Welcome to the Primary Target Blog!
This site is for my First, Second and Third grade classes!
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I really enjoyed listening to each student's original fairy tale! The students did a terrific job incorporating all the elements of a fairy tale, descriptive words, and their unique personality into their stories! The class did a great job publishing different aspects of their story using Microsoft Word. Great job!!! Thanks to all the parents who were able to come listen to the story share today. Ford Elementary is so blessed with such awesome students and very supportive parents. Thanks to all the parents who helped make the Fairy Tale Tea a fun affair for the kids! The class is ready for second grade Target! Enjoy the summer! Here are some pictures from our day together: Enjoy! Fairy Tale Share and Celebration Tea
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Snake Field Guide Presentations and End of Unit Celebration:
I was 'WOWed' by the students today with their snake presentations. Great job to all the students!!! Everyone had a great time at the end of the unit/ end of year celebration. Thanks so much to everyone who helped make it a huge success!
The third grade class had a terrific time at the Chattahoochee Nature Center on Friday. Thanks to Mrs. Fritts for being our chaperone! The kids enjoyed exploring the new Discovery Center and going on a Snake Hunt with our own Naturalist, Mr. Ken. The kids were able to experience natural habitats, snake skin, snake bones, two corn snakes, and much more. We also celebrated birthday! Happy Birthday Connor!! Enjoy some pictures from our trip. Here are some pictures from the AOE/TOI Presentations today. The kids did great jobs and I saw much growth in each student! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Chattahoochee Nature Center Trip ~ Reptiles
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Third Grade AOE/TOI Presentations:
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Yay! Mystery solved!!!!
Here are some pictures from our end of unit celebration. Thanks to Mrs. Slade and all the parents for helping us celebrate our learning!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Here are some images from today's WONDERFUL presentations. I am so proud of my students!! We learned a lot from each other today. =)
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Beyond the Magnifying Glass is the current unit for my third graders. Here are some links I would like for you to try out....
Can you solve this mystery?
Online Practice:
Thursday Third Grade Class - Create A Culture:
Today was a busy day! I am so proud of all the hard work and creativity shared by my students today. I appreciate my students and parents for being flexible with scheduling! Great job!! =)
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Friday Third Grade Class - Create A Culture:
The students did an excellent job on this multifaceted project! I am so proud of their hard work! Thanks to all the parents who were able to attend the presentations!
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Carlos 2010
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Egypt Centers
The classes REALLY enjoyed participating in the Egypt Centers this week. Students were able to create their own cartouche, hieroglyphic bookmark, origami pyramid, and taste foods from Egypt. We really appreciate all the parents who were able to help to make these centers so special!
THURSDAY'S CLASS::
FRIDAY'S Class
It's Extinct!
Students became archaeologists when they came upon an outcrop of rock and soil. They discovered several remains and artifacts in the soil. The archaeologist had to put the bones back together of an ancient, extinct animal. The group of archaeologists presented their animal and some background information for each animal discovered. Here are a few pictures of the remains...
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EQ: What is stratigraphy and why is it important?
Recently, the archaeology students learned more about how scientists figure out the "age" of something (artifacts, bones, fossils, etc.) . One way is stratigraphy. The students participated in the process of erosion and learned what the statement "Deeper is Older"meant. (Thanks to parents for supplying all the materials!!!)
Here are a few photos of the "event":
THURSDAY THIRD GRADE CLASS: What is Stratigraphy?
FRIDAY THIRD GRADE CLASS: What is Stratigraphy?
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THURSDAY Third Grade TOI/AOE Presentations:
Gosh! I was amazed by all the terrific presentations today. We learned about London, Cheetahs, Cats, Albert Einstein, Appaloosa Horses, Pablo Picasso, The Solar System, Daniel James Jr., Antarctica, Schnauzers, Dolphins, and Tony Hawk. The students did a great job learning about the research process and how to present information in a creative way. Here are some photos from the day....
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FRIDAY Third Grade TOI/AOE Presentations::
WOW! I was so impressed with the presentations today. For eight students in the class, this was there FIRST Target presentation! All of the students did a terrific job. We learned so much about the various topics that were shared during the presentations, plus we learned and brainstormed ways we can be even better presenters. Here are some pictures from the day...
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:::January 2010 Project:::
PURPOSE: The ‘Topic of Interest’ (TOI) or ‘Area of Expertise’ (AOE) project is a time for students to explore something they would like to learn more about. While students are researching, they will work on and improve skills such as selecting a topic that is ‘just right’ (not too broad/ not too simple), searching for appropriate resources – books, online, articles, reference sources, how to take notes, how to paraphrase/summarize, how to record sources, and how to present a topic in a creative and informative way. Also – it is a fun way for students to learn more about each other. Ask your child about the checklist and rubric for this assignment. The due date has been posted on the class calendar.
