3rd Grade - Our vocabulary continues to center around the government. Today's word was Preamble which means an introductory statement; preface; introduction. The investigator was Whoopi Goldberg who was a make up artist at a funeral home before she got her big break in Hollywood. Students quickly solved the Stories with Holes problem for the warm up activity. Students were introduced to Divergent thinking today in Crystal Pond Woods. In particular they focused on brainstorming and trying to come up with as many ideas as possible. The final activity was to learn some more about their individual Polynesian Islands.
This afternoon students enjoyed a concert by one of the middle school orchestras and holiday parties.
Have a great break and we will see you in two weeks.
Friday, December 18, 2015
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Thursday, December 17, 2015
2nd Grade - This morning we enjoyed watching the 5th Grade perform their musical.
5th Grade - The word of the week for this group was Soporific which means sleep inducing. Thomas Alva Edison, today's investigator, not only invented the lightbulb but also gummed paper. The Stories with Holes problem was quickly solved for the warm up activity. Making good decisions was the focus of the affective lesson. The rest of the afternoon was spent working on the Exploravision contest.
5th Grade - The word of the week for this group was Soporific which means sleep inducing. Thomas Alva Edison, today's investigator, not only invented the lightbulb but also gummed paper. The Stories with Holes problem was quickly solved for the warm up activity. Making good decisions was the focus of the affective lesson. The rest of the afternoon was spent working on the Exploravision contest.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
2nd Grade - This group worked on holiday rotations in their classrooms.
3rd Grade - These students had class yesterday due to a scheduling conflict.
5th Grade - The word of the week for this group was Soporific which means sleep inducing. Thomas Alva Edison, today's investigator, not only invented the lightbulb but also gummed paper. The Stories with Holes problem was quickly solved for the warm up activity. Making good decisions was the focus of the affective lesson. The rest of the afternoon was spent working on the Exploravision contest.
3rd Grade - These students had class yesterday due to a scheduling conflict.
5th Grade - The word of the week for this group was Soporific which means sleep inducing. Thomas Alva Edison, today's investigator, not only invented the lightbulb but also gummed paper. The Stories with Holes problem was quickly solved for the warm up activity. Making good decisions was the focus of the affective lesson. The rest of the afternoon was spent working on the Exploravision contest.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
2nd Grade - Today's lesson focused on the social/emotional (affective) needs of gifted students. The focus for this lesson was responsibility and respect. Students then began drawing cartoons to demonstrate what they could do when they got bored.
Due to schedule changes tomorrow, the third grade Wednesday group switched to today for this week.
3rd Grade - Our vocabulary continues to center around the government. Today's word was Preamble which means an introductory statement; preface; introduction. The investigator was Whoopi Goldberg who was a make up artist at a funeral home before she got her big break in Hollywood. Students quickly solved the Stories with Holes problem for the warm up activity. Students were introduced to Divergent thinking today in Crystal Pond Woods. In particular they focused on brainstorming and trying to come up with as many ideas as possible. The final activity was to learn some more about their individual Polynesian Islands.
4th Grade - This group learned that Predilection means a preference for something. Their investigator was Walt Disney who developed the first full length animated film in 1937-Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This group also solved the Stories with Holes problem for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson today was using humor and knowledge to make symbolic perspectives. The final activity was for each team to build a "robot."
Due to schedule changes tomorrow, the third grade Wednesday group switched to today for this week.
3rd Grade - Our vocabulary continues to center around the government. Today's word was Preamble which means an introductory statement; preface; introduction. The investigator was Whoopi Goldberg who was a make up artist at a funeral home before she got her big break in Hollywood. Students quickly solved the Stories with Holes problem for the warm up activity. Students were introduced to Divergent thinking today in Crystal Pond Woods. In particular they focused on brainstorming and trying to come up with as many ideas as possible. The final activity was to learn some more about their individual Polynesian Islands.
4th Grade - This group learned that Predilection means a preference for something. Their investigator was Walt Disney who developed the first full length animated film in 1937-Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This group also solved the Stories with Holes problem for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson today was using humor and knowledge to make symbolic perspectives. The final activity was for each team to build a "robot."
Monday, December 14, 2015
Monday, December 14, 2015
2nd Grade - Our learning began with the word Accumulation which means to gather or collect. The investigator, John Quincy Adams, was caught swimming in the Potomac River without his clothes. Students were able to solve the Mystery Object that we started several weeks ago for the warm up activity.
3rd Grade - Our vocabulary continues to center around the government. Today's word was Preamble which means an introductory statement; preface; introduction. The investigator was Whoopi Goldberg who was a make up artist at a funeral home before she got her big break in Hollywood. Students quickly solved the Stories with Holes problem for the warm up activity. Students were introduced to Divergent thinking today in Crystal Pond Woods. In particular they focused on brainstorming and trying to come up with as many ideas as possible. The final activity was to learn some more about their individual Polynesian Islands.
4th Grade - This group learned that Predilection means a preference for something. Their investigator was Walt Disney who developed the first full length animated film in 1937-Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This group also solved the Stories with Holes problem for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson today was using humor and knowledge to make symbolic perspectives. The final activity was for each team to build a "robot."
3rd Grade - Our vocabulary continues to center around the government. Today's word was Preamble which means an introductory statement; preface; introduction. The investigator was Whoopi Goldberg who was a make up artist at a funeral home before she got her big break in Hollywood. Students quickly solved the Stories with Holes problem for the warm up activity. Students were introduced to Divergent thinking today in Crystal Pond Woods. In particular they focused on brainstorming and trying to come up with as many ideas as possible. The final activity was to learn some more about their individual Polynesian Islands.
4th Grade - This group learned that Predilection means a preference for something. Their investigator was Walt Disney who developed the first full length animated film in 1937-Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. This group also solved the Stories with Holes problem for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson today was using humor and knowledge to make symbolic perspectives. The final activity was for each team to build a "robot."
Friday, December 11, 2015
Friday, December 11, 2015
3rd Grade - This group learned that the word Constitution means the system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, corporation, or the like, is governed. The investigator today, George Gershwin, was a famous composer and musician yet when he was younger he didn't care for music. This class quickly solved the Quotation Quizzler warm up puzzle. The affective lesson drew a close the Take 5 program on which we have been working. Students completed an evaluation of the program and received a certificate of completion. In Crystal Pond Woods, students solved each other's logic puzzles. The final activity was to research a Polynesian Islands.
5th Grade - Students learned the word of the day, Ligature, means bonds used to tie or bind. The Smith Brothers, inventors of the cough drop, received the recipe from a customer who couldn't pay for his meal. These students quickly solved the Quotation Quizzler puzzle that was the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on what students believe about right and wrong. The rest of the day was spent beginning the Exploravision project. The goal for today was to research the present technology and history of their ideas.
5th Grade - Students learned the word of the day, Ligature, means bonds used to tie or bind. The Smith Brothers, inventors of the cough drop, received the recipe from a customer who couldn't pay for his meal. These students quickly solved the Quotation Quizzler puzzle that was the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on what students believe about right and wrong. The rest of the day was spent beginning the Exploravision project. The goal for today was to research the present technology and history of their ideas.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Thursday, December 10, 2015
2nd Grade - Today's lesson provided students the opportunity to practice convergent thinking with manipulatives while paying attention to several attributes.
Dr. Rains spent the rest of the day working with small groups throughout the building.
Dr. Rains spent the rest of the day working with small groups throughout the building.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
2nd Grade - These students had the opportunity to finish the stories they created last week on the iPads.
3rd Grade - This group learned that the word Constitution means the system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, corporation, or the like, is governed. The investigator today, George Gershwin, was a famous composer and musician yet when he was younger he didn't care for music. This class quickly solved the Quotation Quizzler warm up puzzle. The affective lesson drew a close the Take 5 program on which we have been working. Students completed an evaluation of the program and received a certificate of completion. In Crystal Pond Woods, students solved each other's logic puzzles. The final activity was to research a Polynesian Islands.
5th Grade - Students learned the word of the day, Ligature, means bonds used to tie or bind. The Smith Brothers, inventors of the cough drop, received the recipe from a customer who couldn't pay for his meal. These students quickly solved the Quotation Quizzler puzzle that was the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on what students believe about right and wrong. The rest of the day was spent beginning the Exploravision project. The goal for today was to research the present technology and history of their ideas.
3rd Grade - This group learned that the word Constitution means the system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, corporation, or the like, is governed. The investigator today, George Gershwin, was a famous composer and musician yet when he was younger he didn't care for music. This class quickly solved the Quotation Quizzler warm up puzzle. The affective lesson drew a close the Take 5 program on which we have been working. Students completed an evaluation of the program and received a certificate of completion. In Crystal Pond Woods, students solved each other's logic puzzles. The final activity was to research a Polynesian Islands.
5th Grade - Students learned the word of the day, Ligature, means bonds used to tie or bind. The Smith Brothers, inventors of the cough drop, received the recipe from a customer who couldn't pay for his meal. These students quickly solved the Quotation Quizzler puzzle that was the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on what students believe about right and wrong. The rest of the day was spent beginning the Exploravision project. The goal for today was to research the present technology and history of their ideas.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
2nd Grade - We finished off the Quotation Quizzler warm up activity this morning. Students then learned and practiced how they could "put their best foot forward" for the affective lesson.
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word, aversion which means a strong dislike toward something began our learning. The investigator, I.M. Pei is a famous architect. Students worked together to complete the Quotation Quizzler puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on obnoxious behaviors and how to deal appropriately with them. This afternoon students finished their electricity units and drew what they want their "robots" to look like which they will build next week.
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word, aversion which means a strong dislike toward something began our learning. The investigator, I.M. Pei is a famous architect. Students worked together to complete the Quotation Quizzler puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on obnoxious behaviors and how to deal appropriately with them. This afternoon students finished their electricity units and drew what they want their "robots" to look like which they will build next week.
Monday, December 7, 2015
Monday, December 7, 2015
2nd Grade - Our learning today began with the word Precipitation which means fallin products of condensation in the atmosphere, as rain, snow, or hail. Today's investigator, Sacagawea, was an interpreter for the Lewis and Clark expedition but spoke no English. We just got started on the Quotation Quizzler warm up puzzle when students had to return to their regular classes.
3rd Grade - This group learned that the word Constitution means the system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, corporation, or the like, is governed. The investigator today, George Gershwin, was a famous composer and musician yet when he was younger he didn't care for music. This class quickly solved the Quotation Quizzler warm up puzzle. The affective lesson drew a close the Take 5 program on which we have been working. Students completed an evaluation of the program and received a certificate of completion. In Crystal Pond Woods, students solved each other's logic puzzles. The final activity was to research a Polynesian Islands.
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word, aversion which means a strong dislike toward something began our learning. The investigator, I.M. Pei is a famous architect. Together they solved the Quotation Quizzler puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on obnoxious behaviors and how to deal appropriately with them. This afternoon students finished their electricity units and drew what they want their "robots" to look like which they will build next week.
3rd Grade - This group learned that the word Constitution means the system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, corporation, or the like, is governed. The investigator today, George Gershwin, was a famous composer and musician yet when he was younger he didn't care for music. This class quickly solved the Quotation Quizzler warm up puzzle. The affective lesson drew a close the Take 5 program on which we have been working. Students completed an evaluation of the program and received a certificate of completion. In Crystal Pond Woods, students solved each other's logic puzzles. The final activity was to research a Polynesian Islands.
4th Grade - Today's vocabulary word, aversion which means a strong dislike toward something began our learning. The investigator, I.M. Pei is a famous architect. Together they solved the Quotation Quizzler puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on obnoxious behaviors and how to deal appropriately with them. This afternoon students finished their electricity units and drew what they want their "robots" to look like which they will build next week.
Friday, December 4, 2015
Friday, December 4, 2015
3rd Grade - This group learned that a generalization is a result of a process; a general statement, idea, or principle. Today's investigator, Harrison Ford, performs real life rescues not just on the silver screen. Together they were able to solve a logic grid puzzle for the warm up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods students created their own logic grid puzzles. After learning about how big our balloon grew from the experiment two weeks ago, students learned that there are a number of fields that require a scientist. Finally, students chose a Polynesian island and began research information about the island/s.
5th Grade - Today's learning began with Rapacious which means raptor-like, preying on others. The investigator for today, Ada Lovelace, invented a computer program back in 1843. Students worked together to complete a logic puzzle for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was how we demonstrate our feelings by what we wear. The rest of the time was spent learning how to create a bibliography for the Exploravision contest. Students also brainstormed some more ideas they could develop as future products.
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Thursday, December 3, 2015
2nd Grade - Students wrote stories about the creatures they made yesterday using the iPads.
Dr. Rains spent the rest of the day working individually with students.
Dr. Rains spent the rest of the day working individually with students.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
2nd Grade - The affective lesson for today focused on creativity. Students were given some materials and had to make an animal. Later we will further develop our creativity by writing a story about the animal.
3rd Grade - This group learned that a generalization is a result of a process; a general statement, idea, or principle. Today's investigator, Harrison Ford, performs real life rescues not just on the silver screen. Together they were able to solve a logic grid puzzle for the warm up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods students created their own logic grid puzzles. After learning about how big our balloon grew from the experiment two weeks ago, students learned that there are a number of fields that require a scientist. Finally, students chose a Polynesian island and began research information about the island/s.
5th Grade - Today's learning began with Rapacious which means raptor-like, preying on others. The investigator for today, Ada Lovelace, invented a computer program back in 1843. Students worked together to complete a logic puzzle for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was how we demonstrate our feelings by what we wear. The rest of the time was spent learning how to create a bibliography for the Exploravision contest. Students also brainstormed some more ideas they could develop as future products.
3rd Grade - This group learned that a generalization is a result of a process; a general statement, idea, or principle. Today's investigator, Harrison Ford, performs real life rescues not just on the silver screen. Together they were able to solve a logic grid puzzle for the warm up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods students created their own logic grid puzzles. After learning about how big our balloon grew from the experiment two weeks ago, students learned that there are a number of fields that require a scientist. Finally, students chose a Polynesian island and began research information about the island/s.
