Riverlands Room 1 2017: Our Past Few Weeks

Over the past few weeks we have been learning about:

Exploring like Scientists
For science were are learning to observe carefully, pay attention to detail. We had a big interest with "BUGS and CREEPY CRAWLIES". We were finding them everywhere and when we went out into the garden we hunted carefully, thinking where would they be?
We had magnifying lenses, and had some bug catchers. Some of us had the courage to touch and catch the insects and spiders.
We were able to observe carefully the parts of an insect and spiders and compared the similarities and differences. Then we did an observational drawing.

Exploring carefully

Can you spot the insect?

Why would an insect be there?

For a science "Hot Spot" we had an interest with taking things apart to see how they work.
Here are some mechanics with pieces to attach, then add some batteries and lights and try to get a fan to work.

Maths and our "Talk Buddies"
Our Shared Book was written by Joy Cowley. It is called Mrs OMalley and the Crocodiles.
Some crocodiles came to her house each day and Mrs OMalley had to send them away. For Maths we were able to solve some problems. These are called "Rich Tasks". We are learning to use our "Talk Buddy" to discuss, share and check our problems. We use lots of equipment and write our problems like mathematicians.

We were able to count the crocodiles in doubles

We are measuring water levels

Kids Edible Garden:
Room 1 had joint the kids edible garden. We have a wonderful organic garden at school.
When we explored the garden to see what has grown recently, we saw...... olives, pumpkins, oranges, beetroot, carrots, apples and pears.
Mrs Hepburn took Room 1 out to plant some new flower seeds and to get us all familiar with what is there. This programme is sponsored by the Council.
After that we were able to pick some ripe oranges, sweet carrots and beetroot.