The first graders began the day with a "Find a Friend Who" activity about taking care of the Earth. Then they learned somes do and don'ts about taking care of eggs and chicks. After this, the boys and girls prepared nests to keep on their desks. The chicken eggs that will be set in the incubator must be turned three times each day and handled very gently. We will turn our practice eggs three times a day and handle them just as gently as the real thing!
We took a ride on the relaxation train during Inner Explorer. The specials classes of the day were financial literacy, ASL, and Library! During math, the boys and girls solved problems involving two-digit subtraction using the "draw a diagram" strategy. This meant using bar models once again.
A somewhat-local farmer provided us with eggs from her free-range chickens to use in our egg-to-chick experience. We received four dozen eggs, one dozen for each of the first grade classes at Bell. The students were shown these eggs in the afternoon. The eggs are varying shades of white, green, and brown, but what they look like inside is the same. Today's science lesson focused on egg anatomy. The students completed a diagram of the parts of an egg and learned their function. Ask your child about this!
During social studies, we continued learning about the Great Barrier Reef. Sharks are a type of fish that live there. Many lay eggs in cases known as mermaid purses! Combining our science and social studies studies, the students created models of mermaid purses to take home. A shark embryo uses the yolk in the egg for food just like a chick embryo does!
We waited and waited for the rest of our eggs to arrive so that they could be set in the incubator before the end of the day. Alas, that was not to be, so Ms. Kaim kept waiting and waiting for the mailman to arrive after school. Finally, four boxes were delivered to Room 104. Inside were eight dozen eggs from a hatchery in Missouri. After carefully unpacking the eggs, two dozen were placed in each first grade classroom's incubator. Incubation was at last underway!
We took a ride on the relaxation train during Inner Explorer. The specials classes of the day were financial literacy, ASL, and Library! During math, the boys and girls solved problems involving two-digit subtraction using the "draw a diagram" strategy. This meant using bar models once again.
A somewhat-local farmer provided us with eggs from her free-range chickens to use in our egg-to-chick experience. We received four dozen eggs, one dozen for each of the first grade classes at Bell. The students were shown these eggs in the afternoon. The eggs are varying shades of white, green, and brown, but what they look like inside is the same. Today's science lesson focused on egg anatomy. The students completed a diagram of the parts of an egg and learned their function. Ask your child about this!
During social studies, we continued learning about the Great Barrier Reef. Sharks are a type of fish that live there. Many lay eggs in cases known as mermaid purses! Combining our science and social studies studies, the students created models of mermaid purses to take home. A shark embryo uses the yolk in the egg for food just like a chick embryo does!
We waited and waited for the rest of our eggs to arrive so that they could be set in the incubator before the end of the day. Alas, that was not to be, so Ms. Kaim kept waiting and waiting for the mailman to arrive after school. Finally, four boxes were delivered to Room 104. Inside were eight dozen eggs from a hatchery in Missouri. After carefully unpacking the eggs, two dozen were placed in each first grade classroom's incubator. Incubation was at last underway!