This week the students observed a lot of changes in their plant and caterpillar science observations. Not a lot happened with the plants but some students had their basil plants sprouting. This was a surprise because many students predicted that the coriander would germinate first because the coriander seeds were so much bigger than the basil seeds. The students also completed worksheets reviewing basic plant biology learned so far. Each child also picked a plant or tree to research for our next set of research projects.
Our caterpillar project is now entered the chrysalis phase. The students learned that a butterfly makes a chrysalis and a moth makes a cocoon. Most of the caterpillars are now in a chrysalis and these were transferred to the butterfly cage.
Students each read another student's storybox book and wrote the author a letter telling the author three things they liked about the book, one thing that could be improved and finally a question about the story.
The class did a guided reading activity to learn about how pioneers made candles and soap. Later in the week, the children had a chance to make homemade soap using modern vegetable-based type of soap (that is, it does not include the harsh chemical called lye). The children also added lavender flower buds and essential oil. The children also continued to work in their groups to research and create a building for our pioneer village.
In math, the students continued to work with partners to design and create games using the beanbags they made last week.They also have begun to finish off lessons in their workbooks, for example, reviewing how to move an object horizontally and vertically on a grid.
During our computer time the children learned more about plants by visiting the science site:
sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities.html
Books read aloud this week:
Owls in the Family (chapter book) by Farley Mowat
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