Thinking like Scientists

This week in Grade 1 we investigated materials used to build shelters. After reading the The Three Little Pigs we wondered: which material would be better for a shelter that protects you from wind or rain? We decided to think like scientists and investigate different materials like straw/hay, wood, brick, metal and stone.

We focused on our Communication Skills to work in groups as scientists recording information about the different materials. First, we investigated the materials and recorded what we found.

What does it smell like?

What does it feel like?

Then we thought about what questions we might have, made some hypothesis about what might happen in our investigation, and recorded the tools we would use.

Finally we tested the materials with water and wind and recorded our findings.

In literacy we are writing and editing teaching books. In maths we have been exploring story problems and thinking about different subtraction strategies.

Upcoming:

Mondays: 

• Turn in Word Study books (remember to not only sort and paste, but practice writing/using your words!)
• Reading Log check

Tuesdays:

• Library

PE Wednesdays and Fridays

Book & Culture Week!

March 15 (Monday)

• Share you culture through clothing! Dress in your national costume!

March 16 (Tuesday)

• Pajama Party

March 17 (Wednesday)

• Book Character Dress-Up Day

School Calendar Modification

April 10th - NO SCHOOL/Fair due to COVID-19

April 12th - Regular School Day