There are two more months of school and they are jammed with fun and a lot of work!
Reading
We are starting novel studies this week. Last week students were introduced to several books and chose a book to read over the next 6-7 weeks. Students will be reading these books individually and then come together once a week to discuss the content and reflect on what they've read. All of the books incorporate another culture, which students may or may not be familiar with. Most of the reading will take place in school but students may need to take the book home on occasion if they need to catch up.
Science
Today we started our electricity unit. This is a great hands-on unit where students explore electricity and circuits with different variables.
Lewis & Clark
By now I'm sure you've seen your child's Lewis & Clark Journal come home as a part of homework. Students are learning about the expedition, the different peoples and places they encountered and the impact of this journey for the USA. Following this Unit (post field trip) we will transition into the Oregon Trail, and as a class go on a simulated journey west!
Explorers
Explorer contracts should have gone home over the weekend and the signed contract is due tomorrow (4/16). Over the next several weeks students will research their explorer (which they chose today), compile notes and put together a 3-5 minute speech. This has been a great activity in the past. Keep in mind, much of this project is an at home assignment. We will work periodically in class on it but multiple nights of homework will be directed toward this project.
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