5th Grade - Today's learning began with Rapacious which means raptor-like, preying on others. The investigator for today, Ada Lovelace, invented a computer program back in 1843. Students worked together to complete a logic puzzle for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was how we demonstrate our feelings by what we wear. The rest of the time was spent learning how to create a bibliography for the Exploravision contest. Students also brainstormed some more ideas they could develop as future products.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
2nd Grade - Students worked together to complete the logic grid puzzle that was this week's warm up activity. There was then time to spend solving some Plexer puzzles.
4th Grade - These students learned that Gloat means a person who is happy about another person's failure. Today's investigator, Roberto Clemente was a hero on and off the baseball field. Together students solved the logic grid puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on identifying what made a previous assignment successful and breaking it down to be able to use that information on a future assignment. The afternoon was spent researching a planet for the solar system project.
4th Grade - These students learned that Gloat means a person who is happy about another person's failure. Today's investigator, Roberto Clemente was a hero on and off the baseball field. Together students solved the logic grid puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on identifying what made a previous assignment successful and breaking it down to be able to use that information on a future assignment. The afternoon was spent researching a planet for the solar system project.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Monday, November 30, 2015
2nd Grade - Today students learned that Condensation is the process of changing a gas or vapor to a liquid or solid form. James Monroe, today's investigator and the fifth President of the United States, was so poor in his old age that his daughter had to support him. Student started to solve a logic grid puzzle, but time ran out before we could complete it.
3rd Grade - This group learned that a generalization is a result of a process; a general statement, idea, or principle. Today's investigator, Harrison Ford, performs real life rescues not just on the silver screen. Together they were able to solve a logic grid puzzle for the warm up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods students created their own logic grid puzzles. After learning about how big our balloon grew from the experiment two weeks ago, students learned that there are a number of fields that require a scientist. Finally, students chose a Polynesian island and began research information about the island/s.
4th Grade - These students learned that Gloat means a person who is happy about another person's failure. Today's investigator, Roberto Clemente was a hero on and off the baseball field. Together students solved the logic grid puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on identifying what made a previous assignment successful and breaking it down to be able to use that information on a future assignment. The afternoon was spent researching a planet for the solar system project.
3rd Grade - This group learned that a generalization is a result of a process; a general statement, idea, or principle. Today's investigator, Harrison Ford, performs real life rescues not just on the silver screen. Together they were able to solve a logic grid puzzle for the warm up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods students created their own logic grid puzzles. After learning about how big our balloon grew from the experiment two weeks ago, students learned that there are a number of fields that require a scientist. Finally, students chose a Polynesian island and began research information about the island/s.
4th Grade - These students learned that Gloat means a person who is happy about another person's failure. Today's investigator, Roberto Clemente was a hero on and off the baseball field. Together students solved the logic grid puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on identifying what made a previous assignment successful and breaking it down to be able to use that information on a future assignment. The afternoon was spent researching a planet for the solar system project.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Enrichment classes were canceled today for Dr. Rains to attend meetings.
Enjoy the Thanksgiving break.
Enjoy the Thanksgiving break.
Monday, November 23, 2015
Monday, November 23, 2015
2nd Grade - This group was working on their Thanksgiving rotations with the rest of 2nd Grade.
3rd Grade - Class canceled due to the short week.
4th Grade - Today, students learned the word Sullen means someone who is sulky or quietly in a bad mood. The investigator for today, Mary Cassatt, became a famous impressionist painter in spite of the fact that she was a woman. Students continued to develop their creativity and following direction skills for the warm up activity as the drew a Surprise in the Middle picture. The affective lesson focused on choices, lifestyle, responsibilities and time. During the afternoon, students worked as teams to complete a See, Run, Do poster. This project helped lay the foundation for building the annual robots that will be exchanged with another school in our district.
3rd Grade - Class canceled due to the short week.
4th Grade - Today, students learned the word Sullen means someone who is sulky or quietly in a bad mood. The investigator for today, Mary Cassatt, became a famous impressionist painter in spite of the fact that she was a woman. Students continued to develop their creativity and following direction skills for the warm up activity as the drew a Surprise in the Middle picture. The affective lesson focused on choices, lifestyle, responsibilities and time. During the afternoon, students worked as teams to complete a See, Run, Do poster. This project helped lay the foundation for building the annual robots that will be exchanged with another school in our district.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Friday, November 20, 2015
3rd Grade - The final of our three branches of government, the Judicial Branch, was today's vocabulary word. The Judicial Branch is the branch of government charged with the interpretation of laws and the administration of justice; the judiciary. This group was able to solve the Mystery Object/20 questions warm up activity. The focus of their affective lesson was to evaluate where they are currently in regards to the five characteristics of gifted people and determine where they want to be in the future. They then set goals to meet that success. We then acted a scientists completing an experiment using sugar, water, yeast, a water bottle, and a balloon. The final activity was to research information about hurricanes.
5th Grade - These students learned that Sedulous means industrious. Today's investigator, Samuel Colt, did not have people lined up to buy his first revolver until the army began using them. Students completed Plexer puzzles for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on peer pressure and how to avoid it. The afternoon was spent brainstorming ideas and researching to see if the ideas had already been invented. This was to set the stage for the Exploravision contest.
5th Grade - These students learned that Sedulous means industrious. Today's investigator, Samuel Colt, did not have people lined up to buy his first revolver until the army began using them. Students completed Plexer puzzles for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on peer pressure and how to avoid it. The afternoon was spent brainstorming ideas and researching to see if the ideas had already been invented. This was to set the stage for the Exploravision contest.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
2nd Grade - This group played Attribute Dominoes in Crystal Pond Woods as they continued to expand their Convergent thinking skills.
3rd Grade - The final of our three branches of government, the Judicial Branch, was today's vocabulary word. The Judicial Branch is the branch of government charged with the interpretation of laws and the administration of justice; the judiciary. This group was able to solve the Mystery Object/20 questions warm up activity. The focus of their affective lesson was to evaluate where they are currently in regards to the five characteristics of gifted people and determine where they want to be in the future. They then set goals to meet that success. We then acted a scientists completing an experiment using sugar, water, yeast, a water bottle, and a balloon. The final activity was to research information about hurricanes.
5th Grade - These students learned that Sedulous means industrious. Today's investigator, Samuel Colt, did not have people lined up to buy his first revolver until the army began using them. Students completed Plexer puzzles for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on peer pressure and how to avoid it. The afternoon was spent brainstorming ideas and researching to see if the ideas had already been invented. This was to set the stage for the Exploravision contest.
3rd Grade - The final of our three branches of government, the Judicial Branch, was today's vocabulary word. The Judicial Branch is the branch of government charged with the interpretation of laws and the administration of justice; the judiciary. This group was able to solve the Mystery Object/20 questions warm up activity. The focus of their affective lesson was to evaluate where they are currently in regards to the five characteristics of gifted people and determine where they want to be in the future. They then set goals to meet that success. We then acted a scientists completing an experiment using sugar, water, yeast, a water bottle, and a balloon. The final activity was to research information about hurricanes.
5th Grade - These students learned that Sedulous means industrious. Today's investigator, Samuel Colt, did not have people lined up to buy his first revolver until the army began using them. Students completed Plexer puzzles for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on peer pressure and how to avoid it. The afternoon was spent brainstorming ideas and researching to see if the ideas had already been invented. This was to set the stage for the Exploravision contest.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
2nd Grade - Today we covered the affective (social/emotional) lesson. The focus was on motivators to complete a task.
4th Grade - This group learned that the word excessive means something that goes beyond the usual limit. Today's investigator, George Washington Carver, came up with more than 300 uses for the peanut. These students quickly solved the Mystery Item for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on social and emotional safety mechanisms people use. Students worked solving electrical math problems using a formula. The rest of the day was spent completing the Munracks.
4th Grade - This group learned that the word excessive means something that goes beyond the usual limit. Today's investigator, George Washington Carver, came up with more than 300 uses for the peanut. These students quickly solved the Mystery Item for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on social and emotional safety mechanisms people use. Students worked solving electrical math problems using a formula. The rest of the day was spent completing the Munracks.
Monday, November 16, 2015
Monday, November 16, 2015
2nd Grade - Today these students learned that Evaporation means to change from a liquid or solid state into a vapor. Sybil Luddington, today's investigator, was a female Paul Revere warning others that the British were coming. This group tried unsuccessfully to figure out the Mystery Item for the warm up activity.
3rd Grade - The final of our three branches of government, the Judicial Branch, was today's vocabulary word. The Judicial Branch is the branch of government charged with the interpretation of laws and the administration of justice; the judiciary. This group was able to solve the Mystery Object/20 questions warm up activity. The focus of their affective lesson was to evaluate where they are currently in regards to the five characteristics of gifted people and determine where they want to be in the future. They then set goals to meet that success. We then acted a scientists completing an experiment using sugar, water, yeast, a water bottle, and a balloon. The final activity was to research information about hurricanes.
4th Grade - This group learned that the word excessive means something that goes beyond the usual limit. Today's investigator, George Washington Carver, came up with more than 300 uses for the peanut. These students quickly solved the Mystery Item for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on social and emotional safety mechanisms people use. Students worked solving electrical math problems using a formula. The rest of the day was spent completing the Munracks.
3rd Grade - The final of our three branches of government, the Judicial Branch, was today's vocabulary word. The Judicial Branch is the branch of government charged with the interpretation of laws and the administration of justice; the judiciary. This group was able to solve the Mystery Object/20 questions warm up activity. The focus of their affective lesson was to evaluate where they are currently in regards to the five characteristics of gifted people and determine where they want to be in the future. They then set goals to meet that success. We then acted a scientists completing an experiment using sugar, water, yeast, a water bottle, and a balloon. The final activity was to research information about hurricanes.
4th Grade - This group learned that the word excessive means something that goes beyond the usual limit. Today's investigator, George Washington Carver, came up with more than 300 uses for the peanut. These students quickly solved the Mystery Item for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on social and emotional safety mechanisms people use. Students worked solving electrical math problems using a formula. The rest of the day was spent completing the Munracks.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Friday, November 13, 2015
2nd Grade - Due to the special Veterans Day celebration Wednesday, these students came today. They completed the logic puzzles they started yesterday.
3rd Grade - These students began today's lessons by learning that the Legislative Branch is the branch of government that has the power to make laws. Their investigator, Walt Disney had his cartoons rejected by the Chicago Tribune. These students solve the "What in the World" puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on Mother Teresa because she exhibited all five characteristics of a successful person. The rest of the morning was spent trying to solve double logic elimination puzzles in Crystal Pond Woods.
5th Grade - Today's learning began with the vocabulary word Opprobrious which means shameful, infamous. The investigator, John Pemberton, invented a popular brain tonic until wine was banned in Atlanta. After selling his formula and a few changes made to the original recipe, the drink became known as Coca-Cola. Students solved a Mystery Item/20 question puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on the many "pieces" that go together to make a person who they are today. The afternoon was spent becoming informed about the Exploravision contest that students will begin working on next week.
3rd Grade - These students began today's lessons by learning that the Legislative Branch is the branch of government that has the power to make laws. Their investigator, Walt Disney had his cartoons rejected by the Chicago Tribune. These students solve the "What in the World" puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on Mother Teresa because she exhibited all five characteristics of a successful person. The rest of the morning was spent trying to solve double logic elimination puzzles in Crystal Pond Woods.
5th Grade - Today's learning began with the vocabulary word Opprobrious which means shameful, infamous. The investigator, John Pemberton, invented a popular brain tonic until wine was banned in Atlanta. After selling his formula and a few changes made to the original recipe, the drink became known as Coca-Cola. Students solved a Mystery Item/20 question puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on the many "pieces" that go together to make a person who they are today. The afternoon was spent becoming informed about the Exploravision contest that students will begin working on next week.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Thursday, November 12, 2015
2nd grade - Students traveled to Crystal Pond Woods where they worked on solving convergent thinking puzzles with manipulatives.
Dr. Rains spent the rest of the day providing small group enrichment opportunities to Kindergarten-2nd grade students.
Dr. Rains spent the rest of the day providing small group enrichment opportunities to Kindergarten-2nd grade students.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Happy Veterans Day to all of those who have served or are currently serving our country in the armed forces. We appreciate all you do so we can have a free country.
2nd Grade - Class was postponed until Friday for a special Veterans Day celebration.
3rd Grade - These students began today's lessons by learning that the Legislative Branch is the branch of government that has the power to make laws. Their investigator, Walt Disney had his cartoons rejected by the Chicago Tribune. These students solve the "What in the World" puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on Mother Teresa because she exhibited all five characteristics of a successful person. The rest of the morning was spent trying to solve double logic elimination puzzles in Crystal Pond Woods.
5th Grade - Today's learning began with the vocabulary word Opprobrious which means shameful, infamous. The investigator, John Pemberton, invented a popular brain tonic until wine was banned in Atlanta. After selling his formula and a few changes made to the original recipe, the drink became known as Coca-Cola. Students solved two Mystery Items for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on the many "pieces" that go together to make a person who they are today. The afternoon was spent becoming informed about the Exploravision contest that students will begin working on next week.
2nd Grade - Class was postponed until Friday for a special Veterans Day celebration.
3rd Grade - These students began today's lessons by learning that the Legislative Branch is the branch of government that has the power to make laws. Their investigator, Walt Disney had his cartoons rejected by the Chicago Tribune. These students solve the "What in the World" puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on Mother Teresa because she exhibited all five characteristics of a successful person. The rest of the morning was spent trying to solve double logic elimination puzzles in Crystal Pond Woods.
5th Grade - Today's learning began with the vocabulary word Opprobrious which means shameful, infamous. The investigator, John Pemberton, invented a popular brain tonic until wine was banned in Atlanta. After selling his formula and a few changes made to the original recipe, the drink became known as Coca-Cola. Students solved two Mystery Items for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on the many "pieces" that go together to make a person who they are today. The afternoon was spent becoming informed about the Exploravision contest that students will begin working on next week.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
2nd Grade - Last week students learned how to set goals they wanted to accomplish. This week they worked out the steps necessary to reach those goals. They then read a story together and completed pictures to go with the story from Tangrams.
