Writing:
This week in Writer's Workshop, the kids are finishing their writing about their Winter Breaks. When they have completed the writing process (prewriting, drafting, editing, and final drafts) on their Winter Break piece, they will dialogue journal with a classmate.
Project Group:
We have begun our study of Habitats and Animals. This week, Ms. Aguilar's class will learn about the Arctic. Mrs. Johns' class will learn about the desert and Mrs. Sullivan's class will learn about underwater. Last week, we opened up the unit by sharing about our own habitats, learning about adapting to changes, exploring how animals are dependent on their habitats, and learning vocabulary like predator and prey.
Our teacher candidates will each be teaching the students about a habitat and the life cycle of an animal within that habitat. During this unit we are planning two field trips. Our first field trip we are planning to go to the zoo the week of February 20th. Towards the end of the quarter we would like to go to the Desert Botanical Gardens. When the dates have been confirmed we will let you know. We will close off our unit by creating habitat backdrops and animal reports.
SPRING BUTTERFLY EXHIBIT IN THE MARSHALL BUTTERFLY PAVILION
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Open daily from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Marshall Butterfly Pavilion
The exhibit features lush gardens full of flowers that are a butterfly lover’s paradise. Hundreds of
butterflies surround you; some flying and others perched in sunny locations, to allow for butterfly
encounters that delight visitors of all ages. You will be greeted by many species of North American
butterflies including Painted Ladies and the regal Queens. There are special display areas featuring
butterfly host plants and a Discovery Station where you have the chance to see our scaly-winged friends
up close.