Students will receive one set of four clues per week for the month of March. Clues will be given Monday thru Thursday. Who will be the first one to figure out the Mystery State each week? Will it be you? Deadline for weekly submission Friday by 2:30 pm The Mystery State quiz will help students… Read More Mystery State: Which State Is It?
Dear Parents and Teachers, As students explore a self-selected non-fiction topic, it is important for them to recognize the importance of verifying information by looking at multiple sources. In the classroom, students have been comparing two printed resources on the same topic. Similarly, when using the internet, students must compare non-print resources. The internet is not… Read More Research and Databases
Second grade students will learn how to identify and differentiate between primary and secondary sources. What is a Primary Source? Primary sources are original records of the political, economic, artistic, scientific, social, and intellectual thoughts and achievements of specific historical periods. Produced by the people who participated in and witnessed the past, primary sources offer… Read More Primary and Secondary Resources
Kindergarten students will begin work in the science lab with Mrs. Levine exploring the science unit, The Materials in Our World. The unit will provide opportunities for students to observe and compare the properties of a variety of kinds of wood, paper, fabric, and earth materials. Hands-on activities allowed students to discover what happens when they… Read More Bridge Support
This week we read many nonfiction books, one of which was Bugs, Bugs Bugs, by Jennifer Dussling. As nonfiction readers, we ask questions in order to delve deeper, to better understand a subject. As we were reading, we noticed we did not understand some of the key words used by the author. In order to understand some of… Read More Swap and Solve
Columbus Day is a holiday celebrating the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. The event is celebrated in many countries including the United States, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Spain. Carefully watch and listen to the video from the History Channel. Pretend you are Christopher Columbus. What would your mom… Read More Columbus Day
Gummy Bears may be small but they can represent some big words. Your job is to select a social studies vocabulary term and use this candy to create a model of the word. Some terms you might consider: urban, longitude, citizenship, immigration, colonization, etc. Make a diorama of a social studies vocabulary word. (Please do… Read More Gummy Bear Challenge
…be an eagle or a whale? Before you make a decision, you must research and learn about the eagle and the whale! First, complete the required activities below. Then, decide which animal you would rather be. Next, write a persuasive paragraph using the O.R.E.O. strategy. Last, post your “Would You Rather…” in the comment section below.… Read More Would You Rather…