Magnets!

Recently, a scientist from High Touch, High Tech came to visit our class and share with us about magnets and magnetism.  The boys and girls enjoyed rotating to various stations to explore and learn all about magnets and their properties.  We had a great time!

 

Exploring with magnets

Using a magnet to see the magnetic field

Making an electromagnet

Fishing for magnetic items

Building magnetic sculptures

Racing cars with magnets!

Magnetic paper clip race!

Magnetic blocks

Preparing to make our own magnets

Chaney's magnet works!

Another working magnet!  Good job, Leo!

American Symbols!

This week we have been researching American symbols as a part of our Social Studies unit!  Yesterday we went to the library to practice researching with the I-touches using QR codes.  The boys and girls had a great time using technology to learn about our nation's symbols.  Thank you for making our learning so fun, Mrs. Littlejohn!  Stay tuned for photos of our finished American symbols booklets...

Simon and Leo learning all about the Statue of Liberty.

Jordan and Angela learning all about Uncle Sam.

Misganna and Rahul hard at work!

Sophie and Gabrielle working hard researching the Liberty Bell.

Happy Fall!

Can you believe how quickly this year is flying by????  I can't believe this Friday marks the end of the first nine weeks.  Be sure to watch your child's HOT binder next week for his/her report card.  Also, please note that 2nd grade will be performing a musical at the PTA meeting on Monday, November 7th.  More information will be coming regarding the time and any additional details.  Please keep watching our blog.  I will be using it to post photos of exciting events, activities, and lessons in our classroom this year!  It's a great way to feel like you are a part of all the action!