The students started off their morning in gym class. After a running warm up, they began by trying to make as many baskets in a minute as they could. Then we went to the next step of doing a layup by adding in the two steps before the shot. Following some practice time, we including the last step of dribbling a few times before going into a layup.
Math class was the unit test. Everyone was able to finish, although some required a little extra time. We will now be using our knowledge of surveys and graphs to make one using the computer.
After a library book exchange, we discussed the grading sheet for speeches in language and went through all of the presentation criteria. A few students had a chance to get up in front of the class and practice a section of their speech to feel more comfortable presenting in front of an audience. Other students will have an opportunity tomorrow.
As a whole class we developed an assignment for the unit of inquiry. Students will be creating a 4 day healthy menu (including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks) and exercise program. They were encouraged to come up with food and exercise that interests them and that they could apply to their daily lives. We will be working on this project in class.
