In our first aid unit, classes learned that first aid is the immediate care given to an injured person. Students watched a BrainPop video showing community helpers such as policemen, firemen, paramedics, doctors/nurses. Students learned that these helpers respond to emergencies. An emergency is a serious situation that occurs suddenly … Instructional Highlights – Health Class
Students in Mrs. Serrano’s class have been busy learning how to write friendly letters to peers, as part of their Lifelong Learning skills. Students viewed a short video outlining the five basic parts of writing a letter. During the interactive group discussion, students asked and answered “wh” questions about writing … Instructional Highlights – You’ve Got Mail
Spring has sprung in the program center! The room is all abuzz with springtime computer activities. The students have been using their best computer skills including clicking on targets, clicking-and-dragging, systematically navigating a website and keyboarding to complete their assignments. Below is just a sampling of what’s been going on … Instructional Highlights – Program Center
Would you like green eggs and ham?! March 2nd marked a special day for Midland students – Dr. Seuss’s birthday! Last week, Ms. Twilley’s class enjoyed watching a read-aloud video of the Dr. Seuss classic, Green Eggs and Ham. Students practiced answering the WH Questions including: Who are the characters?What … Instructional Highlights – Room 510
Some of the Oldest Games in the World The students in room 508 had the opportunity to learn about a couple of ancient Egyptian games that young people played. We specifically looked at two games – jacks and marbles. We read and learned that the game of jacks is one … Instructional Highlights – Room 508
Room 506 had an opportunity to combine our studies; celebrating Black History Month, and our science topic, insects. In the Scholastic magazine Super Stem, an article featured Samuel Ramsey, a Black entomologist who studies honeybees to better protect them. We learned that they are being harmed by mites and we … Instructional Highlights – Room 506
