Wy’East – Grades 3 and 4

Does an inflated balloon have more mass than an deflated balloon? How can we use a barometer to predict the weather? These are two of the questions that we have studied so far this year in Wy’East. Our earth science focused thematics unit will take us “around” the world, from Tsunami’s and typhoons to glaciers and galaxies. We our learning research skills that we will showcase in a weather forecasting culminating event.

Generous time with specialists allows us to work in small groups for math during the week. In this setting we use manipulatives to connect geometry, multiplication and fractions. The third grade group is mastering fact families of addition and subtraction through the use of base ten cards.

                                                                                                                  We enjoy sharing our ideas and experimenting, but we also appreciate time to read silently and write about what is personally meaningful to us. Weekly vocabulary is found in the “vocab masters” in our 3 reading groups.

Wy’East is an authentic learning environment. Field trips and service learning are also a valuable experience. So far this year we have learned research skills at the brand new public library. We were also the first school to talk with the Mayor of Vancouver Tim Leavitt in the new city hall. We are looking forward to our service learning partnership with a neighborhood assisted living community. It will be an  exciting year in Wy’East!