Rain. Snow. Heat. Wind. Ice.
This week we are studying change in weather! How appropriate since we are also changing seasons and now approaching the autumn months! We will be discussing the type of weather changes we see in each season.
At this SEASON MATCHING SITE you can match up the name of the season with the corresponding season. Perhaps you can do this as the first activity to see if your children understand the different kind of weather in each season.
Hang out with Digger and the Gang as they do things during all the different seasons. Select which season you think they are in and what type of clothing you would have to wear during this season.
At the Current National Weather by Satellite you can see a picture of weather right where you live! Just type in your zip code. Discuss with your child what pictures of clouds might mean. What kind of weather is there when there is no clouds? You can also check out the forecast.
Enjoy the Weather!
Mrs. Polley
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Measurement!
Measure up!
This week we are learning about measurement and the tools we can use to measure. These tools range from clocks, to thermometers, to rulers. I have some fun activity pages for you to visit with your child this week to help them learn these objectives.
This first site is one of my favorite games! It is called Gone Fishin'. Your child gets to help the cartoon fisherman catch fish and measure them. They also get to put the fish they see in order from shortest to longest and pick the biggest fish. This one is so much fun!!
Learning about temperature is very imporant especially now that it's starting to get cold outside! Try looking at this Interactive Thermometer website with your child. As you move the thermometer different pictures pop up to show you objects or weather that are characterized by that temperature.
Does anybody know what time it is? Clock time! Help your child get a better grasp on telling time by visiting the Minute March! This game will help your student tell time in minutes. It correlates the actual numbers on the clock (1,2, 3 ...) with minutes (5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc.) The clock does a back flip every time you get one right!
Hopefully these activities will help your child grasp the idea of measurement and the tools we use. Thanks for checking in this week! I'll post again soon!
Mrs. Polley
This week we are learning about measurement and the tools we can use to measure. These tools range from clocks, to thermometers, to rulers. I have some fun activity pages for you to visit with your child this week to help them learn these objectives.
This first site is one of my favorite games! It is called Gone Fishin'. Your child gets to help the cartoon fisherman catch fish and measure them. They also get to put the fish they see in order from shortest to longest and pick the biggest fish. This one is so much fun!!
Learning about temperature is very imporant especially now that it's starting to get cold outside! Try looking at this Interactive Thermometer website with your child. As you move the thermometer different pictures pop up to show you objects or weather that are characterized by that temperature.
Does anybody know what time it is? Clock time! Help your child get a better grasp on telling time by visiting the Minute March! This game will help your student tell time in minutes. It correlates the actual numbers on the clock (1,2, 3 ...) with minutes (5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc.) The clock does a back flip every time you get one right!
Hopefully these activities will help your child grasp the idea of measurement and the tools we use. Thanks for checking in this week! I'll post again soon!
Mrs. Polley
Non Living Objects
Hello! This week in class we are learning how to classify objects as living and non living. Living Objects are characterized by these 7 things:
1. Feeding
2. Movement
3. Respiration
4. Excretion
5. Growth
6. Reproduction
7. Sensitivity
For an object to be living it must meet ALL 7 characteristics. Therefore, anything that does not meet these seven characteristics is non living. Some examples are a hat, computer, glass, wood, and sand.
There is a short Living versus Non Living Quiz that you can take at this site. It is introductory to the topic, beginning with clarifying the difference between animals and non living objects.
I love this next link that I am going to give you. It has several pictures of every day objects and things that we encounter. The student gets to sort these objects on a chart classifying each as either living or non living. This Living and Non Living Chart will also allow them to self check by clicking on a button at the bottom of the chart. If they have made a mistake, it will let them know how many are incorrect and how many are correct, allowing for them to try and catch their mistakes.
The final site that I have for you is a Classifying Game. There are real pictures of objects and for each one, you are to pick whether it is living or non living. An explanation is given whether you choose the right or wrong answer.
These are great sites for you and your child to visit this week so check them out! Perhaps you can point out different examples of living and non living objects you see throughout the week.
Look again next week for a new post!
Mrs. Polley
1. Feeding
2. Movement
3. Respiration
4. Excretion
5. Growth
6. Reproduction
7. Sensitivity
For an object to be living it must meet ALL 7 characteristics. Therefore, anything that does not meet these seven characteristics is non living. Some examples are a hat, computer, glass, wood, and sand.
There is a short Living versus Non Living Quiz that you can take at this site. It is introductory to the topic, beginning with clarifying the difference between animals and non living objects.
I love this next link that I am going to give you. It has several pictures of every day objects and things that we encounter. The student gets to sort these objects on a chart classifying each as either living or non living. This Living and Non Living Chart will also allow them to self check by clicking on a button at the bottom of the chart. If they have made a mistake, it will let them know how many are incorrect and how many are correct, allowing for them to try and catch their mistakes.
The final site that I have for you is a Classifying Game. There are real pictures of objects and for each one, you are to pick whether it is living or non living. An explanation is given whether you choose the right or wrong answer.
These are great sites for you and your child to visit this week so check them out! Perhaps you can point out different examples of living and non living objects you see throughout the week.
Look again next week for a new post!
Mrs. Polley
Water Cycle
Water Cycle
This week we are learning all about the water cycle! Some of the key terms in this unit include:
1. evaporation
2. condensation
3. precipitation
4. rain
Learning about the water cycle is part of our science TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills). Your child should be able to describe and illustrate the water cycle.
Here are some internet links that will help your child review and learn about the water cycle.
At this Water Cycle Game website, your child can manipulate water, sending it through the stages of the water cycle while reading about what is happening in each stage. It gives them a great visual of what actually happens during this process.
At the Fun Facts Water Cycle Website, you and your child can learn some very fun, interesting facts about water and the water cycle. There are also activity and color pages at the bottom of the page that you can print out for your child.
This next website is very cool! It provides two very easy hands-on experiments you can do with your child to help them understand condensation and water being in the air. There is also a fun water cylce comic at the top of the page you could read together.
Have fun learning about the Water Cycle! Maybe you could talk with your child about what is happening next time it rains, you see clouds, steam, or a river! Thanks for being involved with your chid's education! I'll post more next week!
This week we are learning all about the water cycle! Some of the key terms in this unit include:
1. evaporation
2. condensation
3. precipitation
4. rain
Learning about the water cycle is part of our science TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills). Your child should be able to describe and illustrate the water cycle.
Here are some internet links that will help your child review and learn about the water cycle.
At this Water Cycle Game website, your child can manipulate water, sending it through the stages of the water cycle while reading about what is happening in each stage. It gives them a great visual of what actually happens during this process.
At the Fun Facts Water Cycle Website, you and your child can learn some very fun, interesting facts about water and the water cycle. There are also activity and color pages at the bottom of the page that you can print out for your child.
This next website is very cool! It provides two very easy hands-on experiments you can do with your child to help them understand condensation and water being in the air. There is also a fun water cylce comic at the top of the page you could read together.
Have fun learning about the Water Cycle! Maybe you could talk with your child about what is happening next time it rains, you see clouds, steam, or a river! Thanks for being involved with your chid's education! I'll post more next week!
Welcome!
Welcome to Mrs. Polley's class edublog! At this site, I will keep you informed on what we are learning in class and how you can help your children at home with these topics. I will provide resources, games, and fun activities that you and your chid can do together. Check periodically for new updates and activities. Enjoy!
Mrs. Polley
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