer. These students also completed the What in the World puzzles for the warm-up activity. Their affective lesson reviewed all five traits of successful people by watching a video about Mother Teresa. Students then discussed how she demonstrated all of the successful people traits. For the Wonder lesson, students reviewed what a scientist does and started an experiment. The Relationships lesson was a review of the book Call it Courage. Since that book is a chapter book, we read the book Scardy Cat Fish. We will discuss the power of fear next week.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Benevolent which means kind and caring. The ponderer was Former President Jimmy Carter, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for aiding in Middle East peace talks during his presidency. The warm-up activity was What in the World. Students had to identify eight close up objects from the clues given. Confidence and insecurities (strengths and weaknesses) were the focus of today's affective lesson. Time was spent researching their ancient Wonder of the World. The final activity was to research some information about the solar system.
5th Grade - Diaphanous, which means translucent or transparent, was today's vocabulary word. Their ponderer was Tom Adams, inventor of chewing gum. They also completed the What in the World puzzle for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on helping students determine what's important to them. Time was then spent researching the Wonder of the World and being introduced to the ExploraVision contest.
5th Grade - Diaphanous, which means translucent or transparent, was today's vocabulary word. Their ponderer was Tom Adams, inventor of chewing gum. They also completed the What in the World puzzle for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on helping students determine what's important to them. Time was then spent researching the Wonder of the World and being introduced to the ExploraVision contest.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Due to Acuity testing, students that normally come to Enrichment on Monday, will be coming on Tuesday for this week.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Friday, October 25, 2013
4th Grade - Loquacious, someone who talks too much, was today's vocabulary work. Rachel Carson, the author who was influential in getting DDT removed from usage, was today's ponderer. Students drew a picture called Surprise in the Middle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on tolerance. The rest of the morning was spent researching for the Wonder of the World project and finishing up the Electric System study.
3rd Grade - Due to a meeting Mrs. Rains had to attend, This group joined the other third grade group Wednesday afternoon.
3rd Grade - Due to a meeting Mrs. Rains had to attend, This group joined the other third grade group Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Thursday, October 24, 2013
5th Grade - The vocabulary word of the day was Sequester which means to remove and hold in isolation. George Washington Carver was the ponderer. Mr. Carver invented over 300 uses for the peanut to save southern farmers' farms. These students also completed the Surprise in the Middle picture. The affective lesson focused on tolerance and empathy. After lunch, students completed some more research on the Wonder of the World project. The final activity was an introduction to the Exploravision contest.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
2nd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Inhabit, which means to live or dwell in. James Madison the smallest of our Presidents, was today's ponderer. Students completed a drawing called "Surprise in the Middle" for their warm up activity. They learned that successful people are committed to completing tasks by setting goals - the focus of the affective lesson. In Crystal Pond Woods, students completed a hands on convergent thinking puzzle.
3rd Grade - Enroll, which means to make or become a member, to sign up for something, was today's vocabulary word. Their ponderer was Cher, who had to overcome many struggles to become a famous singer. These students also completed the Surprise in the Middle drawing. The focus of the third grade affective lesson was Caring. The trip to Crystal Pond Woods had students completing more logic elimination puzzles.
3rd Grade - Enroll, which means to make or become a member, to sign up for something, was today's vocabulary word. Their ponderer was Cher, who had to overcome many struggles to become a famous singer. These students also completed the Surprise in the Middle drawing. The focus of the third grade affective lesson was Caring. The trip to Crystal Pond Woods had students completing more logic elimination puzzles.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
4th Grade - Loquacious, someone who talks too much, was today's vocabulary work. Rachel Carson, the author who was influential in getting DDT removed from usage, was today's ponderer. Students drew a picture called Surprise in the Middle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on tolerance. The rest of the morning was spent researching for the Wonder of the World project.
5th Grade - The vocabulary word of the day was Sequester which means to remove and hold in isolation. George Washington Carver was the ponderer. Mr. Carver invented over 300 uses for the peanut to save southern farmers' farms. These students also completed the Surprise in the Middle picture. The affective lesson focused on tolerance and empathy. After lunch, students completed some more research on the Wonder of the World project.
5th Grade - The vocabulary word of the day was Sequester which means to remove and hold in isolation. George Washington Carver was the ponderer. Mr. Carver invented over 300 uses for the peanut to save southern farmers' farms. These students also completed the Surprise in the Middle picture. The affective lesson focused on tolerance and empathy. After lunch, students completed some more research on the Wonder of the World project.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Monday, October 25, 2013
1st Grade - Today's ponderer was Miss X. She was an unknown student at a girl's school in Missouri who saved her school from raiders during the Civil War by using her petticoat as a flag of surrender. Students then demonstrated creativity by following directions for Surprise in the Middle. In Crystal Pond Woods, students became the detectives by looking at clues to determine the one correct answer. The final activity was looking for patterns in Shel Silverstein's book A Giraffe and a Half.
5th Grade - The vocabulary word of the day was Sequester which means to remove and hold in isolation. George Washington Carver was the ponderer. Mr. Carver invented over 300 uses for the peanut to save southern farmers' farms. These students also completed the Surprise in the Middle picture. The affective lesson focused on tolerance and empathy. After lunch, students completed some more research on the Wonder of the World project. The final activity was an introduction to the Exploravision contest.
5th Grade - The vocabulary word of the day was Sequester which means to remove and hold in isolation. George Washington Carver was the ponderer. Mr. Carver invented over 300 uses for the peanut to save southern farmers' farms. These students also completed the Surprise in the Middle picture. The affective lesson focused on tolerance and empathy. After lunch, students completed some more research on the Wonder of the World project. The final activity was an introduction to the Exploravision contest.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Friday, October 18, 2013
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Infallible. A person who is infallible never makes a mistake. Elizabeth Blackwell, America's first woman doctor, was today's ponderer. Students solved a Stories with Holes problem for the warm up activity. Stress, procrastination, perfectionism, potential, isolation, leadership, risk-taking, and motivation will be the focus of our affective lessons for the next several weeks. Today's lesson was an assessment of how each student perceived these entities in their lives. The rest of the morning students discovered parallel and series circuits.
3rd Grade - The vocabulary word for this group was Craven which means cowardly. Their ponderer was Jim Carrey, who was not craven and has become a famous actor/comedian. These students also solved the Stories with Holes problem that was the warm up-activity. The affective lesson focused on courage, the opposite of craven. Students demonstrated courage by giving a one minute spontaneous speech. In Crystal Pond Woods, students played a game called Aces, Jumble and Zilch to continue developing their Convergent Thinking skills. This is a paper/pencil version of the game Master Mind
3rd Grade - The vocabulary word for this group was Craven which means cowardly. Their ponderer was Jim Carrey, who was not craven and has become a famous actor/comedian. These students also solved the Stories with Holes problem that was the warm up-activity. The affective lesson focused on courage, the opposite of craven. Students demonstrated courage by giving a one minute spontaneous speech. In Crystal Pond Woods, students played a game called Aces, Jumble and Zilch to continue developing their Convergent Thinking skills. This is a paper/pencil version of the game Master Mind
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Thursday, October 17, 2013
5th Grade - Solicitous, which means attentive and concerned, was today's vocabulary word. The Father of the Idaho potato, Luther Burbank, was today's ponderer. A Stories with Holes problem was the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on self-discipline. One aspect of self-discipline is goal setting. Students will keep track of how well they are working toward that goal this week. We will celebrate their successes next week. The rest of the day was spent completing their Bridge Across America timeline.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
2nd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Elegant which means characterized or exhibiting elegance; excellent. The ponderer was Lydia Darragh who was a spy for George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Students solved a Stories with Holes problem for the warm-up activity.Most of our friends were on a field trip this morning so students learned that there were different types of bridges and built a couple with K'Nex.
3rd Grade - The vocabulary word for this group was Craven which means cowardly. Their ponderer was Jim Carrey, who was not craven and has become a famous actor/comedian. These students also solved the Stories with Holes problem that was the warm up-activity. The affective lesson focused on courage, the opposite of craven. Students demonstrated courage by giving a one minute spontaneous speech. In Crystal Pond Woods, students played a game called Aces, Jumble and Zilch to continue developing their Convergent Thinking skills. This is a paper/pencil version of the game Master Mind.
