Map Exploration and Continent Maps

We are learning about the seven continents, five oceans and the northern and southern hemispheres.

We have explored many world maps and used the compass rose to locate continents and countries.  

We have researched various countries as well as the locations of major rivers.

Following all of this research, we worked with a peer to create a poster of a continent.  We included three or more countries, a major river and the ocean(s) that surround our continent.

Following the addition of a map key, we will be sharing our work with each other and bringing them next door to share with our first grade buddies as well!

Number Brochures

The first and second grade classes created "Number Brochures" for double digit numbers.

We thought about five different ways we could represent the number we chose.

We showed our thinking clearly so others could learn from us.

Then, we shared them with our classmates and 

first grade friends next door!

Snowy Hike

We took a snowy hike with our first grade friends 

on a sunny day in March!

100th Day of School

We celebrated our 100th day of school yesterday!

We enjoyed special activities and ate a delicious 100th day snack!

This crazy smile greeted each Epic Learner as they came in on the 100th day...

Snowman Introductions

Come and check out our adorable snowmen!

We have introduced them to you in writing!

Levers!

As a part of our simple machine study, we explored levers.

Teams were given a block, ruler, and half a cardboard tube.  They needed to set up the three objects to simulate a lever, fulcrum and load.  Next, they labeled the three parts.  Finally, they came to the assumption that it is easier to lift a heavy load when the fulcrum is a bit closer to the load when compared to far away.

Way to go scientists!

Happy New Year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Upon our return from our holiday break, we reflected on our academic goals.  We thought deeply about our strengths and the goals we have for ourselves in 2015.  Following our goal decisions, we created pictures of ourselves in party hats holding our written goals.  Stop by and take a look above our hooks to see our personal goals for ourselves!

Some of us have already started to work toward making them come true!