This week we wrapped up our animal research unit and started exploring our next focus... polar bears!
We did our last animal research project this week which was studying, planning, and creating a habitat for either an elephant, chimpanzee, or platypus. The students used Pebble GO, Youtube videos, and books to research what was needed in their animal's habitat. They then made a blueprint and created it either out of building materials, or painting and drawing. They worked so hard and were so creative!
We did our last animal research project this week which was studying, planning, and creating a habitat for either an elephant, chimpanzee, or platypus. The students used Pebble GO, Youtube videos, and books to research what was needed in their animal's habitat. They then made a blueprint and created it either out of building materials, or painting and drawing. They worked so hard and were so creative!
We did another math task this week to introduce polar bears and also standard vs. non-standard measurement. After reading Actual Size by Steve Jenkins. I presented the students with this problem:
They then worked with a partner to measure either a polar bear or grizzly bear paw using their choice of measurement tools: ruler, unifix cubes, pattern blocks, dominoes, and Legos. The students recorded their results and after meeting as a whole group, we quickly realized everyone's answers were different! Next week, we will dive into why everyone got different answers when measuring the same footprints, and how standard and non-standard measurement works.
Lastly, we have been spending time playing a lot of math games this week to practice skills such as adding 2 dice together, number writing, and number identification. It is also a great lesson in sportsmanship and working together.
We have a lot of celebrating to do next week with 100's Day and Valentine's Day... it will be a fun one!