Meters, yards, inches, centimeters and arm spans were all being used this week to calculate distances, the length objects around home and at school. Students worked in class and out on the back turf to collect measurements for surfaces they see everyday. Students were also assigned class activities and asked questions that had them comparing units of measure. These activities helped to challenged their critical thinking and their abilities to work in partner and small group collaborations.
Also this week, all three second grade classes visited the Israel Crane House in Montclair to help them further their understanding of what Montclair was like long ago. These visits go hand in hand with our second graders local walking trips to collect data on Montclair today. Students in 2S will gather data in Watchung Plaza and 2MG will be working near Church Street. All classes will exchange and share their findings on a collaborative bulletin board in the coming weeks.
Also this week, all three second grade classes visited the Israel Crane House in Montclair to help them further their understanding of what Montclair was like long ago. These visits go hand in hand with our second graders local walking trips to collect data on Montclair today. Students in 2S will gather data in Watchung Plaza and 2MG will be working near Church Street. All classes will exchange and share their findings on a collaborative bulletin board in the coming weeks.