We have been up to so much the past few weeks. First, I want to say thank you for another successful round of conferences. Your children worked very hard preparing presentations, and it was fun to see them share their 4th grade with you! Thank you for attending and for always being so supportive!
Math
Currently, we are finishing up our geometry unit. Yesterday, we had four stations around the room to help us review. Our iPads came in very handy to show our learning! At our Triangle Station, students went to Brainpop to learn more about types of triangles. They watched the video, took the online quiz, and then took a screenshot of their score and sent it to me.
At the QR Code station, students measured different angle task cards with a protractor, recorded their measurements on a recording sheet, and then checked their answer using the QR code on the task card.
At the What Shape Am I? station, students chose an index card with a shape. Then, they drew the shape on a grid paper, using a straight edge. Next, they wrote out a script describing the shape's different attributes. Finally, students took a picture of the shape on ChatterPix, recorded their voice describing the shape, and shared their video on SeeSaw.
At the Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, OH MY! station, students went around the hallways looking for angles, triangles, and quadrilaterals in our building. Students took a picture on SeeSaw, traced the shape, and then used the textbox to give the angle/triangle/shape its name. Students were highly engaged throughout our math time! Check out the pictures below to see them hard at work! Also, if you haven't already signed up for SeeSaw, please do so. You will be able to see the work your child is most proud of.
Reading
In reading, we have just finished our unit about Text Structure. Text Structure can be very difficult for students to understand, so we took a lot of time identifying key words. Next week, we will do a mini unit about different Text Features that help us to understand informational text. We have also been busy presenting our Biography in a Bag book reports. Pictures will be posted as soon as we finishing presenting!
Writing
In writing, we are incorporating our learning about the Southeast Region. Students have been assigned a specific state to research. After we are done researching, students will be creating a lap book about their state, and writing an informational report.
Social Studies
We are still making our way through learning about the Southeast Region. We will probably complete this unit in about 2 weeks, and then move on to our exciting, new, hands-on science unit!
Don't forget, next week is Spirit Week for our Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart event! Have a wonderful weekend!