This week, we tuned back in to our unit inquiring into how "We learn about civilisations from what is left behind." Grade 2 came together to role-play archaeologists. The students were each paired with someone from the other class. The sand-pit was used as our dig-site. Step 1: It was sectioned using a grid and then excavated by pairs of archaeologists. Step 2: Once they had found an artefact, they recorded its location, carefully brushed and washed it and took it for further examination. Step 3: The pairs drew, measured and weighed the artefact. Step 4: Next they analysed its materials, appearance and discussed what it could be used for and what it could tell us about the civilisation that left it behind. Step 5: Back in class, the artefact was logged, labelled and bagged for storage. Next we will use what we have found to consider what kind of place the dig-site might have originally been and create a drawing to illustrate this. Earlier in the week, the children used various sources to research artefacts that they could be inspired by. They had each chosen a civilisation they are interested in and sketched and planned what they wanted to make. We began creating our artefacts which we hope to use in a play we will write to share our learning. In our Daily 5 and Literacy sessions, we examined past tense and adjectives. During Maths, the children consolidated their multiplication knowledge through independent practise and games and deepened their understanding of division as "sharing". UN Sustainable Development Goals
#3 Good Health and Wellbeing We will come together as a school community and spend time having fun with our family and friends at the event organised by the PTA. #15 Life on Land Some Grade 5 students organised "Dress as an Animal Day" to raise awareness and funds for the animal charity, SPCA. Independent Student Action: Ray and Yuuki both brought in things to share with the class. Ray brought back various snacks from Thailand which both Grade 2 classes enjoyed. Yuuki made tapioca pearls and used these to make bubble tea for the class. Thank you both for thinking of your classmates and sharing your treats. Sara continues to monitor the K2 playground to make sure that the younger students are safe and that older students don't use the equipment there. Well done for being a responsible and caring member of our school community. Student Voice: Jiahna: I liked to find some artefacts. Today I found a heart-shaped metal dish. Isabelle: We were archaeologists! It was tiring! Maria: We made artefacts. Charlie and I are making a jewellery box with some Ancient Egyptian jewellery. Fedor: This week was fun because of the digging for artefacts. Hyuga: It was so hard to find something but I didn't give up.
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