Paddle to the Sea + Water Testing

 Last week we read the famous story “Paddle to the Sea.”  It’s always a kid favorite, and  very memorable.  If you are unfamiliar with the story make sure to ask your student all about it.   Read more at http://www.amazon.com/Paddle-Sea-Sandpiper-Books/dp/0395292034

We also spent some time water testing our wetland for the second week.   We are going to be collecting weekly water samples.   Testing for PH, Ammonia, Nitrate, Water Temp, Air Temp, which we will compare with our sturgeon tank.  The students are assigned to a specific site with a partner that they will monitor all year.  The kids created some fantastic research questions about water quality and habitat for their specific sites. 

Concepts to re-enforce with your students

I CAN Explain…

Area Model and Short-cut Model for 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication

What are some strategies for effective Persuasive Writing?

Why do we call the Midwest “America’s Heartland?”

  

Units of Study:

Language Arts:

We will be reading about the Midwest  Region and also this Friday we’ll learn about the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.   We are starting persuasive writing.

Math:

Unit  2 Multiplication with Whole Numbers ( 2 digit by 2 digit)

Science:

Organisms in Our Environment (finished)

A View From Earth (next)

Social Studies:

Midwest Region

Upcoming Important Events:

Picture Re-takes / Edmund Fitzgerald Day

Nov. 8th

Parent Teacher Conferences Nov. 11-12   2-8pm

Purple and Green Quincy Spirit Day Nov. 26th

NO SCHOOL Nov. 27-29

Supplies to Donate:

Large White Construction Paper