Carson and Elijah keep each other going! Because they are so competitive with each other, they push each other to know the most. Currently we are using the Ed Zacarro Book Primary Grade Challenge Math, for Grades 1-4. This material offers activities that go beyond calculation skills for children who already know the basic concepts. Each chapter is broken down into level 1 (easy,) level 2 (somewhat challenging,) level 3 (challenging,) and finally Einstein (very challenging.) It is amazing how quickly they are getting the concepts- even those at 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade level. So far they've done "What's the Next Number?" and " Don't Let it Break." Tomorrow they will do the Einstein level of the "Don't let it Break" chapter.
This week our House of Newton group did a STEM Activity based on the work of Newton. They completed balloon experiment that proved his Third Law of Motion. Students taped a balloon to a partial straw and then put it on a stationary string. When they let it go, they saw that the air went out in one direction and the balloon flew in the other. "For every action, there is an equal and opposite re-action." We also completed the observation sheet for this experiment.
This next week we will begin our math unit on sequencing/patterning. While both are very skilled at patterning, this will take into account patterning with fractions. Look for their activities coming home! |
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