Math - Compare Numbers

In this lesson children use models of base-ten blocks to compare the number of tens and ones in 2 two-digit numbers. They use quick drawings and draw their own representations to compare 2 two-digit numbers. Two-digit numbers are

compared using their relative positions on the 100 chart. Children write ,, ., or 5 to record their comparisons.

ELA

Wonders 

Essential Question:  What are the stages of a frog’s life cycle? 

Vocabulary: life cycle, metamorphosis, egg, tadpole, froglet, frog

Comprehension skill: Author’s Purpose

Fundations:   ue/ew

Religion

Jesus Goes Back to Heaven 

The children will learn that Ascension Thursday is when we celebrate Christ's ascension into Heaven on the 40th day after Resurrection.   We will read the account of the Ascension from the children’s Bible (Acts 1:3-11) and discuss that Jesus rose from the grave on Easter Sunday and then during the following 40 days, He appeared to His disciples and followers a few times.  The ascension reminds us of who Jesus  is and the important fact that He has gone to prepare a place for us to join Him. 

Jesus Does Wonderful Things

The children will learn that Jesus performed many miracles. They will see these miracles reveal that Jesus is the Son of God. 

They will hear the Bible story “The Miracle of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fish” (Mt 14: 13-21) and learn that God continues to feed His children today in the Eucharist. 

Social Studies - Then and Now

Children will understand how everyday life has changed over time and that people lived very differently 100 years ago than how we live today. We will compare the lives of people from long ago and people today.  Children will investigate how changes in household tools, communication, transportation, recreation, and technology have changed the way people live and work.

This week, the students will view real objects from long ago and record what they think the object is and what it is used for. Some of the objects they will be observing are phonograph, transistor radio, rotary phone, camera, washboard, mixer and screwdriver.

Sciences - Life Cycle of a Frog 

The children will be learning all about the life cycle of a frog. The life cycle of a frog consists of four stages: egg, tadpole, froglet and adult frog. As the frog grows, it moves through these stages in a process known as metamorphosis. The students will be observing these changes as our class tadpole “Hops” travels through its life cycle in our classroom.