Science Fusion Theater

We had a wonderful presentation by a group from MATC called Science Fusion Theater.  Students were treated to a science lesson mixed with drama.  It was very interactive and the students seemed to enjoy it.  Thank you to Mrs. Wilson for helping us make this happen.

Students learned some about electricity, atoms and how they react to changes in temperature and some about polymers.

In our math workshop, students have been working with data, sorting it in logical categories and then graphing the information.  We used the starter question: Places we like to … and then students filled out a survey answering questions to Places we like to Eat, Visit, Read, Play, etc.

This past week was Miss Schmudlach's first lead week.  She was the lead teacher and successfully completed her first of two weeks.  Her next lead week will be in December.

Unlearning "Indian" Stereotypes
As a part of our exploration into Madison's history, we have been learning about The Mound Builders (thought to be ancestors of the Hochungra.)  We, in Dane County, are lucky because the Madison area has more mounds located here than anywhere else in the world.
We are studying about the Ho-chunk people who have long called Madison home.  As we learn more about this nation of people, we decided to address issues of stereotyping and in particular "Indian" Stereotypes. The good people at Rethinking Schools (www.rethinkingschools.org) compiled this amazing DVD.  It is thought provoking and narrated by Native American children.

Narrated by Native American children, the DVD Unlearning "Indian" Stereotypes teaches about racial stereotypes and provides an introduction to Native American history through the eyes of children. 

After viewing  the Unlearning"Indian" Stereotypes DVD, students had a lively, passionate and spirited discussion regarding what they saw and where they have seen stereotypes of Native Americans.  We learned that stereotypes occur when a group of people is said to all possess certain qualities or characteristics simply because they are a part of that group.

Upcoming Events

• November 28-29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
• December 19 - Third Grade Poetry Tea
• December 21 - Jan 5 - No school
• January 6 - School Resumes