4th Grade - The vocabulary word for this group today was Benevolent which means kind and caring. Jimmy Carter, today's investigator and 39th President of the United States, helped bring about peace in the Middle East.These students solved the "What in the World" puzzles for the warm up activity. The focus of today's affective lesson was how confidence and insecurities affect performance. Students tried to use a formula to figure out the conversion of watts to amps or volts. We will work on this project some more next week. The final activity was to finish creating their Munracks.
4th Grade - The vocabulary word for this group today was Benevolent which means kind and caring. Jimmy Carter, today's investigator and 39th President of the United States, helped bring about peace in the Middle East.These students solved the "What in the World" puzzles for the warm up activity. The focus of today's affective lesson was how confidence and insecurities affect performance. Students tried to use a formula to figure out the conversion of watts to amps or volts. We will work on this project some more next week. The final activity was to finish creating their Munracks.
Monday, November 9, 2015
Monday, November 9, 2015
2nd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Forecast which means a prediction, especially as to the weather. James Madison, today's investigator, was small in stature but a mental giant as he is known as the "Father of the Constitution." Students solved a "What in the World" puzzle for the warm up activity.
3rd Grade - These students began today's lessons by learning that the Legislative Branch is the branch of government that has the power to make laws. Their investigator, Walt Disney had his cartoons rejected by the Chicago Tribune. These students solve the "What in the World" puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on Mother Teresa because she exhibited all five characteristics of a successful person. The rest of the morning was spent trying to solve double logic elimination puzzles in Crystal Pond Woods.
4th Grade - The vocabulary word for this group today was Benevolent which means kind and caring. Jimmy Carter, today's investigator and 39th President of the United States, helped bring about peace in the Middle East.These students solved the "What in the World" puzzles for the warm up activity. The focus of today's affective lesson was how confidence and insecurities affect performance. Our class was a little bit shorter so we could visit with Miss Oklahoma.
3rd Grade - These students began today's lessons by learning that the Legislative Branch is the branch of government that has the power to make laws. Their investigator, Walt Disney had his cartoons rejected by the Chicago Tribune. These students solve the "What in the World" puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on Mother Teresa because she exhibited all five characteristics of a successful person. The rest of the morning was spent trying to solve double logic elimination puzzles in Crystal Pond Woods.
4th Grade - The vocabulary word for this group today was Benevolent which means kind and caring. Jimmy Carter, today's investigator and 39th President of the United States, helped bring about peace in the Middle East.These students solved the "What in the World" puzzles for the warm up activity. The focus of today's affective lesson was how confidence and insecurities affect performance. Our class was a little bit shorter so we could visit with Miss Oklahoma.
Friday, November 6, 2015
Friday, November 6, 2015
3rd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Executive Branch which means the branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and policies and the administration of public affairs; the executive. They learned that Tom Cruise, today's investigator, was a struggling reader but persevered to become a famous actor. Students drew a Loosen Up drawing for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on caring. Students had to tell different areas of their day where caring could be demonstrated. Students had the opportunity to solve some more complex puzzles using a double matrix logic elimination grid.
5th Grade - These students learned that Tantamount means equivalent to, virtually the same and Diaphanous means translucent, transparent. Ruth Wakefield, today's investigator, invented the chocolate chip cookie on accident. Students solved a What in the World puzzle for the warm up activity. The focus of today's affective lesson was what kids learned the hard way and how they would describe themselves. The afternoon was spent building Conestoga wagons. The final activity was an introduction to the ExploraVision project we will be working on until the end of January.
5th Grade - These students learned that Tantamount means equivalent to, virtually the same and Diaphanous means translucent, transparent. Ruth Wakefield, today's investigator, invented the chocolate chip cookie on accident. Students solved a What in the World puzzle for the warm up activity. The focus of today's affective lesson was what kids learned the hard way and how they would describe themselves. The afternoon was spent building Conestoga wagons. The final activity was an introduction to the ExploraVision project we will be working on until the end of January.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Dr. Rains spent time providing enrichment activities to the regular classrooms while their teachers spent time completing professional development with their grade level colleagues.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
2nd Grade - This group did not have class today because we were attending the 4th grade music program.
3rd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Executive Branch which means the branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and policies and the administration of public affairs; the executive. They learned that Tom Cruise, today's investigator, was a struggling reader but persevered to become a famous actor. Students drew a Loosen Up drawing for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on caring. Students had to tell different areas of their day where caring could be demonstrated. Students had the opportunity to solve some more complex puzzles using a double matrix logic elimination grid.
5th Grade - These students learned that Tantamount means equivalent to, virtually the same. Ruth Wakefield, today's investigator, invented the chocolate chip cookie on accident. Students solved a What in the World puzzle for the warm up activity. The focus of today's affective lesson was what kids learned the hard way. The afternoon was spent working to finish up their Oregon Trail timelines. Conestoga wagons which had been built a couple of weeks ago were repaired and retested. The final activity was an introduction to the ExploraVision project we will be working on until the end of January.
3rd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Executive Branch which means the branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and policies and the administration of public affairs; the executive. They learned that Tom Cruise, today's investigator, was a struggling reader but persevered to become a famous actor. Students drew a Loosen Up drawing for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on caring. Students had to tell different areas of their day where caring could be demonstrated. Students had the opportunity to solve some more complex puzzles using a double matrix logic elimination grid.
5th Grade - These students learned that Tantamount means equivalent to, virtually the same. Ruth Wakefield, today's investigator, invented the chocolate chip cookie on accident. Students solved a What in the World puzzle for the warm up activity. The focus of today's affective lesson was what kids learned the hard way. The afternoon was spent working to finish up their Oregon Trail timelines. Conestoga wagons which had been built a couple of weeks ago were repaired and retested. The final activity was an introduction to the ExploraVision project we will be working on until the end of January.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Tuesday, November 4, 2015
2nd Grade - This group completed the Loosen Up drawing for the warm up activity. The affective lesson this week focused on setting goals.
4th Grade - The vocabulary word for this group was Loquacious which means someone who talks too much. Today's investigator, Rachel Carson, was instrumental in having the use of DDT stopped. Students completed a Loosen Up drawing for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused negative tolerance and the effect it had on student behavior. The Systems study had students learning about watts, amperes, and circuits. The final activity was to begin putting their Munrack on paper.
4th Grade - The vocabulary word for this group was Loquacious which means someone who talks too much. Today's investigator, Rachel Carson, was instrumental in having the use of DDT stopped. Students completed a Loosen Up drawing for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused negative tolerance and the effect it had on student behavior. The Systems study had students learning about watts, amperes, and circuits. The final activity was to begin putting their Munrack on paper.
Monday, November 2, 2015
Monday, November 2, 2015
2nd Grade - This group learned that Predict means to declare or tell in advance. Lydia Darragh, today's investigator, was not a blabbermouth because she was a spy for General Washington during the Revolutionary War.
3rd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Executive Branch which means the branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and policies and the administration of public affairs; the executive. They learned that Tom Cruise, today's investigator, was a struggling reader but persevered to become a famous actor. Students drew a Loosen Up drawing for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on caring. Students had to tell different areas of their day where caring could be demonstrated. Students had the opportunity to solve some more complex puzzles using a double matrix logic elimination grid.
4th Grade - The vocabulary word for this group was Loquacious which means someone who talks too much. Today's investigator, Rachel Carson, was instrumental in having the use of DDT stopped. Students completed a Loosen Up drawing for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused negative tolerance and the effect it had on student behavior. The Systems study had students learning about watts, amperes, and circuits. The final activity was to begin putting their Munrack on paper.
3rd Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Executive Branch which means the branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of laws and policies and the administration of public affairs; the executive. They learned that Tom Cruise, today's investigator, was a struggling reader but persevered to become a famous actor. Students drew a Loosen Up drawing for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on caring. Students had to tell different areas of their day where caring could be demonstrated. Students had the opportunity to solve some more complex puzzles using a double matrix logic elimination grid.
4th Grade - The vocabulary word for this group was Loquacious which means someone who talks too much. Today's investigator, Rachel Carson, was instrumental in having the use of DDT stopped. Students completed a Loosen Up drawing for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused negative tolerance and the effect it had on student behavior. The Systems study had students learning about watts, amperes, and circuits. The final activity was to begin putting their Munrack on paper.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Friday, October 30, 2015
3rd Grade - Today's learning started with Reef which is a ridge of rocks or sand, often of coral debris, or at near the surface of the water. Cher was today's investigator. She dropped out of high school and failed in the beginning as a recording artist, but eventually became a talented entertainer. Students completed a Surprise in the Middle drawing for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on Courage. Students had to give a one minute impromptu speech for the courage activity. We took our weekly trip to Crystal Pond Woods where students used their convergent thinking to play a game similar to Mastermind. The final activity was to observe and record the eggs we started soaking in vinegar and water last week.
5th Grade enjoyed their AR success party and Fall celebrations this afternoon.
5th Grade enjoyed their AR success party and Fall celebrations this afternoon.
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Thursday, October 29, 2015
2nd Grade - Students completed a logic elimination puzzle demonstrating their convergent thinking skills.
Dr. Rains spent the rest of the day providing enrichment activities to small groups of Kindergarten, first, and second grade students.
Dr. Rains spent the rest of the day providing enrichment activities to small groups of Kindergarten, first, and second grade students.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
2nd Grade - In continuing our understanding that being gifted means different things to different people, students put their fingerprints on paper and wrote about things they like to do from the finger's perspective.
3rd Grade - Today's learning started with Reef which is a ridge of rocks or sand, often of coral debris, or at near the surface of the water. Cher was today's investigator. She dropped out of high school and failed in the beginning as a recording artist, but eventually became a talented entertainer. Students completed a Surprise in the Middle drawing for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on Courage. Students had to give a one minute impromptu speech for the courage activity. We took our weekly trip to Crystal Pond Woods where students used their convergent thinking to play a game similar to Mastermind. The final activity was to observe and record the eggs we started soaking in vinegar and water last week.
5th Grade - These students learned that Diaphanous means translucent, transparent. Tom Adams, today's investigator, invented gum after trying to invent new rubber with General Santa Anna. Students drew themselves using only straight lines for the warm up activity. The affective lesson had students focus on themselves and their values. The afternoon was spent building then testing a covered wagon built from materials provided.
3rd Grade - Today's learning started with Reef which is a ridge of rocks or sand, often of coral debris, or at near the surface of the water. Cher was today's investigator. She dropped out of high school and failed in the beginning as a recording artist, but eventually became a talented entertainer. Students completed a Surprise in the Middle drawing for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on Courage. Students had to give a one minute impromptu speech for the courage activity. We took our weekly trip to Crystal Pond Woods where students used their convergent thinking to play a game similar to Mastermind. The final activity was to observe and record the eggs we started soaking in vinegar and water last week.
5th Grade - These students learned that Diaphanous means translucent, transparent. Tom Adams, today's investigator, invented gum after trying to invent new rubber with General Santa Anna. Students drew themselves using only straight lines for the warm up activity. The affective lesson had students focus on themselves and their values. The afternoon was spent building then testing a covered wagon built from materials provided.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
2nd Grade - Students completed a Surprise in the Middle drawing to expand their listening, following directions, and creativity skills. They then had the opportunity to finish their "I'm Gonna Like Me" stories.
4th Grade - This group started the afternoon by learning that someone who is Infallible never makes a mistake. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first American woman doctor was today's investigator. Students completed a Surprise in the Middle drawing for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was to look at various intensities students face every day and to pre-assess how this group was doing with them. To gain a visual of how much those intensities are part of their lives, students had to draw a floor plan of a house with those items as the rooms. In the Systems unit, we continued to learn about electricity. The final activity was to create a Munrack from the planet Veltzar.
4th Grade - This group started the afternoon by learning that someone who is Infallible never makes a mistake. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first American woman doctor was today's investigator. Students completed a Surprise in the Middle drawing for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was to look at various intensities students face every day and to pre-assess how this group was doing with them. To gain a visual of how much those intensities are part of their lives, students had to draw a floor plan of a house with those items as the rooms. In the Systems unit, we continued to learn about electricity. The final activity was to create a Munrack from the planet Veltzar.
Monday, October 26, 2015
Monday, October 26, 2015
2nd Grade - These students learned that a Front is a zone of transition between two different air masses.And today's investigator, Thomas Jefferson, kept two grizzly bears on the White House lawn.
3rd Grade - Today's learning started with Reef which is a ridge of rocks or sand, often of coral debris, or at near the surface of the water. Cher was today's investigator. She dropped out of high school and failed in the beginning as a recording artist, but eventually became a talented entertainer. Students completed a Surprise in the Middle drawing for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on Courage. Students had to give a one minute impromptu speech for the courage activity. We took our weekly trip to Crystal Pond Woods where students used their convergent thinking to play a game similar to Mastermind. The final activity was to observe and record the eggs we started soaking in vinegar and water last week.
4th Grade - This group started the afternoon by learning that someone who is Infallible never makes a mistake. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first American woman doctor was today's investigator. Students completed a Surprise in the Middle drawing for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was to look at various intensities students face every day and to pre-assess how this group was doing with them. To gain a visual of how much those intensities are part of their lives, students had to draw a floor plan of a house with those items as the rooms. In the Systems unit, we continued to learn about electricity. The final activity was to create a Munrack from the planet Veltzar.
3rd Grade - Today's learning started with Reef which is a ridge of rocks or sand, often of coral debris, or at near the surface of the water. Cher was today's investigator. She dropped out of high school and failed in the beginning as a recording artist, but eventually became a talented entertainer. Students completed a Surprise in the Middle drawing for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on Courage. Students had to give a one minute impromptu speech for the courage activity. We took our weekly trip to Crystal Pond Woods where students used their convergent thinking to play a game similar to Mastermind. The final activity was to observe and record the eggs we started soaking in vinegar and water last week.
4th Grade - This group started the afternoon by learning that someone who is Infallible never makes a mistake. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first American woman doctor was today's investigator. Students completed a Surprise in the Middle drawing for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was to look at various intensities students face every day and to pre-assess how this group was doing with them. To gain a visual of how much those intensities are part of their lives, students had to draw a floor plan of a house with those items as the rooms. In the Systems unit, we continued to learn about electricity. The final activity was to create a Munrack from the planet Veltzar.
