First Grade
Westward Ho!
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We're exploring the life of the pioneers who traveled west in the 1800s. Specifically, we are interested in what they brought with them and what they left behind. The first graders are discussing and comparing different items they could take with them if they were traveling to the new frontier.
For example, which item would you bring with you?
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Inventors
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Inventions are fun! This week we are learning about Walter Diemer - the man who invented bubble gum in 1928.
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Possum Magic and Australia
Click here to access our Tour on which we learn about places, landmarks and favorite food of Australia.
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Mem Fox has written a delightful story that takes place in her home country of Australia. After reading the story, we will travel around this beautiful continent using Tour Builder.
After reading the story and taking the tour, we each decided which treat from Australia we would like to try. Here are our answers. SEL responses |
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Biographies
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We are learning about Biographies this month and what information is included in a biography to make it an interesting read. For example, it is important for a biography to include the person's accomplishments but should it include their shoe size?
George Washington Carver was a scientist famous for his work with agriculture, particularly peanuts and crop rotation. |
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Wondering
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As the first graders wonder in their classroom, we will wonder in the library to help support the ELA curriculum. If you like to wonder, too, you would enjoy reading this book.
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What do you wonder about? Click on your teacher's name and past what keeps you wondering.
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Desert Habitat |
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Click here to visit our Desert Glog to learn about
the animals that live in this habitat. |
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What have we learned about MAPS?
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Click on the Kahoot icon to play a review of the map skills we learned in library class.
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Stories Around the World
We all enjoy a good folktale but did you know that countries around the world tell their stories a little differently than we do sometimes? Let's explore some of these tales and at the same time, learn about the cultures that gave rise to them. And we will ask ourselves what character traits from Australia, Mexico and China are similar to those in America.
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