LMC classes are proceeding as scheduled, with each class attending LMC once a week which includes story or lesson and book check out. In addition each class has a separate dedicated 15 minute check out time for those students who are not in school on the day their class has LMC. For the classes with LMC on Monday, there are two 15 minute check out blocks, one on Tuesday or Thursday and one on Monday or Wednesday. We have also informed all students who are fully remote how they can check a book out from our library catalogue which we will put outside the Patton office for pick up that week.
In Kindergarten and first grade we have enjoyed many of the 2021 Monarch Award nominated books and activities related to them including drawing with authors, building with legos and a few mini research questions in first grade, using PebbleGo,
In second grade, students researched animals in their habitat in connection with their science unit and now are learning about the history of Arlington Heights with Nearpod.
In third grade, students researched a weather disaster- tornado, hurricane, drought, wildfire, blizzard or flood and created a Brainpop movie about their disaster using the Brainpop "Make a Movie" tool. Watch this space for their videos soon!
In 4th grade, we first looked at the 2021 Bluestem nominated books and in connection with their science unit on the Geosphere, researched a National Park to discover how the land there was formed. Students shared their knowledge with a Flipgrid. We also has a special visit by Zoom from a National Park ranger who answered student questions about the geology of the park they were in, to discover it was Yellowstone!
In 5th grade, students explored resources that delved into the question of why we explore space, is it worth the cost and risks, and should it continue to be public by NASA or more by private companies? After researching the pros and cons on both sides of these issues, students were put into debate groups, and prepped to argue one side. We held the debates and were impressed with the quality of argument, evidence presented and passion of the students! We also had a virtual visit from Dan Gemeinhart, author or The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise and other meaningful unique stories.
Take a look at some of the happenings!