Wednesday January 22

Word Problem Wednesday was all about finding the area of a rectangle with missing information. The information needed could be found by using the given information and knowledge of how area is found. Start with what do you know, just like the puzzles. There was music and gym after this work and then the class had their first literature circle time in their new book groups. Being the first time they worked on this, the first role chosen was not completed. Tomorrow the groups will have another time to read together and work on their roles and have a chance to share what they discovered.

 The afternoon was beautiful as we walked to the pond for some observations. Today we practiced 'Looking at Nature', which consisted of choosing something found in nature (plant, animal other) around the pond to focus on and then jotting down responses and observations to four big concepts. Physical Features, Construction, Adaptations, and Value. 

 Physical features: colour, texture, is it complete or broken? How is it unique or different? Does it have a smell? Would it make a sound? Basically using your five senses.
Construction: What materials is it make out of? Is it made of different parts? How is it held together? Does it move? How does it move? What shapes do you see? Do you see patterns?
Adaptations: Describe unique characteristics that might help it survive. What is the purpose of the object? What can you tell about its habitat or environment?
Value: What does it mean to other plants and animals? What does it mean or do in the environment? What does it mean to people? Could it be used to make something else? Would a museum be interested in it? Do you like the way it looks? Is it artistic looking?

 Reminders:
- special lunch for those who ordered tomorrow

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