We had an excellent time learning and growing in Target this week. 5th grade- We discovered what it means to "Seize the Day, " practiced our communication skills through tableaus, as well as learned about using our voice effectively. We also reviewed previously learned steps to solving Hands On Equations and added the new step of recognizing (-x) as *. Students were given a "tic-Tac- toe" choice board of activities to complete to support our Shakespeare unit. Students are to choice 2 activities to complete by Sept. 8th. They need to plan to present 1 of their activities to the class. We set up our Edmodo accounts. Look for a blue letter in the Target binder next week explaining Edmodo. Homework- Tic-Tac-Toe Shakespeare projects- due Sept. 8th 4th grade- We continued our learning of the ways to use Evaluative Thinking. Students brainstormed individually and then in a small group to design their model car needed for next week's experiment. Students were given the opportunity to use a website called Forces and Movement in order to test effects of grade of the ramp, size and weight of the car and distance it would travel. We also review Hands On Equations from last year. We will take a pre-test next week to gage what students remember and where they need to begin with their learning this year. Lastly, we set up our Edmodo accounts. Students have a blue form for parents to sign telling me whether the student can use Edmodo or not. Homework- Get blue form signed and bring supplies for model car. 3rd grade- We continued our study of individual character traits, steps to Hands On Equations and using/understanding humor when people communicate. At this point, Hands On Equations may be a point of frustration. I told students to keep with it and in a few lessons, things will make more sense. We began our first S.T.E.M. project this week. Students are creating a two way sorter to help speed up the sorting of beads. They completed the brainstorming step and will build their model next week to give it a test run. Homework- Logic puzzle 2nd grade- We began our day with a look at "Judy Moody," a character who has ZEST for life. We defined what it means to be full of zest and listed examples of it. Students finished sorting "Sybil's" creatures in to 4 categories which lead into our first S.T.E.M experiment. Students are working together to create a 2 way sorter to separate beads quickly. Lastly, students learned about linear patterns. Homework- Linear pattern practice page Monday- 5th grade- We began our Shakespeare unit with some quotes by Shakespeare and acting out a Tableaux. This was a lot of fun! Students completed a pretest on the past experiences with Hands on Equations. Lastly, we used our divergent thinking to create sea life for our wall aquarium and added our on definition of what excellence means to us. Homework: The reflection homework is based on finding facts about Shakespeare. Homework- The reflection homework is based own how understanding oneself helps with working with others. Homework: The reflection homework is based on finding ways to keep from being bored. Thursday- 3rd grade- We began our unit on HUMOR. We have many joke tellers in our group:) Students participated in their first Hands On Equation lesson. Next we look at the word character in the sense of personal character. Lastly, we used our divergent thinking to create sea life for our wall aquarium and added our on definition of what excellence means to us. Homework- The reflection homework is based on their own character traits. Questions about Target Eligibility?
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AuthorCindy Brake- Dowell ALP teacher- TARGET/Talent Development Archives
August 2016
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