Today's Learning: Math In Math, we been practicing Fact Family problems. We are using blocks to represent and show our work and understanding. In class, we have cards similar to this one on the website http://www.mathcats.com/explore/factfamilies/addinfo.html that we are using as a center to practice fact families. Please view the website for information on how to solve fact family problems. It also teaches how you can make your own cards to practice at home. Science In Science, we have begun to plan for our "Monstruos." Those who have finished are sharing their building design with me and I am giving them feed back. Once we have all finished the process of designing and feedback and re-design we will begin building. Currently, we do have some recycling still left over in the classroom however, students have decided they would like to use different materials. If families have any materials at home they do not mind donating from the list, I'd greatly appreciate it. I have some materials in class but I am not sure I have enough. Some students have decided they would like to sew their monster others would like to build it with recycle materials and some a combination of both. Building List so far: - toilet rolls - bottle caps - red Licorice (1 bag) - Yarn (different colors for hair) - String/ thread - Burlap - Material/patches for sewing - cotton pads (make up ones) - googly eyes - felt - stuffing Social Studies In Social Studies we brain stormed ideas to answer the question: What is culture? in our unit on Family. Students gave the following responses in our discussion drawing on their experience of our Cultural Night and their own ideas and experiences: -language -cultural night -jewelry - singing -something you celebrate -hand made crafts -church -foods -dancing -art -Instruments -where you are from -where you live -where you were born -country flag - music - how we live -what you wear - take care of culture -sports -love your country - family - things you do (traditions, customs) -souvenirs - animals (beaver) - stories After our discussion, we watched a two videos of children and adults talking about culture. One was of a summer camp that brings together teenagers and children from around the world. They learn from each other's culture and celebrate diversity. Another was children explaining their own culture. Students were given a sheet called "My Culture" where they tried to do their best to write and draw what they knew about their family's culture. Students recognized that they did not know very much. They have taken the sheet home to help guide them in their next project called " Cultural Pizza." They can use their "My Culture" worksheet as a starting point to the project. They can use both sides of the paper as they collect information. I would like to encourage families to share stories with their child that may be linked to culture, try cooking tradition recipes, talk to grand parents etc. and explore together and make memories during this project. Its a beautiful time for students to get to know their roots, heritage, and learn about their family origin. I have included the project below. Students will have 2 weeks to complete it and will be due to the school on April 23. As part of their project, students will present their culture to the class. They will be given time in class to practice with several partners to get comfortable before standing in front of the class. ![]()
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