February 20- March 3

Math:

• Subtract 100 facts in 5 minutes
• Measure objects using standard and nonstandard units of measurement
• Choose appropriate tools to measure capacity, length, and weight
• Solve measurement word problems
• Compare measurements justifying their thinking
• Use guess and check as a strategy to solve problems

Language Arts:

• Write a color poem using sensory words and adjectives
• Write alliterations
• Read and listen to a variety of poems
• Write an acrostic name poem
• Publish their poems
• Identify the author's purpose in a text and justify their reasoning

Science:

• Classify solids, liquids, and gases
• Conduct a liquid experiment using their senses to guess the liquid based on sight, smell, and viscosity
• Make a Root Beer float to observe the 3 states of matter
• Observe and watch a movie clip of Olaf and discuss how matter can change forms
• Classify a variety of plants and animals found in different habitats (focus: desert, tundra, rainforest, and forest)
• Describe how plants and animals depend on one another for survival
• Compare and contrast different habitats based on weather, plants, and animals
• Explain how specific adaptations help plants and animals survive in their environment

Reminders

• Rodeo Break: NO SCHOOL Thursday 2/23 and Friday 2/24
• Students will be making Root Beer floats on Wednesday 2/22 if you have any questions or concerns, please email me! 
• Dr Seuss week celebrated at school the week of February 27 (more information to come!)
• Canyon View Fitness Challenge Fundraiser packets due on March 2nd or 3rd. Challenges will take place during lunch time during the week of March 6 (more information to come)
• Trimester 2 Report Cards available on ParentVUE March 3
• Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences Friday 3/17 (this is a half day with dismissal at 11:30)
• Desert Museum field trip Thursday 3/23