We have started off the new year with an integrated math unit about Penguins. This week we have been learning about penguins and Antarctica with a focus on various kinds of measurement. We created penguin folders, played a game called "Journey to Antarctica" and did a water experiment today. For this experiment we used different amounts of ice, cold water and hot water to make the temperature in our cup 60 degrees F. We have been discussing how penguins have adapted to their very cold environment, where they spend their spring and fall (which are the opposite months of ours) and learning about different kinds of penguins. In addition to this, we have been learning more about non-fiction text during readers' and writer's workshop. We have been noticing different features of non-fiction text such as diagrams, captions and bold print and have been discussing their purpose. Today everyone chose a particular kind of penguin to learn about. We are working in small groups to gather information and will eventually use that information to create reports. In addition to this, we are making connections between our learning about penguins and our study of water and the water cycle during science. Today we did another fun experiment during science. Ask your child to tell you all about this.
Next Friday evening there will be a Family Contradance at the Town Hall beginning at 6:30 pm. The Adventurers team held one last year that was a great success, so Joplin James has set up an opportunity for families to participate again this year. This is open to everyone, so if you have friends that are interested in coming, please bring them along. It should be great fun! They are asking that each family who comes make a $5 donation to benefit the Champlain Valley Folk Festival.
I hope you enjoy the pictures of our experiments below:)
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