In Science, we watched a movie called Life (by the BBC). We learned about the flying fish.They gain speed and then put their fins out. Then they glide out of the water at high speeds out of the water. Then they glide out above the waves together. They are amazing fish.
We also learned about mudskippers. Mudskippers dig holes in the ground to house there young. Eventualy the holes fill up with water to keep the mudskippers moist. The mudskippers lay their eggs in a small cave without much oxygen. The mudskipper breathes in air from the surafce. Doing this it carrys it back to its young. This process continues thousands of times.This is what we learned about the mudskipper.
Another fish we learned about is the sailfish. It has a lot in common with a swordfish except, it goes faster. It glides across the water at high speeds. They can go about 50 mph! They use their probiscus(or nose) to catch fish. They are carnivorous!
Friday, May 25, 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
May 8, 2011
Happy Spring!
The students have been quite busy the past few weeks. We have been working in our community garden, preparing for MCAS, and learning, learning, learning :)
In Social Studies, the students have been learning about the events leading to the American Revolution. This ties into our new reading unit, in which they have been assigned Historical Fiction books that take place during the same time period. Through the dual readings, the children will be learning what life was like for the colonists as they decided to wage war against the most powerful nation in the world!
We have wrapped up our major Science units and are preparing for MCAS. While reviewing, I have been quite impressed with the students retention of information from previous years. have used videos to help reinforce concepts and last week, Chris Lambert, meteorologist from WHDH came in to help our class understand how their studies of weather are applied in the real world. The kids loved it!
In writing, the students have been reading short stories that we will use to identify themes and then write Literary Essays.
In Math, we have been reviewing and shoring up computation skills in preparation for MCAS next week.
In Open Circle, the students have been learning the steps of problem solving and in a few weeks, we will be breaking the class up by gender to address specific social issues that each gender is likeley to face next year in Middle School.
Thanks for Reading,
Mr. Weinstein
The students have been quite busy the past few weeks. We have been working in our community garden, preparing for MCAS, and learning, learning, learning :)
In Social Studies, the students have been learning about the events leading to the American Revolution. This ties into our new reading unit, in which they have been assigned Historical Fiction books that take place during the same time period. Through the dual readings, the children will be learning what life was like for the colonists as they decided to wage war against the most powerful nation in the world!
We have wrapped up our major Science units and are preparing for MCAS. While reviewing, I have been quite impressed with the students retention of information from previous years. have used videos to help reinforce concepts and last week, Chris Lambert, meteorologist from WHDH came in to help our class understand how their studies of weather are applied in the real world. The kids loved it!
In writing, the students have been reading short stories that we will use to identify themes and then write Literary Essays.
In Math, we have been reviewing and shoring up computation skills in preparation for MCAS next week.
In Open Circle, the students have been learning the steps of problem solving and in a few weeks, we will be breaking the class up by gender to address specific social issues that each gender is likeley to face next year in Middle School.
Thanks for Reading,
Mr. Weinstein
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