We also learned about how the movement of tectonic plates is what causes earthquakes. We used graham crackers to represent the tectonic plates, and red frosting to represent magma.
For social studies, we began doing research on England, which is the country assigned to us for International Children's Festival. Next week, students will take the information they learned and create a Google Drawing about England. On Thursday, we took some time to learn about the significance of Veterans Day, so that students would better understand Friday's special assembly to honor our Veterans.
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| Veterans Day Assembly |
In math, students took a test over multiplication on Monday, and then we moved right into fractions on Tuesday. So far, we have learned about area model fractions and fractions in a set. We use lots of manipulatives in math in order to help them physically see the fraction representations. So far, they are doing a great job!
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| Folding and shading paper squares for area models of fractions. |
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| Exploring set models of fractions. |
In language arts, we worked on research skills to tie in with our England research for social studies. We learned a lot about non-fiction text features and how they can help us find information in non-fiction books. We also enjoyed an author visit on Monday, and got a chance to preview the book fair on Friday.
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| Learning about non-fiction text features with Touch and Talk |
Next week is a super busy week! Here are some of the important things going on:
- International Children's Festival kickoff assembly Monday morning
- Field trip on Tuesday to the RRISD Performing Arts Center to see a production of "Ramona" put on by Westwood High School
- Counselor lesson on Wednesday morning
- Visiting our kindergarten buddies on Thursday
- International Children's Festival closing assembly Friday afternoon
- Reminder: no school at all during the week of Thanksgiving!
Have a wonderful weekend!
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