Week 16

Hello and welcome back!

In math this week we started working on long division. We went over a couple of strategies, and by the end of the week most were able to do it. Next week we will continue long division, with a quiz on Friday.

In Language Arts this week we looked at ways to describe something, using our senses to describe objects and food. It was a small taste of the poetry unit we will be starting in February.

In social studies this week we looked at researching using the internet, and finding credible sources of information. We used the Ipads to research famous explorers, and comparing the information from multiple websites.

This type of activity will help us with our next socials unit, a Canadian Timeline about history, identity, and our culture.

In science this week we reviewed the simple machines by finding examples of them around the school. We also went through stations, using simple machines and observing how they make work easier.

In French this week we looked at the French alphabet, and sang ABC a couple of times. We also studied our numbers and colours, and had a quiz Thursday. Most did very well with their quiz.

This week we also went over the science fair. Most of the contracts have been handed back, and most of the students have picked their partner or chosen to work alone. On Friday I handed out the info booklet that students will have to complete. They were advised to take them home and go over them, researching some experiments to perform. Remember: it all starts with a question or a wonder.

Next week we will continue long division in math, practicing to get those steps down. In Language Arts we will look at different voice styles and structures in writing. In social studies we will look at the criteria of our Canadian timeline, and think about what themes we will need that showcase Canadian identity. In science we will look at complex machines, and work on building a Rube Goldberg in groups, with the mission to pop a balloon.

For the science fair, students will have to research and choose their science fair idea, coming up with the question that will guide their project. By Friday students should have checked with me about their project, and I will sign off on it if it is acceptable.

Have a good weekend.