Weekly Update

Rock Poetry Day!
Students applied their close reading and poetry skills to analyze the lyrics of a favorite song. Each student played and shared the message of their chosen song on Rock Poetry Day!

Rock T-shirts!

Science: 4th graders continued our investigation in the area of physical science by learning all about magnetism. First students explored our science lab for materials that seemed to be magnetic. Students then worked to determine what properties of an object make it magnetic using a test kit and magnets. Then, students worked to design a magnetic maze or make magnets "dance" on a pencil using what they learning about the properties of magnets.

Dancers of the Week!

Today's visit from Wally was a home run! 

Classroom Update

We have been busy in Science in 4th grade this past week. Students continued to investigate energy, this week focusing on how energy is transferred. Students investigated sounds energy as it was transferred through a paper-cup and string. Later in the week students worked in collaborative groups to design an experiment to investigate and collect data on how energy is transferred from one car to another when they collide.

Archeologist Visit
Mrs. Silvia, of the Haffenreffer Museum at Brown University visited our classes again to present information about the Hopi. Mrs. Silvia brought real artifacts to help students learn about how the climate of the Southwest impacts these Natives' way of life. Students studied artifacts, dressed in traditional Hopi clothing, the girls participated in a traditional Hopi baby naming ceremony, and everyone tried a traditional ceremonial dance. Thank you to the JFK PCC for funding this great learning experience!

Classroom Update

We had a busy and exciting week! A special thank you to the PCC and Kennedy families for the wonderful lunch and dessert bar this week!

Science: Students participated in a scientific investigation using toy cars and a ramp to find a relationship between energy and speed.

Ivan Day!- 4th grade celebrated the day with activities related to the book! We began with jungle yoga, made art like Ivan, made a line plot of our special snacks, played charades, and found evidence to support the themes we identified in the book. 

Dancers of the Week!