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Special Note:
Dear parents,
It looks like spring weather is finally coming and just in time to start learning about shadows. I'm also very happy to have 4 new students joining the class! Last month, the students did a great job of making and sharing their "All About Me" books. There won't be any individual presentations for the month of May, but the students will work in groups making stories about shadows. |
Science:
Unit 8: Measurement
This
month’s unit is Light. We will learn
about its properties and usages, and discuss and write about how we use light
in different areas of our lives. We will also be learning about how we can make
light using alternative energy sources through hands-on experiments and
discussions.
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Math
Unit 9: 2D Geometry
This
month we will be exploring 2D Geometry. We will be looking at the properties of
different shapes. By comparing and contrasting 2D shapes through discussions
and activities, we will be able to practice and become confident during this
math unit.
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Unit 9: Fun with Shadows
This month’s ELA Unit is Fun with Shadows. This
instruction text will show students how to create props for their own shadow puppet
story. Students will read and discuss how they can create stories. They will be
learning about different creative writing strategies to assist them in the
writing process. At the end of the month, though we will not have individual
presentations, groups will work together to present their shadow puppet
stories.
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Sunday, May 5, 2013
May Newsletter
All About Me Books!
Here are the final results of the "All About Me" books we made this past unit.
They turned out really great and the students were able to show off their artistic skills, too!
Thursday, April 4, 2013
April Newsletter
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Special Note:
Dear parents,
Both ACI classes did an amazing job during the unit on Clouds. They learned a lot of useful vocabulary about weather and learned how to identify how clouds are made and what each type can tell us about the weather. Their final Weather Report presentations turned out great and really showed off the knowledge they've gained.
We also finished our math unit on adding and subtracting two-digit numbers. They learned how to solve problems using place value mats and the standard algorithm. In science, we learned about different types of structures and were able to identify how and where structures are used in the real world.  |
Science:
Unit 8: Measurement
Our next science unit of the year is focused on learning how to record different types of measurements.
Week 1: Length, Height, and Distance
* The students will become familiar standard and non-standard units and different measuring tools used to measure length, height, and distance.
Week 2: Air and Weight
* We will conduct an experiments to show how air takes of space and find if it has weight.
Week 3: Temperature & Thermometers
* We will learn about Celsius and Fahrenheit and how to use a thermometer to measure temperature.
Week 4: Review Week
* Our final week will be used to review this month's concepts through education games and activities.
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Math
Unit 8: Linear Measurement, Area, and Perimeter
Our next unit in math will be focused on developing an understanding of linear measurement and area. They will estimate, measure, and compare lengths and perimeters using standard and non-standard units. They will also investigate area measurement by used non-standard units to cover a surface.
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English Language Arts:
Unit 8: All About Me
The month of April will be spent reading All About Me, an instructional book about making an "All About Me" book.
Week 1: Introduction
Topic: Students will learn about different personalities and making personal profiles.
Week 2: Planning and Book-Making
Topic: Students will learn what an autobiography is and start making their own "All About Me" books.
Week 3: More Book-Making
Topic: Students will continue to work on different pages for their books and also learn how to make timelines of their lives.
Week 4: Finishing Touches and Presentations
Topic: The students will finish their books and present their books to the class.
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Maple Bear News Weather Reports Part Two!
Hello Families!
We practiced our presentations at home and in class and we're happy to show you our weather reports!
Susan's Weather Report!
Jenny's Weather Report!
Joanna's Weather Report!
We practiced our presentations at home and in class and we're happy to show you our weather reports!
Michelle's Weather Report!
Susan's Weather Report!
Luke's Weather Report!
Jenny's Weather Report!
Joanna's Weather Report!
Stay tuned for more
updates!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for watching!
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Maple Bear News Weather Reports
This past month, we've spent a lot of time learning about weather and weather terminology. As a wrap-up, groups of two made skits with an anchor and weather reporter. Each group chose their own location and made weather maps to use. They memorized their scripts and also had fun making a music video clip at the end! kkk!!!
Eileen and Esther
Leo and Sara
Julie and Benjamin
Sophia and Jared
Maple Bear News!
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Recipe Presentations
The class did a really wonderful job on their recipe presentations and continue to improve their speaking skills. You guys are FANTASTIC! ^^
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Magnificent March!
Is it March already? = )
Time flies by when we're having fun!
ACI 1 Newsletter
March 4th to
March 29th, 2013
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Hello
Families!
We had a fantastic time in February! We
had a great time learning about all the new and exciting units about
inventions, 3D geometry and simple machines.
The students had a challenging and fun
time building their catapults and testing them out was a great experience for
them.
The students were surprised to discover
all the different 3D shapes and simple machines they see in their everyday
lives in their homes, shopping malls, schools and just walking outside.
This month we will begin learning about
clouds. We will explore and learn about different types of weather and clouds,
rainbows, day and night and conclude the month with a weather forecast
presentation.
We look forward to a magnificent month of
March!
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ELA: Did you
know that clouds appear white because
they reflect the suns light?
Week 1 – What are Clouds?
This week students will learn about
different names and types of clouds, fun and interesting facts about them and
an introduction to weather terminology.
Week 2 – What’s the Weather?
This week students will learn about types of weather, what they see
and feel in different seasons and about weather in different countries.
Week 3 – Rainbows!
This week students will learn about
rainbows, conduct a rainbow
experiment and learn about primary and secondary colours.
Week 4 – Presentations
This week students will be able put the
final touches on their presentations and present them during the week.
During this week we will also have our
Weather Forecast Presentations!  |
Math
In
math this month, we will be learning about addition and subtraction to
100.
The students will focus on adding and
subtracting two-digit numbers, solving a variety of word and numbers problems
and using different mathematical manipulatives to help them throughout the
unit.
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Science
Building on our knowledge of simple
machines from last month, we will focus our attention on strong structures.
Week 1 – What are Strong Structures?
Students will
learn about what a strong structure is, where they see them in their everyday
lives and their various functions.
Week 2 – Materials and Durability
Students will learn about the different
types of materials used to make strong structures, how they are different in
quality and how some materials are more durable than others.
Week 3 – Strong Shapes
Students will learn about the different
properties of 2D and 3D shapes and how they can affect the strength of
structures.
Week 4 – Arches and Domes
Students will learn about arches and domes
and how they are unique and help support structures to be stronger and look
more beautiful.
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