Classroom News: Stacking Liquids, ECO, Fractions, and More!

Is it possible to stack liquids?  Yes!  Liquids of different densities can be stacked carefully on top of each other.  The liquids that weigh more sink below the liquids that weigh less.  This was a fun demonstration to try!  Students had the opportunity to use their wonderful observation skills and to create a science journal entry about what they noticed.

On Thursday, we participated in an interesting ECO lesson focusing on insects.  We learned about their body parts, such as the head, thorax, and abdomen.  We also talked about how insects have a special anti-freeze that allows them to survive in the winter.  Then, we played an "anti-freeze" tag game.  In the woods, we looked for evidence of insects on trees, in the soil by the shed, and under the snow.

We started a new fraction unit in math class this week.  We have been learning how to divide shapes, objects, and groups of objects into halves.  We learned how to write one half in words and numbers.  If you notice your family using fractions at home or out in the community, please share these ideas with your child.  For example: cutting sandwiches in halves or fourths, noticing when a gas tank is half empty, telling times (such as "half past three), looking at half dollars, and using measuring cups for baking. 

Important Dates and Reminders:

Conference confirmation forms were sent home in Friday Folders.  If you need to reschedule, please call or email to set up a new time. 

Thursday, April 2nd and Friday, April 3rd:  1/2 Day for Students for Parent/Teacher Conferences
           12:30 Dismissal both days
Friday, April 3rd:  Homework Due
Thursdays, April 9th and 16th:  ECO
Monday, April 20th-Friday, April 24th:  April Vacation

Stacking liquids!

Dividing shapes in half

ECO:  Looking for Evidence of Insects!