Monday, February 6: We are using metric measurements to measure mass, length and volume. We went outside this afternoon to imagine how we would live on this land, if we could only use natural resources. Then we came back inside and learned more about natural resources and how they shape different communities. We enjoyed reading about William Still, a great American who’s known as the “Father of the Underground Railroad.”
Wednesday, February 8: Lots of independent work in math this morning. We also worked on two step problem solving strategies with the whole class. During Writing Workshop, we worked on a photo essay about the year 2022, using information and photos from our Time for Kids. We studied numbers and time in Espanol. After lunch, the fourth graders came and gave persuasive speeches about their favorite vegetables. Then we learned more about natural resources. Natural resources are things from nature that living things use in our daily lives.
Friday, February 10: We spent most of our day studying Native American History in Indiana. We focused on the Delaware tribe, read articles and books, took sketch notes, studied maps and compared 2 texts on this topic. We read about clashes between the white settlers and the indigenous people. We had a lively discussion about the Ten O’Clock Line of 1809. Many different viewpoints were shared. In the afternoon, we checked out books in the library.