Friday, October 23, 2015
Friday, October 23, 2015
3rd Grade - Today's learning started with the daily vocabulary word Confidence which is the belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities. Jim Carrey, today's investigator, was a straight A student but had to drop out of school to help support his family. Students solved the Stories with Holes mystery for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on Task Commitment. Students were given a task to complete and a motivator. Following the activity, we had a discussion about positive/negative and intrinsic/extrinsic motivators. Our last activity was to start a science experiment with eggs soaking in either water or vinegar for a few days.
5th Grade - This group learned that Sequester means to remove and hold in isolation. Another word they added to their vocabulary was Solicitous which means attentive, concerned Their investigator, George Washington Carver, invented 300 uses for peanuts. The warm up activity was to complete a Surprise in the Middle drawing exercising creativity and following direction abilities. Self-discipline, tolerance and empathy were the focus of the affective lesson. Time was spent developing their Bridge Across America timelines. The final activity was to plan and diagram how they want to build a Conestoga Wagon from the materials they will have available.
5th Grade - This group learned that Sequester means to remove and hold in isolation. Another word they added to their vocabulary was Solicitous which means attentive, concerned Their investigator, George Washington Carver, invented 300 uses for peanuts. The warm up activity was to complete a Surprise in the Middle drawing exercising creativity and following direction abilities. Self-discipline, tolerance and empathy were the focus of the affective lesson. Time was spent developing their Bridge Across America timelines. The final activity was to plan and diagram how they want to build a Conestoga Wagon from the materials they will have available.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Dr. Rains spent time providing enrichment activities to regular classrooms while the classroom teachers enjoyed some professional learning time with their grade level colleagues.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
2nd Grade - Students traveled to Crystal Pond Woods where our friends Sybil the Scientist and Dudley the Detective had more mysteries/logic puzzles for us to solve.
3rd Grade - Today's learning started with the daily vocabulary word Confidence which is the belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities. Jim Carrey, today's investigator, was a straight A student but had to drop out of school to help support his family. Students solved the Stories with Holes mystery for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on Task Commitment. Students were given a task to complete and a motivator. Following the activity, we had a discussion about positive/negative and intrinsic/extrinsic motivators. Our last activity was to start a science experiment with eggs soaking in either water or vinegar for a few days.
5th Grade - This group learned that Sequester means to remove and hold in isolation. Their investigator, George Washington Carver, invented 300 uses for peanuts. The warm up activity was to complete a Surprise in the Middle drawing exercising creativity and following direction abilities. Tolerance and empathy were the focus of the affective lesson. Time was spent developing their Bridge Across America timelines. The final activity was to plan and diagram how they want to build a Conestoga Wagon from the materials they will have available.
3rd Grade - Today's learning started with the daily vocabulary word Confidence which is the belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities. Jim Carrey, today's investigator, was a straight A student but had to drop out of school to help support his family. Students solved the Stories with Holes mystery for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on Task Commitment. Students were given a task to complete and a motivator. Following the activity, we had a discussion about positive/negative and intrinsic/extrinsic motivators. Our last activity was to start a science experiment with eggs soaking in either water or vinegar for a few days.
5th Grade - This group learned that Sequester means to remove and hold in isolation. Their investigator, George Washington Carver, invented 300 uses for peanuts. The warm up activity was to complete a Surprise in the Middle drawing exercising creativity and following direction abilities. Tolerance and empathy were the focus of the affective lesson. Time was spent developing their Bridge Across America timelines. The final activity was to plan and diagram how they want to build a Conestoga Wagon from the materials they will have available.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Welcome Back! I hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful Fall Break.
2nd Grade - The focus for the affective lesson today was "How can we celebrate personal differences?" After watching a brief video about Jamie Lee Curtis's book I'm Gonna Like Me, students wrote their own booklet regarding things they liked about themselves.
4th Grade - Dr. Rains had two meetings to attend in the afternoon and had to cancel this class.
2nd Grade - The focus for the affective lesson today was "How can we celebrate personal differences?" After watching a brief video about Jamie Lee Curtis's book I'm Gonna Like Me, students wrote their own booklet regarding things they liked about themselves.
4th Grade - Dr. Rains had two meetings to attend in the afternoon and had to cancel this class.
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
2nd Grade - Students worked on sorting and classifying objects in Crystal Pond Woods using a Venn Diagram with three circles.
3rd Grade - Today's vocabulary word, Cannibals, are people who eat human flesh. Lucille Ball, today's investigator, was told by her instructors at John Murray Anderson Drama School that she had no talent. Through hard work and determination, she was able to prove her teachers wrong. Students completed the Quotation Quizzler puzzle together for the warm up activity. As we continue studying the five characteristics of successful people, students had the opportunity to exhibit their creativity by changing a black circle and a white piece of construction paper into a creation of their choice. In our Relationship study, students learned that fear can be a powerful emotion. We conducted an experiment about hurricanes since it was Mafatu's phobia of the sea as the result of a hurricane that kept him afraid.
5th Grade - Learning for this group began with Solicitous which means attentive, concerned. Today's investigator, Luther Burbank, was a plant doctor who invented the Idaho potato and over 800 new types of plants. Students were given a riddle to solve for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was self-discipline. The rest of the afternoon was spent developing a timeline of the Oregon Trail as if the students were traveling it themselves.
3rd Grade - Today's vocabulary word, Cannibals, are people who eat human flesh. Lucille Ball, today's investigator, was told by her instructors at John Murray Anderson Drama School that she had no talent. Through hard work and determination, she was able to prove her teachers wrong. Students completed the Quotation Quizzler puzzle together for the warm up activity. As we continue studying the five characteristics of successful people, students had the opportunity to exhibit their creativity by changing a black circle and a white piece of construction paper into a creation of their choice. In our Relationship study, students learned that fear can be a powerful emotion. We conducted an experiment about hurricanes since it was Mafatu's phobia of the sea as the result of a hurricane that kept him afraid.
5th Grade - Learning for this group began with Solicitous which means attentive, concerned. Today's investigator, Luther Burbank, was a plant doctor who invented the Idaho potato and over 800 new types of plants. Students were given a riddle to solve for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was self-discipline. The rest of the afternoon was spent developing a timeline of the Oregon Trail as if the students were traveling it themselves.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
2nd Grade - Students worked together to finish the Quotation Quizzler puzzle we started yesterday. They were able to spend time finishing an interest inventory we started a couple of weeks ago.
4th Grade - Benign, today's vocabulary word, means something that is harmless. The investigator, Mary McLeod Bethune, became a national spokesperson for the rights of African Americans prior to major Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. The warm up activity was to complete a Quotation Quizzler together. Family traits was the focus of the affective lesson. We started studying electricity in our Systems lessons. Students were able to go to a website and build series and parallel circuits.
4th Grade - Benign, today's vocabulary word, means something that is harmless. The investigator, Mary McLeod Bethune, became a national spokesperson for the rights of African Americans prior to major Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. The warm up activity was to complete a Quotation Quizzler together. Family traits was the focus of the affective lesson. We started studying electricity in our Systems lessons. Students were able to go to a website and build series and parallel circuits.
Monday, October 12, 2015
Monday, October 12, 2015
2nd Grade - Our vocabulary word was Meteorology which means the study of the atmospheric conditions and weather of an area. The investigator, Molly Pitcher (Mary Hays McCauly), provided water to soldiers during the Revolutionary War and worked a cannon. Everyone worked together to solve the Quotation Quizzler for the warm up activity.
3rd Grade - Today's vocabulary word, Cannibals, are people who eat human flesh. Lucille Ball, today's investigator, was told by her instructors at John Murray Anderson Drama School that she had no talent. Through hard work and determination, she was able to prove her teachers wrong. Students completed the Quotation Quizzler puzzle together for the warm up activity. As we continue studying the five characteristics of successful people, students had the opportunity to exhibit their creativity by changing a black circle and a white piece of construction paper into a creation of their choice. In our Relationship study, students learned that fear can be a powerful emotion. We conducted an experiment about hurricanes since it was Mafatu's phobia of the sea as the result of a hurricane that kept him afraid.
4th Grade - Benign, today's vocabulary word, means something that is harmless. The investigator, Mary McLeod Bethune, became a national spokesperson for the rights of African Americans prior to major Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. The warm up activity was to complete a Quotation Quizzler together. Family traits was the focus of the affective lesson. We started studying electricity in our Systems lessons.
3rd Grade - Today's vocabulary word, Cannibals, are people who eat human flesh. Lucille Ball, today's investigator, was told by her instructors at John Murray Anderson Drama School that she had no talent. Through hard work and determination, she was able to prove her teachers wrong. Students completed the Quotation Quizzler puzzle together for the warm up activity. As we continue studying the five characteristics of successful people, students had the opportunity to exhibit their creativity by changing a black circle and a white piece of construction paper into a creation of their choice. In our Relationship study, students learned that fear can be a powerful emotion. We conducted an experiment about hurricanes since it was Mafatu's phobia of the sea as the result of a hurricane that kept him afraid.
4th Grade - Benign, today's vocabulary word, means something that is harmless. The investigator, Mary McLeod Bethune, became a national spokesperson for the rights of African Americans prior to major Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. The warm up activity was to complete a Quotation Quizzler together. Family traits was the focus of the affective lesson. We started studying electricity in our Systems lessons.
Friday, October 9, 2015
Friday, October 9, 2015
3rd Grade - This class learned that Personification means the attributes of human nature or character to animals or inanimate objects. Dr. Seuss, today's investigator, was turned down from 27 publishers before he convinced a friend in the publishing business to take a chance and publish To Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street. Students worked together and solved the Quizzle/logic elimination puzzle for their warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on things that students had an above average ability to do. The Relationship lesson had students reading (we watched) Abel's Island. There will be more activities surrounding this book in the weeks to come.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Pejorative which means disparaging or to put into a lower rank. The investigator, Levi Strauss, originally wanted to sell canvas to miners for tents. When they didn't want the material for tents, Mr. Strauss decided to make pants for the men from the canvas. Students worked together to solve the Quizzle/logic elimination puzzle for the warm up activity. Dependability was the focus of the affective lesson. The afternoon was spent gathering information for the Bridge Across America timeline students are creating about the westward movement.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Pejorative which means disparaging or to put into a lower rank. The investigator, Levi Strauss, originally wanted to sell canvas to miners for tents. When they didn't want the material for tents, Mr. Strauss decided to make pants for the men from the canvas. Students worked together to solve the Quizzle/logic elimination puzzle for the warm up activity. Dependability was the focus of the affective lesson. The afternoon was spent gathering information for the Bridge Across America timeline students are creating about the westward movement.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Mrs. Rains worked with small groups of kindergartners, first, and second graders to provide supplemental enrichment activities to the classroom.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Mrs. Hart filled in for Dr. Rains while she attended a conference. The students learned:
3rd Grade - This class learned that Personification means the attributes of human nature or character to animals or inanimate objects. Dr. Seuss, today's investigator, was turned down from 27 publishers before he convinced a friend in the publishing business to take a chance and publish To Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street. Students worked together and solved the Quizzle/logic elimination puzzle for their warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on things that students had an above average ability to do. The Relationship lesson had students reading (we watched) Abel's Island. There will be more activities surrounding this book in the weeks to come.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Pejorative which means disparaging or to put into a lower rank. The investigator, Levi Strauss, originally wanted to sell canvas to miners for tents. When they didn't want the material for tents, Mr. Strauss decided to make pants for the men from the canvas. Students worked together to solve the Quizzle/logic elimination puzzle for the warm up activity. Dependability was the focus of the affective lesson. The afternoon was spent gathering information for the Bridge Across America timeline students are creating about the westward movement.
3rd Grade - This class learned that Personification means the attributes of human nature or character to animals or inanimate objects. Dr. Seuss, today's investigator, was turned down from 27 publishers before he convinced a friend in the publishing business to take a chance and publish To Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street. Students worked together and solved the Quizzle/logic elimination puzzle for their warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on things that students had an above average ability to do. The Relationship lesson had students reading (we watched) Abel's Island. There will be more activities surrounding this book in the weeks to come.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Pejorative which means disparaging or to put into a lower rank. The investigator, Levi Strauss, originally wanted to sell canvas to miners for tents. When they didn't want the material for tents, Mr. Strauss decided to make pants for the men from the canvas. Students worked together to solve the Quizzle/logic elimination puzzle for the warm up activity. Dependability was the focus of the affective lesson. The afternoon was spent gathering information for the Bridge Across America timeline students are creating about the westward movement.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Mrs. Hart filled in for Dr. Rains while she attended a conference. The students learned:
2nd Grade - These students followed up the personality tests from last week by writing a letter to someone sharing their positive traits.
4th Grade - These students learned that Interminable means something that seems forever, as if there's no end in sight. Today's investigator, Clara Barton, began the Red Cross at the battle of Antietam during the Civil War. Students worked on a Quizzle/logic elimination puzzle for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was on the traits we inherit from our parents and grand parents. The rest of the afternoon had students creating computer codes as part of the System study.
2nd Grade - These students followed up the personality tests from last week by writing a letter to someone sharing their positive traits.
4th Grade - These students learned that Interminable means something that seems forever, as if there's no end in sight. Today's investigator, Clara Barton, began the Red Cross at the battle of Antietam during the Civil War. Students worked on a Quizzle/logic elimination puzzle for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was on the traits we inherit from our parents and grand parents. The rest of the afternoon had students creating computer codes as part of the System study.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Monday, October 5, 2015
2nd Grade - Learning today began with the vocabulary word Atmosphere which means the gaseous envelope surrounding the earth; the air. We also learned the John Adams never climbed the stairs in the White House because the house wasn't finished when he became President. Work was begun on the Quizzle/logic elimination puzzle for the warm up activity when we had to return to our regular classes.
3rd Grade - This class learned that Personification means the attributes of human nature or character to animals or inanimate objects. Dr. Seuss, today's investigator, was turned down from 27 publishers before he convinced a friend in the publishing business to take a chance and publish To Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street. Students worked together and solved the Quizzle/logic elimination puzzle for their warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on things that students had an above average ability to do. The Relationship lesson had students reading (we watched) Abel's Island. There will be more activities surrounding this book in the weeks to come. For the STEAM lessons, students started the study by completing the statement "When I hear the word science, it makes me think of..."
