Here is what we have been to!
We continued our study on shapes. We learned that we can combine squares, rectangles, and triangles to make new shapes!
Next we learned about 3-D shapes! Last year, we learned the names of cones, spheres, cubes, and cylinders. This year we learned all about the rectangular prism. We learned a rectangular prism has 6 faces, 8 vertices, and 12 edges.
Last week we moved into our final topic in our geometry unit: measurement. In first grade we explore nonstandard units of measurement. We use paper clips, unifix cubes, and links to help us measure and order different objects.
We finished this unit on Thursday and tested in Friday. Next week we will begin our next unit on double digit addition. Due to MAP testing, we won't cover a new lesson each day, so expect 2 days of math homework!
Reader's Workshop
We are busy researching and learning out our final topics! We have been busy collecting new and exciting information in order to teach others about our topics.
We are very excited to announce that 1at grade received 25 new Chromebooks! We used these throughout the week to help us research our topics. We used a website called World Book Kids! We were able to learn so much more by combining online sources with our nonfiction books!
Science
We learned that there are 3 types of soil: humus, sand, and clay. We began exploring the properties of these 3 soils.
On Friday we planted cucumber seeds in each type of soil. We predicted the seeds will grow the best in the humus, and not very well in the clay.
Important Dates:
May 27- Audubon Field Trip
Please be sure to check the weather this day. Our field trip takes place outside (rain or shine) so please make sure your child is dressed appropriately!
June 10 Parent Picnic
11:00-12:15
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