4th graders kicked off their first unit of inquiry today! The unit is “My Toes are Tingling!”
Students thought about 2 questions. What do these pictures make me think? How do the pictures connect to the other pictures I see? They used the thinking skill, analysis, and communication skills of writing and reading as they rotated around the room. One student said, “All these pictures mean something. When you share data with someone, you are giving a message.”
These students used their critical thinking skills to analyze forms of written communication. Another student said, “Morse code was used during the war.” and ”Kids communicate to kids in other countries through letters, emails and texts in different languages.” When students make connections in the classroom, is like a light bulb that goes off and one student raised her hand with enthusiasm and said, “My toes are tingling!!!”
Theme: How We Express Ourselves
Central Idea: Humans use written language to express themselves.