Math
In math, we looked further into symbolic arrays. We also worked on several examples of models and determined whether or not a model represented 24x5. Students had to articulate their reasoning for their decisions. See Seesaw for student work. Looking ahead: traditional algorithm, lattice method, mental math interviews for at least double-digit by single-digit factors. Science We discussed why observations are an important part of the scientific process and elaborated on two different kinds: qualitative and quantitative. We also went over different weather phenomena and discussed what each one was about and what devices are used to measure them. We also started taking daily qualitative observations about the weather and started using a secondary resource for quantitative data. Looking ahead: weather instrument construction Humanities We will continue with the video series "Canada: The Story of Us." Students will be choosing a person or event that was significant in building Canada to research and present in a form of a TED Talk. We're almost finished reading A Fish in a Tree. Please continue to read at home with your child. Throughout the week, students have been editing their own work, along with editing their peers' with the purpose of improving their own writing and editing skills. Report Card and Home Conferencing Please have the report card folder along with the parent feedback form/attendance sheet returned to your child's homeroom teacher. If you were unable to attend student-led conferences, we encourage you to do a home conference with your child. Spirit Wear If you ordered Spirit Wear this year, we are happy to inform you that they are here. They will be available for pick up during student-led conferences in Mrs. Melville's room or be given to students next week. Calendars Our annual school calendar for 2019 is now available for purchase. Please see the attached poster for details. Please visit https://squareup.com/store/connect-charter-school-society/item/connect-calendar to purchase a calendar. We will deliver prepaid calendars to your classroom or office.
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Humanities We continued viewing the videos of the history of Canada. We have just finished videos to the end of WWI, and I believe it has given students a very clear picture of Canada’s involvement in the war and the value of our troops, particularly in the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
We have been doing more work in self and peer editing with a view to clearer writing and the value of editing or having someone else edit your work. Please try to have your child read out to you at home. By next week we should be done the reading of Fish in a Tree, so please discuss this with your child. Math Went over how to multiply multi-digit numbers visually and symbolically by using an array. We will continue to work on using these strategies and others so students begin to master how to multiply multi-digit numbers. Please reinforce these strategies by getting students to practice them at home (double digit by double digit, e.g. 34 x 14). You don't need to know how to do the methods but you could encourage your child to explain it to you. Your child should be adept in using them but you may use the traditional algorithm as a check for their work (or a calculator). Looking ahead: More work with strategies for multiplication and mental math interviews (students should be able to multiply at least a double-digit by a single-digit number mentally, thus mastery of times table is a pre-requisite) Science We began our study of weather by looking at student ideas of what constitutes weather. We also talked about other ideas that they had that didn't relate to weather, such as tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanos. We then identified weather phenomena that can be measured (temperature, humidity, pressure, precipitation, and wind speed). For each phenomenon, students researched on their definition, units of measurement, and devices used to measure them. Looking ahead: Using second-hand data to keep track of weather phenomena (for about a week) and building our own weather instruments Report Cards Report cards will be sent home on Monday. Student-led conferences will be Thursday (4-8 pm) and Friday (8 am-1 pm). Scheduling procedures and times will be emailed next week by the office. Please check your emails regularly for that message. Home conferencing is also possible if the dates/times are not convenient for you and/or availability of time slots are limited. |