Virtual Field Trip

Plimoth Plantation

November 23rd, 2015

Today we took a field trip! We had a lot of planning to do; from checking and comparing the weather, to seeing which route was the best to take! Room 138 has been busy taking notes and discussing comparisons and differences between Native Americans and the first settlers. Today Our field trip was on the Mayflower we discovered a lot of interesting facts, like there were 120 pilgrims aboard and they could only get fresh air when the emptied their chamber pot! We learned so much and we cannot wait to go back to finish our trip tomorrow at the Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth Massachusetts. 

Thanks to Scholastic we were able to take this informational field trip! 

Native American Drumming

"Listen with your heart, you will understand" 

One of our students has a special music time twice a week. He has been practicing drumming and how it comes from the heart. Since we have been discussing the Native Americans in Vermont, He connected his learning in his music class to what we were learning in Social Studies. Today he helped us perform a song about the four elements of the earth. Check out the video below to hear how soulful our class is. :) 

Glad to be back!

Ohana Means Family

One of our students had gone on a recent 10 day trip, to Honduras. Here he was able to experience a different culture. His purpose for being there was to give toys and goods to the children and families in need. He had so many wonderful things to share. We missed him dearly and are glad he is back!

He brought back a Honduras bracelet for everyone! 

"THANK YOU!" 

UVM Field Trip

GO, CATS, GO! 

We had a blast on our field trip last Friday! The Cats won and I know its from all of our cheering! The students made a lot of real life and educational connections while on this field trip to Patrick Gym. They were busy on the bus with their Field Trip packs:

About 75% of our students fell asleep on the way home! It was a sign of a good day! 

Writing, writing, writing!

Biographies

We have been investigating what makes a good biography. The students compiled a list of characteristics that make a well written biography. They were then asked to pick a famous person and take notes on them. They then had to create their own written biography on the person they researched. Our final product was a portrait of our famous person to go with our Biography! 

Math, Together!

"The more we get together"

We had the opportunity to enjoy a combined math class last week. This led for the fourth graders to give an opportunity to teach what they knew about math strategies to the third graders. We had very successful groups that lasted 15 minutes each. The students were able to learn from their peers and ask higher level questions about what they are learning in class. They enjoyed it so much they want to try it again! 

REMINDER!

BOOK ORDERS

Book orders will be placed for order on NOVEMBER 20th 

This date ensures time for shipping and wrapping before the holidays! 

A note will be sent home with the class code if you prefer to order online. 

Happy Reading! 

Social Studies

Discovering Early Vermont Settlers 

"Come One, Come All!" 

Third and fourth grade have been working on a lot of note taking. We are practicing how our notes can be organized in our notebooks. It was time for them to start learning more hands on. We are at the moment in our unit where we talk about the Native American settlers in Vermont. Our discussion has been buzzing about their communities and early living. 

Students worked on recreating a Dome Wigwam.

Technology

Mathematicians using technology

One of our workshop stations is a program based off of the third grade common core standards called TenMarks. This is a rigorous program which leads to success. The third graders experienced another interactive website today called Illuminations. This is more game base practice to transfer the strategies learned in class. 

Writers use technology for research! 

Third and Fourth graders worked hard today to find out more information on their famous person. We have been investigating biographies and now feel confident enough to write our own. The writing process and technology piece are helping us to our final biography piece. 

 

Halloween

Spooky Celebrations! 

We were so lucky to have spent the end of our day doing Halloween themed arts and crafts, along with estimation of Candy Corn, creative spooky stories, an enjoyable Vermont read aloud, and delicious treats!