Grade 1/2 room 3: Grade 2 Science

Wow, what a fantastic week we've had in Science. I have thoroughly enjoyed observing all the boys and girls working hard on their dioramas. I have learned so much information from each and every student. They are all so excited about doing these projects, and apart from learning about animals, learning how to research and how to present, the main goal for this project was for them to have fun!!! They have proven that they are true experts and well knowledgeable on their animal. I am so impressed with the level of research and knowledge that they have acquired.
A couple of things that I need to address: I understand that the project was sent home and has been worked on at home with the help of some elders, but a big part of their grade and how they will be assessed comes from how they worked in class this last week. In order for it to be an authentic assessment, students were required to work on their projects in class (whether they are working on their diorama or the written component of their work). I understand that a lot of work went on at home, but unfortunately the rule for projects is that part of them are completed at school. This is a rule that I feel strongly about, in addition to Mr. Patsopoulos. Some students came into class with their projects completely finished and indicated that they had nothing to do. Unfortunately, I cannot give a level 4 to a student when I have not been able to witness any of their efforts in class. For some who did have their work complete, we had a lesson on how to be great presenters. Students went into the hall in pairs and practiced presenting, while receiving and giving feedback to one another. Overall I am so impressed with every single student and I am really looking forward to the presentations next week. Below you will see the boys and girls working hard on their amazing projects in class.