This week in math we have been working on Order of Operations; using BEDMAS to help us remember the order we need to complete each mathematical operation. Grade 5s have been learning how brackets affect the equations, grade 6s have been working with exponents, along with some grade 5s who wanted a challenge. In writing, we have been writing biographies of historical Canadian figures. Students have been completing research on their chosen individual, taking jot notes, and then drafting their biographies. Students have been self-editing, peer editing and receiving teacher feedback to support them in working through their writing. In social studies, Grade 6s have been working on reading provided texts to answering questions on Ancient Athens; Grade 5s have been completing research and creating presentations on regions within Canada. In science, Grade 6s have been learning about sky science, learning about reflecting vs emitting light. Grade 5s have been learning about weather, ...
Hello room 17 families! We have had a busy couple of weeks! The students had an amazing week last week at outdoor school. We had a great time exploring the forest, learning skills such as fire and shelter building, engaging in games around economics and the food chain, participating in cooperative challenges and creative tasks. It was an wonderful week of learning and fun! This week, we wrapped up our 'Student Vote'. Students worked in groups to research the different parties, their leader, and the local candidate. We engaged in discussions, watched debates, and heard party leaders answer questions posed by students. Finally students were able to vote on the candidate they felt alligned most with their 'political views'. In Science, we continued learning about Trees and Forests, spending lots of time looking at trees and leaves, sketching them, labelling the different parts and classifying them based on learned characteristics. We have also begun learning about air, a...
Hello Room 17 families, This week we have been working on word problems involving patterning. Students have been discussing and using different strategies in order to solve a variety of problems. In language arts, we have been looking at letter writing. We have been distinguishing the different features and uses of letters, looking particularly at formal vs. informal letters. We also went on a walking field trip each day. We are working on building our walking stamina, as well as learning various journaling techniques. This is helping to prepare us for our week long field trip to City Hall school coming up in a couple of weeks, where we will be walking around downtown and journaling to share our ideas and learning. In social studies we have been learning about the 4 pillars of democracy: equity, freedom, justice, and representation. We have also been looking at the different levels of government. We looked around our community for evidence of government services, and t...
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