This week was filled with science, writing, STAR testing, and outdoor exploration. We were pulled into our next science unit this week, Invisible Forces. Students learned about the pushes and pulls (force) of the world. Students worked together to test out various forces against bridges, sliders, and magnetic doors. In writing, students continue to work on building a stronger paragraph, including detail and transition sentences. Three times a year we complete the STAR assessment. This computerized testing system assesses students in math and reading. I am very impressed with how hard each student worked on these (not-so-fun) assessments. Saving the best for last, we also enjoyed our Pancake Party this week to celebrate the sap we boiled last week! What a tasty treat to have in the middle of the week! Huge thank you to Mr. Fraser for making it all possible.
In the woods this week we had a roller coaster of weather. We began the week with a small snow flurry, followed by a few 60 degree days, and ended the week with wind chills in the lower teens! Many of us had hoped the warmer weather was here to stay, but nature played a pretty good April Fools trick on us. As always, we adjusted our schedule to accommodate the weather and we were still able to enjoy much of our time learning and playing outside.
Here are some questions to spark conversation:
1. What is force? Give me some examples of pushes and pulls around us
2. How can a magnet attract other items? How can magnets repel other items?
3. What type of materials are magnetic?
4. What happens if you attach a paper clip to a magnet?
5. What strategies did you use to stay focused and do your best during the STAR tests?
6. What changes have you noticed in the woods lately?
Here are some pictures from the week:
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| No bridge... |
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| New bridge! |
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| Pancake parties are the best! |
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