Earlier today in Bangkok food began falling from the sky! Hamburgers, pancakes, gumballs! It then began raining cream soda and at one point cheese began falling in large chunks! Good thing our ever ready team of reporters where there to cover the story!
Having just finished the story “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” by Judi Barrett, Grade 3 will be putting on their own news report tomorrow.
Little did we know that food would begin falling from the sky right here in Bangkok! The good thing is that the students began to form their own action plans and news reports to let people know.
For the last two days students have been writing their scripts, preparing their microphones and coragraphing their upcoming stories.
Today was the last day of practice so tomorrow we will be the first to break the “Big Story”! Check back to see the new videos!
Today during Social Studies we discussed some of the consequences we are facing because of the over use of our natural resources. I prepared a slide show to give students an idea of what kind of environmental problems we are now facing.
Students then came up with ideas on how to solve the different issues. Some of the ideas included;
Deforestation
“Recycle the paper, Don’t cut the trees.”
“Don’t use one side of paper”
Air Pollution
“Use bicycles”
“Try to use solar power”
“Don’t smoke”
Excess Garbage
“Reuse, Reduce and Recycle the garbage”
“Send it to space”
Water Pollution
“Don’t throw trash in water”
“Don’t throw dirty water in the water”
These are just a few of the great ideas the kids came up with while working in their groups. It’s important to keep their minds engaged in thinking out their own solution! Be Great Problem Solvers!
Here are a few pictures from today’s class!
We also looked at a couple of Biodegradability Timelines as well. Take a look for yourself.
80% of marine debris is washed, blown or dumped from land. Plastic accounts for more than 50% of all marine debris. Many objects look like food to marine mammals and birds -- this debris can lodge in their stomachs and cause starvation.
Getting children to start thinking globally now can make all the difference!
Recently Grade 3 A and B went on an OLET to the Coca Cola factory. OLET stands for an Off-campus Learning Experience Trip. During our learning trip grade 3 was able to ask questions about how the Coca Cola factory was first started, how it operates and most importantly actively engage in their own learning process. Shall I also mention that we were able to drink Coke right from the tap? The whole trip was great fun, and the kids were totally stoked about connecting a bottle of Coke to it’s very beginnings.
Click on the Video below to check out our OLET video!
This morning in our Language Arts class we held our Spelling Bee tryouts! The students did very well, and really did a good job of encouraging each other. I am very proud of them for doing their best!
Currently in Language Arts we are learning about simple and compound sentences. I decided to try out a new game and see how it worked. The end result was the “And Or Game”. The idea is to help students learn how to create compound sentences using the words “and” and “or”. The kids really took off with it and were cheering for new and funnier words! Below are directions on how to play =)
Materials:
A4 paper about 5-6 sheets
Student notebooks or paper
A white/black board
Markers, pencils or pens
Set up:
Design a simple graph on the board for you to write the words you want the students to use in their sentences.
On a piece of A4 paper, write the words AND and OR in big colored letters.
You can keep score or have the students keep score. (Usually easier to have them due to the pace of the game)
Directions:
Have each student title their paper “The And Or Game” and have them number their paper.
On the chart, write 2 or 3 random words that students must use in a compound sentence. *Note you can also use punctuation marks for a little extra challenge.
Just before students start, show them the word “AND or OR”. Students will then quickly write a complete compound sentence using the words given them.
The first student to complete the task, having written a proper compound sentence receives two points, and then reads their sentence out aloud to the class.
The rest of the students gain one point and take turns reading their sentences to the class.
After a set number of rounds (I use 5) the student with the most points wins!
Group/Team play:
Next divide the class in to groups or teams. (usually 3-5 students per group)
Give each group a piece of A4 paper.
Have students collaborate within their group on the sentence writing and compete to be first.
This week has been unbelievable! So many cool things have been going on and you can check it out on our new episode of W51TV! The video has been broken up into two parts. Just click on the video below and enjoy!
Grade 4 and 5 really put on a great show today! The Upper primary students took us on a journey through Deepavali. Starting with its origin and showing a wonderful variety of dances, skits and drama! Fantastic Job guys and gals!
What is Deepavali?
A colorful festival that is celebrated by all Hindus worldwide is Deepavali, which is also known as the festival of lights. This festival usually falls around late October and November. One important practice that the Hindus follow during the festival is to light oil lamps in their homes on Deepavali morning. By lighting the oil lamps, the Hindus are thanking the gods for the happiness, knowledge, peace and wealth that they have received. The Hindus consider Deepavali as one of the most important festivals to celebrate. -- Thanks essortment.com!
During the festival people are actually celebrating the triumph of Good over evil. Lord Rama is a personification of all good virtues & Ravana with his 10 heads symbolizes the vices. So when Lord Rama killed Ravana, it is actually making all the bad things come to an end. -- Thanks Juhi Sharma!
For a quick glimpse and some of the festivities take a look at the video below!
Currently in Social Studies we are learning about “A Communities Geography”. Throughout this lesson will be talking about many different types of land features that help make up our communities. We will also be learning about how climate and plant life affect how people live in their communities.
Today, as a fun way to learn the differences between some of the different land forms we played a “Search Game”
Below is a “How to Guide” on how to play the game. I will be posting a video of the class playing just as soon as I get it edited.
Thanks for checking in =)
How to Play: “The Search Game”
Materials
Create a worksheet that shows the vocabulary words you would like the students to make a connection with as well as a place where they can mark down the number of the correct picture and the definition of the word.
Create slips of paper that have the definitions of the words the students are about to find.
Take the pictures that you have printed or taken and number them randomly.
Set Up
Take the definitions and the pictures and place them randomly around the room. It’s also fun to have a couple of helpers.
Pass out the worksheet to each of your students.
Explain the rules.
I will usually put some music on in the background while they are working. Most of the time it’s something without words.
Rules
Explain that students will try to locate the picture that connects with the vocabulary word on the worksheet, them mark down the number in the space provided.
Explain that students will then try to find the correct definition that goes along with the vocabulary word and picture. Write the definition in the space provided in the worksheet.
Explain that this is individual work and that they should not share their answers with anyone else.
Students may use their textbook as a guide or to help them understand the vocabulary words they are looking for. (Tell them to try on their own first, then if they still don’t understand have them check the text.)
Options
Explain that the first 3-5 people who bring all the correct answers will receive a prize. (optional)
Set a time limit if necessary to complete the game.
Mr. Nathan Gist
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