3rd Grade - The vocabulary word for this group was Craven which means cowardly. Their ponderer was Jim Carrey, who was not craven and has become a famous actor/comedian. These students also solved the Stories with Holes problem that was the warm up-activity. The affective lesson focused on courage, the opposite of craven. Students demonstrated courage by giving a one minute spontaneous speech. In Crystal Pond Woods, students played a game called Aces, Jumble and Zilch to continue developing their Convergent Thinking skills. This is a paper/pencil version of the game Master Mind.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Infallible. A person who is infallible never makes a mistake. Elizabeth Blackwell, America's first woman doctor, was today's ponderer. Students solved a Stories with Holes problem for the warm up activity. Stress, procrastination, perfectionism, potential, isolation, leadership, risk-taking, and motivation will be the focus of our affective lessons for the next several weeks. Today's lesson was an assessment of how each student perceived these entities in their lives. The rest of the morning students built parallel and series circuits. They designed a simple house floor plan and wired it with lights.
5th Grade - Solicitous, which means attentive and concerned, was today's vocabulary word. The Father of the Idaho potato, Luther Burbank, was today's ponderer. A Stories with Holes problem was the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on self-discipline. One aspect of self-discipline is goal setting. Students will keep track of how well they are working toward that goal this week. We will celebrate their successes next week. The rest of the day was spent completing their Bridge Across America timeline.
5th Grade - Solicitous, which means attentive and concerned, was today's vocabulary word. The Father of the Idaho potato, Luther Burbank, was today's ponderer. A Stories with Holes problem was the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on self-discipline. One aspect of self-discipline is goal setting. Students will keep track of how well they are working toward that goal this week. We will celebrate their successes next week. The rest of the day was spent completing their Bridge Across America timeline.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Monday, October 14, 2013
1st Grade - Today's ponderer was Ulysses S. Grant. Mr. Grant did not want to be a soldier. His skills during the Civil War led to his becoming the 18th President of the United States. In Crystal Pond Woods, we learned to look for clues that would help us solve the mystery and to take time to reflect on those clues until we came up with the correct answer.
5th Grade - Solicitous, which means attentive and concerned, was today's vocabulary word. The Father of the Idaho potato, Luther Burbank, was today's ponderer. Students solved a Stories with Holes problem for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on self-discipline. One aspect of self-discipline is goal setting. Students will keep track of how well they are working toward that goal this week. We will celebrate their successes next week. The rest of the day was spent completing their Bridge Across America timeline.
5th Grade - Solicitous, which means attentive and concerned, was today's vocabulary word. The Father of the Idaho potato, Luther Burbank, was today's ponderer. Students solved a Stories with Holes problem for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on self-discipline. One aspect of self-discipline is goal setting. Students will keep track of how well they are working toward that goal this week. We will celebrate their successes next week. The rest of the day was spent completing their Bridge Across America timeline.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
4th Grade - The word of the day was Dovetail which means to combine or unite into a unified whole; fit together harmoniously. Their ponderer was Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Not only were they famous movie stars, both devoted their lives giving to others especially severely abused and neglected children. The warm up activity was comparing two items determining what they had in common. The rest of the morning centered around bridges. We read about them, watched a brief video about them, then built bridges out of straws and masking tape.
5th Grade - Pejorative, which means disparaging/put down, was today's vocabulary word. Levi Strauss, inventor of blue jeans, was the ponderer of the day. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm up activity. Here is a website for similar puzzles to complete at home http://www.dropquotes.com/. The affective lesson focused on dependability. The rest of the afternoon was spent working to complete the Bridge Across America time lines. They are just about finished. If you have an opportunity during parent/teacher conferences to stop by, please come and see them.
5th Grade - Pejorative, which means disparaging/put down, was today's vocabulary word. Levi Strauss, inventor of blue jeans, was the ponderer of the day. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm up activity. Here is a website for similar puzzles to complete at home http://www.dropquotes.com/. The affective lesson focused on dependability. The rest of the afternoon was spent working to complete the Bridge Across America time lines. They are just about finished. If you have an opportunity during parent/teacher conferences to stop by, please come and see them.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
5th Grade - Pejorative, which means disparaging/put down, was today's vocabulary word. Levi Strauss, inventor of blue jeans, was the ponderer of the day. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm up activity. Here is a website for similar puzzles to complete at home http://www.dropquotes.com/. The affective lesson focused on dependability. The rest of the afternoon was spent working to complete the Bridge Across America time lines. They are just about finished. If you have an opportunity during parent/teacher conferences to stop by, please come and see them.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Friday, October 4, 2013
4th Grade - The vocabulary word of the day was Benign, which means hamrless. Mary McLeod Bethune, a civil rights activist and educator, was today's ponderer. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm up activity. For more puzzles like the ones we completed this morning go to: http://www.quotepuzzles.com/quotefalls/index.jsp. Family traits continued to be the focus of the affective lesson this week. They finished the morning by learning more about electricity.
3rd Grade - Their vocabulary word was Endorse, which means to give approval or support. Lucille Ball, who had to overcome people's opinions of her acting skills, was today's ponderer. Task Commitment was the focus of today's affective lesson.
3rd Grade - Their vocabulary word was Endorse, which means to give approval or support. Lucille Ball, who had to overcome people's opinions of her acting skills, was today's ponderer. Task Commitment was the focus of today's affective lesson.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Thursday, October 3, 2013
5th Grade - Pejorative, which means disparaging/put down, was today's vocabulary word. Levi Strauss, inventor of blue jeans, was the ponderer of the day. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm up activity. Here is a website for similar puzzles to complete at home http://www.dropquotes.com/. The affective lesson focused on dependability. The rest of the afternoon was spent working to complete the Bridge Across America timelines. They are just about finished. If you have an opportunity during parent/teacher conferences to stop by, please come by and see them.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
2nd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Culture, which means products of human work at a particular time. There ponderer was Thomas Jefferson who wanted to learn about everything. Mr. Jefferson was the 3rd president of the United States. Students worked to complete a Quotation Quizzler for their warm up activity. They continued the focus of learning that being gifted means different things to different people by telling stories about themselves from their finger's perspective.
3rd Grade - Their vocabulary word was Endorse, which means to give approval or support. Lucille Ball, who had to overcome people's opinions of her acting skills, was today's ponderer. Task Commitment was the focus of today's affective lesson. In the Relationship study, students discussed the power of fear and peer pressure.
3rd Grade - Their vocabulary word was Endorse, which means to give approval or support. Lucille Ball, who had to overcome people's opinions of her acting skills, was today's ponderer. Task Commitment was the focus of today's affective lesson. In the Relationship study, students discussed the power of fear and peer pressure.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
4th Grade - The vocabulary word of the day was Benign, which means hamrless. Mary McLeod Bethune, a civil rights activist and educator, was today's ponderer. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm up activity. Family traits continued to be the focus of the affective lesson this week. They finished the morning by learning more about electricity.
5th Grade - Pugnacious, which means quarrelsome, was today's vocabulary word. Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, was the ponderer of the day. Students completed a logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on respect. The afternoon was spent working to complete the westward expansion project.
A special thank you to Mrs. Hart who filled in while Mrs. Rains was attending a conference.
5th Grade - Pugnacious, which means quarrelsome, was today's vocabulary word. Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, was the ponderer of the day. Students completed a logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on respect. The afternoon was spent working to complete the westward expansion project.
A special thank you to Mrs. Hart who filled in while Mrs. Rains was attending a conference.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Monday, September 30, 2013
5th Grade - Pugnacious, which means quarrelsome, was today's vocabulary word. Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, was the ponderer of the day. Students completed a logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on respect. The afternoon was spent working to complete the westward expansion project.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Due to the number of students on my case load, I will not be scheduling parent/teacher conferences unless there is a serious concern. Otherwise, I will be available in my room both evenings. Feel free to stop by and visit either before or after your other conferences.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Due to the number of students on my case load, I will not be scheduling parent/teacher conferences unless there is a serious concern. Otherwise, I will be available in my room both evenings. Feel free to stop by and visit either before or after your other conferences.
Friday, September 27, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
4th Grade - The 4th grade vocabulary word for this week was interminable which means something that seems forever, as if there's no end in sight. Their ponderer was Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. Logic elimination puzzles were completed for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on family traits. Time was spent learning about the electric system and choosing one of the seven ancient wonders of the world to research.
3rd Grade - Carp, which means to complain, was today's vocabulary word. Another author, Dr. Seuss, who was turned down by 27 publishers at first, was today's ponderer. Students completed a logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity and then worked on some more with Dudley the Detective in Crystal Pond Woods. Creativity was the focus of the affective lesson. Our lesson on Wonder had students learning about what scientists do. One of the things they do is sort and classify things.
