I get a kick out of a big reaction with my firsties. I think I am so witty in class and it is total crickets in there….I sometimes say…”Is this thing on?” chirp chirp……nothing.
But if I drop a paper or marker or trip over something you can bet it is HIGHLY HYSTERICAL.
Today though…I got just as much reaction out of our lesson as they did! It was a blast.
Here’s what we did…
Today we tackled the question…How do penguins stay warm?
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| I apologize that Walrus came out to play as he is not part of the Antarctic gang…please forgive me! |
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| I brought some of the Southern Ocean to class today. And couldn’t resist a few little friends as well! |
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| That’s really cold water!!! |
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| Students put one hand in the water and one hand in the blubber bag! There is a clean bag inside of a bag of crisco. They just slipped their hand in and out of the clean bag. |
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| I died over their reactions!! |
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| Best reaction! |
We also filled out a Blubber Glove worksheet from The First Grade Jungle! It was perfect!
Later we did more about temperature. We felt the different between our ocean water temperature and the penguin’s ocean water temperature. We learned how to make the temperature drop or get higher by adding ice or warm water….It was epic. seriously. Such a good time.
TGIF!!!
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What great pictures! It's obvious they had a blast! Don't you just love moments like that?
Chrissy
First Grade Found Me
I love their expressions and your new blog design!
Rambling About Reading
Fun Activity…..It looks like the kids had a lot of fun learning
🙂 Sue
theverybusykindergarten
That sounds like a great lesson and a great time!!! I love your new blog look! 🙂
I LOVE the blubber experiment. I do it every year during our oceans unit, which coincides with Open House. The kids really enjoy getting their parents to put on the "blubber glove".
Your kids obviously had a fantabulous time!
❤ Dragonflies in First ❤
Our Polar animals unit is my absolute favorite! We are in the middle of it right now! Love the pics and activities! And don't you love that toothless grin??!! Blog looks great!
Laura
Peace, Love, and First Grade
So cute! Their expressions are priceless!
Natalie
Teachery Tidbits
I need to do this activity! It looks like so much fun! 🙂
A Teeny Tiny Teacher
love their expressions!! 🙂
You're the bomb dot com!! Best teacher ever.
Marvelous Multiagers!
I love it when children are having this much fun and learning at the same time! I love doing this activity but you gave me ideas on how to take it to the next level. Thank you!
How great are those expressions?!?!?! Love this idea! It makes me wish that I taught more than just Language Arts! Boo 6th grade for that!
Hugs!
Katie
Adventures of a 6th Grade Teacher
Fun pictures and I love the new look!
2B Honey Bunch
The Best Endings
How fun!! I love the last picture with the boy in the background…priceless!
-Megan
First Grade Magic
Those pictures were the best!
What a great lesson! Absolutely love their reactions! Like these new design and all the polka dots.
Jessica
Apples and Papers
Seriously, your comment about them laughing at a dropped marker gave me a good chuckle. Isn't that the truth. You can be obtusely {give me a high five for that word!!!! Did I use it correctly? HA!} funny and they'll just look at you, or not. Then you drop something and man, it's full-on belly laughs!!!!!
Happy weekend, Chickaroo!
Holly
Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade
Finally made my way over to check out the new look! So adorable! The lesson looked like tons of fun too!
-Simone @busyasahoneybee.blogspot.com
What a fun lesson!! I love their expressions!
Oh, I LOVE the new look!!
Jennifer
The First Grade Dream
I love the new look! I thought I was at the wrong blog for a second.
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You are such a GOOD teacher!! I LOVE this post:)
Thanks for shoutout love! Glad your kids enjoyed it!
-Ms. Thomas
The First Grade Jungle
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