Enjoying our purchases outside of Magnit!
This week we had an incredible experience building on our knowledge of the complexity of issues surrounding food. Students learned how Magnit supermarket stored some of its food products by exploring packages, burlap bags, and an employee wrapping egg cartons in the store's basement. Upstairs, they were challenged on our field trip to purchase goods made in Uzbekistan and with no added sugar. We debriefed at school and here are some things some students shared: where supermarkets store food? how they supermarkets get food? where supermarkets get the food they sell? One student added to the discussion, "Things made outside of Uzbekistan are more expensive than the same thing made in Uzbekistan. Like Nutella is really expensive, and Chocolate spread made in Uzbekistan is not as expensive."
In the basement of Magnit, an employee wraps eggs.
Students examine the UPC/Bar code to see if the 2nd and 3rd digits are "78". This tells you if the product was made in Uzbekistan. Cool fact, right?
After working hard to find products without added sugar and made in Uzbekistan, students finally make their purchases. I definitely appreciated Margaret's help!
Ms. Magda and I are working on writing complete sentences. We will build them and discuss different types as we lead into how to write a terrific paragraph. Also, we are exploring conventions of non-fiction texts during our literacy time. Students have been using photographs, captions, diagrams, drawings, cutaways, and other conventions as clues to understanding challenging texts during UOI time.
Is it rotational, or mirror symmetry? That is the question! Students have been exploring creating, comparing, and discussing designs with symmetry. Ask your child at home what each is and if it is possible to create a design that has both mirror and rotational symmetry? You will be surprised, I am sure!
Reagan and Christopher creating a design with mirror symmetry. Can you tell?
As part of our UOI study, next week we will be working with maps. Food distribution, food scarcity, and other elements often relate to our global geography and political maps. When students are discovering more about the food they eat, we will be tracking and completing world maps about where our food grows and travels. Mr. Seth in Technology will also be using Google Earth next week to track how far student's favorite foods travel from their origin to them.
My name is Jun Hyeok. I live in Uzbekistan with my mom, dad, and sister. What excites me about school is that I will get better at reading. My favorite thing to do outside of school is the camp out. If I could change anything about the world it would making many camp outs at school. One person I admire is my mom. For example, she helps me with snacks, lunch, and homework. My favorite dinner is fish cooked in a pan. My least favorite dinner is fish and pork fried egg dumplings. Thank you for reading!
Here's me making symmetric designs with pattern blocks.
*Homework:
Monday: Bring in one item of processed food and one item of natural food. Name and describe each item, and why you chose that item, in your Unit of Inquiry notebook.
Monday: Bring in one item of processed food and one item of natural food. Name and describe each item, and why you chose that item, in your Unit of Inquiry notebook.
Tuesday: Drops in the Bucket, two sides.
Wednesday: Types of sentences worksheet.
Thursday: Typing Ace. You will have to write
about this activity tomorrow, so don’t skip it! Study for spelling quiz
*It is expected that every child read 20 minutes nightly to improve their fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and overall reading skills. Plus, reading is fun!
*Please note: Everyday a Take-Home folder must go to and from school.
Up-coming Events:
Monday, 9/8 After-School Activities (ASA) begin
9/20 20th Anniversary of TIS Celebration
9/24 Teacher Professional Development - 1/2 Day
10/1 No School- Teacher's Day
10/6-1/13 No School- Fall break
10/23 Elementary Math Night
10/15 UN Day
10/29 Teacher Professional Development - 1/2 Day
9/24 Teacher Professional Development - 1/2 Day
10/1 No School- Teacher's Day
10/6-1/13 No School- Fall break
10/23 Elementary Math Night
10/15 UN Day
10/29 Teacher Professional Development - 1/2 Day
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