We did a lot work this week with our PBL on migration. One of my favorite lessons was testing the classes' internal clock. We had the clocks covered and removed for one day. Students had to guess the time through internal or external clues. This project helped convey how animals keep in tune with their surroundings and the seasons without using a clock or calendar.
Speaking of migration, we had our first field trip to Carkeek Park. Altogether, it was the perfect way to answer our questions on salmon and migration. Students had the opportunity to experience everything they have discussed and pondered. Part of us went on a stream observation while the others participated in a salmon dissection. The stream observation was a great way to see the fish in action as well as reinforce our understanding of salmon spawning. Meanwhile, the salmon dissection was both gross and totally eye opening (no pun intended). Students saw how salmon are designed to swim upstream and persevere on their journey. We caped things off with a game called "Hooks and Ladders". Students competed as migrating salmon facing both natural and man made obstacles. This demonstrated to students the difficulties these fish face in our modern world.
Speaking of migration, we had our first field trip to Carkeek Park. Altogether, it was the perfect way to answer our questions on salmon and migration. Students had the opportunity to experience everything they have discussed and pondered. Part of us went on a stream observation while the others participated in a salmon dissection. The stream observation was a great way to see the fish in action as well as reinforce our understanding of salmon spawning. Meanwhile, the salmon dissection was both gross and totally eye opening (no pun intended). Students saw how salmon are designed to swim upstream and persevere on their journey. We caped things off with a game called "Hooks and Ladders". Students competed as migrating salmon facing both natural and man made obstacles. This demonstrated to students the difficulties these fish face in our modern world.
Outside of migration, we began our Math unit on multiplication. Our introduction to multiplication begins with physical models and illustrations. They have learned how to show multiplication through arrays, equal groups, skip counting and repeated addition. Now is the perfect time to start practicing at home.
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Week In Review
Most Important Idea
- Math because it is fun to learn multiplication.
Most Important Activity
- Out first field trip because we got to learn about salmon.
Most Important Experience
- Edmodo because its supper fun.
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Week In Review
Most Important Idea
- Math because it is fun to learn multiplication.
Most Important Activity
- Out first field trip because we got to learn about salmon.
Most Important Experience
- Edmodo because its supper fun.