3rd Grade - Carp, which means to complain, was today's vocabulary word. Another author, Dr. Seuss, who was turned down by 27 publishers at first, was today's ponderer. Students completed a logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity and then worked on some more with Dudley the Detective in Crystal Pond Woods. Creativity was the focus of the affective lesson. Our lesson on Wonder had students learning about what scientists do. One of the things they do is sort and classify things.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
5th Grade - Pugnacious, which means quarrelsome, was today's vocabulary word. Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, was the ponderer of the day. Students completed a logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on respect. The afternoon was spent researching their 7 Ancient Wonders of the World project and working to complete the westward expansion project.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
2nd Grade - Flounder, which means to move clumsily; to struggle or proceed with difficulty; also a flat fish, was today's vocabulary word. The ponderer was Molly Pitcher (Mary Hays McCauly) who received status as a non-commissioned officer during the Revolutionary for taking water to the battlefield and running the cannon when her husband succumbed to heat exhaustion. I'm Gonna Like Me by Jamie Lee Curtis was the focus of today's affective lesson. In Crystal Pond Woods, students learned to use attributes to sort and classify items. Those objects were then placed in a logic elimination grid to solve the problem of item placement. Students were then given a more challenging logic elimination puzzle to solve.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
4th Grade - The 4th grade vocabulary word for this week was interminable which means something that seems forever, as if there's no end in sight. Their ponderer was Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. Logic elimination puzzles were completed for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on family traits. Time was spent learning about the electric system and choosing one of the seven ancient wonders of the world to research.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Prognosticate, which means to predict. The ponderer was Earle Dickson, inventor of the Band-Aid, who had a clumsy wife. Students completed Plexer puzzles for the warm-up activity.Honesty was the focus of the affective lesson. The afternoon was spent developing a timeline as if students were the ones traveling the Oregon Trail and researching their choice of ancient wonders of the world.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Prognosticate, which means to predict. The ponderer was Earle Dickson, inventor of the Band-Aid, who had a clumsy wife. Students completed Plexer puzzles for the warm-up activity.Honesty was the focus of the affective lesson. The afternoon was spent developing a timeline as if students were the ones traveling the Oregon Trail and researching their choice of ancient wonders of the world.
Monday, September 23, 2013
Monday, September 23, 2013
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Prognosticate, which means to predict. The ponderer was Earle Dickson, inventor of the Band-Aid, who had a clumsy wife. Students completed Plexer puzzles for the warm-up activity.Honesty was the focus of the affective lesson. The afternoon was spent developing a timeline as if students were the ones traveling the Oregon Trail and researching their choice of ancient wonders of the world.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Friday, September 20, 2013
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Overt which means something that is open to view; not secret. Today's ponderer was Susan B. Anthony. Students completed Plexer puzzles for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson had students looking at the ins and outs of their personalities in order to understand friends/classmates/siblings, etc. Students completed introductory activities around the electric system for today's system study.
3rd Grade - Afloat, a floating condition; awash, flooded, was today's vocabulary word. Charles Dickens, who became one of England's most popular author's, was the ponderer of the day. These students also completed Plexer puzzles for their warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on abilities students may have and some opportunities to use them. In Crystal Pond Woods, students worked on more complex logic elimination puzzles. The Relationships study had students brainstorming their relatives and creating analogies about them.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Prognosticate, which means to predict. The ponderer was Earle Dickson, inventor of the Band-Aid, who had a clumsy wife. Students completed Plexer puzzles for the warm-up activity.Honesty was the focus of the affective lesson. The afternoon was spent developing a timeline as if students were the ones traveling the Oregon Trail and researching their choice of ancient wonders of the world.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
2nd Grade - The vocabulary word for today was Buffoon which means a joker who amuses with jokes and tricks, a bumbling or ridiculous person, a fool. John Adams, our second president who lived in an incomplete White House, was today's ponderer. Plexers, common words or phrases put in picture form, were today's warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on the generalization that being gifted means different things to different people. In Crystal Pond Woods, Dudley the Detective and Sybil the Scientist had students working on sorting according to attributes.
3rd Grade - Afloat, a floating condition; awash, flooded, was today's vocabulary word. Charles Dickens, who became one of England's most popular author's, was the ponderer of the day. These students also completed Plexer puzzles for their warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on abilities students may have and some opportunities to use them. In Crystal Pond Woods, students worked on more complex logic elimination puzzles. The Relationships study had students brainstorming their relatives and creating analogies about them.
3rd Grade - Afloat, a floating condition; awash, flooded, was today's vocabulary word. Charles Dickens, who became one of England's most popular author's, was the ponderer of the day. These students also completed Plexer puzzles for their warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on abilities students may have and some opportunities to use them. In Crystal Pond Woods, students worked on more complex logic elimination puzzles. The Relationships study had students brainstorming their relatives and creating analogies about them.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
4th Grade - Due to COGAT testing, this class will meet with the other 4th grade groups Friday morning.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Quid pro quo which is a Latin phrase meaning an equal exchange. There were two ponderers today: Gottlieg Daimler and Karl Benz, the builders of the first practical automobile. We played 20 Questions for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on courage. For the first Structures study, students read about the Oregon Trail aka. The Bridge Across America. The Wonder lesson had students reviewing the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Students chose one of the ancient structures to research.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Quid pro quo which is a Latin phrase meaning an equal exchange. There were two ponderers today: Gottlieg Daimler and Karl Benz, the builders of the first practical automobile. We played 20 Questions for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on courage. For the first Structures study, students read about the Oregon Trail aka. The Bridge Across America. The Wonder lesson had students reviewing the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Students chose one of the ancient structures to research.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Quid pro quo which is a Latin phrase meaning an equal exchange. There were two ponderers today: Gottlieg Daimler and Karl Benz, the builders of the first practical automobile. We played 20 Questions for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on courage. For the first Structures study, students read about the Oregon Trail aka. The Bridge Across America. The Wonder lesson had students reviewing the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Students chose one of the ancient structures to research.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Oblivious. A person who is oblivious does not know or is not aware of what's happening. Jane Addams, the first woman to receive the Nobel Peach Prize because of her humanitarian efforts in the Chicago slums, was today's ponderer. The warm-up activity was a 20 questions object students needed to identify. "What's on your mind" will be the focus of the affective lessons this year. Students wrote down things they could brainstorm for two minutes. That was followed by a discussion of the importance of getting those things out before learning can begin. Our first system to be studied was languages. After some background information on Braille, students took different languages and tried to write sentences using the new language. Our Wonder lesson began with a look at the seven ancient wonders of the world. Students will spend some time next week researching their chosen structure.
3rd Grade - Outfox, which means to outwit; to overcome by cunning or cleverness, was today's vocabulary word. Roald Dahl, who had difficulty in school, was today's ponderer. Roald Dahl is the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The warm-up activity was an activity called Mystery Object or 20 Questions. Our affective lessons will cover the five traits of competent kids-today was an introductory lesson. Students worked to complete the deductive thinking puzzles they started last week in Crystal Pond Woods. . The Wonder lesson focused on things that are sticky.
3rd Grade - Outfox, which means to outwit; to overcome by cunning or cleverness, was today's vocabulary word. Roald Dahl, who had difficulty in school, was today's ponderer. Roald Dahl is the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The warm-up activity was an activity called Mystery Object or 20 Questions. Our affective lessons will cover the five traits of competent kids-today was an introductory lesson. Students worked to complete the deductive thinking puzzles they started last week in Crystal Pond Woods. . The Wonder lesson focused on things that are sticky.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Thursday, September 12, 2013
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Quid pro quo which is a Latin phrase meaning an equal exchange. There were two ponderers today: Gottlieg Daimler and Karl Benz, the builders of the first practical automobile. We played 20 Questions for the warm-up activity. The affective lesson focused on courage. For the first Structures study, students read about the Oregon Trail aka. The Bridge Across America. The Wonder lesson had students reviewing the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Students chose one of the ancient structures to research.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
2nd Grade - Guerrillas, which means members of an irregular military force operating in small bands behind enemy lines, was today's vocabulary word. The ponderer was Deborah Sampson, who disguised herself as a man to enter the Continental army in order to escape the hardships of an indentured servant. She served in the army for 16 months before a fever sent her to a hospital and her true identity was revealed. Mystery Object was the warm-up activity. Students were able to identify the object in less than 20 questions. Affective thinking focused on the generalization that being gifted means different things to different people. In Crystal Pond Woods, students completed the logic elimination puzzles they started last week. Our Wonder lesson focused on things that are sticky.