4th Grade - These students learned that Interminable means something that seems forever, as if there's no end in sight. Today's investigator, Clara Barton, began the Red Cross at the battle of Antietam during the Civil War. Students worked on a Quizzle/logic elimination puzzle for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was on the traits we inherit from our parents and grand parents. The rest of the afternoon had students creating computer codes as part of the System study.
3rd Grade - This class learned that Personification means the attributes of human nature or character to animals or inanimate objects. Dr. Seuss, today's investigator, was turned down from 27 publishers before he convinced a friend in the publishing business to take a chance and publish To Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street. Students worked together and solved the Quizzle/logic elimination puzzle for their warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on things that students had an above average ability to do. The Relationship lesson had students reading (we watched) Abel's Island. There will be more activities surrounding this book in the weeks to come. For the STEAM lessons, students started the study by completing the statement "When I hear the word science, it makes me think of..."
4th Grade - These students learned that Interminable means something that seems forever, as if there's no end in sight. Today's investigator, Clara Barton, began the Red Cross at the battle of Antietam during the Civil War. Students worked on a Quizzle/logic elimination puzzle for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was on the traits we inherit from our parents and grand parents. The rest of the afternoon had students creating computer codes as part of the System study.
Friday, October 2, 2015
Friday, October 2, 2015
3rd Grade - This group learned that Phobia is a fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that leads to a compelling desire to avoid it. They learned that Charles Dickens, the famous author, did not finish school because he had to get a job to help support his family. Plexers or visual thinking puzzles were completed by this group for the warm up activity. The affective lesson had students take another inventory to discover their personalities and how those personalities work with or don't work with other people.
5th Grade - Today's class learned that Pugnacious means quarrelsome. Our investigator, Alexander Graham Bell, could move his dog's mouth to where it sounded like the dog was talking. Mr. Bell invented the telephone. We worked together to solve a logic elimination puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson had students take the True Colors personality inventory. Each color group was to build a tower that would hold an encyclopedia book. This was followed by a discussion about the importance of working with all kinds of people. That was tied to our usual affective lesson on respect.
5th Grade - Today's class learned that Pugnacious means quarrelsome. Our investigator, Alexander Graham Bell, could move his dog's mouth to where it sounded like the dog was talking. Mr. Bell invented the telephone. We worked together to solve a logic elimination puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson had students take the True Colors personality inventory. Each color group was to build a tower that would hold an encyclopedia book. This was followed by a discussion about the importance of working with all kinds of people. That was tied to our usual affective lesson on respect.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Thursday, October 1, 2015
2nd Grade - Students were divided into their personality groups this morning. These groups then had to build a tower from index cards in 10 minutes. After testing the towers to see if they would hold an encyclopedia, we discussed the importance of different types of people working together.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
2nd Grade - We finished the True Colors personality tests and started describing the positive aspects of being ourselves.
3rd Grade - This group learned that Phobia is a fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that leads to a compelling desire to avoid it. They learned that Charles Dickens, the famous author, did not finish school because he had to get a job to help support his family. Plexers or visual thinking puzzles were completed by this group for the warm up activity. The affective lesson had students take another inventory to discover their personalities and how those personalities work with or don't work with other people.
5th Grade - Today's class learned that Pugnacious means quarrelsome. Our investigator, Alexander Graham Bell, could move his dog's mouth to where it sounded like the dog was talking. Mr. Bell invented the telephone. We worked together to solve a logic elimination puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson had students take the True Colors personality inventory. Each color group was to build a tower that would hold an encyclopedia book. This was followed by a discussion about the importance of working with all kinds of people. That was tied to our usual affective lesson on respect.
3rd Grade - This group learned that Phobia is a fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that leads to a compelling desire to avoid it. They learned that Charles Dickens, the famous author, did not finish school because he had to get a job to help support his family. Plexers or visual thinking puzzles were completed by this group for the warm up activity. The affective lesson had students take another inventory to discover their personalities and how those personalities work with or don't work with other people.
5th Grade - Today's class learned that Pugnacious means quarrelsome. Our investigator, Alexander Graham Bell, could move his dog's mouth to where it sounded like the dog was talking. Mr. Bell invented the telephone. We worked together to solve a logic elimination puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson had students take the True Colors personality inventory. Each color group was to build a tower that would hold an encyclopedia book. This was followed by a discussion about the importance of working with all kinds of people. That was tied to our usual affective lesson on respect.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
2nd Grade - We were able to work together to solve some Plexer/visual thinking puzzles. Students then started taking the True Colors personality inventory for the affective lesson.
4th Grade - Their vocabulary word Overt means something that is open to view not secret. Susan B. Anthony was thrown in prison for voting. However, she continued to work toward women's rights which led to the Nineteenth Amendment of the Constitution. The Plexers were completed for the warm up activity. These students also took the True Colors assessment in order to learn their personalities and how they work or do not work with other students. That exercise was followed by having students describe the "ins" and "outs" of their own personalities.
4th Grade - Their vocabulary word Overt means something that is open to view not secret. Susan B. Anthony was thrown in prison for voting. However, she continued to work toward women's rights which led to the Nineteenth Amendment of the Constitution. The Plexers were completed for the warm up activity. These students also took the True Colors assessment in order to learn their personalities and how they work or do not work with other students. That exercise was followed by having students describe the "ins" and "outs" of their own personalities.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Monday, September 28, 2015
2nd Grade - We started by learning that Drought is a period of dry weather. Deborah Sampson or Robert Shurtleff as her regiment knew her, disguised herself as a man in order to fight in the Revolutionary War. It wasn't until she was sent to a hospital that people discovered her to be a woman. Students worked together to solve the Plexer or visual thinking puzzles for today's warm up activity.
3rd Grade - This group learned that Phobia is a fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that leads to a compelling desire to avoid it. They learned that Charles Dickens, the famous author, did not finish school because he had to get a job to help support his family. Plexers or visual thinking puzzles were completed by this group for the warm up activity. The affective lesson had students take another inventory to discover their personalities and how those personalities work with or don't work with other people.
4th Grade - Their vocabulary word Overt means something that is open to view not secret. Susan B. Anthony was thrown in prison for voting. However, she continued to work toward women's rights which led to the Nineteenth Amendment of the Constitution. The Plexers were completed for the warm up activity. These students also took the True Colors assessment in order to learn their personalities and how they work or do not work with other students. That exercise was followed by having students describe the "ins" and "outs" of their own personalities.
3rd Grade - This group learned that Phobia is a fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that leads to a compelling desire to avoid it. They learned that Charles Dickens, the famous author, did not finish school because he had to get a job to help support his family. Plexers or visual thinking puzzles were completed by this group for the warm up activity. The affective lesson had students take another inventory to discover their personalities and how those personalities work with or don't work with other people.
4th Grade - Their vocabulary word Overt means something that is open to view not secret. Susan B. Anthony was thrown in prison for voting. However, she continued to work toward women's rights which led to the Nineteenth Amendment of the Constitution. The Plexers were completed for the warm up activity. These students also took the True Colors assessment in order to learn their personalities and how they work or do not work with other students. That exercise was followed by having students describe the "ins" and "outs" of their own personalities.
Friday, September 25, 2015
Friday, September 25, 2015
3rd Grade - Today we learned that the Polynesian Islands are a group of islands in the Pacific lying East of Melanesia and Micronesia and extending from the Hawaiian Islands south to New Zealand. The investigator, Roald Dahl had difficulty as a student trying to get his thoughts on paper but later wrote several well known children and adult books. Today's warm up activity had students asking 20 "yes" or "no" questions to determine the identity of the mystery object. Students learned the meaning of their learning style. The affective lesson was an introductory lesson on the Five Characteristics of Successful People. That was followed by a trip to Crystal Pond Woods where we began developing convergent thinking skills with a variety of puzzles.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Prognosticate which means to predict. The Band-Aid was invented by Earle Dickson because he had a clumsy wife. Solving visual images of common words or phrases was the warm up activity for today. Honesty was the focus of the affective lesson. Students then began collecting information that will be put into a timeline as if they were traveling the Oregon Trail. They will also be building a small Conestoga wagon in a few weeks and explored why people used wagons instead of dragging their possessions across the continent.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Prognosticate which means to predict. The Band-Aid was invented by Earle Dickson because he had a clumsy wife. Solving visual images of common words or phrases was the warm up activity for today. Honesty was the focus of the affective lesson. Students then began collecting information that will be put into a timeline as if they were traveling the Oregon Trail. They will also be building a small Conestoga wagon in a few weeks and explored why people used wagons instead of dragging their possessions across the continent.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Today, I visited regular classrooms with enrichment activities.
Kindergarten and first grade students listened to books where the letters of the alphabet were hidden in the pictures. Students then had the opportunity to turn a letter into part of a picture for themselves.
Third and fifth grade students enjoyed a reader's theatre story that incorporated tangram puzzles. As the story was read, students manipulated the tangram shapes into figures of the story.
Kindergarten and first grade students listened to books where the letters of the alphabet were hidden in the pictures. Students then had the opportunity to turn a letter into part of a picture for themselves.
Third and fifth grade students enjoyed a reader's theatre story that incorporated tangram puzzles. As the story was read, students manipulated the tangram shapes into figures of the story.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
2nd Grade - Our focus today was on the generalization that people create change. Students worked in groups to draw something that changed. They then had to change the piece of paper into something else.
3rd Grade - Today we learned that the Polynesian Islands are a group of islands in the Pacific lying East of Melanesia and Micronesia and extending from the Hawaiian Islands south to New Zealand. The investigator, Roald Dahl had difficulty as a student trying to get his thoughts on paper but later wrote several well known children and adult books. Today's warm up activity had students asking 20 "yes" or "no" questions to determine the identity of the mystery object. Students learned the meaning of their learning style. The affective lesson was an introductory lesson on the Five Characteristics of Successful People. The focus of the Relationship lesson was on the many different kinds of relationships people have and turning those into analogies.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Prognosticate which means to predict. The Band-Aid was invented by Earle Dickson because he had a clumsy wife. Solving visual images of common words or phrases was the warm up activity for today. Honesty was the focus of the affective lesson. Students then began collecting information that will be put into a timeline as if they were traveling the Oregon Trail. They will also be building a small Conestoga wagon in a few weeks and explored why people used wagons instead of dragging their possessions across the continent.
3rd Grade - Today we learned that the Polynesian Islands are a group of islands in the Pacific lying East of Melanesia and Micronesia and extending from the Hawaiian Islands south to New Zealand. The investigator, Roald Dahl had difficulty as a student trying to get his thoughts on paper but later wrote several well known children and adult books. Today's warm up activity had students asking 20 "yes" or "no" questions to determine the identity of the mystery object. Students learned the meaning of their learning style. The affective lesson was an introductory lesson on the Five Characteristics of Successful People. The focus of the Relationship lesson was on the many different kinds of relationships people have and turning those into analogies.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Prognosticate which means to predict. The Band-Aid was invented by Earle Dickson because he had a clumsy wife. Solving visual images of common words or phrases was the warm up activity for today. Honesty was the focus of the affective lesson. Students then began collecting information that will be put into a timeline as if they were traveling the Oregon Trail. They will also be building a small Conestoga wagon in a few weeks and explored why people used wagons instead of dragging their possessions across the continent.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
2nd Grade - This class completed logic elimination puzzles from Crystal Pond Woods.
3rd Grade - Today we learned that the Polynesian Islands are a group of islands in the Pacific lying East of Melanesia and Micronesia and extending from the Hawaiian Islands south to New Zealand. The investigator, Roald Dahl had difficulty as a student trying to get his thoughts on paper but later wrote several well known children and adult books. Today's warm up activity had students asking 20 "yes" or "no" questions to determine the identity of the mystery object. Students learned the meaning of their learning style. The affective lesson was an introductory lesson on the Five Characteristics of Successful People. The focus of the Relationship lesson was on the many different kinds of relationships people have and turning those into analogies.
4th Grade - There were two vocabulary words today: Oblivious -someone who is oblivious does not know or is not aware of what's happening and System - a group of things or parts forming a whole. Jane Addams was the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her development of the Hull House. Students played 20 questions as they learned the identity of the Mystery Object for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on what most students think about during a given day. Those things were related back to the learning styles inventory they had taken a few weeks ago. The Systems lesson focused on languages as students completed a brief research study about the topic.
3rd Grade - Today we learned that the Polynesian Islands are a group of islands in the Pacific lying East of Melanesia and Micronesia and extending from the Hawaiian Islands south to New Zealand. The investigator, Roald Dahl had difficulty as a student trying to get his thoughts on paper but later wrote several well known children and adult books. Today's warm up activity had students asking 20 "yes" or "no" questions to determine the identity of the mystery object. Students learned the meaning of their learning style. The affective lesson was an introductory lesson on the Five Characteristics of Successful People. The focus of the Relationship lesson was on the many different kinds of relationships people have and turning those into analogies.
4th Grade - There were two vocabulary words today: Oblivious -someone who is oblivious does not know or is not aware of what's happening and System - a group of things or parts forming a whole. Jane Addams was the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her development of the Hull House. Students played 20 questions as they learned the identity of the Mystery Object for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on what most students think about during a given day. Those things were related back to the learning styles inventory they had taken a few weeks ago. The Systems lesson focused on languages as students completed a brief research study about the topic.
Friday, September 18, 2015
Monday, September 21, 2015
Students enjoyed a day off from school today, while teachers participated in professional development opportunities.
Friday, September 18, 2015
3rd Grade - Today we learned that the Polynesian Islands are a group of islands in the Pacific lying East of Melanesia and Micronesia and extending from the Hawaiian Islands south to New Zealand. The investigator, Roald Dahl had difficulty as a student trying to get his thoughts on paper but later wrote several well known children and adult books. An unusual item was identified by playing 20 Questions for the warm up activity. Students then filled out an interest inventory to help me get to them better.Time was spent participating in the school Walk-a-Thon fundraiser.
5th Grade - There were two vocabulary words today: Quid pro quo which is a Latin phrase meaning an equal exchange, and Structure meaning a complex construction or entity.Today's investigator was Nicholas Cugnot who was the earliest recorded inventor of the automobile. Unfortunately, his horseless carriage was difficult to operate and the top speed was three miles an hour. Students played 20 Questions to identify the Mystery Object for the warm up activity. The affective lesson started with an explanation of learning styles. Last week each student had completed a learning styles inventory. The rest of the affective segment centered on courage. For the structures segment, students were introduced to the Bridge Across America or the westward movement.
