Math
Students worked on fractions. We reviewed how to read them, how represent them visually (manipulatives, bar model, and number line), and how to write mixed numbers as improper fractions. There was an assignment given on Thursday, which was due Friday. Looking ahead: equivalent fractions Science Since we have been making mixtures, this week we looked at separating them. We conducted an ink chromatography lab where students learned about the different pigments that make up black ink. We emphasized the physical nature of this change, the separation. There were 4 questions to complete (2 pre-lab; 4 post-lab) and were due Wednesday. We also had the founder and director of the Calgary Tesla Society come for a presentation to talk about Nikola Tesla's achievements and biography - as per our electricity unit. Lastly, students were introduced to a challenge task on Friday on separating the mixture of salt, gravel, and sand that is often found on roads in the springtime. Students wrote their own ideas with diagrams, and they will continue this next week by collaborating with a partner to come up with a procedure. We will then collectively do one experiment based on students' ideas. Looking ahead: continue with separating mixtures Humanities We have started to read “The Little Prince” and in the process have had discussions about the differences in perspective between ‘grown-ups’ and ‘children’. It was a most interesting discussion. The students will be asked to write a new chapter for the book where they encounter another individual that may have a lesson or a different perspective for the Little Prince. Please have a discussion with your child to see who that might be or the lesson they could learn. Volunteer tea As a thank you for all the many hours and days of volunteering this year, you are invited to join us for the Volunteer Tea on June 15th. RSVP Here. We very much hope you will join us! Next Year If your child is not returning to Connect next year, please let us know by sending an email. We will forward this information to the office so that a prospective Grade 6 student can be contacted prior to the summer break. We are, of course, sad to hear your child leaving Connect, and we wish your child well in his/her new school.
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