3rd Grade - Outfox, which means to outwit; to overcome by cunning or cleverness, was today's vocabulary word. Roald Dahl, who had difficulty in school, was today's ponderer. Roald Dahl is the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The warm-up activity was an activity called Mystery Object or 20 Questions. Our affective lessons will cover the five traits of competent kids-today was an introductory lesson. Students worked to complete the deductive thinking puzzles they started last week in Crystal Pond Woods. . The Wonder lesson focused on things that are sticky.
3rd Grade - Outfox, which means to outwit; to overcome by cunning or cleverness, was today's vocabulary word. Roald Dahl, who had difficulty in school, was today's ponderer. Roald Dahl is the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The warm-up activity was an activity called Mystery Object or 20 Questions. Our affective lessons will cover the five traits of competent kids-today was an introductory lesson. Students worked to complete the deductive thinking puzzles they started last week in Crystal Pond Woods. . The Wonder lesson focused on things that are sticky.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Confound which means to confuse or mix up. Bill Cosby was the Ponderer. Not only is he a famous comedian, he has also written several books, donates to charities and produces programs for children (ex. Fat Albert). The warm up activity was a creative activity. Students drew their initials on a sheet of paper then disguised them among other shapes and lines. We worked together to develop a class code of conduct to follow. Pretests were taken over the topics we will be wondering about this year. Since our theme of "Wisdom begins in wonder" is a Socrates quote, we discovered a little bit about this philosopher.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Admonish which means a mild, cautionary rebuke or warning. Their Ponderer was Archimedes who discovered the idea of water displacement while taking a bath. The warm up activity was a creative activity. Students drew their initials on a sheet of paper then disguised them among other shapes and lines. We worked together to develop a class code of conduct to follow. Pretests were taken over the topics we will be wondering about this year. Since our theme of "Wisdom begins in wonder" is a Socrates quote, we discovered a little bit about this philosopher.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Admonish which means a mild, cautionary rebuke or warning. Their Ponderer was Archimedes who discovered the idea of water displacement while taking a bath. The warm up activity was a creative activity. Students drew their initials on a sheet of paper then disguised them among other shapes and lines. We worked together to develop a class code of conduct to follow. Pretests were taken over the topics we will be wondering about this year. Since our theme of "Wisdom begins in wonder" is a Socrates quote, we discovered a little bit about this philosopher.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Monday, September 9, 2013
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Admonish which means a mild, cautionary rebuke or warning. Their Ponderer was Archimedes who discovered the idea of water displacement while taking a bath. The warm up activity was a creative activity. Students drew their initials on a sheet of paper then disguised them among other shapes and lines. We worked together to develop a class code of conduct to follow. Pretests were taken over the topics we will be wondering about this year. Since our theme of "Wisdom begins in wonder" is a Socrates quote, we discovered a little bit about this philosopher.
Friday, September 6, 2013
Friday, September 6, 2013
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Fonfound which means to confuse or mix up. Bill Cosby was the Ponderer. Not only is he a famous comedian, he has also written several books, donates to charities and produces programs for children (ex. Fat Albert). The warm up activity was a creative activity. Students drew their initials on a sheet of paper then disguised them among other shapes and lines. We worked together to develop a class code of conduct to follow. Pretests were taken over the topics we will be wondering about this year. Since our theme of "Wisdom begins in wonder" is a Socrates quote, we discovered a little bit about this philosopher.
3rd Grade - The vocabulary word today was Gape which means to become widely open, separated; to stare in amazement. Our first Ponderer was Hans Christian Anderson who was bullied as a child but became a famous storyteller. The warm up activity was a creative activity. Students drew their initials on a sheet of paper then disguised them among other shapes and lines. We worked together to develop a class code of conduct to follow. Pretests were taken over the topics we will be wondering about this year. The final activity was to take a trip to Crystal Pond Woods where we began learning about Convergent thinking.
3rd Grade - The vocabulary word today was Gape which means to become widely open, separated; to stare in amazement. Our first Ponderer was Hans Christian Anderson who was bullied as a child but became a famous storyteller. The warm up activity was a creative activity. Students drew their initials on a sheet of paper then disguised them among other shapes and lines. We worked together to develop a class code of conduct to follow. Pretests were taken over the topics we will be wondering about this year. The final activity was to take a trip to Crystal Pond Woods where we began learning about Convergent thinking.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Thursday, September 5, 2013
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Admonish which means a mild, cautionary rebuke or warning. Their Ponderer was Archimedes who discovered the idea of water displacement while taking a bath. The warm up activity was a creative activity. Students drew their initials on a sheet of paper then disguised them among other shapes and lines. We worked together to develop a class code of conduct to follow. Pretests were taken over the topics we will be wondering about this year. Since our theme of "Wisdom begins in wonder" is a Socrates quote, we discovered a little bit about this philosopher.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
2nd Grade - The vocabulary word today was Abduct which means to kidnap or carry off by force. Our first Ponderer was George Washington who was the first president of the United States under the constitution, but not the very first president. The warm up activity was a creative activity. Students drew their initials on a sheet of paper then disguised them among other shapes and lines. We worked together to develop a class code of conduct to follow. Pretests were taken over the topics we will be wondering about this year. The final activity was to take a trip to Crystal Pond Woods where we began learning about Convergent thinking.
3rd Grade - The vocabulary word today was Gape which means to become widely open, separated; to stare in amazement. Our first Ponderer was Hans Christian Anderson who was bullied as a child but became a famous storyteller. The warm up activity was a creative activity. Students drew their initials on a sheet of paper then disguised them among other shapes and lines. We worked together to develop a class code of conduct to follow. Pretests were taken over the topics we will be wondering about this year. The final activity was to take a trip to Crystal Pond Woods where we began learning about Convergent thinking.
3rd Grade - The vocabulary word today was Gape which means to become widely open, separated; to stare in amazement. Our first Ponderer was Hans Christian Anderson who was bullied as a child but became a famous storyteller. The warm up activity was a creative activity. Students drew their initials on a sheet of paper then disguised them among other shapes and lines. We worked together to develop a class code of conduct to follow. Pretests were taken over the topics we will be wondering about this year. The final activity was to take a trip to Crystal Pond Woods where we began learning about Convergent thinking.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Welcome Back!
"Wisdom Begins In Wonder" - Socrates
A New Enrichment Year-Coming Soon
This year, Enrichment will be in room 131 of the 4th grade pod. Schedules are being put together and classes will begin on Wednesday, September 4. I will be available Thursday evening in my classroom if you would like to visit with me.
I'm looking forward to another great year!
Mrs. Rains
A New Enrichment Year-Coming Soon
This year, Enrichment will be in room 131 of the 4th grade pod. Schedules are being put together and classes will begin on Wednesday, September 4. I will be available Thursday evening in my classroom if you would like to visit with me.
I'm looking forward to another great year!
Mrs. Rains
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
2nd Grade - Students spent the class period discovering common objects: paper bag, notebook paper and crayons.
4th Grade - After reviewing the vocabulary words we have learned this year, students watched a Magic School Bus video about structures. The assignment following the video was to build a bridge out of straws that was 6 inches tall, 12 inches long and would hold an encyclopedia for 60 seconds. Students then made bridges using K'Nex.
This will be my last post for this school year. Have a great summer. I will see my returning students again in September.
4th Grade - After reviewing the vocabulary words we have learned this year, students watched a Magic School Bus video about structures. The assignment following the video was to build a bridge out of straws that was 6 inches tall, 12 inches long and would hold an encyclopedia for 60 seconds. Students then made bridges using K'Nex.
This will be my last post for this school year. Have a great summer. I will see my returning students again in September.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
2nd Grade - Today we reviewed the vocabulary words we have learned over the past year through a game. We then took a trip to Crystal Pond Woods. Students were given several cards with shapes which they had to divide into groups and name the group.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
3rd Grade - The word of the day was Ruminate which means to meditate, muse. The explorer was John F. Kennedy, who tried to compete with his older brother. Mr. Kennedy became a hero during WWII when his ship was sinking and he saved his men. Students discovered the Mystery Object for the warm-up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods, students evaluated how they have improved their thinking skills since the beginning of the year. The discovery lesson was on archaeology vs. paleontology.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Due to the Super Kids Day and book club parties, Enrichment was canceled today.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
2nd Grade - While enjoying their snacks from the past, students solved some Stories With Holes problems.
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Famine which means a drastic, wide-reaching shortage of food. Yo-yo Ma, the world famous cellist, was today's explorer. Students discovered the Mystery Object for the warm-up activity. They reviewed the results of the learning styles inventory they took last week. The final activity was to explore simple machines and build them with Lego.