5th Grade - There were two vocabulary words today: Quid pro quo which is a Latin phrase meaning an equal exchange, and Structure meaning a complex construction or entity.Today's investigator was Nicholas Cugnot who was the earliest recorded inventor of the automobile. Unfortunately, his horseless carriage was difficult to operate and the top speed was three miles an hour. Students played 20 Questions to identify the Mystery Object for the warm up activity. The affective lesson started with an explanation of learning styles. Last week each student had completed a learning styles inventory. The rest of the affective segment centered on courage. For the structures segment, students were introduced to the Bridge Across America or the westward movement.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Mrs. Rains had a doctor's appointment today. Enrichment classes were canceled for today.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
2nd Grade - Today, students started by taking a pretest on Change. This provides the basis for demonstrating growth throughout the year. We were then able to make a brief stop in Crystal Pond Woods to begin learning about logic elimination puzzles and convergent thinking.
3rd Grade - Today started by reviewing a few things from last week. First, that Relationship is a connection, association, or involvement. They learned that Hans Christian Andersen couldn't spell but did become one of the world's greatest storytellers. The warm up activity was to complete a Surprise in the Middle drawing according to my verbal directions. The objectives of this activity were to listen to instructions and develop their creativity. They took a a learning styles inventory using the new school laptops. Students then completed an Interest Survey to help me reach them through their learning style. That was followed by a trip to Crystal Pond Woods where we began developing convergent thinking skills with a variety of puzzles.
5th Grade - There were two vocabulary words today: Quid pro quo which is a Latin phrase meaning an equal exchange, and Structure meaning a complex construction or entity.Today's investigator was Nicholas Cugnot who was the earliest recorded inventor of the automobile. Unfortunately, his horseless carriage was difficult to operate and the top speed was three miles an hour. Students played 20 Questions to identify the Mystery Object for the warm up activity. The affective lesson started with an explanation of learning styles. Last week each student had completed a learning styles inventory. The rest of the affective segment centered on courage. For the structures segment, students were introduced to the Bridge Across America or the westward movement.
3rd Grade - Today started by reviewing a few things from last week. First, that Relationship is a connection, association, or involvement. They learned that Hans Christian Andersen couldn't spell but did become one of the world's greatest storytellers. The warm up activity was to complete a Surprise in the Middle drawing according to my verbal directions. The objectives of this activity were to listen to instructions and develop their creativity. They took a a learning styles inventory using the new school laptops. Students then completed an Interest Survey to help me reach them through their learning style. That was followed by a trip to Crystal Pond Woods where we began developing convergent thinking skills with a variety of puzzles.
5th Grade - There were two vocabulary words today: Quid pro quo which is a Latin phrase meaning an equal exchange, and Structure meaning a complex construction or entity.Today's investigator was Nicholas Cugnot who was the earliest recorded inventor of the automobile. Unfortunately, his horseless carriage was difficult to operate and the top speed was three miles an hour. Students played 20 Questions to identify the Mystery Object for the warm up activity. The affective lesson started with an explanation of learning styles. Last week each student had completed a learning styles inventory. The rest of the affective segment centered on courage. For the structures segment, students were introduced to the Bridge Across America or the westward movement.
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
2nd Grade - These students enjoyed visiting with a guest author today along with the rest of the second grade students.
3rd Grade - Today started by reviewing a few things from last week. First, that Relationship is a connection, association, or involvement. They learned that Hans Christian Andersen couldn't spell but did become one of the world's greatest storytellers. The warm up activity was to complete eight small drawings according to my verbal directions. The objectives of this activity were to listen to instructions and develop their creativity. Students then worked together as a class to develop their class Code of Conduct. They took a a learning styles inventory using the new school laptops. Students then completed an Interest Survey to help me reach them through their learning style. That was followed by a trip to Crystal Pond Woods where we began developing convergent thinking skills.
4th Grade - Today's activities started by learning the word of the week. Confound means to confuse or mix someone up. The investigator, Bill Cosby, overcame childhood poverty and poor school habits to become a famous actor after earning his doctorate degree in education. These students drew eight small pictures following the given verbal directions for the warm up activity. Time was spent developing a class code of conduct or rules to follow while in Enrichment. To begin our Systems study, students took a pretest in order to determine where they are and where they will go by the end of the year. The new school laptops were used to take a learning styles inventory, that was followed by having students complete an Interest Survey.
3rd Grade - Today started by reviewing a few things from last week. First, that Relationship is a connection, association, or involvement. They learned that Hans Christian Andersen couldn't spell but did become one of the world's greatest storytellers. The warm up activity was to complete eight small drawings according to my verbal directions. The objectives of this activity were to listen to instructions and develop their creativity. Students then worked together as a class to develop their class Code of Conduct. They took a a learning styles inventory using the new school laptops. Students then completed an Interest Survey to help me reach them through their learning style. That was followed by a trip to Crystal Pond Woods where we began developing convergent thinking skills.
4th Grade - Today's activities started by learning the word of the week. Confound means to confuse or mix someone up. The investigator, Bill Cosby, overcame childhood poverty and poor school habits to become a famous actor after earning his doctorate degree in education. These students drew eight small pictures following the given verbal directions for the warm up activity. Time was spent developing a class code of conduct or rules to follow while in Enrichment. To begin our Systems study, students took a pretest in order to determine where they are and where they will go by the end of the year. The new school laptops were used to take a learning styles inventory, that was followed by having students complete an Interest Survey.
Monday, September 14, 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
2nd Grade - This class took a learning styles inventory today.
4th Grade - Today's activities started by learning the word of the week. Confound means to confuse or mix someone up. The investigator, Bill Cosby, overcame childhood poverty and poor school habits to become a famous actor after earning his doctorate degree in education. These students drew eight small pictures following the given verbal directions for the warm up activity. Time was spent developing a class code of conduct or rules to follow while in Enrichment. To begin our Systems study, students took a pretest in order to determine where they are and where they will go by the end of the year. The new school laptops were used to take a learning styles inventory, that was followed by having students complete an Interest Survey.
4th Grade - Today's activities started by learning the word of the week. Confound means to confuse or mix someone up. The investigator, Bill Cosby, overcame childhood poverty and poor school habits to become a famous actor after earning his doctorate degree in education. These students drew eight small pictures following the given verbal directions for the warm up activity. Time was spent developing a class code of conduct or rules to follow while in Enrichment. To begin our Systems study, students took a pretest in order to determine where they are and where they will go by the end of the year. The new school laptops were used to take a learning styles inventory, that was followed by having students complete an Interest Survey.
Friday, September 11, 2015
Friday, September 11, 2015
3rd Grade - Our learning today began with the vocabulary word Relationship. Relationship means a connection, association, or involvement. The daily investigator was Hans Christian Andersen. Mr. Andersen could not spell well as a child, but became one of the world's most famous story tellers. Students completed a series of drawings according to my verbal directions for the warm up activity. Time was spent developing a class Code of Conduct (rules we would follow in class this year). A pretest was taken to determine what students currently know or understand about relationships. Using the school laptops, students took a learning styles inventory, followed by filling out an interest inventory to help me get to know them and their learning styles.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word for the day was Admonish which means a mild cautionary rebuke or warning. Students learned that Archimedes (an ancient mathematician) discovered water displacement in his bath while trying to solve a mystery for the king. The students also completed the eight small drawings for the warm up activity and developed a class Code of Conduct. The afternoon was spent taking assessments regarding Structures, Multiple Intelligence Learning Inventory and an interest inventory. These assessments will help me in planning lessons that will meet their unique learning needs.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word for the day was Admonish which means a mild cautionary rebuke or warning. Students learned that Archimedes (an ancient mathematician) discovered water displacement in his bath while trying to solve a mystery for the king. The students also completed the eight small drawings for the warm up activity and developed a class Code of Conduct. The afternoon was spent taking assessments regarding Structures, Multiple Intelligence Learning Inventory and an interest inventory. These assessments will help me in planning lessons that will meet their unique learning needs.
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Today was a PLC day. Classroom teachers spent time working together with their grade level colleagues in Professional Learning Communities while Mrs. Rains had the opportunity to share some Enrichment activities with regular classes.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
2nd Grade - These students started the morning by drawing eight small drawings according to my verbal directions. This was an exercise in creativity and following the directions. Students then took a pretest to share what they know about change at this time. This is a way for me to see how they grow throughout the year.
3rd Grade - Today started by learning that Relationship is a connection, association, or involvement. They learned that Hans Christian Andersen couldn't spell but did become one of the world's greatest storytellers. The warm up activity was to complete eight small drawings according to my verbal directions. The objectives of this activity were to listen to instructions and develop their creativity. Students then worked together as a class to develop their class Code of Conduct. They took a pretest regarding Relationships in order to demonstrate what they know about the topic right now. This will be used as a method of demonstrating growth throughout the year.That was followed by a trip to Crystal Pond Woods where we began developing convergent thinking skills.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word for the day was Admonish which means a mild cautionary rebuke or warning. Students learned that Archimedes (an ancient mathematician) discovered water displacement in his bath while trying to solve a mystery for the king. The students also completed the eight small drawings for the warm up activity and developed a class Code of Conduct. The afternoon was spent taking assessments regarding Structures, Multiple Intelligence Learning Inventory and an interest inventory. These assessments will help me in planning lessons that will meet their unique learning needs.
3rd Grade - Today started by learning that Relationship is a connection, association, or involvement. They learned that Hans Christian Andersen couldn't spell but did become one of the world's greatest storytellers. The warm up activity was to complete eight small drawings according to my verbal directions. The objectives of this activity were to listen to instructions and develop their creativity. Students then worked together as a class to develop their class Code of Conduct. They took a pretest regarding Relationships in order to demonstrate what they know about the topic right now. This will be used as a method of demonstrating growth throughout the year.That was followed by a trip to Crystal Pond Woods where we began developing convergent thinking skills.
5th Grade - Their vocabulary word for the day was Admonish which means a mild cautionary rebuke or warning. Students learned that Archimedes (an ancient mathematician) discovered water displacement in his bath while trying to solve a mystery for the king. The students also completed the eight small drawings for the warm up activity and developed a class Code of Conduct. The afternoon was spent taking assessments regarding Structures, Multiple Intelligence Learning Inventory and an interest inventory. These assessments will help me in planning lessons that will meet their unique learning needs.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
We were able to start Enrichment classes today. Here are some of the highlights:
2nd Grade - These students learned that Change means to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone. They learned that George Washington was the first President of the United States under the Constitution, but not the very first President of the United States. Students then developed a set of rules to follow while in Enrichment.
This group will meet for a half hour each morning (Monday through Thursday), so there will be updates regarding their activities every day.
3rd Grade - These students learned that a relationship is a connection, association, or involvement. Hans Christian Andersen couldn't spell, but did become a famous story teller. These students worked together to produce a set of class rules for themselves while in Enrichment. They were then given a pretest regarding relationships so that we can see how their learning grows through the year. Schedule changes shortened today's class.
2nd Grade - These students learned that Change means to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone. They learned that George Washington was the first President of the United States under the Constitution, but not the very first President of the United States. Students then developed a set of rules to follow while in Enrichment.
This group will meet for a half hour each morning (Monday through Thursday), so there will be updates regarding their activities every day.
3rd Grade - These students learned that a relationship is a connection, association, or involvement. Hans Christian Andersen couldn't spell, but did become a famous story teller. These students worked together to produce a set of class rules for themselves while in Enrichment. They were then given a pretest regarding relationships so that we can see how their learning grows through the year. Schedule changes shortened today's class.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
3rd Grade - These students started off completing a logic puzzle together. Time was spent competing a short research project about Mancala. Students then had the opportunity to play several rounds of the game with a couple of variations.
As far as I know that was the last Washington Irving Enrichment class for this school year. I am looking forward to seeing everyone again in the fall where we will be moving Full STEAM Ahead.
Have a great summer!
As far as I know that was the last Washington Irving Enrichment class for this school year. I am looking forward to seeing everyone again in the fall where we will be moving Full STEAM Ahead.
Have a great summer!
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
4th Grade - These students started off completing a logic puzzle together. We solved a Stories with Holes problem.Time was spent competing a short research project about Mancala. Students then had the opportunity to play several rounds of the game with a couple of variations.
Monday, May 18, 2015
Monday, May 18, 2015
1st Grade - Students learned that Herbert Hoover, our 31st President and explorer for today, fed 10,000,000 people in Belgium. Students completed fist circle drawings for the warm up activity. While students were eating a snack to celebrate our last Enrichment class for this year, we watched the original Lorax video learning about taking care of the earth.
This was the final scheduled Enrichment class for Washington Irving this year. I look forward to seeing everyone again in August. Have a great summer.
This was the final scheduled Enrichment class for Washington Irving this year. I look forward to seeing everyone again in August. Have a great summer.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Friday, May 15, 2015
Students were enjoying Book Club parties and Super Kids Day. There was no Enrichment today.
Thursday, May 14, 2015
3rd Grade - This class learned that Harsh means unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience. The explorer, John F. Kennedy, had difficulty trying to be better than his older brother and different activities. Students took time to write about one of the explorers we discussed this year in a short essay. Together we completed the Plexer warm up activity. There was a post assessment regarding what students thought about when they heard the word "discoveries." In Crystal Pond Woods, students had to evaluate themselves as to how well they learned the different thinking activities. The final activity was to evaluate several board games for Jordan the Judge.
5th Grade - These students learned that Kibitzer is an onlooker who offers advice. While today's explorer, Johannes Gutenberg, invented the printing press, it did not make him a wealthy man. Students took time to write about one of the explorers we discussed this year in a short essay. Together we completed a Plexer puzzle for the warm up activity. We pondered the question, "Can something logical ever not make sense?" The final activity was a post assessment describing all the things student thought about when they heard the word "exploration."
5th Grade - These students learned that Kibitzer is an onlooker who offers advice. While today's explorer, Johannes Gutenberg, invented the printing press, it did not make him a wealthy man. Students took time to write about one of the explorers we discussed this year in a short essay. Together we completed a Plexer puzzle for the warm up activity. We pondered the question, "Can something logical ever not make sense?" The final activity was a post assessment describing all the things student thought about when they heard the word "exploration."
