As you may have heard, we have started to study states! We started with the seven continents and then focused on countries. We learned that maps have to be distorted when they are flatted from a globe onto a sheet of paper. We then trimmed our countries into smaller regions - such as states. Your student was given a map to practice at home. Today, I showed them some websites to practice on (with parental permission, of course).
Monday will be our first quiz and I expect each student to know at least five states. If they are able to reach the 25 state minimum on the first try, they only take the state test once and move on to capitals! If they reach 30 states, they earn a half-work pass. If they reach 40 states, they earn a no-work pass! If they reach 50 states, they earn TWO no-work passes. If they are able to get 50 states in the first two tries... I will give them THREE no-work passes. Go luck!! On Monday we will also begin our research on a specific state. Each child will choose one of the fifty states to research. We will be doing several in class mini-projects as the students learn about their state. We will also finish up AIMs Web testing. Those are quick tests that we do in the beginning, middle, and end of every school year. It helps us see the bigger picture and allows us to see progression or possible areas of weakness. If there are any areas of concern I will reach out so we can come up with a game plan to address those areas! Have a great weekend! Mrs. Mitchell
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