Dear Friends of Gefen and Tamar,
Our MWJDS Science Fair projects are well under way. We had another science Friday today, where students had the chance to refine their research questions. We will continue with this process on Monday.
In our regular science class students started thinking about how they can design lighting systems that will enable them to see to the north, south, east and west in a cave. We talked about which materials to use and, specifically, HOW to use them. Next week the students will start the building process.
Fourth graders continue to read My Brother Sam is Dead in Guided Reading. They are finding the book so impelling that they asked me to read through snack/recess three days in a row this week. Ask your Tamar student about the story!
Tamar's social studies curriculum ties into My Brother Sam is Dead perfectly: we are studying the American Revolution. Students are just beginning to understand the conflicts that led to the war and the various positions people held. The book has helped them solidify their understanding of these things because it has given them examples of each "type" of person (or each role).
Have a wonderful, restful Shabbat.
Best,
Hamorah Eliza
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