Dear Parents,

 HOME-PROJECT:

I’ve talked to our class about their first home project which will be due the week of October 12. I will provide a schedule next week. Our cultural subject this quarter has been botany (the study of plants). We’ve also been studying the continent of Asia.  I’ve asked each child to choose a plant from Asia to research and present.  I’ve suggested that they use the library and the internet, or any other available research options.  Some of the younger students or early readers will probably need help from an adult.

I want them to understand what their chosen plant looks like, where it grows, what its life cycle is like, if it’s edible or poisonous, what is smells like, or any other interesting fact. If they would like to prepare a written report that is great as long as they are able to read it themselves.  If not, they just need to be prepared to tell the class about their plant.  Please encourage them to practice presenting it at home with a parent or someone else.

I am asking each student to bring some sort of visual aid to accompany their presentation.  I love to see their creativity, but if you need some suggestion here are a few options: mobile, student-made booklet, drawing, power-point, poster, photos, actual plant, shadow box (shoe-box with drawings or arranged items inside), or any other creative visual aid.

ASIA PRESENTATIONS:

Several students have mentioned that their parents or other family members have been to a country in Asia.  We would love to have you come and tell us about your experiences, share pictures, or souvenirs.  I’ve set up a wejoin page with the dates and times we could do the presentations.  Please sign up with your name and the country you would like to present. I can be flexible on the time if necessary.  Let me know if you have questions.

Here is the link:   http://www.wejoinin.com/sheets/lyvhd