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Famine which means a drastic, wide-reaching shortage of food. Yo-yo Ma, the world famous cellist, was today's explorer. Students discovered the Mystery Object for the warm-up activity. They reviewed the results of the learning styles inventory they took last week. The final activity was to explore simple machines and build them with Lego.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
2nd Grade - Due to a special Fan Fare this morning, This class was canceled.
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Famine which means a drastic, wide-reaching shortage of food. Yo-yo Ma, the world famous cellist, was today's explorer. Students discovered the Mystery Object for the warm-up activity. They reviewed the results of the learning styles inventory they took last week. The final activity was to explore simple machines and build them with Lego.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Abound which means very numerous. The explorer was Andre Garnerin. Students demonstrated their creative thinking skills by drawing an escape proof prison. They also discovered the Mystery Object for the warm-up activity. Students created a space suit and built bridges as their final activities for the Structures study.
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Famine which means a drastic, wide-reaching shortage of food. Yo-yo Ma, the world famous cellist, was today's explorer. Students discovered the Mystery Object for the warm-up activity. They reviewed the results of the learning styles inventory they took last week. The final activity was to explore simple machines and build them with Lego.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Abound which means very numerous. The explorer was Andre Garnerin. Students demonstrated their creative thinking skills by drawing an escape proof prison. They also discovered the Mystery Object for the warm-up activity. Students created a space suit and built bridges as their final activities for the Structures study.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
2nd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Sublime which means that something is impressive and puts one in awe. The explorer was George Washington. Mr. Washington is known as the first President of the United States. According to what we read today, he was the first President under the Constitution. John Hanson was the first President under the Articles of Confederation. Students figured out the Mystery Object for the warm up activity. Today's session concluded by students watching Leo the Late Bloomer and having a brief discussion about expectations.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Abound which means very numerous. The explorer was Andre Garnerin. Students demonstrated their creative thinking skills by drawing an escape proof prison. They also discovered the Mystery Object for the warm-up activity. After a short discussion centered around the phrase, "two wrongs don't make a right", students completed a brief research project on space travel. The final activity was to create a space suit.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Abound which means very numerous. The explorer was Andre Garnerin. Students demonstrated their creative thinking skills by drawing an escape proof prison. They also discovered the Mystery Object for the warm-up activity. After a short discussion centered around the phrase, "two wrongs don't make a right", students completed a brief research project on space travel. The final activity was to create a space suit.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
3rd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Vociferous which means loud and vehement. Winston Churchill, today's explorer, did poorly in grade school but persevered to become a Nobel Prize winner. After completing a Plexer puzzle for the warm-up activity, students were evaluated about their learning from this past year in Enrichment. They quickly reviewed the difference between an archaeologist and a paleontologist then drew a an ancient ship from the articles that were discovered. In Crystal Pond Woods, students used their evaluation skills to critique three different game boards.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013
4th Grade - Harsh, which means unpleasant to the senses; unpleasant conditions, was today's vocabulary word. Abraham Lincoln, the first president to grow a beard, was today's explorer. Students completed a Plexer puzzle for the warm up activity. Assessments were taken on Systems and Explorations. The affective lesson centered around an inventory of student learning styles. Students explored ancient/simple machines for the closing activity.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Prototype which means an early or original example upon which later examples are based. The explorer was Alfred Nobel who not only set up the Nobel Prize, but was also the inventor of dynamite. Students completed a Quizzles, logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity. An end of the year post test about structures and explorations was followed by construction of a tower to add to the space station.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Prototype which means an early or original example upon which later examples are based. The explorer was Alfred Nobel who not only set up the Nobel Prize, but was also the inventor of dynamite. Students completed a Quizzles, logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity. An end of the year post test about structures and explorations was followed by construction of a tower to add to the space station.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
2nd Grade - The trip to Crystal Pond Woods had students matching special shape dominoes our friend Max the Magician made up.
4th Grade - Harsh, which means unpleasant to the senses; unpleasant conditions, was today's vocabulary word. Abraham Lincoln, the first president to grow a beard, was today's explorer. Students completed a Plexer puzzle for the warm up activity. Assessments were taken on Systems and Explorations. The affective lesson centered around an inventory of student learning styles. Students explored ancient/simple machines for the closing activity.
Free Summer Math Challenge
The Summer Math Challenge is a free, six-week, email-based, math skills program based on the Common Core State Standards and targeted to students who have just completed 2nd through 5th grades. Parents receive daily emails with fun activities and resources to help kids retain the math skills learned during the previous school year. Go to quantiles.com/summer-math to enroll your child. Starting Monday, June 24, check your inbox for daily emails with fun math activities and resources. Visit quantiles.com/summer-math every day to read about the weekly math concept and earn badges. When the program ends on Friday, August 2nd print an award certificate to celebrate your child's summer accomplishment!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Tuesday, May 8, 2013
2nd Grade - The affective lesson focused once again on the importance of keeping friends to help relieve stress. As a reminder, students made friendship bracelets.
4th Grade - Harsh, which means unpleasant to the senses; unpleasant conditions, was today's vocabulary word. Abraham Lincoln, the first president to grow a beard, was today's explorer. Students completed a Plexer puzzle for the warm up activity. Assessments were taken on Systems and Explorations. The affective lesson centered around an inventory of student learning styles. Students explored ancient/simple machines for the closing activity.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Prototype which means an early or original example upon which later examples are based. The explorer was Alfred Nobel who not only set up the Nobel Prize, but was also the inventor of dynamite. Students completed a Quizzles, logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity. The philosophy question today was: If many people believe that something is true, is it true? An end of the year post test about structures was followed by a brief research project about space travel.
4th Grade - Harsh, which means unpleasant to the senses; unpleasant conditions, was today's vocabulary word. Abraham Lincoln, the first president to grow a beard, was today's explorer. Students completed a Plexer puzzle for the warm up activity. Assessments were taken on Systems and Explorations. The affective lesson centered around an inventory of student learning styles. Students explored ancient/simple machines for the closing activity.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Prototype which means an early or original example upon which later examples are based. The explorer was Alfred Nobel who not only set up the Nobel Prize, but was also the inventor of dynamite. Students completed a Quizzles, logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity. The philosophy question today was: If many people believe that something is true, is it true? An end of the year post test about structures was followed by a brief research project about space travel.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Final Enrichment Days Approaching
With the end of the school year quickly approaching, there are
only a few more Enrichment classes left.
Since our theme this year has been “Honoring the Past ~ Challenging the
Future,” the final class period will center on that theme with snacks and activities
from our past. Students will need to
research a snack from the past. It may be a favorite family snack or treat.
Since our school system is promoting healthy snacking, please encourage your
student to look for snacks that include fruits, nuts, whole grains, etc.
Due to the many activities surrounding the Fifth Grade Farewell
and Super Kids Day. The final day for Thursday classes will be Thursday, May 9
(this coming week). May 13th - 17th will be the final week of Enrichment
classes for this school year.
For those students who will be moving as well as the 5th
graders, I wish you the very best and encourage you to continue searching for
challenging curriculum in whatever school you transfer to.
For the 1st through 4th graders, I look
forward to seeing you all again in September with a whole new set of exciting
challenges. We are planning something
really WONDERful for next year.
Please check out my blog for summer opportunities as well as
computer activities at: http://wienrichment.blogspot.com
Have a great summer!
Summer Enrichment Opportunities
2013 Summer Programs
** This is by no means an exhaustive list; neither is the Oklahoma State Department of Education recommending any particular program over another. **
Why Send a Child to a Summer Program?
http://giftedkids.about.com/od/nurturinggiftsandtalents/a/summer_programs.htm
Top 10 Summer Camps for Gifted Children
http://giftedkids.about.com/od/educationoptions/tp/gifted_camps.htm
FOR STUDENTS
Arctic Edge Ice Arena Summer Day Camp
o Location: 14613 North Kelly, Edmond, OK
o Grade Levels: ages 7 and up
o Camp dates and time: May 29th through August 17th, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
o For more information go to www.arctic-edge.com or email Pat Young at patyoung@arctic-edge.com
Art Camps
o Location: University of Oklahoma
o Grade levels: rising 6th-12th graders
o Camp dates: July 9-11 (high school students); July 16-18 (middle school students)
o For information go to http://youth.ou.edu/art_camps.html
Artworks (financial aid available)
o Location: First Christian Church, 3700 N. Walker, Oklahoma City
o Grade levels: students 8-12 years of age
o Camp dates and time: June 10-21, June 24-July 5, July 8-19; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays
o For more information go to www.artworksok.org
Camp Incredible at University School
o Location: University School, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma
o Grade levels: students four years of age through 8th grade
o Camp dates: June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28; July 8-12, 15-19
o For information go to www.utulsa.edu/uschool or call (918) 631-5060
Chess Camps
o Location: Oklahoma (and other states)
o Grade level: Ages 5-15 all abilities
o Camp dates: check site for specific camp dates and locations in Oklahoma
o For information go to http://www.gamebuildercamp.com or www.chesscamp.com
College for Kids
o Location: Tulsa Community College, Various Campuses
o Grade levels: students 5-10 years of age (check site for specific camp dates for ages)
o Class dates: June 3rd – July 25th
o For information go to http://ce.tulsacc.edu/index.cfm?method=templates.CustomTemplatePreview&ContentID=130&
CSI: Forensic Science
o Location: University of Oklahoma
o Grade levels: rising 6th-9th graders
o Camp dates: June 25-27
o For information go to http://youth.ou.edu/csi_forensic.html
Discover Architecture
o Location: OSU School of Architecture
o Grade levels: ages 16 and above
o Class dates: June 10-14, 2013
o For information go to http://discover.arch.okstate.edu
Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.
