Sampling and Categorizing Like Lewis and Clark

Margaux shows her off her plant collection before sketching and classifying

I hope everyone had a nice weekend!  Sorry for not updating Friday's blog.  It was a really tiring last day of the week. On Friday during the CerritoBerry meeting we played Geography Jeopardy.  Click here to see it.

We had a busy, productive day today.  Students wrote a second Lewis and Clark journal entry for their quick write.  After lunch recess students became part of the Corps of Discovery and took samples of various plant species (as well as some insects).  They brought them back from school, categorized and sketched them just like Lewis and Clark.  Looking at details and assigning categories (even creating them) is a key scientific skill.  Lewis and Clark spent a huge amount of time sketching and keying plants and animals.

Ready for sorting

Example scientific journal entry

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Due to popular demand, Strawberry Students chose to do Secret Santa for this last week.  Students chose names today and will give a gift to the chosen person on Friday.  The purpose is to find out a little more about what that particular student would like and surprise she/he with something nice.  Ideas are a  homemade card with a special pencil, stickers, a freshly made brownie, etc...Students should spend no more than $10.00 (if they elect to spend any money).

**Just a reminder that tonight's Holiday Sing-a-long is at 6:30 at Northbrae Community Church.
Homework for tonight is to:
1.  Read for 30 minutes (no reading log)
2.  Fourth math page (due Wednesday but most have already completed it in class).
3.  Spelling