Sound

We've started our next unit in science and the students are enjoying learning about sound. Today the students used rulers and pushed on the ruler and they were making sounds. The students could see the rulers vibrating and they could hear the sound too. The lesson showed students that the sound stops when the vibration stops.

Measuring Capacity and Weight

We've been measuring capacity and weight.  The students have learned that 2 cups = 1 pint, 2 pints = 1 quart, 4 quarts = 1 gallon.  The students made booklets to help them.  We also used scales and measured in ounces and pounds.  The students showed what they learned by using the iPads and making a StoryKit.  Follow the links to see their stories.
Capacity and Weight
Cups, Pints, and Quarts
Measuring
More Measuring

We've finished up the chapter and review today.  There will be a test on Capacity and Weight tomorrow, Tuesday, April 8th

Report Cards

Your child should be bringing home his/her report card today. There's information about a new website called MobyMax.com
Have a great weekend.

Marble Celebration

The students have been working very hard and have earned 100 marbles. They voted yesterday and we had extra recess at Crestwood Park. The students enjoyed every minute. Spring is in the air!

Updated Class Website

I updated my website to include links to useful websites like Xtramath, KidBlog, Spelling City, Moby Max and links to our online textbooks.  The links are still on our Class Moodle, but I know some students have had trouble accessing the Moodle.
The students have been using Moby Max in class and I'm sending the log in information home with the report cards on Friday.
Follow this link to: Our Class Website

Measuring with Balance Scales

The students used balance scales today to measure the weight of different objects around the room. They had to decide whether it was better to use cubes or paper clips. Here's a few pictures of us in action.

Measuring Unit

We are learning about measuring in math. We used beans, cups and spoons to measure different containers. The students used Storykit on the iPads to show what they're learning about measuring. The students learned about cups, pints, quarts, and gallons today. When shopping or cooking point out these units of measure. Here's a few pictures of the students using Storykit to show what they know.