In Science class today, we made models of lunar and solar eclipses using the information and diagrams given in our textbooks.  Some students showed the eclipses from the point of view from Earth and others showed the eclipses from other points of view.

This week in class

This Friday will make one month that our class has been together.  Time is going by so fast.  Progress reports for quarter one will go home next Thursday, October 4.

In math this week, we are working on prime factorization and strategies for multiplication.  On Thursday and Friday, we will work on creating story problems to represent our multiplication combinations.

In writer's workshop, we will work on creating a booklet with the drafts of our personal narratives.

In social studies, we are studying the regions and climates on the map and the cultures of the people that live there.

In Science, we are learning about the moon's effects on the Earth and Sun.  We will study eclipses, tides, and how they are observed from Earth.

Today we used Oreo cookies to make a model of the phases of the moon.  What phase of the moon do you see in the sky tonight (if it is not dark yet, you can look at the gadget on our blog)?

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What is happening in our class today...

Last week, as part of our unit on Earth Science, students completed their paper mache planets which are now on display in the classroom.  As we continue our section on Astronomy, we will add other objects from the solar system.  Did you know that our solar system only has 8 planets?  Want to know why, ask one of our student experts.

This week we will be studying the moon and it's cycles.  Mrs. Lohmer has a special surprise for science class on Friday that will help everyone remember the cycle of the moon phases.

In social studies, we are continuing to work on our map skills.  We are learning the five themes of geography and all about the different types of maps.

In writer's workshop, we are writing personal narratives (stories about ourselves).  Who better to write about a subject than the person who experiences it every day?

In Language, we are reviewing parts of speech and learning all about the graphic organizers that we will use throughout the Language program.

In mathematics, we are continuing to do number puzzles, learn about arrays, and prime factorization.  If you would like more information about our math curriculum, there is a link on the blog.

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