Adventures in Dual Language
Keep up with our third grade dual language classes at P.S. 89 in Elmhurst, Queens. We're always up to something new!
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Behold the Evil Testmaker!
For the past few weeks, Class 3-216 has been hard at work defeating the Evil Testmaker! These eggs represent the many challenges and tricks the testmakers use to try to fool us. This is where they get their power.
Throughout the day when our kids are using smart strategies, working hard to solve difficult problems, or being strong partners, they take an egg from his basket. This is how we outsmart the testmakers, taking the power away from them and keeping it for ourselves. As the state tests get closer and the basket empties, the students' brains have become strong enough to finally defeat the Evil Testmaker.
So far, we've used our powers to steal MORE THAN 200 eggs from the testmaker! Keep going! We're getting closer to defeating him every day.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Awesome Video Game Review by John T.!
Mario Kart!
By John T. (3-218)
Imagine that you are Dry Bones. You are in eighth place, you get a
power-up, it was just a banana. You drop it on the floor. Bowser tries to push
you, but instead of pushing you, Bowser trips on the banana and falls into the
lava. Now you are in seventh place, you get a star. You hit everybody out of
your way and into the lava . You are now in third place. You see Yoshi in front
of you. You get a power-up. You get a green shell. You throw the shell at
Yoshi. Now you speed up. You see Toad in first place. While your speeding up,
you hit Toad into the lava. Now you see the finish line. You run and run as
fast as you can. You get to the finish line. You win first place!
My opinion is that Mario Kart is a cool game for kids, a group of
friends, a group of teenagers or just a teenager. It is also an awsome, cool
and adventuries game.
One reason Mario Kart is an awsome video game for kids and
teenagers is because you can challenge a friend or friends to this great game.
Thanks to wi-fi conection you can now play with people around the WHOLE WORLD. You don’t need
to go to your friends to play this game. You can just connect with the
Wi-Fi connection.
Another reason Mario Kart is a cool game is because you can
use Power-Up’s to get ahead of people. If you are having a hard time getting
ahead of people you can use Power-Ups. If you are way behind get a cannon and
bump people who are in your way. If you don’t get a cannon get a star and bump
people in your path. Or get a red, green or gold mushroom to to speed up. Get
one or three red or green shells, you can even get a flying koopa shell or get
bananas to trip people.
Finally,the last reason I like Mario Kart is because you can
choose whether easy, normal or HARD. For starter’s,if you
are not expert at Mario Kart you can choose EASY. Or if you know a
bit normal. And if you’re an expert you can choose hard.
So, when you get thirty five dollars go to Game Stop and buy
Mario Kart. It’s Rated-E for everyone. Are you up to the challenge?
Geometry Sites to Explore
Yoltic asked for some sites you could visit to learn more about the geometry we are studying in math this unit. Here are a few sites with games and activities to help you practice what you're learning in class:
This site has several games to help you practice naming 2D and 3D shapes
Click here to watch videos, play games, and find activities that will teach you more about many different areas of geometry
This site teaches you more about measuring angles and lets you practice making angles of different sizes (some of the vocabulary is a little different than the words that we use, but the ideas are the same. We'll be learning to measure angles using degrees starting tomorrow!)
This site has several games to help you practice naming 2D and 3D shapes
Click here to watch videos, play games, and find activities that will teach you more about many different areas of geometry
This site teaches you more about measuring angles and lets you practice making angles of different sizes (some of the vocabulary is a little different than the words that we use, but the ideas are the same. We'll be learning to measure angles using degrees starting tomorrow!)
Math 6.7
Hi 216,
For some reason, our website is not letting me post pictures today. These are the angles you need to make in your Student Math Journal, if you didn't finish in class:
A: less than 1/4 turn clockwise
B: more than 1/4 turn but less than 1/2 turn counter-clockwise
C: more than 3/4 turn but less than a full turn clockwise
R: More than 1/2 turn but less than 3/4 turn clockwise
S: Less than 1/2 turn counter-clockwise
T: more than 1/4 turn but less than 1/2 turn clockwise
Click here to see the charts that remind you about each turn. Happy homeworking!
For some reason, our website is not letting me post pictures today. These are the angles you need to make in your Student Math Journal, if you didn't finish in class:
A: less than 1/4 turn clockwise
B: more than 1/4 turn but less than 1/2 turn counter-clockwise
C: more than 3/4 turn but less than a full turn clockwise
R: More than 1/2 turn but less than 3/4 turn clockwise
S: Less than 1/2 turn counter-clockwise
T: more than 1/4 turn but less than 1/2 turn clockwise
Click here to see the charts that remind you about each turn. Happy homeworking!
Friday, January 25, 2013
Mystery Unit Celebration
These hardworking detectives have been tracking clues across mystery books this month. We celebrated the end of our unit by making "Wanted" posters for the culprits in our books, and we took our own fingerprints on case file cards!
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Unit 6 Geometry Charts
This unit in math we're studying geometry, and there are lots of important words to remember! Here are our charts from class so far to help you out at home.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Holiday Festivities
We squeezed some holiday cheer into math workshop yesterday by making some festive trees! The kids frosted a waffle cone, then solved multiplication and division problems to find the number of each color ornament to add to the tree. Then they measured Twizzers to the nearest 1/2 inch and added garland to their trees.
To make a tree, you need a waffle cone, some frosting (I added green food coloring to vanilla and cream cheese icing) and your favorite candies to decorate. |
Gregorio and Ashley practicing their frosting skills |
Leslie measures a Twizzler segment while Nikki adds hers to her tree |
Friday, December 7, 2012
Horatio is Getting into the Holiday Spirit!
It's been a very exciting week for Horatio! He dressed up in his favorite holiday sweater to decorate his third Christmas tree last night! (It's a little snug. I think he's put on some weight since last year.)
Today, Vanessa helped make the season even merrier. Horatio really appreciated his two new mice and thought your picture was lovely! He says to tell you, "MEOW very much for the wonderful presents!"
Sniffing my new friends |
Wrestling black mouse |
Relaxing with my buddies! |
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Field Trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art!
We had a great time today on our trip to the Met! Since we only had a short time there, there's lots more to see and do. Check out some of these family programs at the museum. All programs are free with admission, and many include fun art activities. Or, the Met suggests these itineraries if you'd rather explore on your own.
Our guide on the Faces tour |
Stephanie tries on a garment like the little girl in the sculpture behind her would have worn |
Discussing Chuck Close's Lucas |
I think we have some future art critics on our hands |
Monday, November 26, 2012
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)