Hello there. What a great Monday. Kids were so well behaved and quiet. Loved it, and we were able to get everything done! Great job Erickson Believers!!!!!
Today, I went over the report form that we will be using to do our endangered animal reports. Kids each have their book information page about their animal. They also have their report form. I have put mine up tonight as an example of my expectations. This report form will be part of the final grade. The more it is filled out, the easier the oral presentation will be later. I showed them where I found my information and how I was thinking while reading. I also shared that I didn't think I had enough in some parts when I finished the book pages. So, I went online and youtube searched my animal along with the word endangered. Many short videos came up. I watched a few to gather more information. I have included the National Geographic website off to the right. If their animal is one that they include on their site, those videos are very helpful! Kids should type in their animal and see if it comes up. I modeled it in class for them.
Tonight for homework, kids need to read their book information and begin to fill in their report form. Your help would be awesome!!! Doing this together would be 10 times better than if they go at it alone. Try to help them find the interesting facts rather than the boring ones. They know to not just write down directly from the book, but rather in their own words. Thank, thank, thank you for any help you give on this one.
The bonus question tonight is a fun Thanksgiving one. What is a baby turkey called? Google it with your child and write what you find in the planner. Even I never knew this one!!!! :0) It is worth $20 tomorrow. Have fun!
The states and capitals test went well today. Those that were absent will do it tomorrow.
In math today, we started our measurement unit. We learned how to measure time in minutes and hours. That may seem easy, until you see one of the problems we did today. How many minutes and hours are in 477 minutes? Kids had to divide by 60 on their calculator, then subtract those minutes from the total, and finally find the minutes left over. Wowzers! Quiz tomorrow. :0)
That about sums it up for today. Have a wonderful Monday night!
PS-Anyone have an extra calculator or two at home collecting dust? My extras have died and many kids are in need of one this week while converting. If you have one (basic hand held) that you wouldn't mind donating that would be so awesome. If not, then no worries I can pick some up. Just thought I would see if I could REUSE or RECYCLE before buying new. Go Green!!!! :0) Thanks.
