Reading and Writing
This week in language arts, we will begin our research unit. We will begin the research process by choosing a topic of interest, setting goals, and gathering our research materials. Students will use a variety of books and online sources to gather information about their topics. We will be gathering facts and organizing our information in preparation for writing our research paper.
Math
We are focusing on 3D shapes this week. We will learn vocabulary words like edge, vertex, and face and learn the attributes of common 3D shapes. We will see how 3D shapes are made out of two-dimensional shapes and identify those shapes. We will also learn that the area is the space inside the shape. We will practice counting the area with cheez-its and end the week with a fun activity where students get to make their own robot and then we will calculate the area of them!
Science:
We will be moving on from plants and starting animals this coming week in science. We will be looking first at insects and butterflies. We will focus on butterfly life cycles and creating a butterfly craft. This is an exciting time and our enrichment time that is studying insects will be able to be the leaders in our classroom.
Research question of the week:
What is the life cycle of the praying mantis?
Reminders:
April 15th Sham’Rock and Roll
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