Avery Rothman

Advanced Academic Resource Teacher | Glen Forest Elementary; Views are my own.

[Dee Dee Herndon-Wilson @deedeehw5]

@gfesfcps Young Scholar Engineers collaborating, communicating & creating 🚦@fcpsaap @FCPSR2 @FCPS_TitleI 💡🦅💡@VT_ThinkabitLab

[Avery Rothman @GFESRothman]

So much fun in 1st grade today incorporating M2 into math workshop!! These mathematicians are working hard to write about their thinking. @fcpsaap @gfesfcps @deedeehw5

[Avery Rothman @GFESRothman]

Our 4th and 5th grade Young Scholars had a great time working with simple machines to build Halloween catapults. Who do you think got their acorn,💀 or 🎃 the farthest?? Thank you KAST club from @TJHSST_Official! @fcpsaap @gfesfcps @JackieKwon101

[Sara Forsyth @SaraForsyth4]

AAP curriculum can work for ESOL lessons. We built a yeti! Estimate and compare measurements with M3.
#Eaglessoar

[Avery Rothman @GFESRothman]

4th and 5th grade Young Scholars worked hard as engineers today to invent new, and innovate existing ideas. Lots of Communicator, Collaborator, and Critical and Creative Thinking skills used! Thank you @Thinkabit_Lab for having us!! #gfeaglessoar @fcpsaap @JackieKwon101 @gfesfcps

[Avery Rothman @GFESRothman]

@SaraForsyth4 These were so good!!!

[Avery Rothman @GFESRothman]

1st and 2nd grade Young Scholars worked as aerospace engineers to build and test out different parachute designs, and see which ones created the most drag. We can’t wait to create our own designs next week!! @gfesfcps @fcpsaap @JackieKwon101

[Avery Rothman @GFESRothman]

These M2 student safety inspectors tested out what happens when marbles crash! They had so much fun investigating while also practicing their measurement skills. #m2 @gfesfcps @fcpsaap

[Avery Rothman @GFESRothman]

Ms. Sisk’s class used DeBono’s Thinking Hats to engage with a @Newsela article. So many different perspectives; a great start to the Critical Literacy unit! @gfesfcps @fcpsaap

[Avery Rothman @GFESRothman]

Acoustical engineers in action! We used clay, felt, and aluminum foil to investigate how to dampen sound. #eie #youngscholars @fcpsaap @gfesfcps

[Avery Rothman @GFESRothman]

We had a great morning with our 1st and 2nd grade Young Scholars! We read about drumming in Ghana, and recorded different sounds that we heard in the book. Then, as sound engineers, students represented the drum sounds they heard using straws and beads.#eie @fcpsaap @gfesfcps

[Avery Rothman @GFESRothman]

More shape building in 2nd grade 🟪. Teachers used different materials to teach the same standards for 2-D and 3-D shapes. Flexible thinking! And check out that pentagonal pyramid!! @gfesfcps @MathematicsFcps

[Avery Rothman @GFESRothman]

2nd graders in Ms.Collier’s class came back strong from spring break by engaging in an M2 geometry lesson!! They used pipe cleaners and straws to build 2-D shapes, and then discussed and wrote descriptions. Lots of great thinking and conversation! @fcpsaap @gfesfcps

[Avery Rothman @GFESRothman]

Thank you @JeffLonnett for coming in to support 2nd grade in our work with POGPOL. Teachers reflected on the amazing work that they’ve already done, and discussed next steps for how to move student thinking forward. #pogpolinfcps @gfesfcps

[Avery Rothman @GFESRothman]

First grade researchers in Ms. Hartbarger’s class used the thinking routine “I used to think, now I think” to reflect on their learning after interviewing a guest speaker about the military. Then, they collaborated to create a group FlipGrid! #projectzero @gfesfcps @fcpsaap

[FCPS AAP @fcpsaap]

Let's stretch our brains using FOFE to think about ways to celebrate #PiDay. Pi (π) is the ratio of the circumference of any circle to the diameter of that circle. No matter what the circle’s size the ratio will always equal Pi (π). How cool is that?

[Avery Rothman @GFESRothman]

2nd grade collaborators worked together to get as close as possible to their target number! We loved playing “The Target Game” from M2 to think deeply about addition and place value. @fcpsaap @gfesfcps

[Avery Rothman @GFESRothman]

Students in 2nd grade engaged in the @nrichmaths task “15 Cards.” So much problem solving and critical thinking!

[FCPS AAP @fcpsaap]

Happy TwosDay at 2:22 pm! Not only is it a special palindrome day, but it's a palindrome week. Try some critical and creative thinking exercises to help you celebrate this fun date!

[Avery Rothman @GFESRothman]

@mrspirogsclass My favorite project! They look great!