We continued working through the scientific method by asking questions about our math materials. Student groups used linking cubes and counters (plastic bears) to ask a question, make a hypothesis, experiment, observe, and then draw a conclusion. Most groups decided to build a structure to hold the bears.
On Friday we spent time interviewing our 5th grade reading buddies. After the interview, we read nonfiction books together. We will get together with our reading buddies twice a month.
I was so happy to hear about all of the interesting science experiments. It will be a fun way to learn about the scientific method when the students share their at-home pumpkin investigations with their classmates.
This week we will have social studies homework. This will support our new unit on "Communities Over Time." As homework, students are being asked to create a collage/scrapbook page (approximately the size of a standard piece of construction paper) about their local community. It will be due on Friday, October 25th. Students are encouraged to use drawings, magazines, newspaper clippings, etc to represent things around their community or neighborhood. For example, they can draw/cut out a building to represent a nearby library or firehouse. They can also draw/cutout a logo from a nearby store or gas station or a flower to represent gardens or parks. When they have their clippings, they will need to paste them to a piece of construction or scrapbook paper. I will provide paper on Monday, but if you want to get started this weekend, feel free. Please do not buy anything new for this.
Also, if you happen to know a lot about Ypsilanti's history or another nearby city and want to come in to talk with the class about it, please let me know. The objectives cover communities over time including economic changes and traditions. I am not from this area and would love for the students hear first-hand accounts.
Spellingcity.com has been updated with the new spelling words for the week. We are still working on the same wordly wise words this week. The test will be Thursday or Friday.
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