o Location: Lyric Theatre/Civic Center, Oklahoma City
o Grade level: kids ages 7-14
o Camp dates: June 3-15
o For information go to http://www.lyrictheatreokc.com/education-and-academy/descriptions or call (405) 524-9310
Drama Day Camp I – Little Mermaid, Jr.
o Location: University of Central Oklahoma, Central Plaza, Edmond, OK
o Grade levels: kids 7-12 years of age; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
o Camp dates: June 10-14 (day camp)
o For information go to www.ocae.net or contact Melissa McKinley at mmckinley3@uco.edu or at (405) 974-3754
Drama Day Camp III – Shrek, Jr.
o Location: University of Central Oklahoma, Central Plaza, Edmond, OK
o Grade levels: kids 7-12 years of age
o Camp dates: July 8-12 (day camp)
o For information go to www.ocae.net or call (405) 974-3754
Drama Day Camp IV – Mulan, Jr.
o Location: University of Central Oklahoma, Central Plaza, Edmond, OK
o Grade levels: kids 7-12 years of age
o Camp dates: July 22-26 (day camp)
o For information go to www.ocae.net or call (405) 974-3754
Duke TIP Summer Studies
o Location: Various universities across the nation
o Grade levels: see link for details
o Camp dates: June 9-29 and July 7-27
o For information go to http://www.tip.duke.edu/downloads/ssp/guide.pdf
Engineering Summer Academy
o Location: University of Arkansas
o Grade levels: students entering the 10th, 11th and 12th grades
o Camp dates: July 28-August 3 (residential program)
o For information go to http://www.engr.uark.edu/home/4042.php or contact Erick Specking, especki@uark.edu or (479) 575-7780
Epsilon Camp (Math) – Student and Parent Camp
o Location: Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
o Grade levels: students 8 to 11 years of age
o Camp dates: July 28-August 10
o For information go to http://epsiloncamp.org or email camp at contact@epsiloncamp.org
Explore Engineering Program I
o Location: University of Arkansas
o Grade levels: students entering the 6th and 7th grades
o Camp dates: July 17-21 (day program only)
o For information go to http://www.engr.uark.edu/home/4027.php or contact Eric Specking, especki@uark.edu or (479) 575-7780
Explore Engineering Program II
o Location: University of Arkansas
o Grade levels: students entering the 8th and 9th grades
o Camp dates: June 17-21 (day program only)
o For information go to http://www.engr.uark.edu/home/4035.php or contact Erick Specking, especki@uark.edu or (479) 575-7780
Flute Camp
o Location: University of Central Oklahoma, Jazz Lab, Edmond, OK
o Grade levels: students 11-16 years of age
o Camp dates: June 17-20
o For information go to www.ocae.net or call (405) 974-3754
Fine Arts Institute
o Location: Fine Arts Institute, Edmond, Oklahoma
o Grade levels: kids three years of age to teens (adult classes available)
o Camp dates: Classes weekly from June 3rd through August 17th
o For information call (405) 340-4481 or www.edmondfinearts.com
Graphic Design Workshop
o Location: University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
o Grade levels: High school juniors and seniors
o Camp dates: July 8-17
o For information go to www.ocae.net or call (405) 974-3754
Harn Homestead’s Territorial Fun Day Camp
o Location: 1721 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK
o Class dates: June 4-8
o For information contact David Spears at (405) 235-4058 or by email at dsapper@harnhomestead.com
High School Art Workshop
o Location: University of Central Oklahoma, Central Plaza, Edmond, OK
o Grade levels: students ages 15-18
o Camp dates: July 15-19
o For information go to www.ocae.net or call (405) 974-3754
High School Drama I – Once On This Island, Jr.
o Location: University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
o Grade levels: students ages 13-18
o Camp dates: June 17-21
o For information go to www.ocae.net or call (405) 974-3754
Horizons Unlimited
o Location: University of Oklahoma
o Grade levels: academically gifted and talented youth who will enter 6th - 8th grade
o Camp dates: July 8-12 (day camp)
o For information go to http://youth.ou.edu/horizons.html
Interior Design Workshop
o Location: University of Central Oklahoma, Evans Hall, Edmond, OK
o Grade levels: high school juniors and seniors
o Camp dates: July 22-31
o For information go to www.ocae.net or call (405) 974-3754
Kids on Broadway
o Location: The First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City
o Grade levels: kids entering 1st – 6th grade and 4 and 5 year olds
o Camp dates and time: June 17-21, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
o For more information go to http://www.fbcokc.org/children/kob.asp; or contact Kristen Rogers at (405) 232-4255 or KristinRogers@fbcokc.org
Leadership Enrichment Program
o Location: University of Northern Colorado
o Grade levels: students entering 11th or 12th grade (residential program)
o Camp dates: July 7-20, 2013
o To register go to http://www.unco.edu/sep
Master Class Intensive
o Location: Lyric Theatre/Civic Center, Oklahoma City
o Grade level: Performers ages 8-18
o Camp dates: ages 8-12 will take classes from 9 – 11 a.m. each day
o Camp dates: ages 13-18 will take classes from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. each day
o Camp dates: July 17-21
o For information go to http://www.lyrictheatreokc.com/education-and-academy/descriptions or call (405) 524-9310
Medieval Fair Camp
o Location: University of Oklahoma
o Grade levels: Rising 3rd-8th graders
o Camp dates: July 22-26 (day camp)
o For information go to http://youth.ou.edu/medievalfair_camp.html
Mini College – “Campus Life”
o Location: University of Oklahoma, CCE Forum Building
o Grade levels: Rising 1st-6th graders
o Program dates
Session I: August 5-9
Session II: August 12-16
o For information go to http://youth.ou.edu/minicollege.html
OKCOLLEGESTART.ORG
o Resource for statewide camps: http://www.okcollegestart.org/Plan_for_College/Summer_Opportunities.aspx
Oklahoma Children’s Theatre – “Peter & Wendy Volunteer Training Camp”
o Location: Oklahoma Children’s Theatre, Oklahoma City
o Grade levels: students ages 12-14
o Camp dates: May 28th-May 31st
o For info. go to http://www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org/campspage/summer-camps
Oklahoma City Museum of Art
o Location: Oklahoma City Museum of Art
o Grade levels: kids 4-16 years of age
o Camp dates: see website for the different classes and dates
o For information go to http://okcmoa.com or call (405) 236-3100 extension 213
Oklahoma State University Summer Enrichment Camps – 36 Camps Available!
o Location: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
o Grade levels & dates: Check site for camp dates for specific ages
o For information go to http://academicaffairs.okstate.edu/summer-camps
Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain
o Location: the beautiful Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center in southwestern Oklahoma
o Grade levels: Oklahoma high school students, including graduating seniors
o Camp dates: June 15-30
o For information go to http://www.oaiquartz.org/programs/summerarts.cfm
Redlands Fencing Center Summer Camps
o Location: 8107 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK
o Grade levels: ages 6-12
o Camp dates: July 29-31
o For information go to www.redlandsfencing.com or call (405) 728-3605
Robotics Engineering Camp
o Location: University of Arkansas
o Grade levels: students entering the 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th grade
o Camp dates: July 8-12 (day program only)
o For information go to http://www.engr.uark.edu/home/4035.php or contact Erick Specking, especki@uark.edu or (479) 575-7780
Sooner Flight Academy
o Location: University of Oklahoma
o Grade levels: students ages 6-18
o Camp dates: check site for camp dates for specific student ages
o Enroll online, https://flightcamp.ou.edu/en/programs/summer-camp/, or call (405) 325-1635
Strings Chamber Music
o Location: University of Central Oklahoma, School of Music, Edmond, OK
o Grade levels: students ages 11-19
o Camp dates: July 15-19
o For information go to www.ocae.net or call (405) 974-3754
Summer Choral Institute
o Location: University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
o Grade levels: freshman, sophomores, and juniors
o Camp dates: July 9-13
o For information go to http://www.ocae.net/Websites/ocae/images/SCI.pdf or call (405) 974-3754
Summer Academies (Math, Science and Technology)
o Location: throughout Oklahoma
o Grade levels: 8th – 12th grade
o For information go to www.okhighered.org/summer-academies, or call (800) 858-1840.
