Thursday, March 22, 2012

Thursday & Friday

Howdy folks, and thanks for checking in. I completely neglected to post yesterday, and apologize for any inconveniences it might have caused.

The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

- math 23.3, p. 519, # 1-5
- finish story cubes drafts for Friday's editing session

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Tuesday and beyond

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. We had a fairly rough day, and the kids were full of energy coming off of the three day weekend. Hopefully you were each able to get some rest and stayed dry.

The kids may or may not have discussed this with you yet, but we have begun our World War II studies. We'll be looking at several perspectives as we navigate our exploration of the topic. We'll look at the effects of the bombing of Hiroshima, the German occupation of Denmark and the American efforts in constructing atomic weaponry. The material can be heavy, especially as the kids attempt to wrap their heads around the reality and consequences of war.

Wednesday brings our third language benchmark of the year. I'm sure the kids will do well.

Homework will begin to take on a different form this final trimester as the kids begin to work more independently with long-term projects. Information regarding science projects will go home on Friday. California research projects will go home in mid-April.

Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:

- math 23.1, page 513 (all)
- problem o' the week
- continue with story cube rewrites for Friday's editing session
- begin exploring ideas for science projects

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant