Week 20

Hello!

Another long week over as we move into February. More of the heritage projects have been coming in completed, let’s keep up the good work!

In Language Arts, we looked at comparing things using using similes and metaphors. By the end of the week, we had completed an “I am…” poem, comparing our traits using imagery.

In math this week, we finished perimeter and area, with everyone doing well on the test. We also started our quick look at volume, with capacity next week. So many ways to measure things!

In social studies, we continued our timeline projects. Each student now has their three dates in Canadian history that they will be researching and presenting information on. We also looked at the Indian Act created by the Canadian government. We made our class timeline post detailing information about the act.

In science, we learned a lot about the human digestive system. So much so that most students were claiming they don’t want to eat food anymore (haha). We performed an experiment, going through the steps ofddigestion. Most students did not enjoy the small intestine part, where we learned that is where the nutrients are squeezed from our digested food to be absorbed by our body.

In French, we finished our brochures detailing information about Le Carnaval de Quebec. They showed some of the types of activities being offered during the event, as well as the main attractions and special foods offered. Learning more about some Canadian French culture and Bonhomme!

In art this week, we worked on origami heart messages, making a display board ready for Valentine’s day.

Each heart contains a personal message about what everyone needs, linking last week’s lesson about how we want to be remembered by our peers.

At the end of the week, we watched part of the opening ceremonies of the Olympic games, watching the Canadian athletes enter the arena. We will be keeping tabs on Canadian events, including a medal count.

A couple of students also used their points to teach a lesson to the class. They decided to teach the class how to make slime, just as I banned slime in the class. They had a lot of fun, and took their bag of slime home, where they may stay.

Many students asked about Valentine’s day on Wednesday. I handed out class lists for those students wanting to hand out cards. My rule is if you choose to hand out cards, you must give everyone in the class a card, so no one is left out.

Next week in language arts, we will learn about haiku poems, while practicing more origami. In math, we will finish volume and capacity. In social studies, we will continue our timeline posts. In science, we will learn about the respiratory system. And in French, we will learn about sports and discuss more about the winter Olympics.

For their heritage peoject, students are asked to completed up to the resources and good section for next week.

We also have a bottle drive on Saturday the 17th, and still looking for volunteers! The more we raise, the lower the cost of our year-end trip will be, so let’s all help out as best we can.

Have a great long weekend and enjoy Family Day!