Think Tank in Third
Weekly Update- November 18, 2016
Our Week at a Glance
Math- Our main focus this week was geometry, which is great, because our MAP test results from the fall show that this is the main area for our students to grow. We've really focused on learning new words through exploration, and it's been so fun to see the "light bulb" go off with many kids. Yesterday every hand was up during our math lesson, and we heard a lot of "awww man" when students didn't get called on and we had to end the lesson. We love that students are so excited about math!
Science- We are still working on states of matter, but our focus now is on physical and chemical changes. We are working on an experiment right now where students will determine if they have caused a physical or chemical change.
Social Studies- We have been receiving a lot of Flat Stanley mail, and it's so cool to compare how people live in different places with how we live here in New Albany, Ohio. Students have made some great observations and connections.
Genius Hour- Most students are working on the presentation portion of their project. Students may start bringing in materials to create their presentation. Please keep in mind that all components of the project will be done here at school, however, if your child needs materials for their project, you can send these in. After Thanksgiving Break we will start looking at dates for presentations.
No homework menu this week! Enjoy Thanksgiving break!
***Remember that the Family Traditions project will be due on December 2nd, click here if you need to see the project instructions. ***
If you would like a math challenge activity for your child to complete during Thanksgiving break, check out Greg Tang's math! http://gregtangmath.com/thanksgiving
Typing Practice
We have set students up on a website called www.typingclub.com. This site is great because it shows students where to place their fingers, and which fingers to use to type certain letters.
Student login will be the same as their google login.
Login example: pratt.3@napls.us
password will be eagles3!