3D Shapes, Reading Buddies, Karate and What We Need to Survive

 This week in Grade 2, our focus switched from 2D shapes to 3D. We looked at the properties of pyramids and prisms using hands on models to sort. We also looked into sorting other 3D shape such as cubes, cylinders, spheres, prisms and pyramids according to features such as the number of vertices, triangular faces, etc.

During library time this week, we joined together with the Grade 4 class for our first Reading Buddies activity. Each week during our library time we will get together with an older partner and have the chance to listen to, or to read with a partner.

In PE, we continued our martial arts unit and began learning how to do the horse stance and how to block.

In unit, the students were very engaged in a Survival Game. Students chose one destination to travel to and gave reasons for wanting to go there and planned for their trip by coming up with a list of things that they would need at their destination. Unfortunately, their planes had engine problems and had to make emergency water landing near a deserted island. Before making their way to the the island they grabbed some supplies from the plane that they thought would help them survive. Once on the island, they had to think of activities to help keep them alive each day until a rescue team arrived. Some of the activities they came up with were putting up a tent, catching fish with a fishing rod, and building a fire. Luckily, all 5 teams had made good choices and were able to survive by taking care of their basic needs. It was a fun adventure for all! For homework over the holidays, please make sure that they complete the Survival Game Reflection on Seesaw. Some were able to finish in class today but many did not.