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
3rd Grade - This class learned that Harsh means unpleasant and difficult to accept or experience. The explorer, John F. Kennedy, had difficulty trying to be better than his older brother and different activities. Students took time to write about one of the explorers we discussed this year in a short essay. Together we completed the Plexer warm up activity. There was a post assessment regarding what students thought about when they heard the word "discoveries." In Crystal Pond Woods, students had to evaluate themselves as to how well they learned the different thinking activities. The final activity was to evaluate several board games for Jordan the Judge.
5th Grade - These students learned that Kibitzer is an onlooker who offers advice. While today's explorer, Johannes Gutenberg, invented the printing press, it did not make him a wealthy man. Students took time to write about one of the explorers we discussed this year in a short essay. Together we completed a Plexer puzzle for the warm up activity. We pondered the question, "Can something logical ever not make sense?" The final activity was a post assessment describing all the things student thought about when they heard the word "exploration."
5th Grade - These students learned that Kibitzer is an onlooker who offers advice. While today's explorer, Johannes Gutenberg, invented the printing press, it did not make him a wealthy man. Students took time to write about one of the explorers we discussed this year in a short essay. Together we completed a Plexer puzzle for the warm up activity. We pondered the question, "Can something logical ever not make sense?" The final activity was a post assessment describing all the things student thought about when they heard the word "exploration."
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
4th Grade - Today's learning began with the vocabulary word. Precision means exactness or accuracy. The explorer, YoYo Ma, is the world's greatest cellist and loves sharing his music with children. Students then chose an explorer we have discussed this year and wrote how that person influenced them. We worked together to complete a Plexer puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson had students examining how their expenses can not be more than their income.
Monday, May 11, 2015
Monday, May 11, 2015
1st Grade - Today's explorer, President Warren Harding, was given a dog when he became President. The dog had a special chair at Cabinet meetings. Students wrote more stupendous statements for Yolanda the Yarnspinner. Max the Magician was introduced. Max tried to trick the students with visual math problems. We then looked for patterns in books.
2nd Grade - This afternoon students learned that a Century is a period of 100 years.The explorer, Rose Greenhow, sank to the bottom of the sea with $2,000 worth of gold.Students worked together to solve the Plexer problems for the warm up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods, students completed using evaluative thinking to solve a real world problem. The final activity was to discover the California Gold Rush.
2nd Grade - This afternoon students learned that a Century is a period of 100 years.The explorer, Rose Greenhow, sank to the bottom of the sea with $2,000 worth of gold.Students worked together to solve the Plexer problems for the warm up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods, students completed using evaluative thinking to solve a real world problem. The final activity was to discover the California Gold Rush.
Friday, May 8, 2015
Friday, May 8, 2015
4th Grade - This morning students learned that Sublime means impressive and puts one in awe. Abraham Lincoln, today's explorer, grew a beard at the suggestion of an 11 year old girl. Students drew a "loopy" picture for the warm up activity. The affective lesson had students taking a learning styles inventory to see their learning intelligence. Due to special activities, class was a little shorter this morning.
5th Grade - This class joined with the Thursday afternoon class.
5th Grade - This class joined with the Thursday afternoon class.
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Thursday, May 7, 2015
3rd Grade - Due to a schedule change, these students met on Wednesday.
5th Grade - These students learned that Tranchant means incisive, forceful. Their explorer, George Crum, was angry when he developed the potato chip. For the warm up activity, students created loopy drawings of elephants. Students learned the difference between flotsam and jetsam. They also learned how ocean currents affect the climate of coastal cities.
5th Grade - These students learned that Tranchant means incisive, forceful. Their explorer, George Crum, was angry when he developed the potato chip. For the warm up activity, students created loopy drawings of elephants. Students learned the difference between flotsam and jetsam. They also learned how ocean currents affect the climate of coastal cities.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
3rd Grade - Variance, an amount of difference or change, was today's vocabulary word. The explorer, Winston Churchill, was not a good student, but won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953. Students worked together to solve a Quotation Quizzler puzzle for the warm up activity. As a post assessment of the Gifts study, students wrote about their greatest gift. In Crystal Pond Woods, students had to solve the problem of what to do for 30 minutes in class by developing and using criteria. The final activity was to compare archaeology and paleontology.
5th Grade - These students learned that Tranchant means incisive, forceful. Their explorer, George Crum, was angry when he developed the potato chip. For the warm up activity, students created loopy drawings of elephants. Students learned the difference between flotsam and jetsam. They also learned how ocean currents affect the climate of coastal cities.
5th Grade - These students learned that Tranchant means incisive, forceful. Their explorer, George Crum, was angry when he developed the potato chip. For the warm up activity, students created loopy drawings of elephants. Students learned the difference between flotsam and jetsam. They also learned how ocean currents affect the climate of coastal cities.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
4th Grade - Students reviewed the vocabulary and explorer from last week. Together they solved a quotation puzzle for the warm up activity. The affective lesson had students taking a learning styles inventory to see their learning intelligence. The rest of the afternoon was spent finishing and sharing a research topic of their choosing.
Final Enrichment Schedule
Final Day
With the end of the school year quickly approaching, there are
only a few more Enrichment classes.
Since our theme this year has been “The Power of 1,” the final class
period will center on “What Can We do With 1?” Snacks and activities will
center on that idea. Students will be
allowed to bring a snack to share with the rest of their Enrichment group. Since our school system is promoting healthy
snacking, please encourage your student to look for snacks that include fruits,
nuts, whole grains, etc.
The last week of regularly scheduled Enrichment classes will be
May 12 through 15 for third through fifth grade. First and second grade
students will have their final class Monday, May 18.
For those student 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. Sounds like you will need an
inquiring mind as we advance “Full STEAM Ahead.”
Have a great summer!
Sincerely,
Marcia Rains, Enrichment
Specialist
Summer Opportunities
Here are some summer enrichment opportunities:
Monday, May 4, 2015
Monday, May 5, 2015
1st Grade - Today we learned that our explorer, Ida Wells Barnett, raised awareness for a fair Civil Rights Act back in the late 1800s. For the warm up activity, students worked together to solve a Quotation Quizzler. Students learned to how become yarn spinners and weave wonderful stories with words in Crystal Pond Woods.
2nd Grade - This group learned that cultured means having or showing good education, tastes, and manner. They also learned that Abraham Lincoln, our explorer today and the sixteenth President, was not a stern father. We worked together to solve a Quotation Quizzler puzzle for the warm up activity. Students continued to learn the creative problem-solving process with our friend Jordan the Judge in Crystal Pond Woods.
2nd Grade - This group learned that cultured means having or showing good education, tastes, and manner. They also learned that Abraham Lincoln, our explorer today and the sixteenth President, was not a stern father. We worked together to solve a Quotation Quizzler puzzle for the warm up activity. Students continued to learn the creative problem-solving process with our friend Jordan the Judge in Crystal Pond Woods.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Thursday, April 30, 2015
3rd Grade - These students were participating in the Land Run reenactment.
5th Grade - Mrs. Rains was out of the building this afternoon.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
3rd Grade - Students learned that Variance is an amount of difference or change. Today's explorer, Winston Churchill, was not a good student, but he went on to lead Great Britain through World War II and won the Nobel Prize for Literature.We worked together to solve a logic elimination puzzle for the warm up activity.
Several groups had to leave for a land run activity and Mrs. Rains was asked to help with make up testing. Classes for the rest of the day were canceled.
Several groups had to leave for a land run activity and Mrs. Rains was asked to help with make up testing. Classes for the rest of the day were canceled.
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Due to make up testing, this morning's class was canceled.
4th Grade - This afternoon students learned that Sublime is impressive and puts one in awe. Today's explorer, Abraham Lincoln, was the first President to grow a beard. Students completed a Loosen Up drawing for the warm up activity. For the rest of class, students were able to research any topic they wanted and create a product to present their subject to the rest of their class.
4th Grade - This afternoon students learned that Sublime is impressive and puts one in awe. Today's explorer, Abraham Lincoln, was the first President to grow a beard. Students completed a Loosen Up drawing for the warm up activity. For the rest of class, students were able to research any topic they wanted and create a product to present their subject to the rest of their class.
Monday, April 27, 2015
Monday, April 27, 2015
1st Grade - These students learned that today's explorer, Woodrow Wilson, had a stroke when he was President and his wife was called the first Woman President. Students created loopy elephants for today's warm up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods, students had another opportunity to analyze, sort, and classify items.
2nd Grade - Today learning began with a new vocabulary word-Inference which means the act or process of reaching a conclusion about something from known facts or evidence. Frank Thompson, today's explorer, was really a woman (Sarah Edmond) who wanted to fight in the Civil war so disguised herself as a man. The affective lesson focused on the qualities of friendships. Be began studying evaluative thinking in Crystal Ponds. In particular, students began developing criteria to help eliminate possible solutions.
2nd Grade - Today learning began with a new vocabulary word-Inference which means the act or process of reaching a conclusion about something from known facts or evidence. Frank Thompson, today's explorer, was really a woman (Sarah Edmond) who wanted to fight in the Civil war so disguised herself as a man. The affective lesson focused on the qualities of friendships. Be began studying evaluative thinking in Crystal Ponds. In particular, students began developing criteria to help eliminate possible solutions.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Thursday, April 23, 2015
3rd Grade - Due to OCCT schedule, the morning class was canceled.
5th Grade - Today, students learned that Ruminate means to meditate, muse. The explorer for today, Andre Garnerin, invented the parachute 100 years before it's purpose was discovered. A few students shared what they learned about hunger in America. The rest of the time was spent searching the internet for temperatures of different cities.
5th Grade - Today, students learned that Ruminate means to meditate, muse. The explorer for today, Andre Garnerin, invented the parachute 100 years before it's purpose was discovered. A few students shared what they learned about hunger in America. The rest of the time was spent searching the internet for temperatures of different cities.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
3rd Grade - Due to OCCT schedule, the morning class was canceled.
5th Grade - Today, students learned that Ruminate means to meditate, muse. The explorer for today, Andre Garnerin, invented the parachute 100 years before it's purpose was discovered. A few students shared what they learned about hunger in America. The rest of the time was spent searching the internet for temperatures of different cities.
5th Grade - Today, students learned that Ruminate means to meditate, muse. The explorer for today, Andre Garnerin, invented the parachute 100 years before it's purpose was discovered. A few students shared what they learned about hunger in America. The rest of the time was spent searching the internet for temperatures of different cities.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
4th Grade - Today, students learned that Lapse is a temporary pause or interruption. The Corps of Discovery led by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea, were today's explorers. The affective lesson focused on what makes good friends. The rest of the time was spent searching the internet for temperatures of different cities.
Monday, April 20, 2015
Monday, April 20, 2015
1st Grade - Students learned that Annie Oakley was a "shooting star." For the warm up activity, students figured out nine close up pictures of things that had the word "pig" in the name. The rest of the class time was spent finishing up a previous assignment on analyzing the parts of things.
2nd Grade - This group of students learned that Evidence means something which shows that something else exists or is true. Our explorer, Zachary Taylor, did not want to be sworn in as President on a Sunday. Technically then, all of the rest of the Presidents move down a number since someone had to serve as president until Mr. Taylor could take the oath of office. In Crystal Pond Woods, students developed their visual reasoning as they grouped shapes. The final activity was to discover all they could about crayons.
2nd Grade - This group of students learned that Evidence means something which shows that something else exists or is true. Our explorer, Zachary Taylor, did not want to be sworn in as President on a Sunday. Technically then, all of the rest of the Presidents move down a number since someone had to serve as president until Mr. Taylor could take the oath of office. In Crystal Pond Woods, students developed their visual reasoning as they grouped shapes. The final activity was to discover all they could about crayons.
Friday, April 17, 2015
Friday, April 17, 2015
4th Grade - We learned that Spry means someone who is nimble or lively. John Glenn, our explorer, was the first man to orbit the earth and the oldest person in space. Students worked together to solve a Quizzle puzzle for the warm up activity. For the Power of 1 lesson, students shared their products and what they learned about world hunger. The final activity was to open the bottle from a stranded family and locate cities along the Pacific coast in Asia and North America.
5th Grade - Thursday and Friday groups were combined because of the testing schedule. This group learned that Vociferous means loud and vehement.. Today's explorer Alfred Nobel, not only created the Nobel Peace Prize, he also invented dynamite. Students worked together to solve a Quizzle puzzle for the warm up activity. For the Power of 1 lesson, students shared their products and what they learned about world hunger.
5th Grade - Thursday and Friday groups were combined because of the testing schedule. This group learned that Vociferous means loud and vehement.. Today's explorer Alfred Nobel, not only created the Nobel Peace Prize, he also invented dynamite. Students worked together to solve a Quizzle puzzle for the warm up activity. For the Power of 1 lesson, students shared their products and what they learned about world hunger.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
3rd Grade - This class was canceled due to testing.
5th Grade - Class was shorter today because of the OCCT testing in the morning. We did learn that Vociferous means loud and vehement.. Today's explorer Alfred Nobel, not only created the Nobel Peace Prize, he also invented dynamite. Students worked together to solve a Quizzle puzzle for the warm up activity. For the Power of 1 lesson, a few students shared their products and what they learned about world hunger. The final activity was to locate cities along the Pacific coast in Asia and North America comparing temperatures.
5th Grade - Class was shorter today because of the OCCT testing in the morning. We did learn that Vociferous means loud and vehement.. Today's explorer Alfred Nobel, not only created the Nobel Peace Prize, he also invented dynamite. Students worked together to solve a Quizzle puzzle for the warm up activity. For the Power of 1 lesson, a few students shared their products and what they learned about world hunger. The final activity was to locate cities along the Pacific coast in Asia and North America comparing temperatures.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
4th Grade - Class was shorter today because of the OCCT testing in the morning. We did learn that Spry means someone who is nimble or lively. John Glenn, our explorer, was the first man to orbit the earth and the oldest person in space. Students worked together to solve a Quizzle puzzle for the warm up activity. For the Power of 1 lesson, students shared their products and what they learned about world hunger. The final activity was to open the bottle from a stranded family and locate cities along the Pacific coast in Asia and North America.
