This Week in The Class
ScienceExploring Light & Shadow
This week we learned that light travels through objects in different ways:
Transparent objects let ALL the light from a light source to travel through it (like windows!). Translucent objects let SOME light through (like tissue paper!)
Opaque objects let NONE of the light through (like wood!)
On Thursday, students went on a scavenger hunt around the classroom to find as many objects in each category as they could! Here are some photos of our learning in action!
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Fablehaven
When Mrs. Andrews comes to visit, she reads Fablehaven to us!
" For centuries, mystical creatures of all description were gathered to a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic in a cynical world. Enchanting? Absolutely! Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite . . .
Kendra and her brother Seth have no idea that their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated woods, ancient laws give relative order among greedy trolls, mischevious satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the rules get broken, an arcane evil is unleashed, forcing Kendra and Seth to face the greatest challenge of their lives. To save her family, Fablehaven, and perhaps the world, Kendra must find the courage to do what she fears most."
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Body Break!
Just Dance!
Teachers can help improve academics and student behavior by incorporating physical activity breaks into their daily classroom routines. Students in the class can't sit for long! Mrs. Pal plans for body breaks when we transition between subject areas. Each body break looks different. Sometimes we use GoNoodle, sometimes we do BrainGym, other times we participate in a good old game of 'follow the leader'. This week we experimented with Just Dance during, and students really got into it! Here is a photo of us busting some moves!
Community Activity Day
Rollercoaster Architects!
Cambrian Heights School plans Community Activity Days 1-2 Fridays per month. Students are given an opportunity to attend a learning session put on by a teacher other than their own. This Friday, The Class students attended Mrs. Deschant's S.T.E.M design challenge. We got to plan a design for our own rollercoasters! Our challenge was to design and build a rollercoaster that could move a marble from one end to the other and include at least one turn. We came up with a plan, and developed a list of materials. Next Community Activity Day we will be building and testing our designs!
Just Dance!
Teachers can help improve academics and student behavior by incorporating physical activity breaks into their daily classroom routines. Students in the class can't sit for long! Mrs. Pal plans for body breaks when we transition between subject areas. Each body break looks different. Sometimes we use GoNoodle, sometimes we do BrainGym, other times we participate in a good old game of 'follow the leader'. This week we experimented with Just Dance during, and students really got into it! Here is a photo of us busting some moves!
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Community Activity Day
Rollercoaster Architects!
Cambrian Heights School plans Community Activity Days 1-2 Fridays per month. Students are given an opportunity to attend a learning session put on by a teacher other than their own. This Friday, The Class students attended Mrs. Deschant's S.T.E.M design challenge. We got to plan a design for our own rollercoasters! Our challenge was to design and build a rollercoaster that could move a marble from one end to the other and include at least one turn. We came up with a plan, and developed a list of materials. Next Community Activity Day we will be building and testing our designs!
