Hi! It's been quite awhile since you have heard from our blog, so let's get caught up! The children had already been introduced the Aliki's book
Digging Up Dinosaurs, participated in KWL, and made dinosaur bandannas before their February 22nd visit to the dinosaur exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum. With clipboards in hand the children either joined Tyler's dad, or Aerene, Reily, or Liz'a mom to begin their adventure and answer four question they had been given to research on their visit. But first, the SK clas
ses were lucky enough to meet with museum specialists and have a mini lesson
before beginning their research. Here there learned some important characteristics about carnivore and herbivore dinosaurs, had an up close and personal view of teeth, footprints, jaws, and tools a paleontologist used when going on a dinosaur dig. The lesson ended with a variety of interactive experiences. We then had a guide take up to the Dinosaur exhibit and introduce us to the museum's Torosaurus that was discovered by Milwaukee Paleontologists in 1978. Quite a discovery! The children were then off with their own small groups. The parents were excellent guides and were impressed by the enthusiasm and interest the children took in delving into their research. The class shared their research information with one another on Tuesday then answered the four research questions in scrapbooks on Wednesday. We also enjoyed Shelby's Special Person on the 18th and Ella' s Special Day on the 25th. To conclude our week, we celebrated Bonde's birthday with birthday cards and a birthday treat. Let me thank Mrs. Keily and Mrs. Herbst for the excellent skating lessons the class enjoyed in January and February. Parents thank you for participating in our three Family Skate Fridays. March 2nd, the class went on their own dinosaur dig in the classroom and became paleonologists, geologists, workers, draftmen, photographers, and specialists as they discovered and put a dinosaur together. After researching the ten foot long five foot tall dinosaur, the children determined it to be a baby Apatosurrus from the Jurassic Period 136-190 million years ago. Please enjoy the picture album that accompanies this blog. It was a distinct pleasure to discuss the progress of each child in our classroom. This is a group of children who love to learn! Hip, Hip, Hooray for our SK!
Hi! It's been quite awhile since you have heard from our blog, so let's get caught up! The children had already been introduced the Aliki's book Digging Up Dinosaurs, participated in KWL, and made dinosaur bandannas before their February 22nd visit to the dinosaur exhibit at the Milwaukee Public Museum. With clipboards in hand the children either joined Tyler's dad, or Aerene, Reily, or Liz'a mom to begin their adventure and answer four question they had been given to research on their visit. But first, the SK classes were lucky enough to meet with museum specialists and have a mini lesson 
before beginning their research. Here there learned some important characteristics about carnivore and herbivore dinosaurs, had an up close and personal view of teeth, footprints, jaws, and tools a paleontologist used when going on a dinosaur dig. The lesson ended with a variety of interactive experiences. We then had a guide take up to the Dinosaur exhibit and introduce us to the museum's Torosaurus that was discovered by Milwaukee Paleontologists in 1978. Quite a discovery! The children were then off with their own small groups. The parents were excellent guides and were impressed by the enthusiasm and interest the children took in delving into their research. The class shared their research information with one another on Tuesday then answered the four research questions in scrapbooks on Wednesday. We also enjoyed Shelby's Special Person on the 18th and Ella' s Special Day on the 25th. To conclude our week, we celebrated Bonde's birthday with birthday cards and a birthday treat. Let me thank Mrs. Keily and Mrs. Herbst for the excellent skating lessons the class enjoyed in January and February. Parents thank you for participating in our three Family Skate Fridays. March 2nd, the class went on their own dinosaur dig in the classroom and became paleonologists, geologists, workers, draftmen, photographers, and specialists as they discovered and put a dinosaur together. After researching the ten foot long five foot tall dinosaur, the children determined it to be a baby Apatosurrus from the Jurassic Period 136-190 million years ago. Please enjoy the picture album that accompanies this blog. It was a distinct pleasure to discuss the progress of each child in our classroom. This is a group of children who love to learn! Hip, Hip, Hooray for our SK! 
Dear Mrs. Camp and the Super Duper SKers,
ReplyDeleteDYNO- MITE! I think you have all been doing some amazing dinosaur learning and discovery. I was almost as excited as all of you the day of your dinosaur dig and it made me wonder once again, "Why can't I be in SK"? I love your dinosaur and I was very surprised to learn that most carnivores walk on two legs! I did not know that. People big and small can learn every day. Thanks for teaching me new things! I love watching you on your SK journey. XO Mrs. Jochmann