Thursday, August 14, 2008

Wed history and science

Good day here. Just too many interuptions from you know who. The kids did well though. We did review some good "point" behaviors just to start the process and to get Josh to know what's expected.

Science- 1st lesson was on measuring length. I had them partner up and they measured items with paper clips, then with the metric ruler. We talked about how there has to be a form of measure since other ways of measuring could not be accurate.
2nd lesson was on measuring mass, using the balance. They used the balance scales to find out what items had more mass. We talked about matter, how things can have more matter, but less mass or vise versa. We ran out of time at the end and they were "done", so I sent the balance sheet home to be filled out.
I had them partner up this week and will try this some more. We worked on sharing turns during the lab and doing things as a "scientific team". Maybe I'll go to Goodwill and get some button down shirts to use as lab coats.

History - mostly review except for adding the north and south pole, added the equator too.

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