This week's word plexers really stumped the kids. We've finally hit the ones that aren't so easy. It will be fun to see how they grow as they learn to "read" these tricky puzzles.
Our tower this week was built with 12 straws and three paper clips. Gage and Makore built the winning tower, with Amit and Thomas right behind them. Way to go!
Inventions is in full gear. This week there are two assignments for the children to be working on.
1. Research the past and present of an invention and then try to imagine what it will look like in the future. The students will create the report part of this assignment in class next week. They have a detailed description of the assignment, but PLEASE DO NOT complete the poster part of the assignment, just the research.
2. Begin working on your own invention. You can use the above assignment to begin this research or go in a totally different direction. Again, a VERY detailed assignment sheet was handed out. Read it carefully. Make sure any information you collect about your invention is noted in the Invention Log Book made on Thursday. You will have class time for most but not all the work. The actual prototype will need to be made at home, but if you need supplies just ask. Inventions are due March 1.
Last, we began our Spring Stock Market game. The students are in teams that include only others from their homeroom classes. This should make it possible for them to check with each other, log on to their accounts to check progress and make decisions. They need my approval to sell or buy a stock which they can get any time. I am almost always in my room before school so they can come up and see me once they check in with their teachers.
NOTE: There were four absent students this week. If you are reading this and you were absent please come see me on Monday to get your assignments.
Book orders are ready on line, I just forgot to pass out the paper orders on Thursday. If you want a paper order before Feb. 9, just come on up and get one from the room.
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