We started out today with Mr. Lawton. He was working with the students on developing awareness of meter, and they did some cute variations on the traditional Irish tune, "Cockles and Mussels." Returning to the classroom, we worked on the Spelling and Writing subsections of the Open Court test. We needed some time after recess for this, too. We corrected our math - I'm happy to say that elapsed time on a calendar is a lot easier for them than elapsed time on a clock - and after lunch we also discuss our History homework.
The big activity for the day was making collages in the afternoon. This was part of the exploration of organic vs geometric shapes in the art curriculum. I am not totally sure the lesson fulfills that purpose all that well, but it sure is fun for the children. Well, cleaning up is not that fun. Some pictures of the best ones will be coming soon.
Homework: (1) Do "Activities in Central Valley" and "How to Identify Causes" worksheet. The students will need their history books for this. (2) Read "Alcohol and Health," pp D10 -15 in the Health book. Copy and answer the Lesson Review questions on the bottom of page D15. (3) Do the "Expanded Form" worksheet. (4) Do Extra Practice, page H38 in the back of the Math book.
(5) Do "Elapsed Time," Lesson 7.3, in the Problem Solving Workbook, page PS 36.
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