Tuesday May 13

Today we discovered that 13 was a prime number because when we have 13 squares, we can only make one rectangle out of the squares (1x13).  For each day this month we are determining whether a number is prime or composite based upon making rectangles from the smaller squares.  Yesterday the number 12 provided three different rectangles (1x12) (2x6) (3x4).

"Playing the "circle game" during math is really fun." Norah
"I really like solving story problems on the white boards." Miles

We began developing our own projects today to show our understanding of the temperate forest biome AND add to that knowledge as we work together.

"I really like making projects about habitats." Alex and many others
"It was really nice of Lola to suggest making a project together" Cassidy
"I was happy when Kali and Evalyn let me join them in making a project." Hensley
"Sophia and I are creating a great project together." Roxana

We are also continuing writing our animal reports.  Please look at the homework this week- there is a description of possible animal projects to complete to compliment the report.

"I enjoyed writing about the Orca whale because I keep finishing new sections!"  Matthew

Here are some picture of our busy project work!  See you tomorrow for our FIELD TRIP!

Friday May 9- Animal Mask Performance

Today began with practicing our performance.  Then we presented out wetlands projects to the class...here are picture of our projects...

Save the wetlands!

Animals of the wetlands

frog and snake reports

animals of the swamp

Don't pollute!

Swamp information

Save the Wetlands!

Beavers contribution to the wetlands

Animals of the pond

Impact of flooding

Wetland animals with rain demonstration

Wetlands diagram

animals of the wetlands

seasons of the pond

Life in a marsh!

Then it was time for our mask performance...we worked so hard making these masks!

Thursday May 8

Hi everyone!  This day went by in a blur...we have been so busy with projects and special art...here is a taste of our day in pictures...

Hope to see many of you tomorrow at 11:15 in the auditorium!  Thanks!

7:45  Ducks outside the window...

Artist in residence

Masks waiting for decoration

Creating wetlands projects!

See you tomorrow!!!

Tuesday May 5

Today was day 2 of mask making...we completed our clay molds and  put our first layer of paper onto the mold.  The masks are looking good...

Today we researched and presented information about the wetlands habitat.  There is much to learn about this amazing environment.  Next week, we will be visiting a wetland, Tryon Creek, so we can add to our understanding.  Here are some pictures of our research time:

 After researching information, we presented our new learning to each other and posted our ideas on a poster.  Tomorrow we begin our habitat projects.  See you then!

Cinco de Mayo!

Today was very busy as we began to create animal masks with our artist in residence.  We also wrote poetry and learned a little about marshes and swamps- freshwater habitats.
We were thrilled to have Norah and her mom visit to teach us a little about Cinco de Mayo!  Check out the pictures and video below.  We heard a report, broke celebration eggs, and ate delicious bread.  Thanks again Norah!  We love your visits!