Sink or Float?

Today we explored more with our solids. Just like scientists, we made and recorded predictions about our solids thinking about which would sink and which would float.

Then we got to experiment to see what they would actually do! The students took turns dropping them in the water. Some of our predictions were right, and some of the outcomes surprised us! A couple items floated at first, but then were knocked underwater (the spoon) or became waterlogged and sank (the pipe cleaner). 

Comparing Length and Height

On Friday, the students got a new pencil and were asked to find objects in the room that were taller and shorter than the pencil as well as longer and shorter than the pencil. They recorded their findings in their math journals. (There aren't many pictures because the hunt was fast and furious!)

Legacy X

Last month, students at Underhill participated in an anti-bullying campaign called Legacy X. View the following video to see how they contributed to the largest anti-bullying signs.

Marty Kelly

Yesterday the first graders had the treat of seeing a presentation by Marty Kelly and heating all about being an author/illustrator. We heard where he gets ideas, learned the million steps in the writing process, and saw how he does his artwork as well. 

Be sure to come join the fun on Thurday April 3 to see Marty Kelly in concert with Steve Blunt here at Underhill.

Maps, maps, maps

The kids are throwing themselves into maps, exploring the world, our town and stories about maps.

The students worked hard to find and mark their houses on a map of Hooksett and continue to revisit it and see how far away a friend lives--or find a way to their house for a playmate!

Thank you for all the maps you have sent in--I've never had such a variety of maps and new ones arrive every day. The kids are also teaching me something--I'm not a skier and they had to use the map key to teach me how to read a map of a mountain. Keep finding and exploring maps in the world around you!!!