Wednesday, December 10, 2008

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READING
We have just begun our unit called,"Our Neighborhood at Work." Students will be reading and learning about communities and the people who work in communities. They will also be developing the ability to use comprehension strategies such as clarifying, predicting, making connections, and summarizing.

EVERYDAY MATH
In Unit 4 students will work with linear measures and review and extend their use of thermometers and clocks. They will continue to practice using rulers and tape measures. Another activity will be to make a number scroll. Scrolls increase a child's understanding of place value.

SOCIAL STUDIES
"Where We Live," introduces the students to the meaning of what some of Earth's natural resources are. We will also be having discussions about our seasons and the different types of weather we experience.

SCIENCE
Activities about the moon's phases will be discussed and explored. A variety of resources will be used to help students have a better understanding of the moon and how it relates to our planet earth.