Amazing Animal Adaptations Skype

Today we were fortunate to Skype with an expert at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody Wyoming. We learned about the different environments in Yellowstone National Park and the animals that live there. We learned about the 2 kinds of adaptations that animals have to ensure that they survive (Physical and Behavioral). The hour long lesson was amazing! We saw animals up close and were able to ask lots of questions. This is one experience that we're sure not to forget any time soon!

Math with Mrs. Murray

This This week Mrs. Murray is working with our class using high quality tasks that foster the math practices within a multiplication unit.

We worked with a partner to solve a problem and show our work on a poster. The next day we had a Gallery Walk where our posters were hung up. The class viewed each poster and added comments about our work, positive and constructive.

After the walk we met for a Math Congress where we discussed the project as well as the comments (we're they helpful or not?).

The students learned so much about working together, presenting, and working through difficult and lengthy tasks. 

Data Collecting and Reporting

We have been collecting and reporting data using tally charts, line plots, bar graphs and pictographs. Here are some photos of our work with line plots:

Butterfly Release

Today we released all but 2 of our adult butterflies. The last 2 are still in their chrysalis. We hope to see them Monday morning.

Observing Caterpillar Larva

Today we are observing our Painted Lady Butterfly larva. We have had them for 8 days and boy have they grown! We can see their spiracles (breathing holes), true legs, false legs, spinnerets, setae and even their tiny eyes. They are so busy eating and resting as they prepare to turn into their chrysalis soon.

RI Philharmonic

Thank you to Mrs. Mac and the PCC for an amazing trip to the RI Philharmonic today!

Poetry

Today we kicked off our Poetry Unit by writing Haiku Poems. A Haiku is an unrhymed poem of 3 lines containing five, seven and five syllables, respectively. Haikus are usually about nature.