It has been a busy second week in 5.1/5.2 as we dove into our curricular outcomes.
In Science, the focus has been on researching the 5 types of wetlands in Alberta. (Pond, Bog, Fen, Swamp and Marsh). The students collaborated with the other grade 5 pod to research and find the required information. (vegetation, animal/insect/bird habitats, 5 interesting facts about their wetland and the unique characteristics). They will create a poster and share their findings next week at which point we will be able to distinguish the similarities and differences of each type of wetland. In math, we explored place value. We talked through the concept of number as a class, the students paired up to work through various types of place value questions and then finished off the week with a check in. Many times throughout their education in math, students ask the question, “When will I ever use this?” So I have asked the students to question their parents/ guardians about your career and how you use math daily. It is only a conversation and doesn’t require a written response. Thank you for your involvement. In Humanities we have continued with the reading of Raven’s End. This story is set in the area of Mt. Yamnuska and Kananaskis Country, which is the area that Camp Chief Hector is located in. The students are learning about the flora and fauna of the area and also the geographic features. We have also been following the progression of hurricane Dorian as it heads west. This is allowing the students to learn how to plot coordinates and learn mapping skills such as reading legends on maps and determining what elements are shown on various maps. Geospatial awareness is being built and elements of geography are also coming into focus with this. Other news:
Thank you and have a wonderful long weekend. Heather Melville and Margaret Leland
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