States of Matter Presenter + Lake Sturgeon License Plate!

Kids measuring volume density of solids

We really enjoyed the presenter for States of Matter!  The kids did a great job answering questions and being good listeners. 

We are also ready to send a packet of our persuasive letters to the State of Michigan requesting a special purpose license plate for Great Lakes Sturgeon!  We hope to hear back soon!

It’s good to be back in the routine.  I could definitely see the affects of 17 days off from school.  The kids struggled a bit on our most recent assessments.  Keep reminding them to do their best and double check their answers. 

I can….

Describe States of Matter- Matter exists in several different states: solids, liquids, and gases. Each state of matter has unique physical properties.

Write a literary essay after reading and determining the theme of a short story.

Demonstrate an understanding of properties and algebraic notation.

Complete our basic 5 finger retelling strategy for fiction and non-fiction.

Units of Study

Language Arts:

We started to learn about writing literary essays where we identify  theme and support that theme with details for the text.  We continue our Daily 5 reading tasks learning about how Michigan became a state. 

Math:

Unit  4 Equations and properties of Algebraic Notation.

Science:

States of Matter

Social Studies:

How Michigan became a State

Lumber Jack Day (logging era)

Upcoming Important Events:

Jan. 20th NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King Day)

Jan. 24th Michigan’s Birthday Fun

                 Ice Skating Party (The Edge Ice Arena)

Jan. 29th Lumberjack Day

Jan. 31 Pajama Day