Telling Time to the Quarter Hour and Matter

We have begun to look at measurement- specifically time to the quarter hour.  Today we reviewed grade one time expectations and then created our own individual clocks. We are pretty good at time to the hour and half hour but need more practice with quarter hour. Here are some videos we watched to help us understand the concept:

In Science, we went on a Matter Hunt and posted to our own blogs.  Ask us the three states of matter!

Three Billy Goats Gruff and Matter

Today we listened to the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff and talked about the author's message (we are getting really good at this!).  Tomorrow we will be getting into groups to dramatize the story!

We played Mystery Matter to launch our new science unit- Understanding Matter and Energy- Properties of Liquids and Solids.  Ask your child how to play the game!

Fundamental Concepts Big Ideas
Energy Materials that exist as liquids and solids have specific properties. (Overall expectations 2 and 3)
Matter Liquids and solids interact in different ways. (Overall expectations 2 and 3)
Some liquids and solids can be harmful to us and the environment. (Overall expectations 1 and 2)

Perimeter/Regrouping/Matter

Today we watched a short video about perimeter (standard unit) and a music video.  We are getting good at finding the perimeter of shapes!  We also had an art lesson on texture and made multi-media snowmen (pictures to follow later). Don't forget that homework is due FRIDAY!

Introduction to perimeter:


This morning, we started off our day with a Math Inquiry.  With a partner we had to collaborate and figure out the answer to this question.  Pictures to follow tomorrow!

In Science, we have begun our Matter unit and came up with an anchor chart for the Properties of Matter....some BIG words!

We continue to work on adding with regrouping.  Here is Owen explaining how to do it!

Mystery Matter

Today, we began our Matter unit in Science with 'Mystery Matter'.  Ask your child about how we played the game!