Term 3- Habitats and Animals

Wow- I can't believe how fast this term is going, Week 4 already!
This term our topic is Habitats and Animals.
In Society and Environment we are looking at the different habitats you find around the world, what plants and animals they have and how they are adapted to their environment.
In Science our topic is "Feathers, Fur or Leaves?" and I hope you had fun with your child searching for living and non-living items around the house. I have loved having caterpillars, snails and even a dead cockroach in the classroom! :) We will continue to look at how we classify living and non-living things, plants and animals.
These areas then cross into Literacy, where we are writing a report on an animal of our choice! So far we have researched the animal and taken notes, we are halfway through writing our reports and we are then going to publish them using PowerPoint so we can present them to the class. We are excited about this.
In Numeracy we have been practising our multiplication facts and learning about 'sharing' stories so we can do division. We will also be looking at money, so any chance you have to speak to your child about money, costs of things, adding costs, counting coins and working out change would be much appreciated!
The other really exciting thing about this term is that we are going on an excursion to the ZOO on Wednesday 28th August! Notes have been sent home and most students have paid. Just a reminder to send in your permission slip and money ASAP.
Term 3 looks to be very busy and exciting! Keep checking in to see what's happening in Room 11.