Mind Missions - Karankawa Catch

Scholars did a fantastic job collaborating to complete their Social Studies Mind Mission!

Mission: 

Catching fish and shellfish was critical to the survival of the Karankawa Indians. Using the Engineering Design Process, design a device to catch dinner.

Materials:

2 coffee filters, 8 craft sticks, 4 paper clips, 1 cup, 8 rubber bands, 8 straws, and 12 in. of tape

Scoring:

-Up to 20 points if device could effectively catch a fish (washer).

-Up to 20 points if device could effectively catch a crab (cork).

-Up to 20 points if the device is durable (can be used over and over).

-Up to 20 points for presentation and explanation.

-Up to 20 points for positive teamwork.

Santa Shop starts tomorrow!

Santa Shop starts tomorrow! Here's a preview of what will be available for students to purchase!

https://youtu.be/Dq-i6RMF9IE

Learning Objectives - Week 15

Reading:

I can describe common organizational structures, including sequence, descriptive, compare/contrast, cause/effect, and problem/solution.

Writing:

I can plan and write a narrative composition.

Social Studies:

I can apply what I've learned about European exploration and colonization to analyze why early settlements in Texas developed. 

This week:  

• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night (checked on Monday)
• Grammar practice homework is due on Friday.
• Words Their Way Spelling words - Practice on SpellingCity App or Spelling City - Test on Friday
• Monday - Scholars will sort their words and receive practice lists. 
• Friday - Test will include 10 words from the practice list and 4 mystery words that follow the spelling pattern.
• Students will sort their words into categories as part of the test.

Raft Designs

After reading Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf by Lois Ehlert, students completed the October STEM Book of the Month Challenge! Check out their designs below! Two of our designs were even featured on the new "Create wall" that showcases school-wide designs!

This month, classrooms were challenged to submit their BEST leaf raft design to Mrs. Berumen. Scholars designed a sustainable raft to hold as many marbles as possible! Structures could be no more than 6 inches in length and could only be made out of the approved materials: leaves, twigs, string, and Elmer's glue. After a morning of thoughtful planning, a team of students created one raft for each learning group. They will be tested by Ms. Berumen soon!

Learning Objectives - Week 14

Reading:

I can describe common organizational structures, including sequence, descriptive, compare/contrast, cause/effect, and problem/solution.

Writing:

I can plan and write an expository composition.

Social Studies:

I can apply what I've learned about the regions of Texas to understand the impact of geography on different American Indian shelters in Texas.

This week:  

• Reading log - Read 20 minutes each night (checked on Monday)
• No Grammar practice homework this week
• Words Their Way Spelling words - Practice on SpellingCity App or Spelling City - Test on Friday
• Monday - Scholars will sort their words and receive practice lists. 
• Friday - Test will include 10 words from the practice list and 4 mystery words that follow the spelling pattern.
• Students will sort their words into categories as part of the test.