Category Archives: Math/Science Links
Metamorphosis
Changes are happening quickly to our caterpillars!
Busy Bees and Caterpillars
Students have been “Busy Bees” pollinating their plants and learning about the purpose of pollinators. We also just welcomed 5 baby caterpillars into our classroom! How big do you think they will grow and what changes will happen to them?
Growing Like Weeds…
…our students and our Brassica Rapa plants! Can you spot the flowers? Students, tell your parents about the parts of a flower (petals, pistil, stamen, nectar, pollen, baby seeds) and what their functions are.
Grow Lab
We had the privilege of starting our grow lab experience this week and each student planted their own Brassica Rapa seeds (a type of mustard plant). For the next 40 days we will observe, study, and learn about plants and … Continue reading
Prodigy
You may be interested in an engaging math program for your child called Prodigy. Prodigy is offering POQA the opportunity for any parents who are interested in upgrading their student’s free account to the paid version for one year … Continue reading
Doubles Fluency
It’s so important to memorize these doubles! Please help your child have them memorized within the next 2 weeks. Thank you! We’re making mental pictures of our doubles:2 + 2 = 4 Picture a wagon with 2 wheels on each … Continue reading
Last Session of the First Grade Science/Art Club
We will be starting the second session (of two sessions) of our first-grade club in February. This will be an after-school science and art club. Club will meet every Thursday from February 2nd to March 9th. The club contract is posted below.Club contracts … Continue reading
Surprise Permission
I have planned a simple learning activity Tuesday, May 24 which requires a quick online permission form to be signed by parents. Students, if you are reading this (I hope you do read our blog!), please keep the surprise by … Continue reading