Turkey Persuasive Paragraphs

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The Water Cycle Jump

Who says science can't be cool? To accompany our upcoming readers' theater play about the water cycle that we are practicing to perform for our second grade book buddies, we're also rapping along to this video.

The Turkeys are Coming!

I am anxiously awaiting the first project of the year...the "Disguise a Turkey Project." Students were given a bare turkey, with the instructions to somehow disguise it so it would not be recognized and eaten. They must also write a persuasive paragraph convincing others that they are NOT a turkey. Projects are due on Tuesday, Nov. 8th.

Adventure-Based Learning

Last Wednesday, we had our first session of Adventure-Based Learning, or ABL for short. All three 4th grades met in the gym from 9:15-11:15. We were led by Donna Murray from Sweetser. One of the main goals of ABL is to improve teamwork through using the "High 5 of Respect" shown above. Students did a lot of partner activities and were encouraged to work with partners from other classrooms. Below is a picture of "Birthday Cake Partners."

A World of Water

We have begun our year-long study of water. So far, we have learned about the forms that water can take, (solid, liquid, and gas). We also learned about the water cycle. Last week Katrina, from Portland Water District, came for the first of what will be monthly visits to teach hands-on science lessons.

Here is a peek at our first lesson!