A Strong Structure . . . . . A Natural Habitat

The Grade 3s continue to learn about natural structures . . . just before the break we looked closely at the honeycomb.  We started by watching a short video clip about bees.  We noticed the shape of the honeycomb.  We learned that the honeycomb is a bunch of hexagon shaped cells put together.  This makes it a very strong, stable, light and efficient structure.  The hexagon is an ideal shape to use for building.  We even learned that some jets use this shape.  After we were finished watching the video we made our own honeycombs using pattern blocks.  Then we took a picture using our iPads.  Some of us imported our picture to Draw and Tell to add some bees while others used Skitch to do some writing.  Here is a sample of some of our work.

While the Grade 3s were busy learning about structures the Grade 2s were busy using the iPads to research how animals adapt to their habitats.  Once they had done their research they made a page with the information.  They plan to put it together to make a book.  Check out their work!