Monday, April 13, 2015
Monday, April 13, 2015
1st Grade - William Howard Taft, today'x explorer was the largest President of the United States. Most of our time together was spent working through a logic elimination problem. Together we were successful in solving the puzzle. The final activity was to spend some more time comparing and contrasting common items.
2nd Grade - Second graders learned that a Fossil is something preserved from a past geologic age. There were two explorers today: John Tyler was known as "His Accedence", and James Knox Polk was known as the first "dark horse" President. Together they solved the Quizzles puzzle that was the warm up activity. Students partnered together to play the Dot Game in Crystal Pond Woods. This activity required students to visually use what they saw as clues and to mentally move shapes around.
2nd Grade - Second graders learned that a Fossil is something preserved from a past geologic age. There were two explorers today: John Tyler was known as "His Accedence", and James Knox Polk was known as the first "dark horse" President. Together they solved the Quizzles puzzle that was the warm up activity. Students partnered together to play the Dot Game in Crystal Pond Woods. This activity required students to visually use what they saw as clues and to mentally move shapes around.
Friday, April 10, 2015
Friday, April 10, 2015
4th Grade - Today, we learned that Demeanor means someone's behavior toward others. The explorer, Jackie Joyner-Kersee overcame many obstacles to become an olympic champion. After learning the meaning of The Pledge of Allegiance, students wrote promises they could keep to other people. The rest of the class time focused on hunger and how to solve the American hunger problem.
5th Grade - Students learned that Pernicious means dangerous, deadly. Their explorer, Samuel Morse, not only invented the Morse Code, but also won a gold medal for artwork. Students quickly solved a couple of Stories with Holes mysteries for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on the question, "Is it always easy to tell what causes things to happen?" The afternoon was spent leaning about hunger in America as students gained an understanding that exploring societal issues such as hunger may promote solutions to that problem.
5th Grade - Students learned that Pernicious means dangerous, deadly. Their explorer, Samuel Morse, not only invented the Morse Code, but also won a gold medal for artwork. Students quickly solved a couple of Stories with Holes mysteries for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on the question, "Is it always easy to tell what causes things to happen?" The afternoon was spent leaning about hunger in America as students gained an understanding that exploring societal issues such as hunger may promote solutions to that problem.
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Thursday, April 9, 2015
3rd Grade - Today's learning began with the definition of Imprison which means to put (someone) in prison. The explorers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, didn't finish high school. Students worked together to solve the Plexer puzzles that were the warm up activity. In the Gifts study, we discussed how much a gift cost and completed some math problems with money. Students had the opportunity to apply their creative problem-solving learning to a real life situation in Crystal Pond Woods. For the Discoveries lesson, student learned about.
5th Grade - Students learned that Pernicious means dangerous, deadly. Their explorer, Samuel Morse, not only invented the Morse Code, but also won a gold medal for artwork. Students quickly solved a couple of Stories with Holes mysteries for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on the question, "Is it always easy to tell what causes things to happen?" The afternoon was spent leaning about hunger in America as students gained an understanding that exploring societal issues such as hunger may promote solutions to that problem.
5th Grade - Students learned that Pernicious means dangerous, deadly. Their explorer, Samuel Morse, not only invented the Morse Code, but also won a gold medal for artwork. Students quickly solved a couple of Stories with Holes mysteries for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on the question, "Is it always easy to tell what causes things to happen?" The afternoon was spent leaning about hunger in America as students gained an understanding that exploring societal issues such as hunger may promote solutions to that problem.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
3rd Grade - Today's learning began with the definition of Imprison which means to put (someone) in prison. The explorers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, didn't finish high school. Students worked together to solve the Plexer puzzles that were the warm up activity. In the Gifts study, we discussed how much a gift cost and completed some math problems with money. Students had the opportunity to apply their creative problem-solving learning to a real life situation in Crystal Pond Woods. For the Discoveries lesson, student learned about.
5th Grade - Students learned that Pernicious means dangerous, deadly. Their explorer, Samuel Morse, not only invented the Morse Code, but also won a gold medal for artwork. Students quickly solved a couple of Stories with Holes mysteries for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on the question, "Is it always easy to tell what causes things to happen?" The afternoon was spent leaning about hunger in America as students gained an understanding that exploring societal issues such as hunger may promote solutions to that problem.
5th Grade - Students learned that Pernicious means dangerous, deadly. Their explorer, Samuel Morse, not only invented the Morse Code, but also won a gold medal for artwork. Students quickly solved a couple of Stories with Holes mysteries for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on the question, "Is it always easy to tell what causes things to happen?" The afternoon was spent leaning about hunger in America as students gained an understanding that exploring societal issues such as hunger may promote solutions to that problem.
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
4th Grade - Today, we learned that Demeanor means someone's behavior toward others. The explorer, Jackie Joyner-Kersee overcame many obstacles to become an olympic champion. After learning the meaning of The Pledge of Allegiance, students wrote promises they could keep to other people. The rest of the class time focused on hunger and how to solve the American hunger problem.
Monday, April 6, 2015
Monday, April 6, 2015
1st Grade - This class learned that Elizabeth Cochrane (aka. Nellie Bly) was an newspaper reporter that exposed the poor conditions of mental health hospitals. Students worked together to solve the Stories with Holes mystery for the warm up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods, students were introduced to compare and contrast.
2nd Grade - These students learned that an artifact is a simple object (such as a tool or weapon) that was made by people in the past.Elizabeth Van Lew (aka. Crazy Bet) was a northern spy during the civil war. This group also solved the Stories with Holes mystery for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on how to deal with anger. The final activity was to match Max the Magician's tricky, visual dominoes in Crystal Pond Woods.
2nd Grade - These students learned that an artifact is a simple object (such as a tool or weapon) that was made by people in the past.Elizabeth Van Lew (aka. Crazy Bet) was a northern spy during the civil war. This group also solved the Stories with Holes mystery for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on how to deal with anger. The final activity was to match Max the Magician's tricky, visual dominoes in Crystal Pond Woods.
Friday, April 3, 2015
Friday, April 3, 2015
4th Grade - The vocabulary word for today was Exploit which means a daring or heroic act. There were two explorers for today, Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan. Due to an illness at a young age, Helen Keller was deaf, blind, and unable to communicate until Anne Sullivan started working with her. Students worked together to solve the Plexer puzzles for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on kindness and how to treat other people with respect. After watching a brief video about the circulatory system, students finished creating a menu that would meet their nutritional needs. The final activity was further exploration of ocean currents.
5th Grade - Students learned today that a Schlep is a stupid or clumsy person. Anton Leeuwenhoek, today's explorer, did not share his invention of the microscope with anyone. We worked together to solve the Plexer puzzles for the warm up activity. The affective session focused on the question, "Why is 'because' such an important word?" For the exploration lesson on nutrition, students completed their menus containing healthy meals. The final activity was to learn more about ocean currents.
5th Grade - Students learned today that a Schlep is a stupid or clumsy person. Anton Leeuwenhoek, today's explorer, did not share his invention of the microscope with anyone. We worked together to solve the Plexer puzzles for the warm up activity. The affective session focused on the question, "Why is 'because' such an important word?" For the exploration lesson on nutrition, students completed their menus containing healthy meals. The final activity was to learn more about ocean currents.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Thursday, April 2, 2015
3rd Grade - Due to other activities, today's class was canceled.
5th Grade - Students learned today that a Schlep is a stupid or clumsy person. Anton Leeuwenhoek, today's explorer, did not share his invention of the microscope with anyone. We worked together to solve the Plexer puzzles for the warm up activity. The affective session focused on the question, "Why is 'because' such an important word?" For the exploration lesson on nutrition, students completed their menus containing healthy meals. The final activity was to learn more about ocean currents.
5th Grade - Students learned today that a Schlep is a stupid or clumsy person. Anton Leeuwenhoek, today's explorer, did not share his invention of the microscope with anyone. We worked together to solve the Plexer puzzles for the warm up activity. The affective session focused on the question, "Why is 'because' such an important word?" For the exploration lesson on nutrition, students completed their menus containing healthy meals. The final activity was to learn more about ocean currents.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
4th Grade - The vocabulary word for today was Exploit which means a daring or heroic act. There were two explorers for today, Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan. Due to an illness at a young age, Helen Keller was deaf, blind, and unable to communicate until Anne Sullivan started working with her. Students worked together to solve the Plexer puzzles for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on kindness and how to treat other people with respect. After watching a brief video about the circulatory system, students finished creating a menu that would meet their nutritional needs. The final activity was further exploration of ocean currents.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Monday, March 30, 2015
1st Grade - Today we learned that Theodore Roosevelt did not lead the Cavalry up San Juan Hill. Students worked together to complete Plexer puzzles for the warm up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods, students used their analytical thinking skills to analyze and sort items into groups.
2nd Grade - These students added the word Ceremony, which means a formal act or event that is a part of a social or religious occasion, to their vocabulary. Their explorer, William Henry Harrison, was cursed along with the rest of the Presidents elected to office in a year ending with 0 by Chief Tecumseh. Students worked together to solve the Plexer puzzles for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on the range of emotions people go through every day. Students decoded ciphers in Crystal Pond Woods.
2nd Grade - These students added the word Ceremony, which means a formal act or event that is a part of a social or religious occasion, to their vocabulary. Their explorer, William Henry Harrison, was cursed along with the rest of the Presidents elected to office in a year ending with 0 by Chief Tecumseh. Students worked together to solve the Plexer puzzles for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on the range of emotions people go through every day. Students decoded ciphers in Crystal Pond Woods.
Friday, March 27, 2015
Friday, March 27, 2015
4th Grade - Our learning today began with a new vocabulary word, Instill which means to put a feeling or idea into someone's mind slowly. Today's explorer and author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, died on our country's 50th birthday. Students had to listen to directions as they completed the Loosen Up drawing for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on motivators. We began exploring our nutritional habits and then discovered more information about ocean currents.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Occlude which means to obstruct/block. The explorer for today was Percy Spencer who accidentally invented the microwave oven. These students also completed the Surprise in the Middle drawing for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was empathic/understanding listening. We took a quick look at exploring our nutritional habits which will be completed next week. The final activity was to explore ocean currents.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Occlude which means to obstruct/block. The explorer for today was Percy Spencer who accidentally invented the microwave oven. These students also completed the Surprise in the Middle drawing for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was empathic/understanding listening. We took a quick look at exploring our nutritional habits which will be completed next week. The final activity was to explore ocean currents.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Thursday, March 26, 2015
3rd Grade - Students learned that a nobleman is a man who is a member of the nobility. Louis Pasteur, today's explorer, was an average student until he went to the Ecole Normale school. Following the directions to complete the Surprise in the Middle drawing was today's warm up activity. Evaluative thinking was the focus of the trip to Crystal Pond Woods for this week. The final activity was to discover the power of ice.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Occlude which means to obstruct/block. The explorer for today was Percy Spencer who accidentally invented the microwave oven. These students also completed the Surprise in the Middle drawing for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was empathic/understanding listening. We took a quick look at exploring our nutritional habits which will be completed next week. The final activity was to explore ocean currents.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Occlude which means to obstruct/block. The explorer for today was Percy Spencer who accidentally invented the microwave oven. These students also completed the Surprise in the Middle drawing for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was empathic/understanding listening. We took a quick look at exploring our nutritional habits which will be completed next week. The final activity was to explore ocean currents.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
3rd Grade - Students learned that a nobleman is a man who is a member of the nobility. Louis Pasteur, today's explorer, was an average student until he went to the Ecole Normale school. Following the directions to complete the Surprise in the Middle drawing was today's warm up activity. Evaluative thinking was the focus of the trip to Crystal Pond Woods for this week. The final activity was to discover the power of ice.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Occlude which means to obstruct/block. The explorer for today was Percy Spencer who accidentally invented the microwave oven. These students also completed the Surprise in the Middle drawing for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was empathic/understanding listening. We took a quick look at exploring our nutritional habits which will be completed next week. The final activity was to explore ocean currents.
5th Grade - Today's vocabulary word was Occlude which means to obstruct/block. The explorer for today was Percy Spencer who accidentally invented the microwave oven. These students also completed the Surprise in the Middle drawing for the warm up activity. The focus of the affective lesson was empathic/understanding listening. We took a quick look at exploring our nutritional habits which will be completed next week. The final activity was to explore ocean currents.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
4th Grade - Our learning today began with a new vocabulary word, Instill which means to put a feeling or idea into someone's mind slowly. Today's explorer and author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, died on our country's 50th birthday. Students had to listen to directions as they completed the Loosen Up drawing for the warm up activity. The affective lesson focused on motivators. We began exploring our nutritional habits and then discovered more information about ocean currents.
Monday, March 23, 2015
Monday, March 23, 2015
Welcome back! I hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful break.
1st Grade - Students learned that Mary Harris Jones led 100 children who had been injured working in factories to the home of Theodore Roosevelt. She did this so he would change child labor laws. For the warm up activity, students had to follow directions to draw a picture. This was a very challenging activity and took most of the hour to complete. We visited with Sybil the Scientist briefly in Crystal Pond Woods and learned that she likes to sort and classify things.
2nd Grade - Today we learned that archaeology is a science that deals with past human life and activities by studying the bones, tools, etc., of ancient people. Belle Boyd was a teenage spy and pickpocket during the Civil War. These students also completed the Loosen Up drawing for the warm up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods, students combined visual thinking and storytelling to solve figural nursery rhymes.
1st Grade - Students learned that Mary Harris Jones led 100 children who had been injured working in factories to the home of Theodore Roosevelt. She did this so he would change child labor laws. For the warm up activity, students had to follow directions to draw a picture. This was a very challenging activity and took most of the hour to complete. We visited with Sybil the Scientist briefly in Crystal Pond Woods and learned that she likes to sort and classify things.
2nd Grade - Today we learned that archaeology is a science that deals with past human life and activities by studying the bones, tools, etc., of ancient people. Belle Boyd was a teenage spy and pickpocket during the Civil War. These students also completed the Loosen Up drawing for the warm up activity. In Crystal Pond Woods, students combined visual thinking and storytelling to solve figural nursery rhymes.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)