This week's focus was growth mindset. It was a great review of how to grow our brains and have a positive outlook on mistakes and challenge.
In the English Language Arts portion of the “Changemaker Project,” students researched using technology or family interviews. They selected 5 people from their heritage that made contributions in some way to our world. After fact finding, they discerned a precise verb for the action in their story. Using the pattern from the mentor text, So Our Children Can Soar by Michelle Cook, they developed a pattern story in chronological order which portrays each person and their contributions, and how those contributions led to others’ actions in making change in our world. Their pieces end with application to their lives as they illustrated their passion and how they will make change in the future.
In the math portion of the “Changemaker” project, students used literary nonfiction and online sources to research famous mathematical changemakers. They engaged in discussions about common mathematical traits such as curiosity and persistence. Students then reflected on their own growth and change as mathematicians over time. Their projects include future career plans and how math concepts will support their work as well as traits they’ve noticed in themselves as math learners. With words and visual representations, students detailed how their understanding has changed through the year in specific math concepts. The final faces of their cubes show how one math concept is useful today and how it could be used to solve problems in an innovative way. While constructing our cubes, patience and persistence came in handy. It sure helped to have an extra pair of hands, too!
SBLC Scientists reflected on the various topics they studied this year. After choosing the field of study they enjoyed most, they researched a changemaker scientist in that field. They compared and contrasted themselves with their chosen scientist and identified traits and characteristics needed to be successful.
Each of our scientists wrote a script to capture their own Sixty Seconds of Science. Their final product is a recording of them sharing their reflections.
In social studies, fourth grade historians researched a significant figure of their choice and created a virtual keepsake box. Along with a brief biography, students selected a minimum of five meaningful objects to include in their presentation.
Students reflected on the importance of the six nations that have ruled over Texas by creating their own flag to include elements that represent each of those countries.
The week ended with our final SBLC store of the year. Thanks to all of the fabulous parent volunteers who made this economy experience possible each 9 weeks. Our consumers were so excited to spend their hard-earned SBLC dollars!
The week ended with our final SBLC store of the year. Thanks to all of the fabulous parent volunteers who made this economy experience possible each 9 weeks. Our consumers were so excited to spend their hard-earned SBLC dollars!
Enjoy the weekend!
Your SBLC coaches
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