Winter Solstice - Exploring Light in Astronomy and Culture
/The Sea Lions began exploring the Winter Solstice this week, uncovering the reason for the seasons, and exploring the concept of solstice and equinox. After performing some experiments with a globe and light, we confirmed that the tilt of the earth was the driving force for our seasons and for the solstice and equinox. Next week we’ll begin looking at ancient civilizations and the stories they told (and monuments they built) to honor the sun and explain the change in daylight through the year.
We have been doing some pretty challenging (and sometimes “puzzling”!) math together! The California Sea Lions are looking at large numbers, place value and how to solve problems that are tricky. We don’t give up!
The New Zealand Sea Lions are busy working on learning multiple strategies for solving multiplication problems. We’re super excited to be learning multiplication!
And finally, we’ve set up a printing studio in the classroom. We’re making some beautiful cards using our original block print art. The proceeds will help pay for our field trips this year!
