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Vehicles that move
We are starting our next big science unit, building a vehicle that moves. Today we watched some videos to see some examples of vehicles. After some discussions, each student sketched out a plan of the vehicle they intend to build. We will be doing most of the building in class. I am looking for some building materials to have available in class.
Possible building materials:
Plastic bottle caps - any size
Plastic bottles - any size
Cardboard
Any jar lids or wheel like items
Old cd's
Thank you!
Possible building materials:
Plastic bottle caps - any size
Plastic bottles - any size
Cardboard
Any jar lids or wheel like items
Old cd's
Thank you!
Jan 20-24
We have been super busy since returning from break.
In Writing, we are building our writing stamina with picture prompts. Students are presented with a picture and they are to write sentences either describing the pictures, questioning what is happening in the picture or writing a story inspired by the picture. We are focusing on using more descriptive words and adding adjectives and adverbs to paint a picture in the readers mind.
In reading, we are looking at different types of texts. Using the app Epic! books, each students is assigned a book to read. We are focusing on reading with a purpose. We are reading different types of fiction and non-fiction books.
In Math, we have started looking at multiplication, division and fractions. We are working on describing and applying mental mathematics strategies to determine basic multiplication facts to 9 × 9 and related division facts. We made our own arrays for 6x1 to 9x9 to use in a math game.
In Science we are continuing our Wheels and Levers unit looking at simple machines. Students have been constructing devices that use wheel and axel, pulleys, levers and gears. They are very proud of their machines. We looked at the practical applications of each simple machine. We explored levers and the different classes of levers.
In Writing, we are building our writing stamina with picture prompts. Students are presented with a picture and they are to write sentences either describing the pictures, questioning what is happening in the picture or writing a story inspired by the picture. We are focusing on using more descriptive words and adding adjectives and adverbs to paint a picture in the readers mind.
In reading, we are looking at different types of texts. Using the app Epic! books, each students is assigned a book to read. We are focusing on reading with a purpose. We are reading different types of fiction and non-fiction books.
In Math, we have started looking at multiplication, division and fractions. We are working on describing and applying mental mathematics strategies to determine basic multiplication facts to 9 × 9 and related division facts. We made our own arrays for 6x1 to 9x9 to use in a math game.
In Science we are continuing our Wheels and Levers unit looking at simple machines. Students have been constructing devices that use wheel and axel, pulleys, levers and gears. They are very proud of their machines. We looked at the practical applications of each simple machine. We explored levers and the different classes of levers.
TUSC Round 5
Here are the jobs for TUSC meeting number 5
Animal Lover – Adrian, Eli
Travel Agent – Manraj
Weather Reporter – Kyla, Sadie
Weather Reporter – Kyla, Sadie
Movie Critic – Naiya, Charlie
Guess Who? – Cullen, Alton, Wynter
Local News Reporter – Kinleigh, Sophia
Famous Inventions - Caelan, Rylan
Surveyor – Roman, Rafael
Jokester – Declan
Sports Reporter – Amber
President – Reide, Grace
Our next presentation will be on Thursday, January 30th.
Our next presentation will be on Thursday, January 30th.
TUSC Round 4
Here are the jobs for TUSC meeting number 4
Animal Lover – Rafael, Kyla
Travel Agent – Declan, Caelan
Weather Reporter – Roman
Weather Reporter – Roman
Movie Critic – Adrian, Manraj
Guess Who? – Amber, Rylan
Local News Reporter – Sadie
Famous Inventions - Alton
Surveyor – Charlie, Eli
Jokester – Sophia, Kinleigh
Sports Reporter – Wynter, Grace
President – Naiya, Cullen
Our next presentation will be on Tuesday, January 14th.
Our next presentation will be on Tuesday, January 14th.
Happy New Year!
In Math, we started reviewing multiplication with a connect four game. Students rolled a 6 or 9 sided dice and found the product. They then choose that number on a game board and tried to get 4 chips in a row. This game is to help students describe and apply mental mathematics strategies to determine basic multiplication facts to 9 × 9.
In Science, we continued to look closer at simple machines. Today we explored the three classes of levers. Students demonstrated ways to use a lever that applies a small force to create a large force. We also predicted how changes in the size and and position of the fulcrum will affect the forces and movements involved.
Students will be studying gymnastics during Phys Ed from Tuesday, January 7th till Thursday, January 24th.
*Please wear clothing that is easy to move in and comfortable. Sweats and a t-shirt are great clothing options (Remembering not to have TOO loose of a top on)
*Please try to avoid dresses or skirts
*If you have long hair please try your best to have it in a ponytail so that it does not go in your face
Happy Holidays!
Simple machine challenge
The class was challenged with how to move a cube the length of a meter by using a simple machine. We explored rollers and which size roller is best for moving large loads.
TUSC round 3
Here are the jobs for TUSC meeting number 3
Animal Lover – Declan, Amber
Travel Agent – Alton, Sophia
Weather Reporter – Rylan, Charlie
Weather Reporter – Rylan, Charlie
Movie Critic – Caelan, Sadie
Guess Who? – Reide, Adrian
Local News Reporter – Saarthak, Wynter
Famous Inventions - Eli
Surveyor – Grace, Manraj
Jokester – Naiya, Cullen
Sports Reporter – Kyla, Rafael
President – Roman, Kinleigh, Davin
Our final presentation before break will be on Tuesday, December 17th.
Our final presentation before break will be on Tuesday, December 17th.
Boggle Game
Here is a link to the boggle game we played in class today.
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/games/wordshake
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/games/wordshake
Exploring simple machines
Today we made simple machines with items we found around the classroom.
We saw pulleys, levers, inclined planes, wheel and axles, wedges and even a screw.
We saw pulleys, levers, inclined planes, wheel and axles, wedges and even a screw.
In Math we have been reviewing what we have learned so far. We are able to add and subtract 4 digit numbers and also explaining our steps. We can describe and extend increasing patterns. We can solve for unknown variables using our Algebra skills. On top of all that, we can identify area and perimeter and tell if a shape is congruent.
In writing, we started working on our opinion pieces. We selected our own topic to have an opinion. Some students have chosen animal based opinions and others have decided on a more food based opinion. Ask your learner what opinion topic they have chosen.
In social studies we are focusing on developing a better sense of Alberta's land. We looked at the different regions of Alberta and identified some of the major cities. We will be taking a closer look at each individual region next.
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