Hello!

Is it just me or is the Home Project tab suddenly missing?  It shows up under my pages where I created it, but not sure why it is hiding.  Anyway, here is what I posted about the Science Fair:

March’s Science Fair Home Project

This project has a specific due date: March 24th.  No late projects will be considered!  We will be having our classroom science fair in the afternoon starting at 1pm ON the 24th.  The specifics are as followed:

1. Each student will be assessed.  Myself and other teachers will assess their boards and presentations based on this rubric:

Science Fair Rubric- Teachers

2. This project will assess if a student can conduct an experiment while using the scientific method.

a.  Students will choose an area of science they are interested in

b. Students will then decide to conduct an experiment in that area of science chosen and be able to explain how and why it works.

c. Students need to able to follow the scientific method process: Construct a hypothesis, conduct an experiment to test hypothesis, collect data (writing, pictures, graphs etc.  Students NEED to know HOW and WHY), make a conclusion on their experiment and if their hypothesis was correct or incorrect.

3. Be able to present their findings and project on a project board (no posters) that easily communicates their findings.  IMPORTANT: I am looking for boards that a student has done THEMSELVES.  You may help, but let it be their project and research.  Also, I will be looking for boards that are visually appealing and easily understood.  For example, a board overwhelmed with words or just a few pictures are not going to help the child’s presentation.  Help them make a board that has balance of research/findings, pictures, titles, and visual appeal.

Students may bring in their board and things to work on at school if they don’t get a chance to work on it at home much.   Therefore, there is no excuse that a student should not have a project.

You as parents may come see our science fair!  We will also be inviting the school to come visit our room so students can present their findings.  March 24th at 1pm.

*Ms. Kaley is having a GIRL 🙂

Permission slips went out this past week for the Planetarium.  Our class watched the UTA safety video in order to get our free wrist bands for a round trip.  I received emails from the 5 parents who will get the free extra tickets for the Planetarium.  However, if you want to travel with us on UTA TRACKS you will have to get your round trip pass.  Please email me if you would like to come join us on this field trip.  Please have the permission slips back to me no later then March 12th.

This week in group lessons:

Level 1s: 2D shapes review, what makes a complete sentence?

Level 2s: Punctuation, measurement of their hands in inches

Level 3s: Parts of speech review, Geometry review, Dictionary battle review

In cultural this week:

History:

Level 1s: Time to the quarter hour

Level 2s: Jupiter

Level 3s: Dinosaur named Sue

Zoology:

Level 1s: Parts of a bird

Level 2s: Mammal study

Level 3s: Intro to Arthropods

Geography:

Level 1s: Lake/Island landforms

Level 2s: Metamorphic rock

Level 3s: Weather task cards

Botany:

Level 1s: Herbaceous, woody, and shrubby stems

Level 2s: Cross stitching practice

Level 3s: Pollination

Friday: Studio, Dr. Seuss afternoon

Have your child be working on their Science Fair project!

Cheers!

Ms. K