Tuesday January 19

 Tuesday January 20

Celebrations:

Today we began our investigation into Rocks and Minerals. We were observing like scientists as we examined (without touching!!) a variety of rock samples.  We discussed the word CHARACTERISTICS and related it to the animal characteristics we had studied earlier in the year.  Afters some close observations, we sketched and described a few rocks of our choice.

In math we reviewed adding three digit numbers with regrouping from the work we had done prior to winter break.  We watched the video below for a demonstration and then worked with Mr. Kelly on strategies for successful addition on our own.

Adding 3 Digit Numbers with Regrouping Using Base Ten Blocks 

Something to talk about:  Show your parents how you would solve one of the following addition equations using stacking.

                         45 + 38 =                    382 + 547 =              5939 + 1068 =

Reminders

Please access the online math resources in the Google Classroom for extra practice of basic addition and subtraction facts!!  We have been working on strategies in class and we are aiming for these to become automatic.