Literature and Social Studies

Today in Literature we kept on working through our Survival books. We read our books, analyzed character traits, and read a little about watersheds (our next Science unit). More importantly, we FINALLY finished our study of Jamestown. We will soon be moving on!

How High Is That Tree?

Today during "Science" we did an activity where the students had to choose a tree from the TJ field. After they chose a tree we made some observations and tried to figure out it's height like some Native American tribes would have done.

This is what you might have seen yesterday and today if you drove by the TJ field around 9 AM.

It's Been a While!

I think the title says it all. I am so looking forward to next week when life will slow down, not too much, but just a little. Right now I am on lunch at the Science Conference in Hampton, VA. I am really excited to use some of the stategies and materials I have been collecting down here with the class this year.

I'll even tell you a little secret...I was able to get, from NASA, some seeds that have been in space. What great timing since we are currently studying plants!

Well have a great weekend!

Super Fun Treat!

Yesterday, our class had an awesome treat (did we really need another after last week?)! Jacob's dad came in to talk with us about the Comanche Tribe, which his family is a member of. He came in and showed us where his family is from and answered ALL of our questions. We even were able to see some family photos, give some posters, and provided a book (Do All Indians Live in Tipis?).

Here is a pretty cool link I found about Camanche Indian Facts for Kids.

It times like these when you hope the kids realize how lucky were are to be in this community and to have all these resources before us.

Kickball Challenge

Check out some of the fun we had here at TJ last Wednesday. Click on the word kickball. What a week last week was...between kickball, Pumpkin Math, and Halloween; I am not sure how we survived.