Month: January 2017

Pete the Cat

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The students listened to the story ‘Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons‘ written by James Dean. In this story Pete the Cat wears his favorite shirt but his buttons begin to fall out one at a time. The students joined in the story and sang along with Pete the Cat. 

The students discussed and used a number of strategies to solve subtraction problems. They used manipulatives such as their fingers and counters to answer a variety of problems.

SLO: Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of single digit numbers using manipulatives, models and informal written strategies.

The students practiced ‘drawing a picture‘ as another strategy to solve problems. They recorded and solved subtraction number problems in their journals.

SLO: Record addition and subtraction sentences using the appropriate signs.

Shapes (Creating & Naming)

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The students have been using a number of materials to create 3 Dimensional shapes.

SLO: Describe the relationship of 2D shapes to 3D objects.

SLO: Describe and sort 3D objects in a variety of ways.

They wondered:

  • What does 3D mean?
  • What are the different names of these shapes?

We brainstormed how we can find out more about the shapes we had in class. We decided that the library would have some books that would provide some answers. Carolyn found a book about shapes.

The students read the book to find out more. They decided to make labels to share the information they found. They presented the information they gathered to the class.

SLO: Describe and sort 3D objects in a variety of ways.

 

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The students watched video’s on BrainPOP to learn more about the plane and solid shapes we see around us.


Shapes (Exploration)

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The students have been exploring 3 Dimensional shapes in the classroom. When using chopsticks to pick up cubes and create a tall tower, the students strengthen their eye-hand coordination. The learn about shapes, space, precision, balance, teamwork and cooperation.

When students use geo shapes to create or cover the surface of a shape, they learn how to sort and describe shapes. They use their knowledge of number and measurement. They estimate and challenge their assumptions.

SLO: Describe and sort 3D objects in a variety of ways. Describe the relationship of 2D shapes to 3D objects.

When creating 3D shapes with sticks and clay, they explore the different characteristics of shapes in their environment.

Symmetry

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We have been exploring the concept ‘symmetry‘ through games and art. The students looked for the matching symmetrical picture and shape in the online game Symmetry Matching. The students explained that “Symmetry is when one side looks the same as the other.”

Examples of symmetry can be found in their immediate environment.

SLO: Recognise line symmetry.

The students then used the iPad to take a picture of their face. They created a portrait of themselves using their knowledge of symmetry.

They created symmetrical patterns using manipulatives in the classroom.

SLO’s:

  • Recognise line symmetry.
  • Examples of symmetry can be found in their immediate environment.
  • Develop an inquiring mind.
  • Draw simple drawings to express what they see/study.
  • Make statements that reflect their understandings.
  • Create original art.
  • Interpret and analyse visuals and multimedia to gain understanding.
  • Take responsibility for the care of tools and material.
  • Participate in individual and collaborative creative experiences.
  • Observe, discuss and comment on the information being conveyed in illustrations.