Plant life cycles
After planting the seeds and watching them grow, first grade scientists observed the fruit and seeds of our brassica plants!
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After planting the seeds and watching them grow, first grade scientists observed the fruit and seeds of our brassica plants!
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Even though readers in Room 123 have learned a lot about plants during Language Studies, they discovered there is always more to learn!
Students worked in small groups to read different articles about plants. As they read, they noticed new information. After reading, they summarized the important information. At first, I’d planned for the small groups to share what they had learned with their classmates.
Then students asked if we could invite the other first grade classes and Dr. Kasmarick to teach them as well. So we decided to hold a Plant Fair, similar to the Richards Science Fair we visited earlier this year.
Take a look at students preparing for the Plant Fair and watch for photos via Seesaw later this week!
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Inspired by Douglas Florian, writers in Room 123 will be creating their own book of insect poetry!
Each student will write a poem and fact about an insect, as well as creating an illustration to match. To do so, however, they first had to become experts about the insects they chose to write about. Students used Pebblego to research their insects. Take a look at this first step in the writing process!
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Scientists in Room 123 have been using their senses to closely observe the growth of their plants. Then they record their observations using both nonfiction text features and writing. Take a look at what they noticed!
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Scientists in Room 123 began their study of insects and plants by reading nonfiction texts. Now they are learning first hand by observing them!
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Makers in Room 123 were inspired by exhibits at the Richards Science Fair!
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Build rollercoasters in our classroom? First grade scientists used what they learned about force, gravity, incline, and speed to do just that!
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Scientists in Room 123 applied their learning about balance to a game called Suspend. The games were purchased for this purpose through a grant from the Whitefish Bay Education Foundation. Special thanks to the Foundation for making this possible!
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Can you balance a pencil on its point? First grade scientists can! They used what they have learned about balance to meet this challenge–take a look!
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How can you create a balanced mobile? Scientists in Room 123 found the answer as they began our Balance and Motion science unit!
As they did so, they also began learning about the scientific process: making, testing, and revising predictions. Take a look!
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