March 25, Blog Homework

1. Scan a QR code from one of your classmate's biography presentations you HAVE NOT watched.  (See post below.)  You can download the QR Reader app for FREE to any smart phone or device!

2.  Watch the Biography Presentation.

3.  Answer the following questions: (You can email me your answers or send them in on a piece of paper.)

• Who's presentation did you watch?
• What famous person did you learn about?
• Why is this person famous?
• What is one compliment you have for the person's presentation you watched?

If you can't access a QR reader app, answer these questions about a person's presentation you watched in school today!

Biography Projects

I was blown away by the amazing biography projects this year!  The kids worked very hard on them. Last week the kids partnered up and presented their projects. While one partner was presenting, the other partner recorded using an iPad.  Then, I created QR codes of each video.  This week the kids are scanning QR codes so they can watch their classmates' presentations.  The kids complete a "Biography Hunt" as they watch the presentation and record information about the famous person they are learning about!

We also recorded our presentations, so families can also view them at home.  All you need to do is download the QR Reader app (It's free) and scan the QR code.  It will take you right to your child's or a classmate's presentation!

Olivia's Experiment: Let It Drop

Be prepared to be amazed with Olivia's experiment: Let It Drop.  All you need is vegetable oil and food coloring to try this a home.  Ask your child if they can remember what density means!

If you want to try the experiment at home, here are the directions!

Check Out Our Continent Rap!

We took some facts that we learned about the 7 continents and turned them into a rap!

http://www.smule.com/recording/papa-e-moon-chalice/328900503_112923378

Mitten Suspense Writing

In writing we are learning that writer's build suspense to keep the reader hooked!  Word referents, red flag words and phrases, hints (The Magic of three), reactions/show don't tells, thoughts and questions are all tricks writers use to to build suspense when writing.  We also learned that we can read in a suspenseful voice to keep the audience interested!   The kids worked with a partner to record their suspense writing using an app called Explain Everything using our new iPads! 

 Yes, I said NEW iPads! Mrs. Jordan and I wrote an iPad grant for the second grade.  We were awarded 10 iPads!!  Special thanks to the HFEE, Friends of Hanover, and Otterbox for funding this grant!

Brady's Experiment

Check out Brady's amazing experiment!  If you try this at home, Brady recommends a glass not a jar.

Crumple Man

Last Friday, Mr. Oates joined our class for a special activity, Crumple Sam.   He introduced the kids to Crumple Sam.     

Mr. Oates talked to the kids about respecting differences.  Mr. Oates then showed the class that when Crumple Sam hears a put down it makes him feel bad or "crumpled up"  on the inside.  

Mr. Oates then connected this to times when the kids heard a hurtful comment about themselves or a friend.  At the end of the activity, each child had an opportunity to compliment a classmate. It was TRULY a wonderful activity and showed the kindness and sense of community we have in our classroom!  

  

March 4th Homework:

After you finish your math homework, write a list of  at least 8  juicy adjectives/phrases that describe your picture.  You can write the list on the back of your math homework!

Challenge:  Write a story about your picture using your adjectives!