Mrs. Julia Nabholz and the world's BEST class!
Ageda Photo Studio Okinawa, Japan
First week of School!
Building circuits sheds light on electricity.
Our class used a shoe box, "D" cell batteries, electrical tape, christmas lights, metal brads, and paper clips materials to build a simple circuit with a switch. We built the switch and traced the path of electricity, and it was easy to see how an open circuit breaks the path.
Science, it matters to us!
In science we became chemist as we studied a unit on matter. Our students began by classisifing matter by states, and then studied the properties of matter more indepthly. We gained experience in measuring matter and enjoyed many visual and hands-on projects. The class favorite was making a mixture that made a chemical change. Our students were amazed as they watched new matter being created.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has"- Margret Mead
Our class will study both American and Japan social studies this year. In August, we had the privledge of going to a replica of a century old traditional Okinawan house. Vivian followed her mother's footsteps as a tour guide. She showed our class the unique features of the home including the pigstry (picture here).
Everyday Math Program
For those students Expanding on math skills on our school continuum
Number and Numeration
Counting patterns, place value, reading and writing whole numbers through 1,000,000; fractions, decimals, and intergers
Operation and Computation
Practicing multiplication and division facts extended to multi-digit problems; working with properties; operations with fractions and money
Data and Chance
Collecting, organizing, and displaying data using tables, charts, and graphs; using basic probability terms
Measurement and Reference Frames
Recording equivalent units of length; recognizing appropriate units of measure for various items; finding the area of rectangles by counting squares, using multiplication arrays, coordinate grids, thermometers, clocks, calendars, and map scales to estimate differences
Geometry
Exploring 2-D and 3-D shapes and other geometric concepts
Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
Finding patterns on the number grid; solving Frames-and-Arrows puzzles having two rules, competing variations of "What's my rule" activities; exploring the relationship between multiplication and division; using parentheses in writing number models; naming missing parts of number models.
For those students Fluent with the math skills on our school continuum
Number and Numeration
Recognizing place value in whole numbers and decimals; using exponential and scientific notation; finding factors and multiples; converting between fractions, decimals, and percents; ordering positive and negative numbers
Operation and Computation
Solving problems involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and positive and negative numbers; applying properties of addition, subtracting, multiplication and division
Data and Chance
Collecting, organizing, displaying and analyzing data; identifying and comparing landmarks of data sets (mean, median, mode, and range)' using probability to represent and predict outcomes and analyze chance.
Measurement and Reference Frames
Measuring using metric and US customary units; using formulas to calculate area, circumference, and volume; naming and plotting points on a coordinate grid
Geometry
Measuring and drawing angles; understanding properties of angles; identifying and modeling similar and congruent figures; constructing figures with a compass and straightedge; drawing to scale; exploring transformations of geometric shapes; experimenting with modern geometric ideas
Patterns, Functions, and AlgebraCreating and extending numerical patterns; representing and analyzing functions; manipulating algebraic expressions; solving equations and inequalities; working with Venn diagrams; applying algebraic properties; working with ratios and proportions(Mrs. Nabholz teaches math to those students who are expanding and fluent in math skills, Mr. Phillips teaches those students who are bridging math skills.)
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