The Grillo Gazette
May 29, 2015
Motion & Design
4G students discussed how energy, or the capacity to do work, comes in two forms; potential or kinetic. Students were challenged to move their vehicles using rubber band energy. 4G predicted and investigated how variations in rubber band energy effect the distance their vehicles travel and discussed the relationship between the number of turns of the rubber band around the axle and the distance their axle driven vehicles travel.
Borough Hall
Shark Tank Projects!
Writers Workshop
Informational writers understand that writers use strategies they've learned in the past and apply them to new situations, working with more independence and skill each time.
We completed research for an informational chapter about a focus topic within the American Revolution. Ask your child if they are writing about The Boston Massacre, The Battle of Trenton, the Boston Tea Party, Betsy Ross or another topic!
4G authors also understand that writers improve their writing by adding details. We know that history writers try to include details that help readers picture what happened long ago. We mastered elaboration by studying a famous writer on historical fiction, Jean Fritz. Stong history writers also think about the three most important story elements: character, setting, and conflict.
National Liberty Museum
4G had a blast during our trip to Philadelphia at the National Liberty Museum! We discovered how influential each person’s voice is in building a peaceful future for the citizens of the world. Learners also stopped to recognize and appreciate diversity in our society. Thanks to all the chaperones for your help!
Jelly Bean Kids!
Observing the "Flames of Liberty"
Why do you think the artist made a gap in the flames?
Math
Readers Workshop
F.Y.I.
- As your child may have mentioned, as summer approaches the temperature in our classroom is rising again! Please send your child in with a water bottle, and ensure they are dressed lightly.
- 6/17- Field Day
- 6/19- Last Day of School