Learning Experiences: 

This month, in writing and science, students are working on learning about the physical and behavioral adaptations of both animals and people. We study animals and identify how they have adapted to their environment. Students are researching an animal of their choosing to create a nonfiction expository book and also a diorama to depict the adaptations they've learned about. In Social Studies, students are beginning a unit on Native American tribes of the New York area. They're learning about how the Iroquois and Algonquian groups adapted to the environment of New York. We'll be visiting the American Museum of Natural History to view exhibits of real artifacts to add to our learning. Once students make connections about these groups, they'll be participating in projects to visually represent what they've learned. Check back next month for more photos!