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IGNEOUS ROCKS IS COOLED LAVA! LAVA ROCK!

2/26/2015

We continued our study of igneous rocks today. Here's a little of what we learned:
1. Igneous rocks are formed from cooled lava.
2. There are over 700 different kinds of igneous rock.
3. Igneous means heat or fire.
4. Some examples of igneous rock include granite, pumice, and tuff.
5. The town BASALT is also the name of in igneous rock. Crazy!

Finn is already a rock expert. He shared his rock tools. He showed us his pick for digging up rocks and breaking them apart. He showed us his goggles for keeping his eyes safe. He showed us his loop for magnifying rocks and shining light on them. He has been rock hunting in Snowmass and down by the river.

Police Puzzled After Drones Buzz Over Paris Landmarks

Molly was the historian this week. She informed us that police around the world have been confused about drone activity around world landmarks. These include the Eiffel Tower and the White House. Yikes! Drones are like helicopters with cameras on them. Except that they are not flown by people. Instead they are flown by remote controls. Fun! Drones do really cool things for us, like help us map and take pictures, but they can also do really bad things if they are spying and not doing what they're supposed to. Look out for a drone on your front yard. That's where it was found at the White House!

IGNEOUS WHAT?

2/25/2015

Today we became scientists! Yes! We used our observational skills to look at some igneous rocks. We took some guesses about how these cool rocks are formed. We're already experts because we could tell they are formed from lava. Did these rocks go on vacation to Hawaii? Did they jump in a can of soda and keep all the bubbles? Tomorrow we'll get more details. Stay tuned for our studies of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock formations! We're pretty excited.

Turns out science is pretty cool. Look how focused we are!

In other scientific news...Leila's experiment turned out crazy. Look what happened when the pennies were overlapped at the bottom of the jar. We're going to try again with a bigger container. Science is trial and error kind of stuff.

MACKEREL, PERCH, AND ALEWIFE AND SOME SHINY PENNIES TOO

2/24/2015

Why would you ever need to know how long a fish is? Well, turns out we have a classroom full of fishing experts. You can only keep a fish that is over a certain length. These fish are called keepers. If you kept all the baby fish they would never grow big and lay eggs. Also, if you wanted to make dinner it would be better to just eat one big one rather than 10 little ones. Also, it's just plain against the law.

Leila is the scientist of the week. She came in wondering what would happen if you put dirty pennies in some coke. Here's what we thought:

1. The pennies will change color.
2. The pennies will turn green and grow algae.
3. The coke will get really bubbly.
4. The pennies will float.
5. The pennies will be suspended in the middle.

Leila informed us that the coke actually cleans the pennies and makes them shiny. She was kind enough to bring in a penny for each of us. We'll see if we find shiny pennies in the morning!

BRAIN BREAK! Can you guess which motions go with the following words:
ridiculous glittering stroke jovial hovering

A VISIT WITH MISS LISA MAY

2/23/2015

Miss Lisa May is just the best. We love our afternoon visits with her. It would be really cool if Miss Kylie had bean bag chairs in her classroom too! Even if we forget our books we still get to browse and set aside our favorites on the save shelf.

HOW TALL ARE YOU?

2/21/2015

How tall are you? Can you measure yourself in binders or cubes? How about paints and markers? What happens when you compare these units of measure? If Miss Kylie is 5 binders long and Jack P. is 84 cubes long, does that mean that Jack P. is 16 times taller than Miss Kylie? Yikes! Looks like it's time to use some rulers to figure this one out.

WRAPPING UP 100

2/20/2015

When Finn was in 1st Grade he could do forward rolls and play basketball. Now that he is 100 he does a lot of dancing in the shower and sewing. If Finn had $100 he would buy rock tools like a chisel and pick so he could find fossils. Finn's bucket list includes visiting Seattle, riding in a helicopter, and being a paleontologist.

When Ruby was in 1st Grade she could do cartwheels and handstands. Now that she is 100 she likes to sleep and play golf and snore. If Ruby had $100 she would buy a cat and a hamster because they would be fun. Ruby's bucket list includes going to Disneyland and having a birthday party on the moon, and climb Everest.

When Quintin was in 1st Grade he could climb, do 360s and flips and jumps. Now that he is 100 he can't jump so much anymore. If Quintin had $100 he would buy a lightsaber, but it might cost more that $100. Quintin's bucket list includes fishing in Alaska, going to the hunting store, and being a famous expert fisher.

When Miss Kylie was in 1st Grade she could run really really fast and paint a lot of pictures. Now that she is 100 she likes to cross country ski and crochet. If Miss Kylie had $100 she would buy a very light pair of turquoise racing skis. Miss Kylie's bucket list includes teaching 30 first grade classes, visiting New Zealand, and running a lot.

When Maddy was in 1st Grade she could do cartwheels and handstands. Now that she is 100 she likes can't anymore, but she still enjoys dancing. If Maddy had $100 she would buy a gum ball machine so she could have bubblegum parties. Maddy's bucket list includes going to Disneyland, riding a roller coaster, and getting dizzy.

When Ike was in 1st Grade he could run races and jump on the trampoline. Now that he is 100 he reads books and is mad that's all he can do. If Ike had $100 he would buy a snowboard with a guitar on the bottom so he could win the X Games. Ike's bucket list includes entering a dirt bike race, going on a fishing trip, and hunting in the forest.