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::Bat Festival and Important Thing Presentations::
Thanks to all the parents who were able to come celebrate all the learning and successes for these nine weeks. I really enjoyed eating like a bat, playing games that the kids created, listening to the Important Thing story presentations, and playing Bat Jeopardy.
Going Batty Presentations and The Bat Lady - Nov 2009
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THIRD GRADE FLYING CREATURES!
Third Grade Star Festival - May 2009
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Second Grade Star Festival - May 2009
Thanks for a great year!!!
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5.14.09
Third Grade Presentations
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5.13.09
Second Grade Stellar Presentations
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THIRD GRADERS:
Make sure to use your agenda and your project checklist to keep up with your tasks. Remember that you are writing a creative report (part informational writing/ part science fiction) to explain and describe the deep space object you have discovered.
Your first task is due 05.05.09 - Written Report.
Refer to your project checklist to make sure you include all the elements of your creative report. In class, students have had the opportunity to research their topic using books, encyclopedias, and the internet. Students then organized their information by creating a web. (see example below) Currently students should be working on their rough drafts by using their web and research pages. Students should have their rough draft completed by 4/23/09 so that Mrs. K can give feedback to each student.
Sample Brainstorming Web:
The second task is the Creative Presentation that is due 05.14.09.
Students should refer back to the STAR POWER orange paper to explain this task. Currently students should be brainstorming on what format they will used to communicate what they have discovered. Also students should be brainstorming what props and materials they will need during the presentation.
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Second and Third Grade Astronomy Field Trip - March 18th, 2009
We had a great time learning at Fernbank. Thanks so much to all the parent chaperones who helped with the trip! :-)
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Thanks to Mrs. Grosse who shared some more pictures from our field trip....
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Ancient Models Created by 2nd and 3rd Graders:
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FIELD TRIP CHAPERONES:
2nd Grade: Mr. Grutzmacker, Mrs. Tyler, Mrs. Rogers, and Mrs. Grosse
3rd Grade: Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Macri, Mrs. Simard, and Mrs. Polly Pullium (Lauren's Gma)
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Dear Second and Third Grade students,
Please download and print the MARCH STAR MAP. Scroll down until you see March Northern Hemisphere. Please bring this map to class each week.
Here is the link so that you can continue to download and print starmaps during the year.
Try to use the star map a few times a week and be ready to share what you saw in class.
Have fun! :-) Mrs. K
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The 2nd and 3rd graders are learning about ancient astronomers and exploring Newton's Laws of Motion....
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Second Grade MYSTERIES OF THE WORLD PRESENTATIONS:
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Chocolate Party and Code Cracker Centers
Second Graders - FINGERPRINTING!
First Grade Presentations!
2.29.08 Carlos Museum Field Trip Chaperones (Friday, April 4th)
SECOND GRADE: Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Mabry
THIRD GRADE: Mrs. Strickland and Mr. Dorsett
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2.2008
Please see the announcement from Georgia State's Saturday School, which will host a program for "gifted techies" this summer. (Can you believe summer is just around the corner?) An application and additional information can be obtained by going to the GSU website: education.gsu.edu/saturdayschool.
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2.2008 THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR VOLUNTEERING TO HELP!!!
Egypt Centers
2nd GRADE:
- CENTER #1: Mrs. Stanley is bringing handmade pottery… the students will decorate… break and put pieces together
- CENTER #2: Mrs. Coats & Mrs. Nelson - Ancient Egyptian Art
- CENTER #3: Mrs. Mabry & Mrs. Henry - Egyptian necklace
- CENTER #4: Mrs. Brody - Hieroglyphic book marks
- CENTER #5: Mrs. Pominville - Sarcophagus Masks
3rd GRADE:
- CENTER #1: Mrs. Stanley is bringing handmade pottery… the students will decorate… break and put pieces together
- CENTER #2: Lovona Wright - Cartouche
- CENTER #3: Mrs. Karber - hieroglyphic bookmarks
- CENTER #4: Mrs. Swanson - Egyptian food
- CENTER #5: Mrs. Baldwin - Sand art or origami pyramid
Click here to view pictures from Egypt Day!
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1.2008
Welcome FIRST GRADERS!!!!! You will have fun "Steppin' Into Target" with Mrs. Kennedy! We will become footloose while learning about creativity, logical thinking, and becoming better problem solvers! You will be a foot ahead soon!
Second and Third graders are NOW famous Archaeologists! They are diggin' into the past to discover ancient civilizations!
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Check out the bat presentations!
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9.27.07 STELLA will be sponsored by my Second grade class and MINI-ME will be sponsored by my third grade class!
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8.2007 Third Graders At Work!
8.2007 Second Graders at Work!
Click here to visit past class announcements to Mrs. Kennedy's blog.
