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LCM/GCF

10/13/2022

In math we learned a method for finding the lowest common multiple and greatest common factor of two numbers.

Today we welcomed back Ms. Liz to the classroom. It was great to have another adult in the classroom helping to support the learning. In the morning students handed in their complete plant ID projects to be evaluated. Evaluations will be posted on teams soon. Students also had a writing lesson focussing on how to generate ideas. Over the next weeks students will have many lessons on how to generate ideas and how to create powerful personal writing! In the afternoon students learned many French phrases that will be used throughout the classroom this year.

IMPORTANT:
1. Bring back all field trip forms tomorrow!
2. Bring in collage items tomorrow!

1.) WORD WORK: Test on meaning and spelling tomorrow

2.) MATH FOCUS: p29 #1-7 (click)

3.)INQUIRY: Complete the legend and setting up 2 column notes page

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

Holiday. Use this time to study for word work or get caught up on any missed homework from this week.
Students who missed school this week, be sure to look at all this week's posts and get caught up as soon as possible.
Click here to study (click) 14. involuntary 15. voluntary 16. system

celebrate diveristy!

10/12/2022

Today we had a very important and informative presentation by the district resource teacher on diversity and SOGI. We all learned a lot about celebrating diversity and understanding the differences between people in the world we all share! Thank you so much Beene. Parents, if you have a moment, please watch this video. In the afternoon students had their first independent inquiry session. When they got started you could see and feel a the focused hum of inquiry learning! Students are getting a taste of what it feels like to own their learning. It was beautiful!

IMPORTANT: Bring in items for your collage

1.) WORD WORK: Test Friday

2.) MATH FOCUS: p25 #1-9 (click)

3.)INQUIRY: Complete the legend and setting up 2 column notes page

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

Learning Intention: I can use word work words correctly in a sentence.

Success Criteria:

Write 8 complete sentences using 8 word work words.
The sentences must show the meaning of the word.
Give 2 classmates feedback on their sentences. Remember the sentence must show you know the meaning of the word.
Edit/revise based on the feedback your receive.

2 column notes page set up!

Inquiry never stops!

10/11/2022

After another exciting music lesson, students began our big ecosystems inquiry. Unlike the social studies inquiry where students develop their own question and sub questions, the question for this inquiry is provided.

The social studies inquiry is research based while this one is experiment based. Students will be building ecosystems and carefully studying them to answer the BIG question. Students who participated in this inquiry last year will be doing and a different inquiry focussing on human body systems. #INQUIRYNEVERSTOPS!

1.) ART: Bring in items for your collage!

2.)MATH: Complete the Prime Factorization handout (click)

3.)WORD WORK: (Words connected to Body Systems study) Next week will be ecosystem, words!

Corrections, word analysis, progress chart (click here for the words and definitions)

4)SCIENCE:

Complete the video handout for the videos below (click)
Plant ID TEST tomorrow

5) POST A RESPONSE:

Tomorrow everyone must bring in between three and five items that will go on their collage.
Post a note here telling me what the 3-5 items you will bring tomorrow.

Have a great long weekend!

10/8/2022

BONUS: Why do you think it is important to have flowers in a vegetable garden?

Today's students worked hard to complete their plant ID projects. Between recess and lunch we had earth bites where students got their hands dirty and worked on harvesting vegetables and planting new fall and winter vegetables. In the afternoon we started our first art project. Students will be creating a personal collage that will reflect them. It will include images and items that roof show what they like dislike hobbies family friends and adventures they have had in their life. I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving long weekend.

IMPORTANT:

PAY YOUR SCHOOL FEES AND FOR YOUR HODDIE!
COMPLETE ALL SCHOOL PPAPER WORK THAT WAS SENT HOME BY THER OFFICE
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY!

1.) HOME READING:

Be sure to read for 30 minutes each day this weekend and fill in you calendar! If you are busy and miss a day just read for one hour the next day.

2.)PLANT ID PROJECT:

We will have a plant identification test on Tuesday. Students must learn to identify a minimum of 12 plant common names to get APPLYING. If you get more you will be EXTENDING!
Who will challenge themselves to learn them all? (CLICK BELOW TO STUDY)

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

NO PAR. HAVE A HOLIDAY!

OPTIONAL THNAKSGIVING BONUS:

Watch the video and learn about Turkeys. I will give a Turkey QUIZ from the video on Tuesday for those who want a chance to win a PRIZE! #THELEARNINGNEVERSTOPS!

WELCOME MS. LIZ!!

10/6/2022

Can you identify this plant? What is it used for?

Today we welcomed Madam Liz into our classroom! She is our wonderful teacher candidate form UBC. She will be teaching and learning with us for most of the school year! We are so happy to have her in our class:) This is going to be an amazing year. Students spent a good chunk of the day finishing up their plant identification projects and doing an assessment on the divisibility rules. In the afternoon, we launched our French program and learned some simple salutations. What a great day!

