Earth Rangers Visit, Blue Spruce books, Geometry

Earth Rangers!
Our school had a wonderful visit from the Earth Ranger team. We learned a lot about animal conservation, endangered species and the 'Bring back the Wild' campaign. Although the focus was on animals in their natural environment, the team did bring 4 animals to show and share. The students saw a snake, two birds of prey and a pine marten (my personal favourite) The marten was just as interested in the children as they were in looking at the pine marten. I did try to take pictures but was a bit far away to take really good ones. This is a young bald eagle. The students were amazed to know the bald eagle only weighed about 10 lbs. Equally amazing was the fact that a young eagle looks more brown until it begins to mature and then the feathers change. 

A brochure was sent home in your child's agenda. Consider having your child join the Earth Ranger team. It looks like a lot of fun :)


Blue Spruce books
Mr. Cann, our wonderful librarian has begun the Blue Spruce program once again. Each week we introduce a new book and showcase it. This past week he read, 'Young Frank, architect' by Frank Viva.  This is the 'Museum of Modern Art's' first book. The students really enjoyed this one.

Geometry
Students have been working through 2D and 3D Geometry. We have done a lot with symmetry and understanding flips, slides and turns. If you are interested in the Ministry curriculum outcomes for Grade Two, I have written about them in a previous post. 
Here are some examples of art we did with 2D Geometrical shapes. 

There is real learning and value when understanding how to use shapes in art. As well, we learned how to make an object appear in front or behind another object. 

We have had many indoor recesses in the last two weeks. I'm looking forward to slightly warmer temperatures and the students getting the opportunity to play outside :) 
                                    Have a great week!