In science we furthered our study of plants by planting beans! We learned that a bean seed has a seed coat, a cotyledon (the nutrients for the bean), and an embryo (where the sprout comes from). In our visual journals we sketched a diagram that represented the story of a plant. Photosynthesis is when a plant makes its own food using carbon dioxide and sunlight and water. As our beans grow we will be observing the changes in the plant and measuring the plant growth on day 7 and day 14.
Our focus in math was word problems. Students had to solve a variety of 2-digit problems. Some worked independently, others with a friend and some with Mrs. Otterson. For physical education we played a good old fashioned game of kick ball outside! It was super fun and lots of running. Great teamwork by all students. We also had the opportunity to meet with Mrs. Hammond in the Learning Commons. She told us about how to sign out books. Students are welcome to sign out two books for a week at a time. If they wish they can renew them to finish reading. Students can take the books home as long as they are careful with them and promise to return them on time :) Today we were lucky and had the opportunity to read with a partner in guided reading. Students will also be working with Mrs. Otterson and Mrs. H on a daily basis to improve their reading skills. Lastly, we learned that Alberta has six different regions. We watched a short video that talked about the different wildlife, the landscaped, the weather, etc. We realized that some of the information we already knew about Alberta was correct. C is for Chinook by Dawn Welykochy was wonderful introduction into our study of this province. Dance forms were sent home for those that were interested. Reminders: School Council - September 22 PD Day (No School) - September 23 Terry Fox Run - September 29
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