IMPORTANT:

PAY YOUR SCHOOL FEES AND FOR YOUR HODDIE!
COMPLETE ALL SCHOOL PPAPER WORK THAT WAS SENT HOME BY THER OFFICE

1.) WORD WORK: Test on spelling and meaning tomorrow

2.) MATH: Complete the divisibility rules handout

3.) PLANT ID PROJECT: Due tomorrow at 3 pm (you will be given from 9 -10:30 in class to work on it)

4.)FRENCH: Complete pages 1-4

5.)POST A RESPONSE:

Learning intention: I can help my classmates study for work work.

Success Criteria:

Post all the definitions of your words in random order numbered from 1-16
Reply another students post giving the words that match the definitions
Reply to your post giving feedback, corrections and praise/encouragement

***ONLY ANSWER ONE OTHER STUDENTS POST! DO NOT REPLKY TO MORE THAN 1 CLASSMATE!

sun safety!

10/5/2022

Today was a very busy day. In the morning students completed their first round of fitness testing by running a cardiovascular fitness test called the beep test. They spent a large junk of the day working on their plant identification project. In the afternoon students finished the lesson on checking reliable Internet sources and had a chance to practice reviewing several websites to check for reliability. We also participated in a sun safety workshop where students learned how to protect themselves from skin cancer caused by the sun. Sometimes I am astonished at how much can fit into a school day! What a great day of learning.

1.) SCIENCE: Plant Id project due Friday. Plant Name test Tuesday (See information/science/plant samples to study)

2.) WORD WORK: Test on meaning and spelling Friday

3.) MATH: Math Focus p 13-14 #1-5 and p18 #1-5 (assignment from Tuesday)

No new math assignment today!

4)SOCIAL STUDIES INQUIRY: Wikipedia reliable source checking (due Friday)

5.) POST A RESPONSE:

LEARNING INTENTION: I can write a paragraph about 2-3 things I learned in the presentation today on skin cancer and sun safety.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) PARAGRAPH FORMAT: intro/body/ conclusion.
2.) GIVENS: Pay close attention to your spelling, capitals, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, etc.
3.) INTRO: Make it exciting and engaging.
4.) BODY: Include at least 2-3 supporting points/examples.
5.) CONCLUSION: Tie up your paragraph smoothly.
6.) PEER FEEDBACK/SELF-ASSESSMENT: Give 1 student 2 things to improve on based on the above criteria.
7.) REVISED VERSION: Based on the feedback you receive or the self-assessment you complete, post a revised version as a reply to your original post.

VIDEO LINK FROM THE SUN SAFETY PRESENTATION

divisibility rulz!

10/4/2022

Today in math we learned the divisibility rules for 4, 6, and 8. Students not only learned how to apply the rule but they learned why the rule works. This shows deep understanding. In the afternoon students made solid progress their plant ID protect which is due on Friday!

1.) SCIENCE: Plant Id project due Friday. Plant Name test Tuesday.

2.) WORD WORK: Test on meaning and spelling Friday

3.) MATH: Math Focus p 13-14 #1-5 and p18 #1-5

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

Learning Intention: I can use word work words correctly in a sentence.

Success Criteria:

Write 8 complete sentences using 8 word work words.
The sentences must show the meaning of the word.

Give 2 classmates feedback on their sentences. Remember the sentence must show you know the meaning of the word.
Edit.revised based on the feedback your receive.

credible internet sources!

10/3/2022

Today finished our fitness testing. Students will use the data collected to set a personal fitness goal. They will learn the goal setting steps which they will be able to apply to many other situations throughout the school year and the future. The afternoon was spent organizing research inquiry groups and learning how to check if a source is reliable! The inquiry skills learned this year will be essential for success in high school!

1.) MATH: Mark the assignment from last week

2.) WORD WORK: Word Analysis. Test Friday.

3.) PLANT ID PROJECT: Due Friday

4.)POST A RESPONSE:

Today, you learned a little bit about credible information and images. You used the 'FAKEOUT' website to learn about reliability.
Write one paragraph about something you learned about checking sources for credibility.
LEARNING INTENTION: I can explain one tool/trick that I learned in Inquiry today.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
1.) PARAGRAPH FORMAT: intro/body/ conclusion.
2.) GIVENS: Pay close attention to your spelling, capitals, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, etc.
3.) INTRO: Make it exciting and engaging.
4.) BODY: Include at least 2-3 supporting points and examples.
5.) CONCLUSION: Tie up your paragraph smoothly.
6.) PEER FEEDBACK/SELF-ASSESSMENT: Give 1 student 2 things to improve on based on the above criteria.
7.) REVISED VERSION: Based on the feedback you receive or the self-assessment you complete, post a revised version as a reply to your original post.

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LCM/GCF

celebrate diveristy!

Inquiry never stops!

Have a great long weekend!

WELCOME MS. LIZ!!

sun safety!

divisibility rulz!

credible internet sources!

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