What a fun day we had!
We worked with number lines today to utilize our knowledge of benchmark fractions to determine if two fractions were greater, less, or equal to each other. Students used 0, 1/2, and 1 to plot a variety of fractions on number lines and compare them. They also worked to play equivalent fraction matching games!
We enjoyed a visit from Ms. Craig. She did an in depth presentation about the properties and functions of light.
We continued inquiring into scientific ideas that changed beliefs about light following our visit from Ms. Craig. As we began inquiring into absorption and reflection, the subject of color came up. Students shared their beliefs about why certain shirts in our class appeared in a certain color. Everything from orange, to yellow, to black were explained by the belief that the color we see is reflected and all other colors are absorbed. We decided to take a closer look at the color black. Students used three different types of black markers and water to inquire into their belief that black is reflected to our eyes. After making predictions, the paper towels were dipped in water and the results were interesting. Ask your child to tell you more!
We continued our inquiry into the meaning of the preamble to the constitution. Students examined the meaning of their line from the preamble and began working together to design an image that represents their line. When completed, all of the pictures will be combined to have a working interpretation of the preamble. Stay tuned for our final piece!
Our light and spelling assessments will be held tomorrow, so don't forget to study!
Parents, please see your email regarding our viewing of the presidential inauguration tomorrow.
See you in the morning!!
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