o Contact individual academy to register
Summer Dance Workshop
o Location: University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
o Grade levels: students ages 12 and up
o Camp dates: June 17-21
o For information go to www.ocae.net or call (405) 974-3754
Summer Enrichment Program
o Location: University of Northern Colorado
o Grade levels: Gifted, talented, creative and creative learners entering 5th through 10th grades
o Camp dates: July 7-20, 2013
o To register go to http://www.unco.edu/sep
o For more information call (970) 351-2683 or sep@unco.edu
Summer History Symposium 2013
o Location: The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
o Grade levels: call (405) 224-3140 for details
o Symposium date: June 27, 2013
o For more information go to http://usao.edu/summer-history-symposium-2013
Summer Institute for the Gifted
o Location: University of Texas @ Austin
o Grade levels: Gifted students ages 9-17
o Camp dates: July 7-27
o For information go to http://www.giftedstudy.org/residential/utaustin
Summer Jazz Workshop
o Location: University of Central Oklahoma, Jazz Lab, Edmond, OK
o Grade levels: students ages 15 and up
o Camp dates: July 7-12
o For information go to www.ocae.net or call (405) 974-3754
Summer Youth Academy
o Location: Moore Norman Technology Center
o Grade level: Youth 9-14 years of age
o Camp dates: June 3rd – June 27th
o For information: http://mntechnology.com/sya2013 or (405) 364-5763 ext. 7260
SWOSU Music Camp
o Location: Weatherford, OK
o Grade level: go to site for specific camp titles and ages
o Camp dates: June 9 – July 12
o For more information go to www.swosucamps.com
Take Flight – Aviation Science Camps FREE
o Location: Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK
o Grade level: students entering grades 8-9 by Fall 2013
o Camp dates: June 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, July 7-12
o For more information go to www.SE.edu/conted or call (580) 745-2858
Theatre Magic
o Location: Lyric Theatre/Civic Center, Oklahoma City
o Grade level: kids ages 5-7
o Camp dates: June 17-21 from 1:00-3:00
o For information go to http://www.lyrictheatreokc.com/education-and-academy/descriptions or call (405) 524-9310
Young Child Summer Enrichment Program
o Location: University of Northern Colorado
o Grade level: 4-9 years of age (4 years of age through students entering fourth grade)
o Camp dates: July 8-July 19, 2013
o For information go to http://www.unco.edu/cebs/sep/
Yunasa West in Colorado
o Location: YMCA Camp Shady Brook, Sedalia, Colorado
o Grade levels: students 10-14 years of age
o Class dates: June 9-16, 2013
o For information go to www.educationaladvancement.org
Yunasa in Michigan
o Location: YMCA Camp Copnenconic, Fenton, MI
o Grade levels: students 10-14 years of age
o Class dates: July 21-28, 2013
o For information go to www.educationaladvancement.org
FOR EDUCATORS
Confratute – The Summer Institute for Learning and Teaching Focusing on 21st Century Skills (for educators)
o Location: University of Connecticut
o Dates of conference: July 14-19, 2013
o For information go to www.gifted.uconn.edu/confratute
Double Reeds Workshop for Music Educators
o Location: University of Central Oklahoma, School of Music, Edmond, OK
o Dates of conference: June 4-5, 2013
o For more information go to http://www.ocae.net/Websites/ocae/images/Double_Reeds_Workshop_Registration.pdf
Frog Street Press 21st Annual Educational Conference
o Location: Omni Dallas Hotel, Dallas, TX
o Dates of conference: July 18-20
o For more information go to http://www.frogstreet.com/splash
SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted) Conference
o Location: Orlando, Florida
o Dates of conference: July 19-21, 2013
o For more information go to http://www.sengifted.org/programs/conferences/milwaukee-2013-conference
Vision 2020
o Location: Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City, OK
o Dates of conference: July 9-10, 2013 (Gifted will be July 10th)
o Explanation: Sara Smith, Director of Gifted Education at the OSDE, will send information out via her listserv when she receives updates on speakers, breakout session topics, and more! Also, watch the SDE web page (www.ok.gov/sde) for updates and announcements! Want to be added to the GT listserv? Click here!
FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS
PG Retreat
o Location: Colorado
o Dates of conference: July 4th-8th (Colorado Springs) and July 10th-14th (Breckenridge)
o For information go to http://pgr.shuttlepod.org/
Monday, May 7, 2013
2nd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Lapse which is a temporary pause or interruption. Nancy Hart, a southern spy, was today's explorer. Students completed a Quizzles, logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Prototype which means an early or original example upon which later examples are based. The explorer was Alfred Nobel who not only set up the Nobel Prize, but was also the inventor of dynamite. Students completed a Quizzles, logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity. The philosophy question today was: If many people believe that something is true, is it true? An end of the year post test about structures was followed by a brief research project about space travel.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Prototype which means an early or original example upon which later examples are based. The explorer was Alfred Nobel who not only set up the Nobel Prize, but was also the inventor of dynamite. Students completed a Quizzles, logic elimination puzzle for the warm-up activity. The philosophy question today was: If many people believe that something is true, is it true? An end of the year post test about structures was followed by a brief research project about space travel.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Friday, May 3, 2013
3rd Grade - Pernicious which means dangerous, deadly-was today's vocabulary word. The explorers were the Wright brothers. While these two men weren't good at book learning, they were skilled with their hands. That skill led to the invention of the airplane. The lesson from Crystal Pond Woods had students evaluating potato chips. In the Discoveries lesson, students discovered the difference between a paleontologist and an archaeologist. They also had the opportunity to dig in chocolate chip cookies for "dinosaur bones". The Relationships lesson focused on the causes of animal population decreases.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Thursday, May 2, 2013
4th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Qualm which means a feeling of illness; a disturbing feeling. Their explorer today was the Corps of Discovery headed by Meriweather Lewis, William Clark and Sacajawea. Students successfully completed the new Strimko puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on the importance of friends. Time/timelines were the discussion of the Explorations lesson. During the Systems lesson, students built a rheostat and an electronic quiz board.
5th Grade - The vocabulary word for today was Fetch which means to go after and bring back; to get as in a price. Today's explorer, Samuel Morse (the inventor of Morse Code), was really a famous artist who struggled financially. These students quickly solved the new Strimko puzzle. Our philosophy question centered around cause and effect. Students completed a brief research project on Environmental Modification and considered how city population growth affected environmental change.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
2nd Grade - Students spent this class session learning the importance of friendship. They researched three different types of friendship symbols from around the world.
4th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Qualm which means a feeling of illness; a disturbing feeling. Their explorer today was the Corps of Discovery headed by Meriweather Lewis, William Clark and Sacajawea. Students successfully completed the new Strimko puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on the importance of friends. Time/timelines were the discussion of the Explorations lesson. During the Systems lesson, students built a rheostat.
4th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Qualm which means a feeling of illness; a disturbing feeling. Their explorer today was the Corps of Discovery headed by Meriweather Lewis, William Clark and Sacajawea. Students successfully completed the new Strimko puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on the importance of friends. Time/timelines were the discussion of the Explorations lesson. During the Systems lesson, students built a rheostat.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
2nd Grade - We took our weekly trip to Crystal Pond Woods today. Students continued developing their visual thinking skills by playing the old Dot Game with a couple of different shapes instead of squares. This not only challenged their visual thinking, but also their convergent and divergent thinking as they had to plan their moves strategically.
4th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Qualm which means a feeling of illness; a disturbing feeling. Their explorer today was the Corps of Discovery headed by Meriweather Lewis, William Clark and Sacajawea. Students successfully completed the new Strimko puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on the importance of friends. Time/timelines were the discussion of the Explorations lesson. During the Systems lesson, students built a rheostat and an electronic quiz board.
