What's Eating What???

Students were required to create a food chain that could be found in a given ecosystem.


We learned that all kinds of different animals eat other animals.I learned that there are a lot more than just five animals in an ecosystem. Some animals like the polar bear can adapt to its environment. Some animals can't adapt so they can not live in a polar ecosystem. I learned how to work with a group and solve problems with my group. ----Joseph

We learned about  a food web and animals eat what and then are eaten by other animals. We learned about the habitats that certain animals live in. We worked on the rainforest. There are lots of animals in the rainforest. We learned that a food web is more than one food chain in one. ----Loralye

Learning the Place and Value of Every Digit

Students chose and partner and were given dice to create numbers. The objective was to create a number that was larger than their partners. Students had to strategically place numbers to try and beat their partner. Students were able to work with the values of a given digit in a given place.

We learned how to do the millions. We learned that  a digit can be different if you put it in a different place. Numbers using the same digits  --Brittany

I learned that if I rolled a large digit I should put it in the highest place value to create a bigger number than my partner ---Anaiya

Off to a Great School Year!!!

Students were given random objects (pipe cleaner, foil, index cards, straws). With this materials, they were given one direction, "Create something". Students had to work as a group to create a plan to build/create something with the materials given. Students did a great job working as a group.

--Ms. Boland

 

I learned about working together as a group.What we did was make random objects.Our groups all used pipecleaners,tinfoil,and index cards.There was a battle ship that one group made.Another one that we did were people.We had so much fun!  --Hailey  



 



Students were completing a puzzle as a group. Students were given 20-25 pieces of a 100 piece puzzle. Students had to complete the puzzle as a group. However, it was not that simple. Students were not allowed to talk to their group. Students were not allowed to ask for puzzle pieces. However, students were allowed to give puzzle pieces to their classmates. --Ms. Boland

What a Year

It has been quite an eventful year. In social studies, we studied the original 13 colonies. Students learned about the hardships the colonists faced (not having television was a hardship to the students). Students then were able to make their own butter.

Then we ate the butter with bread.

We have also been learning about the branches of government and how the branches work together. Students learned about the functions of each branch.

In science we learned about the solar system. We discussed the planets and stars. Students were required to do a constellation project. We also did a solar system scavenger hunt in our classroom.

In math we have been learning about probability. We have practiced probability using spinners, skittles, money, etc.

We just had field day last week. It was a great success. Thanks to all of the parents that came out and supported our class. We placed 2nd in 4th grade. I was extremely proud of all the students and the sportsmanship that was shown.

Thank you to all of you for showing your support throughout the year. I am greatly appreciative to those of you who have worked with your children on science projects, math, social studies, homework, spelling, and all the other endless things that have come home.