First Grade used iPads in partners to activate QR codes at 4 different stations that took them to various weather resources and videos. They then completed a scavenger hunt, answering questions using the information they learned from each station.
It was wonderful to see how well using iPads in a new way worked! The kids had a blast pointing the iPad camera at the QR codes and learning about weather, and I didn't have to worry about them trying to explore the internet on their own without a guide!
This week we continued with our weather unit. We are becoming expert "Weather Watchers"! We keep track of our daily weather on a chart and research the temperature and forecast.
In First Grade, we learned about the three most common kinds of clouds: Cirrus (high up, white and feathery), Cumulus (low, white and puffy), and Stratus (low, gray blanket with rain or snow) clouds. We completed a cloud project using cotton balls. Keep a look out for them in the hallway!
We played a fun game called "Fly Swatter" where the students competed to SWAT the word on the wall first. I would say a phrase like, "swat the season where the weather is hot" and the first person to swat the correct word would get a point for their team.
Mrs. Vigna's Class Spotlight:
Kid Quotes of what we learned this week!
"There are different kinds of clouds like Stratus clouds that have rain"
"Stratus and Cumulus clouds. Cumulus are puffy and big."
"Clouds can be puffy or gray and some clouds are long"
"By just looking you can learn what the weather is outside"
**Next week's Class Spotlight is... Mrs. Quigley's class!
We also had an unexpected surprise this morning, Ronald McDonald came to visit our school and teach us the importance of staying active and healthy.
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One of Mr. Painter's students was able to be his magician's assistant and we even learned a new dance!
"March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb"
With the wonderful weather that we've had to kick start the month of March, I thought that it was perfect time to begin our Seasons & Weather unit!
Throughout this unit we will...
- Keep track of our daily weather and temperature using our bulletin board
- Create Weather Books
- Learn how our seasons change throughout the year
- Understand how the water cycle and how it effects weather
- Discuss the changes in weather and nature that comes with that seasonal change.
I have gotten off track with my class spotlight's recently, so let's start that back up! This week's Web Spotlight will be... Mrs. Vigna's class!
Our Seasons & Weather unit aligns with First Grade Science Standards...
SC.1:4-1 Identify different types of weather.
SC.1:4-2 Name the four seasons in order.
SC.1:4-3 Draw the water cycle.
SC.1:4-4 Identify patterns of weather and seasonal change.
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