Classroom Update: February 3, 2017

In guided reading groups, we read books about the life of children in seventeenth century Plymouth. Students took notes on different aspects of life, including chores, learning, food, recreation, and clothing. 

In math, we continued practicing area and perimeter. We learned how to play a new game called "Island Conquer" (featured on this month's homework calendar). We discussed the concept of a square unit. 

In science, we conducted experiments about the density of water. Students discovered that cold water is denser than hot water.

In writing, students have been revising their informational books. They have been working on adding more transitional phrases and crafting interesting chapter beginnings.