We began this rainy morning with a cultural studies quiz. The quiz focused on the states, capitals, and the colonies. Since we didn't have math this morning and a short week next week, we used our time to tie up some "loose ends". Students worked on finishing their UC Botanic plant research, Wordly Wise, Words Their Way, cultural studies work, and other ends that needed tying up.
We were lucky to have a performance from a group of students that decided to further their knowledge of photosynthesis. They acted out the process of light hitting the chlorophyll, energizing an electron that through a series of reactions in the cell "recharges" ATP which provides the chemical energy for the cell to make sugar (Actually, way more complicated - but that's about as much as could be translated in a skit). Talk about making science fun!
It stayed dry just long enough for Strawberry Creek to have P.E. and recess outside!
After lunch we had our first Publishing Party! We celebrated the hard work that each and every student put into their stories over the past few months. We toasted sparkling juice accompanied with cookies and appreciations for each others work. A publication was sent home with your child that has the stories from the entire class. Please take a chance to check out some stories!
The first edition of 'The Bop Times" (a Strawberry Creek student run paper) came out today as well!
We wrapped up the week with some inside games-- Apples to Apples, Chess, Mancala, and other games! Have a wonderful (wet!) weekend!