When William was in 1st Grade he could play football at recess. Now that he is 100 he does a lot of sleeping, some more sleeping, and singing in the shower. If William had $100 he would buy the Death Star Lego set. William's bucket list includes visiting Denver, swimming with the dolphins, and going to the toy store.

When Micah was in 1st Grade he could do run and play and run and play and run an play for hours. Now that he is 100 he would not run and play and it would be boring. If Micah had $100 he would buy four Minecrafts with lots of animals. Micah's bucket list includes sky diving, making a submarine on Minecraft, and making a giant picture.

When Jack P. was in 1st Grade he could do the monkey bars, 360s, and back flips. Now that he is 100 he likes to stay active, but can't do the back flips anymore. If Jack P. had $100 he would play Minecraft and make videos with his friends. Jack P.'s bucket list includes climbing an active volcano, swimming with sharks, and wrestling a bear.

When Charlie was in 1st Grade he play all the football he wanted. Now that he is 100 he can't play football anymore. If Charlie had $100 he would buy Minecraft games because that would be cooler than buying a house. Charlie's bucket list includes falling in a volcano, playing more games, and watching some TV.

When Gavin was in 1st Grade he could run, play football, and skate. Now that he is 100 he likes to look at his picture book of the chubby cheeked turtle. If Gavin had $100 he would buy his sister Lillie 20 different beanie boos. Gavin's bucket list includes swimming the Atlantic, hiking the Big Island volcano, and winning the Super Bowl.

When Leila was in 1st Grade she could ski, skate, and rock climb. Now that she is 100 she can't do that stuff, but she does have 10 grandchildren. If Leila had $100 she would buy puppy names Waffles and it would be fluffy. Leila's bucket list includes being a famous skater, going to the Olympics, and swimming the Atlantic.

When Lucien was in 1st Grade he could run very fast. Now that he is 100 he likes to sleep, watch TV, and read books. If Lucien had $100 he would buy a pair of skis and lots of blocks of wax. He would get Armada skis to go to Alaska. Lucien's bucket list includes climbing Everest, dirt biking a lot, and sky diving a lot.

When Avery was in 1st Grade she could do cartwheels and she went to school. Now that she is 100 she likes knit for her grandchildren and sit in the rocking chair. If Avery had $100 she would buy the smallest black and brown dwarf hamster. Avery's bucket list includes eating chocolate cake and hibernating like a raccoon.

When Molly was in 1st Grade she went to PE and Nature Class. Now that she is 100 she still lives in Aspen, but could move somewhere else if she wanted. If Molly had $100 she would buy 1,000 pieces of candy with different wrappers. Molly's bucket list includes being a teacher, getting a big teddy bear, and being lunch basket person.

When Devon was in 1st Grade she had so much fun. Now that she is 100 she sings in the shower and dances with friends. If Devon had $100 she would buy 100 beanie boos because they are fluffy and adorable. Devon's bucket list includes being a teacher, getting 10 puppies and doing a back handspring on the beam.

When Aracely was in 1st Grade she could do jump and play on the monkey bars. Now that she is 100 she likes to sleep, snore and play with her grandchildren. If Aracely had $100 she would buy some paintbrushes and water colors. Aracely's bucket list includes having two dogs and two babies, and going to the moon.

When Jack K. was in 1st Grade he could play football. Now that he is 100 he likes to lie in bed and play with his grandchildren. If Jack K. had $100 he would donate $50 to the Children's Hospital, use $30 to buy Shabbat supplies, and $20 to buy a mini prayer book. Jack K's bucket list includes reading 1,000 books and being a naturalist.

BREAKING NEWS

2/19/2015

The coolest thing since sliced bread!

Kid Rex is a kid safe, kid friendly, and super cute internet search site. Let's get those curious kids researching and fact finding. Let's keep them reading and asking questions.

BOX TOPS AND KEYWORDS

2/19/2015

Can you work together with your friends to count Box Tops in groups of 10. It's trickier than it sounds. Today we counted up another 113 to add to our pile. Keep them coming!

What do you know about searching the internet? Today we discussed using keywords to find the facts you're looking for? We practiced by thinking about how to convince you all we need some new pets :) If we're going to take care of a pet we need to be experts. Check it out!

1. Guinea pigs drink water and eat grass hay and pellets.
2. Dogs and cats are both great pets because they are snuggle and can be trained. They are also great at living in houses with people. But dogs need more space to run around than cats.
3. Lobsters are not so much fun to play with.
4. Praying mantises and katydids are cool, but also not that much fun to play with.
5. Wombats are part of the marsupial family, like kangaroos.

WHAT WILL YOU LOOK LIKE WHEN YOU ARE 100 YEARS OLD?

2/18/2015

100 things to do WITH 100!

2/17/2015

How many times do you think you can write your name in 100 seconds? How many times can you actually write your name in 100 seconds? How long is 100 seconds?

Here's how our estimations compared to our actual results.

Would you rather have 100 pieces of candy or 100 apples? Why? Here are some of our reasons...
1. Apples are better because they are crunchy, delicious, juicy, and healthy.
2. Candy is better because there are many different kinds and it's fun to unwrap.
3. Apples are better because they won't give you cavities.
4. Candy is better because you can save 100 pieces of candy, but 100 apples would rot before you could eat them all.
5. Apples are better because they are sweet just like candy, but they won't give you a belly ache.

If you toss a coin one hundred times, how many times will you get heads? How many times will you get tails? It takes a while to flip a coin that many times so stay tuned for the results tomorrow.