Social Studies

Second and Third Graders have been working in integrated groups with their companion classes on theme-based Social Studies projects. In Second Grade, students are involved in a year-long study of "Community." Currently we are learning about our classroom and school communities. Children are working on making a "bird's eye view" map of our classroom. Thus far, they have sketched maps and added key details. Soon children will use these sketches to complete maps on the computer, complete with compass roses that they have individually designed. In addition, students have chosen a member from the school community to interview about how they help Friends Academy.

The year-long theme in Third Grade is the study of "World Cultures." Children have been learning about world maps, continents, and oceans. To begin, each student was asked to complete a blank world map and fill in any continents that they knew. This proved to be quite difficult for many! Afterwards, students were given the opportunity to consult various maps and atlases to learn more. In small groups, children worked on creating collaborative world maps, labeling the continents, oceans, and adding a compass rose. Soon, we will begin to focus in on Mexico, its geography and placement. Students will have the opportunity to work in small groups to make flat maps of Mexico and then salt-dough maps to highlight the country's topography.

Writing

This week children worked hard to publish their first writing piece! Next week, we will have a chance to share our pieces with the group from our "Author's Chair."

Ask Us About . . .

*Our Constellation groups.

*Sharing during Meeting.

*Closed Syllables.

*What is means to "visualize."

*Number words.

Dates To Remember:

*No School: Monday, 10/12 (Columbus Day)

*Parent Conferences: 10/21 &10/23 (Please sign up if you have not done so already.)

Have a GREAT long weekend!!