From understanding the moon’s phases to creating postcards from the various states on our “Road Trip,” we definitely found our place in the Universe last week. A highlight was our visit to Chabot Space and Science Center. How old was “Leah” the telescope? Click here for the answer. The Magical Minds are also beginning their PongSat Adventure where we send Ping-Pong balls into space. Follow us all the way to launch date.
INQUIRY- Space:
Now that we know about our planets and moon, lets blast off into constellations.
At the beginning of the week you will find us researching various constellations, discovering how and why our view of the stars changes as the earth orbits the sun.
MATH – Data Analysis:
The Magical Minds have worked hard on story plots; now it’s time to plot coordinate points. This useful skill will tie in with mapping, stargazing, and graphing.
WRITING - Myths
This week we inquire into myths, exploring the stories behind the stars. We will look at how myths are composed, and begin to create our own myths.
READING – The Five W’s:
The “reading cubes” we make will assist us to answer the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY and How question when reading our stories.
CURRENT EVENTS
Tuesday 2/5 Alex
Wednesday 2/6 Enzio
Thursday 2/7 Dylan
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Valentine’s Dance:
Join us on Thursday, February 7th from 2:30pm -3:30pm for the annual Valentine’s Dance. The Magical Minds are encouraged to place their valentine’s cards in each other’s cubbies in the morning, before lining up (please no sweets).
Mid-Winter Break Next Week:
Have a wonderful Mind-Winter Break. Don’t forget, we don’t have school on Monday (President’s Day). See you back at school on Tuesday, February 19th . Please bring, or make, a postcard from a point of interest while on your break.
INQUIRY- Space:
Now that we know about our planets and moon, lets blast off into constellations.
At the beginning of the week you will find us researching various constellations, discovering how and why our view of the stars changes as the earth orbits the sun.
MATH – Data Analysis:
The Magical Minds have worked hard on story plots; now it’s time to plot coordinate points. This useful skill will tie in with mapping, stargazing, and graphing.
WRITING - Myths
This week we inquire into myths, exploring the stories behind the stars. We will look at how myths are composed, and begin to create our own myths.
READING – The Five W’s:
The “reading cubes” we make will assist us to answer the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY and How question when reading our stories.
CURRENT EVENTS
Tuesday 2/5 Alex
Wednesday 2/6 Enzio
Thursday 2/7 Dylan
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Valentine’s Dance:
Join us on Thursday, February 7th from 2:30pm -3:30pm for the annual Valentine’s Dance. The Magical Minds are encouraged to place their valentine’s cards in each other’s cubbies in the morning, before lining up (please no sweets).
Mid-Winter Break Next Week:
Have a wonderful Mind-Winter Break. Don’t forget, we don’t have school on Monday (President’s Day). See you back at school on Tuesday, February 19th . Please bring, or make, a postcard from a point of interest while on your break.