's so hard to believe that it's already May! Time definitely flies when you're having fun! This week will fly by even faster with what we have planned for this week! We have several STEM activities planned. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. We focus on these areas together not only because the skills and knowledge in each discipline are essential for student success, but also because these fields are deeply intertwined in the real world and in how students learn most effectively. STEM is an interdisciplinary and applied approach that is coupled with hands-on, problem-based learning. I think the kids will love these activities and I can’t wait to see their brains at work. I’ll be sure to send pictures of their projects! The activities include: The Paper Chain Challenge, The Straw Structure Challenge, The Paperclip Boat Challenge, and The Cup Tower Challenge. We will also be working on Math 4 Today Week #31 and spend a great deal of time focusing on our Kiwanis Facts. Students have until May 19th to master this test with 100%. We will practice using flashcards, iPad apps, and skill/drill tests. Please reinforce these practices at home so we can meet our goal of 80% mastery from both classes together. Tomorrow, I will be sharing an extra credit activity for Math. I am attaching the packet below for your convenience. This project is due by Wednesday, May 11th. It will count as two 100 test grades in math. If you need extra credit in Science, you may create and write a postcard to send to the Watershed Ecology program. Describe your favorite program, tell what all you learned, and thank them for the experiences they brought to our school. (Mr. Lembcke is our presenters name.) This activity will only be worth one 100 test grade. The newsletter is attached below. We do not have any homework this week. Dojo reports and papers will be sent home today. Please sign them and return them tomorrow. Please let me know if you have ANY questions!
2 Comments
Hunter west
5/2/2016 10:34:42 am
We should stop building on animals habitats because it could kill the animals and plants there.
Reply
Bonnie
5/2/2016 04:38:54 pm
That's right Hunter. We enjoy seeing all the deer and turkey around our neighborhood but if they keep building homes around us, the deer and turkey will have to find somewhere else to live. Thanks Hunter for helping me pick up trash in our neighborhood last week. Give a hoot! Don't pollute!
Reply
Leave a Reply. |
My dream is to create a 21st Century classroom that encourages collaboration, integrates technology, and promotes thinking deeply.
Archives
August 2018
|