Ms. Kathleen, our garden coordinator, had a brilliant idea for our class. She challenged us to a Pea Race. Yes, the joke that immediately comes to mind has been brought to our attention. The challenge is to see who can get pea plants to bear fruit first. Kathleen had students use seed catalogs to choose a variety. They looked closely at whether it was a climber or a bush pea and how many days for germination and maturity. Next they designed and built trellises that they thought would best support the variety of pea that they’d chosen.
The structures are so fun. Some are heavily engineered teepees while others involved bicycle wheels and lots of twine. Most excitingly, the peas have started to sprout. Come by when you have a chance to check it out. The kids will gladly give you a tour.
HOMEWORK THIS WEEK: Due Friday 3/7
- READING: Daily reading and one Reading Journal Response.
- MATH: Math Practice
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