We just finished making our monsters and directions for the Monster Exchange project. It is totally FREE for anyone to join. You will get paired up with a classroom from another state and they will have to draw your monsters based on written directions and you will have to draw their monsters. It is so much fun and the kids learn a lot about writing directions.
Students each chose and researched a germ/microbe. Once the germ/microbe was chosen, students created a model in felt and wrote reports, made bookmarks, t-shirts, and advertisements. They learned a ton and had a blast! Who knew deadly diseases could be so darn cute????
Here is the link to the project: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Germ-and-Microbe-Activities
A huge thanks to the site, www.donorschoose.org, for giving us the opportunity to get a carnivorous plant terrarium for every table in our classroom. The students got to plant their carnivorous plants and we have been observing them and conducting various experiments. It has added a new dimension to our plant unit! We are so appreciative and excited about it!
We did some slinky science while reading a book by Nan Marino, “Neil Armstrong is My Uncle…”. Students were challenged to figure out the best angle to “walk” a slinky down a ramp. After much data collection and trial and error, we found it!
If you are looking for great resources for your classroom, you should visit: www.teacherspayteachers.com
Other sites of interest: www.enchantedlearning.com, www.goodreads.com , www.myteacherstickers.com
WOW!~ School has started and I have an amazing class! 🙂
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