The Earth and Water
The most recent unit the students are learning is about the earth and water. The earth consists of air, land and water. On the earth there are lakes, rivers, seas, plants, and ice. The students are learning the seasons and the weather in each. We also talked about conserving water and how we need it for drinking, watering plants, washing our hands, bathing, and brushing our teeth. Also, water is a liquid that can turn into ice when it is cold and turn into vapor when it is hot. Water can accumulate in the clouds and fall to the earth in the form of rain or snow. We must protect our earth.
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Plants
In the next unit the students learned about plants and their importance. We learned about different types of plants: trees, bushes, and grass. Plants are very important for our lives because they provide oxygen, food, wood, fabric, paper, perfume and medicine. Additionally, we discussed which parts of a plant we eat with examples. We can eat the root, stem, leaves, fruit, seeds, and flowers. We can eat the apples of a tree, the leaves of lettuce, and the seeds of sunflowers. We learned how to take care of plants and how essential they are for our lives and the world.
In the next unit the students learned about plants and their importance. We learned about different types of plants: trees, bushes, and grass. Plants are very important for our lives because they provide oxygen, food, wood, fabric, paper, perfume and medicine. Additionally, we discussed which parts of a plant we eat with examples. We can eat the root, stem, leaves, fruit, seeds, and flowers. We can eat the apples of a tree, the leaves of lettuce, and the seeds of sunflowers. We learned how to take care of plants and how essential they are for our lives and the world.
Animals
The first and second grade learned about animals, both farm and wild animals. The students learned different type of farm animals like cows, horses, pigs, and chickens, as well as wild animals like lions, monkeys, eagles, and sharks. We also learned how to classify these animals. We talked about if the animals had legs or wings and the way they move. For example, we learned what animals walk, run, fly, swim or slide. The students had fun talking about their favorite animals and learning to describe them.
The first and second grade learned about animals, both farm and wild animals. The students learned different type of farm animals like cows, horses, pigs, and chickens, as well as wild animals like lions, monkeys, eagles, and sharks. We also learned how to classify these animals. We talked about if the animals had legs or wings and the way they move. For example, we learned what animals walk, run, fly, swim or slide. The students had fun talking about their favorite animals and learning to describe them.
Wednesday 9 May 2012
Landscape
Another topic the students studied was landscapes. We learned the differences between coastal and interior landscape, as well as humanized and non-humanized. Some examples of a coastal landscape are islands, sea, oceans, sand, and beaches. Interior landscapes include rivers, forests, plains, lakes, and mountains. A few students wrote about a trip they took with their family and we later translated it into English. We searched for photos of beautiful landscapes to help understand the vocabulary.
Another topic the students studied was landscapes. We learned the differences between coastal and interior landscape, as well as humanized and non-humanized. Some examples of a coastal landscape are islands, sea, oceans, sand, and beaches. Interior landscapes include rivers, forests, plains, lakes, and mountains. A few students wrote about a trip they took with their family and we later translated it into English. We searched for photos of beautiful landscapes to help understand the vocabulary.
Thanksgiving
In November, the students learned about the holiday Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is an American holiday at the end of November. On this day, families get together for a large meal and give thanks to the important things in their life. The students learned about typical Thanksgiving food like turkey, gravy, cranberies, mashed potatoes, corn bread and pumpkin pie. We wrote example thank you notes too. Also, we did an arts and craft activity to celebrate Thanksgiving. The students outlined their hands to make a turkey. The students then colored in their turkey drawings. We learned a lot about Thanksgiving!
In November, the students learned about the holiday Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is an American holiday at the end of November. On this day, families get together for a large meal and give thanks to the important things in their life. The students learned about typical Thanksgiving food like turkey, gravy, cranberies, mashed potatoes, corn bread and pumpkin pie. We wrote example thank you notes too. Also, we did an arts and craft activity to celebrate Thanksgiving. The students outlined their hands to make a turkey. The students then colored in their turkey drawings. We learned a lot about Thanksgiving!
Healthy Foods in Andalucia
With the second grade, we made a map of Andalucia and attached pictures of healthy food that can be found in each province. Students took turns coloring the poster and putting the pictures of food in the correct places. While working on this poster, students learned the English names like Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Seville. Next to the map, there is a description of the most popular foods in English with ingredients. Some foods that were included were cous-cous, olive oil, migas, fried fish, wine, and paella.
With the second grade, we made a map of Andalucia and attached pictures of healthy food that can be found in each province. Students took turns coloring the poster and putting the pictures of food in the correct places. While working on this poster, students learned the English names like Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Seville. Next to the map, there is a description of the most popular foods in English with ingredients. Some foods that were included were cous-cous, olive oil, migas, fried fish, wine, and paella.
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