First Day of School 2015

We're off to a new start to our school year! Things are going great! We are working hard on learning new procedures and getting back into the routine of school.

Here are our First Day of School pictures! (A few days late...) Enjoy! 

What makes a plant grow?

We have been learning about what plants need to grow, what their structures are, and what each structure's function is.  In doing so, we have been experimenting the effect of removing the essential needs of plants, like water, sunlight, and fresh air. We started with six plants and discussed the constants and variables with each pair of plants. 

Our plants that are receiving all three essential needs--water, air, and sunlight.  

Plant with no water, but receiving sunlight and fresh air.

Plant receiving sunlight and water, but no fresh air.

The following video shows some pictures of our class exploring the structures of plants.  

Our 100th Day of School

January 23 marked our 100th Day of School!  Of course, this day is definitely a day to celebrate the number 100, as well as our hard work so far this year.  Students brought in 100 objects, and we used these objects to count by 2s, 5s, and 10s to 100.  This is a math goal for students in 1st Grade!  We also practiced writing to 100 and drawing 100 objects.

Of course, the 100th Day of School would not be complete without taking MORE pictures! 

Enjoy the video!  --Ms. Brandt

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