Entry for Tuesday, April 14
Welcome back to school everyone! I hope you all enjoyed a lovely Easter weekend.
Before I offer up any lessons, let's look at our "Today in History" from holiday Friday and holiday Monday...and then today's as well.
Today In History - Last Friday's Edition
Had we had lessons last Friday, we would have learned that Jack Miner was born on April 10th in 1865. So let's check in on last Friday's "Today in History" first.
He was a famous wildlife naturalist who studied animals in their natural environment.
He pioneered the banding of birds so that we can learn about their migrating patterns.
The banding process never hurts the birds. Each band carries some important information to tell someone else what to do should they find the bird somewhere else along its migration route.
See the bands on the legs of this mallard duck in flight. The bands don't interfere at all with the bird's ability to fly.
The map of North America above showcases lots of the routes the birds take when migrating. We learned all of this information from people who later found the birds in faraway places.
This simpler map is easier to read and interpret.
"That was very interesting learning about how birds are banded, Mr. Hamer!" he turns to tell us. Indeed, animal migration is a fascinating subject.
Today In History - Monday's Edition
Had we had lessons in school yesterday, Monday, April 13 we would have learned the most incredible story of the astronauts aboard the Apollo 13 mission to the moon. (This ties in nicely with our Pink Moon learning.)
First, let's think of the number 13. This is Apollo 13 on the launch pad in the year 1970.
The next day, Apollo 13 would launch at 2:13 Eastern Standard time which is 1:13 Central Standard Time. 1:13 is also known as 13:13 in the 24 hour clock. So...Apollo 13 launched at 13:13 CST (Central Standard Time). Do you think that is lucky or unlucky?
These three brave explorers blasted off safely aboard Apollo 13 and were eagerly on their way to the moon. Suddenly, two days into their mission...on...yes...you guessed it...April 13...there was an explosion on their space ship! April 13 was this day in history in 1970.
These famous words were spoken calmly by the astronauts aboard the spacecraft..."Houston, we have a problem." (Houston is a city in Texas in the United States where mission control is located,)
While the world waited and prayed for the three men in space, very few people thought that they would be able to make it home safely in a crippled spaceship. Well, with lots of ingenuity (creative thinking) on the part of many people back on earth and among the three on the spaceship, a plan was made to save them and bring them back to earth safely.
They wouldn't be able to land on the moon after all, but they would use the moon's gravitational force to swing them back to earth...just like a slingshot.
A few days later, the craft splashed down safely in the ocean.
The three astronauts were rescued safely following touchdown and were able to return to their loving families!
"Those men were very brave!" this little girl and boy shout out. "We're going to think twice about the number 13!"
Today In History
This was the first professional baseball game played outside the United States.
The Expos were a new team in the league, but that didn't deter them from playing well. They defeated the reigning National League champs, the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 8-7! Two years earlier, Montreal hosted the World's Fair also known as the World Exposition. The name "Expos" is short for "Exposition."
While Mr. Hamer was born in Toronto, his family moved to Montreal when he was still a little toddler. Mr. Hamer became a member of the "Young Expos Club" that allowed you to get into a game for the very high price of 50 cents! Who knows...maybe he is in this black and white picture sitting in the stands somewhere!
Also...on this date in history...something of Titanic proportions took place. You'll have to get an adult to help you figure that one out.
Virtual Spirit Week at St. Bernard
(From Friday last week)
Since we didn't attend school last Friday, let's celebrate that Spirit Day today! Today is "Gratitude Day". Draw a picture or write a poem or paragraph about what you are thankful for. Say a prayer for the front line workers. Don't forget to share with your teacher.
We are grateful...
...when we get together with a buddy class.
Math Suggestion
Last week we have been learning all about 3D shapes.
The week before we learned about 2D shapes along with our study of multiplication being on-going.
The lesson below on 3D shapes will be our last one in this unit. Tomorrow we will begin learning about division.
We learned about faces,edges and vertices.
3D Shapes Video
Check out this fun video on shapes.
3D shapes can move. They can stack, slide and roll.
Yes, you can stack 3D shapes...like many of you did with your structure idea from Thursday's lesson.
She is good at stacking these solids.
3D Shapes Video Showing "Stack, slide and roll."
"We are geometry wizards, Mr. Hamer!"
Your Learning Task
In your notebook or your binder, print the names of the 3D solids in a list on a different line each. Then print "stack", "slide" or "roll" beside each shape to indicate what the object can do. Remember, some objects can do only one of these motions, while some can do two and I know of one of the objects listed below which can do all three movements!.
example:
cube: stack, slide
Here is your list.
cube:
sphere:
triangular prism
square-based pyramid:
cone:
cuboid (yellow shape above)
cylinder
sphere
hexagonal prism
Language Suggestion
Last Thursday, you were encouraged to create a structure from 3D solids.
Today, you will be able to watch a short two minute video of a librarian reading the wonderful story entitled, "The Patchwork Bike." Click on the link below to watch a lovely video of three siblings who scraped together a bunch of solids and shapes to make a patchwork bike.
Video of "The Patchwork Bike"
Your Learning Task
In your notebook print the following three questions and answer each one of them in a single sentence answer.
1. How do you think this story relates to our geometry study in math?
2. Which part of the bike do you like the best? Explain your reasoning.
3. Why do you think "mom" was always referred to as being "fed up?"
Don't forget to have a parent snap a photo of your answers and e-mail them to Mr. Hamer!
Tomorrow we will learn more about descriptive words.
"That was a great story, Mr. Hamer!"
Religion Suggestion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qeem65Y9Ek8
Don't forget to send along pictures showcasing your work for Mr. Hamer to post!
(Mr. Hamer took the picture above when he visited the Holy Land. He was standing on the hill above the Kidron Valley looking out over the walled city of Jerusalem.)
Mr. Hamer OCT
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