Ivan's REAL Domain

In Readers' Workshop, students are finishing up their book club projects.  We're aiming to present them to each other tomorrow.

In Writers' Workshop, students read others' persuasive writing, noting which pieces were more convincing and why.  Students identified three critical components when writing about our reading: claim, evidence, reasoning/ explanation.

During our usual Read Aloud time, students worked in groups to learn about the real Ivan from Zoo Atlanta's website. We started to consider human and wild animal relationships; how they positively and negatively affect each other.

In Math Workshop, we went outside to map out Ivan's real domain.  We found the perimeter and area given dimensions we discovered about the real Ivan's cage.  Students were first given rulers to measure out Ivan's domain; however, they quickly discovered that rulers were too small.  They discovered that 3 feet are equal to 1 yard, and decided yard sticks would be a more efficient tool.

In Science, students further explored the Engineering Design Process.

Homework:

• First in Math for 20 minutes, if possible
• Read 20 minutes 

Reminders:

Classroom Supplies:

• Sticky Notes:  We are very low on sticky notes. We use these every day in every subject area.  Any donations would be greatly appreciated!

Kidblog Link:  https://kidblog.org/class/RES11/login

Thank you,

Mrs. O'Neill