5th Grade - The vocabulary word for today was Fetch which means to go after and bring back; to get as in a price. Today's explorer, Samuel Morse (the inventor of Morse Code), was really a famous artist who struggled financially. These students quickly solved the new Strimko puzzle. Our philosophy question centered around cause and effect. Students shared the Environmental Modification they researched by presenting their products.
4th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Qualm which means a feeling of illness; a disturbing feeling. Their explorer today was the Corps of Discovery headed by Meriweather Lewis, William Clark and Sacajawea. Students successfully completed the new Strimko puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on the importance of friends. Time/timelines were the discussion of the Explorations lesson. During the Systems lesson, students built a rheostat and an electronic quiz board.
5th Grade - The vocabulary word for today was Fetch which means to go after and bring back; to get as in a price. Today's explorer, Samuel Morse (the inventor of Morse Code), was really a famous artist who struggled financially. These students quickly solved the new Strimko puzzle. Our philosophy question centered around cause and effect. Students shared the Environmental Modification they researched by presenting their products.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
2nd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Robust. A person who is robust feels healthy and strong. Our explorer was Andrew Johnson, who succeeded Abraham Lincoln as President. It wasn't until he was married that Mr. Johnson learned to read, write and do sums. We tried a Strimko puzzle for the first time today and succeeded in solving the puzzle.
5th Grade - The vocabulary word for today was Fetch which means to go after and bring back; to get as in a price. Today's explorer, Samuel Morse (the inventor of Morse Code), was really a famous artist who struggled financially. These students quickly solved the new Strimko puzzle. Our philosophy question centered around cause and effect. The Exploration lesson had students focusing on columns and Towers.
5th Grade - The vocabulary word for today was Fetch which means to go after and bring back; to get as in a price. Today's explorer, Samuel Morse (the inventor of Morse Code), was really a famous artist who struggled financially. These students quickly solved the new Strimko puzzle. Our philosophy question centered around cause and effect. The Exploration lesson had students focusing on columns and Towers.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
3rd Grade - The vocabulary word for today was Schlep which means a stupid or clumsy person. Louis Pasteur, the Father of Microbiology, was today's explorer. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm-up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods, by using Jordan the Judge's Problem Solving Matrix, students were able to come up with their own classroom activity. Our Discoveries lesson had students researching a famous paleontologist. Students also experienced a reader's theater reading about those explorers. The final activity was a continuation of the interrelationship of members of the food chain.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
2nd Grade - Our trip to Crystal Pond Woods found students deciphering coded puzzles and developing their own. When they finished, students were given some of Max's dominoes and had to match shapes instead of dots.
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Hoax which means a practical joke; something intended to deceive. The explorer was General Robert E. Lee who led the Confederate armies during the Civil War. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm-up activity. Students book trailers for "Be a Perfect Person in Three Days". A discussion followed about our expectations for ourselves. Our final activity was to research and discuss hunger in America.
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Hoax which means a practical joke; something intended to deceive. The explorer was General Robert E. Lee who led the Confederate armies during the Civil War. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm-up activity. Students book trailers for "Be a Perfect Person in Three Days". A discussion followed about our expectations for ourselves. Our final activity was to research and discuss hunger in America.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
2nd Grade - The vocabulary word for this week was Spry. Someone who is spry is nimble or lively. Rose Greenhow, an excellent Northern hostess, was a spy for the South. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm-up activity.
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Hoax which means a practical joke; something intended to deceive. The explorer was General Robert E. Lee who led the Confederate armies during the Civil War. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm-up activity. Students listened to the story Wump World and discussed how they could demonstrate the characteristic of "caring" to our earth. Our final activity was to research and discuss hunger in America.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Parapet which is a low wall or railing. Anton Leeuwenhoek, inventor of the microscope, was today's explorer. These students completed a Quotation Quizzler for their warm-up activity. A philosophy question was the discussion of today's affective lesson. The question was: Why is "because" such an important word? The Structures study had students researching about various environmental modifications and creating a product through which to share their knowledge.
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Hoax which means a practical joke; something intended to deceive. The explorer was General Robert E. Lee who led the Confederate armies during the Civil War. Students completed a Quotation Quizzler for the warm-up activity. Students listened to the story Wump World and discussed how they could demonstrate the characteristic of "caring" to our earth. Our final activity was to research and discuss hunger in America.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Parapet which is a low wall or railing. Anton Leeuwenhoek, inventor of the microscope, was today's explorer. These students completed a Quotation Quizzler for their warm-up activity. A philosophy question was the discussion of today's affective lesson. The question was: Why is "because" such an important word? The Structures study had students researching about various environmental modifications and creating a product through which to share their knowledge.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Monday, April 8 - Friday, April 19, 2013
Over the next two weeks our students will be involved in state testing. Enrichment will have to be cancelled in order to accommodate all of the testing groups and schedule changes. We will resume our regularly scheduled classes on Monday, April 22.
Friday, April 5, 2013
3rd Grade - Occlude which means obstruct or block was today's vocabulary word. Bill Gates was today's explorer. He left Harvard University to begin his own company-Microsoft. Students completed Loosen Up drawings for their warm-up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods, students continued developing criteria to help them solve problems as well as learned how to narrow their ideas down to the best solution. The final activity was an introduction to the discovery of dinosaurs.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Thursday, April 4, 2013
4th Grade - Due to testing, this class joined their friends on Tuesday.
5th Grade - This group also joined their friends on Tuesday for part of the day. Today, they completed researching cities and how they have grown or shrunk. They also worked to finish building a space station.
5th Grade - This group also joined their friends on Tuesday for part of the day. Today, they completed researching cities and how they have grown or shrunk. They also worked to finish building a space station.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
2nd Grade - Class was canceled today due to testing.
4th Grade - The vocabulary word was Transpire which means to happen; to become known. John Glenn was today's explorer. He was the first to orbit the earth in 1962 and the oldest man to orbit the earth in 1998. Students completed a Loosen Up drawing for the warm-up activity. Caring was the topic of the affective lesson. The final activity was to change units of electricity to either watts, kilowatts or amperes.
4th Grade - The vocabulary word was Transpire which means to happen; to become known. John Glenn was today's explorer. He was the first to orbit the earth in 1962 and the oldest man to orbit the earth in 1998. Students completed a Loosen Up drawing for the warm-up activity. Caring was the topic of the affective lesson. The final activity was to change units of electricity to either watts, kilowatts or amperes.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
2nd Grade - Our trip to Crystal Pond Woods had students continuing to advance their visual thinking skills. Today they were given codes to decipher.
4th Grade - The vocabulary word was Transpire which means to happen; to become known. John Glenn was today's explorer. He was the first to orbit the earth in 1962 and the oldest man to orbit the earth in 1998. Students completed a Loosen Up drawing for the warm-up activity. Caring was the topic of the affective lesson. The final activity was to change units of electricity to either watts, kilowatts or amperes.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Colossal which means enormous, gigantic; huge in size, extent or degree. The explorer was Percy L. Spencer the inventor of the microwave oven. They also completed a "Loosen Up" drawing for the warm-up activity. Thinking about other's feelings was the focus of the affective lesson. The afternoon was spent finishing researching cities and how they have grown or shrunk.
4th Grade - The vocabulary word was Transpire which means to happen; to become known. John Glenn was today's explorer. He was the first to orbit the earth in 1962 and the oldest man to orbit the earth in 1998. Students completed a Loosen Up drawing for the warm-up activity. Caring was the topic of the affective lesson. The final activity was to change units of electricity to either watts, kilowatts or amperes.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Colossal which means enormous, gigantic; huge in size, extent or degree. The explorer was Percy L. Spencer the inventor of the microwave oven. They also completed a "Loosen Up" drawing for the warm-up activity. Thinking about other's feelings was the focus of the affective lesson. The afternoon was spent finishing researching cities and how they have grown or shrunk.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
2nd Grade - The vocabulary word for today was Demeanor. Demeanor is someone's behavior toward others. Today's explorer was Abraham Lincoln who was a very relaxed father. Students did some "Loosen Up" drawings for the warm-up activity.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Colossal which means enormous, gigantic; huge in size, extent or degree. The explorer was Percy L. Spencer the inventor of the microwave oven. They also completed a "Loosen Up" drawing for the warm-up activity. Thinking about other's feelings was the focus of the affective lesson. The afternoon was spent finishing researching cities and how they have grown or shrunk.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word was Colossal which means enormous, gigantic; huge in size, extent or degree. The explorer was Percy L. Spencer the inventor of the microwave oven. They also completed a "Loosen Up" drawing for the warm-up activity. Thinking about other's feelings was the focus of the affective lesson. The afternoon was spent finishing researching cities and how they have grown or shrunk.
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