On Friday, we created some simple machine traps.  We learned what some basic simple machines are, and then the children planned on how to incorporate a simple machine into their trap.  I was impressed with how the children planned, designed, and reflected upon their designs.  It was a fun way to end the week. 🙂  I was sad to hear that no one was successful in trapping one of those sneaky leprechauns.  I hope they didn’t play too many tricks at your homes.  We are still drinking green milk, in our house.  😉

This Wednesday is

This Wednesday is World Down’s Syndrome Day.

NBCS, and our class, are going to wear some funky socks to help spread awareness.

Down’s syndrome is a genetic disorder that is caused by the presence of three copies of the twenty first chromosome, instead of the usual two.  It’s the most common genetic chromosomal disorder and cause of learning disabilities in children.  It also commonly causes other medical abnormalities, including heart and gastrointestinal disorders. -Mayo Clinic

 

We hope that the Math Monkeys will show their support, and help spread awareness by wearing their fun, and funky socks this Wednesday

 

The last few weeks, we have started to learn about different biomes.  The children watched some brief films, introducing each of the biomes.  This week, we will start to do some research on their chosen biomes.  The children will be using three different web-based resources, as well as a text resource, or two.  The children will collaborate with their book buddies to do some of this work.  They will search for, and take notes.  Their culminating activity will be to create a glogster to present their information.  The kids are excited to start this project, this week.