Do the Magical Minds seem BRIGHTER? CHARGED? ENERGETIC? That is because we now know the many forms of energy; their sources, uses and reactions. PongSat is also a go! Our experiments have been sent to the launch site and in 20days (April 6) they will be launched to the edge of space.
Inquiry
Energy:
This week we will play with different sources of energy as we investigate energy conversion. We will work with the sun’s radiant energy and how we can convert it into heat (maybe even cook something). We will explore how we can create mechanical energy with our bodies, which can be converted into electric energy.
Computer Programming:
Last week we learned how computers only understand what you program them to do. Mr. H was our computer, for whom we wrote simple directions. This week we look at how graphing can be used to tell a sprite where to go or start. We will explore how negative numbers look on a grid, and how we can use all four quadrants of
Math
Multiplication:
Practice, practice, practice! We are perfecting the 1through 5 times tables and earning our multiplication stars. Be ready to earn your next star. We will learn a new game next week and continue to work on solving word problems.
Reading/Writing
Nonfiction:
Our sub topic paragraphs are almost completed and the nonfiction BIG BOOK is taking shape. This week we focus on text features (captions, diagrams, labeling and pictures). Soon it will be time to design the layout for your Animal reports.
CURRENT EVENTS (in reversed alphabetical order)
3/19 Tuesday – Zara
3/20 Wednesday – Yasmeen
3/21 Thursday – Noah
3/26 Tuesday – Max
3/27 Wednesday – Luci
3/28 Thursday – Jaden
3/29 Friday – Isabelle
4/2 Tuesday – Enzio
4/3 Wednesday – Ellora
4/4 Thursday – Dylan
4/5 Friday – Ben
4/9 Tuesday – Amiya
4/10 Wednesday – Alex
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parent-Teacher Conferences:
In order to meet with all the AVS families, AVS is have a half day on Thursday, March 21st as well as no school on Friday, March 22nd. If you have not done so – please sign up for conferences.
Inquiry
Energy:
This week we will play with different sources of energy as we investigate energy conversion. We will work with the sun’s radiant energy and how we can convert it into heat (maybe even cook something). We will explore how we can create mechanical energy with our bodies, which can be converted into electric energy.
Computer Programming:
Last week we learned how computers only understand what you program them to do. Mr. H was our computer, for whom we wrote simple directions. This week we look at how graphing can be used to tell a sprite where to go or start. We will explore how negative numbers look on a grid, and how we can use all four quadrants of
Math
Multiplication:
Practice, practice, practice! We are perfecting the 1through 5 times tables and earning our multiplication stars. Be ready to earn your next star. We will learn a new game next week and continue to work on solving word problems.
Reading/Writing
Nonfiction:
Our sub topic paragraphs are almost completed and the nonfiction BIG BOOK is taking shape. This week we focus on text features (captions, diagrams, labeling and pictures). Soon it will be time to design the layout for your Animal reports.
CURRENT EVENTS (in reversed alphabetical order)
3/19 Tuesday – Zara
3/20 Wednesday – Yasmeen
3/21 Thursday – Noah
3/26 Tuesday – Max
3/27 Wednesday – Luci
3/28 Thursday – Jaden
3/29 Friday – Isabelle
4/2 Tuesday – Enzio
4/3 Wednesday – Ellora
4/4 Thursday – Dylan
4/5 Friday – Ben
4/9 Tuesday – Amiya
4/10 Wednesday – Alex
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Parent-Teacher Conferences:
In order to meet with all the AVS families, AVS is have a half day on Thursday, March 21st as well as no school on Friday, March 22nd. If you have not done so – please sign up for conferences.