Math
We did a check in on Tuesday on solving equations and writing expressions. Feedback and marks were posted on FreshGrade. Students then learned about different transformations (rotations, reflections, and translations). We also started our fraction unit with an activity where students write down the value of different size blocks. Looking ahead: Fractions and equivalent fractions Longboarding and Scootering on Monday Please remember to bring helmets, proper clothing, footwear, lunch, sunscreen, bug spray, and water bottle. 5.1 will be going in the afternoon; and 5.2 will be going in the morning. 5.1 Health If you gave consent for your child to participate in our lessons on human sexuality, we started our unit with a discussion of puberty. We will continue this discussion next week with focus on puberty and hygiene. Humanities This week we had the pleasure of seeing the play “Mistatim” at the Children’s Festival. We did pre and post analysis activities and the students wrote and shared a character description of the characters and symbols from the play. The discussion was around the concepts of wild vs. tame. Please have a discussion with your child about this play and the history and meaning within it. Next week we will be starting a novel study of “The Little Prince”, which will also address the concept of taming. Band instrument choice Students had the opportunity to try out all the instruments that they can choose from for the grade 6 band next year. They were asked to have a discussion about their choices at home. Students MUST go home to discuss with their parents what their top three instrument choices are for next year in grade 6 band. Every effort will be made to match students with an instrument that is of interest to them and one that is suited to them. Finally, we must ensure the proper instrumentation to provide success to each student and the band program as a whole. Efforts will be made to ensure their first choice. However, students must understand they may end up playing the second or third choice as approved by the band teacher. We will be having the students make their top 3 choices next week.
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Math
We've been working on mastering how to represent phrases into algebraic expressions and solving algebraic equations. We will be having a check-in on Tuesday next week (May 22nd; 5.2 in the am; 5.1 in the pm). Students can use their notes, previous assignments, and Khan Academy videos/assignments to study. Science We performed a lab to test the solubility of solutes in water. Focus on this was qualitative observations and understanding why water is such a good solvent (polarity of the molecule). We also did another lab on Thursday on investigating another property of water by finding how many drops of water can a penny hold. We compared that to oil and students were required to answer follow up questions along with representing their findings in a graph. Looking ahead: separating mixtures Humanities The students finished up their research and presentations on historical figures and groups in Canada. Students also spent time doing detailed reflections on our Fort Steele trip and sharing some of those with the class. Next week we will be starting a new novel study - book(s) yet to be determined. Housekeeping items picture orders due May 23rd Students will be longboarding/scootering on Tuesday, May 22nd (5.1 in the am; 5.2 in the pm). Students need to be bring helmets, water bottle, appropriate clothing, running shoes, cycling style gloves (optional), sunscreen, bug spray. Children's Festival We are still looking for a few more volunteers to join us on May 23rd for this trip. We will be watching a play in the am, and then going to a historical guided walk in the afternoon. Please let me know if you can join us for either or both parts of the trip. Have a wonderful long weekend! |