Hello Peanut Gallery!
I know how much you all love reading magazines. Here is a link where you can get a free Lego magazine delivered right to your door!
You just have to have your parents go to the link and then submit their e-mail address. Then they will get to the registration page to get your free issue! How great is that ! :)
http://club.lego.com/en-us/join/
I've ordered one for our class. I've also picked up a great new National Geographic 2013 Almanac for our class library. Monkey was reading it today and he loved the pictures. I can't wait to hear your thoughts about it!
See you Monday!
Ms. Pike :)
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Math Test on Multiplication
Hello Everyone!
Great job on your math test!
Here are some of the answers from the test. Most of you did really well. Here are the samples:
Great job on your math test!
Here are some of the answers from the test. Most of you did really well. Here are the samples:
Knowledge and Understanding - If you were able to answer all 4 questions correctly, using at least 2 different strategies you got a Level 4.
Thinking - In this question as it was a thinking question I wanted to see not only how you got the answer (multiplying 12 x 50) but I also wanted to know that you could give me a reason why, or justify, why we would have enough stickers. (e.g., Since we would have 600 packages, and there are only 400 students at Bellmere, we would have almost 200 extra packages.)
Communication - It was funny that everyone picked Option #2 to answer. :) To achieve a 4 you needed to not only get a number that was close to 2600 but identify why it was close (e.g., 2650 is only 50 more than 2600 and this is pretty close to the product of 2600).
Application - Many of you got a Level 4 on this question. As long as you applied what you know about problem solving and multiplication of two-digit numbers, you were able to get this Level 4. There were many interesting problems written. Some of you wrote about chocolate and others wrote about early civilizations....A few people even wrote about cans of coke :) They would have gotten a Level 4+ if they wrote about Diet Coke or Coke Zero :) Just kidding :)
Monday, May 13, 2013
Read To Succeed Conference
What a great day we had at the Read To Succeed Conference!
First of all, I want to thank you all for being good representatives of Bellmere. You listened well, followed orders, and acted appropriately. I was very impressed.
The conference was equal parts about the importance of reading and the importance of believing in yourself to achieve anything you want to.
Here are some of the pictures that I took. You can find the person's website under the photos.
Our first author was Kean Soo. He is the author of Jellaby. He talked to us about the process that he goes through to not only write a Graphic Novel, but to illustrate one as well. He also showed us pictures of the different tools he uses for both writing and illustrating.
http://keaner.net/comics/
Next we heard some funny and scary story's from Dan Yashinsky. He told us an old folk tale and talked about how sometimes stories tell us a moral, and sometimes they are just for fun.
http://tellery.com/dan-yashinsky/
It was a great day!
First of all, I want to thank you all for being good representatives of Bellmere. You listened well, followed orders, and acted appropriately. I was very impressed.
The conference was equal parts about the importance of reading and the importance of believing in yourself to achieve anything you want to.
Here are some of the pictures that I took. You can find the person's website under the photos.
Our first author was Kean Soo. He is the author of Jellaby. He talked to us about the process that he goes through to not only write a Graphic Novel, but to illustrate one as well. He also showed us pictures of the different tools he uses for both writing and illustrating.
http://keaner.net/comics/
Next we heard some funny and scary story's from Dan Yashinsky. He told us an old folk tale and talked about how sometimes stories tell us a moral, and sometimes they are just for fun.
http://tellery.com/dan-yashinsky/
After lunch (which was yummy pizza, chips and juice!) we got to hear Maestro Fresh Wes sing. He talked about not giving up. One of our classmates even joined him on stage to dance freestyle. It was great to see them up there dancing away!
It was a great day!
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Speakers We Will See Tomorrow
Hello!
Here are the links to the people that we are going to see at the Read To Succeed Conference
Kean Soo: http://keaner.net/comics/
Dan Yashinsky: http://tellery.com/dan-yashinsky/
Maestro Fresh Wes: http://wesmaestrowilliams.com/
QTMC: http://www.qtmc.com/
Duane Gibson: http://duanegibson.wordpress.com/about/
Also, if you are bringing your camera you MUST have a written permission note from your parents saying you are allowed to bring it. No note - No bringing it on the trip. It must clearly state that you have permission to bring the camera to the Read To Succeed Conference.
Lastly, any of you who are volunteering at Family Bingo Nite, please have your parents put a note in your agenda letting me know that you have their permission to be there at 6pm.
Thursday is going to be a great day!
Ms. Pike :)
Here are the links to the people that we are going to see at the Read To Succeed Conference
Kean Soo: http://keaner.net/comics/
Dan Yashinsky: http://tellery.com/dan-yashinsky/
Maestro Fresh Wes: http://wesmaestrowilliams.com/
QTMC: http://www.qtmc.com/
Duane Gibson: http://duanegibson.wordpress.com/about/
Also, if you are bringing your camera you MUST have a written permission note from your parents saying you are allowed to bring it. No note - No bringing it on the trip. It must clearly state that you have permission to bring the camera to the Read To Succeed Conference.
Lastly, any of you who are volunteering at Family Bingo Nite, please have your parents put a note in your agenda letting me know that you have their permission to be there at 6pm.
Thursday is going to be a great day!
Ms. Pike :)
Saturday, May 4, 2013
You Are Super Stars!
Hello Peanut Gallery!
I hope you all enjoyed track and field day. I'm sure it was a great success. Now many of you will have to put in the long hours to practice to get good at the event you will be participating in.
My presentation went very well. The teachers who attended were AMAZED at your ability to talk about your strengths and weaknesses in terms of the achievement chart. They thought it was pretty impressive that you could identify what kind of knowledge, thinking, communication and application you would need to demonstrate in your answers. They don't think their students could do that - I said it's because you are awesome and super smart! :) I think they are jealous!
We have a busy week coming up. We are going to be working on our research report on early civilizations. Remember, you want to keep your question specific and easy to research. As well, we are going to the Read to Succeed Conference where you are going to get to meet some authors and illustrators and see some rap artists and illusionists. It's going to be a great day!
Take care peanuts!
Ms. Pike :)
I hope you all enjoyed track and field day. I'm sure it was a great success. Now many of you will have to put in the long hours to practice to get good at the event you will be participating in.
My presentation went very well. The teachers who attended were AMAZED at your ability to talk about your strengths and weaknesses in terms of the achievement chart. They thought it was pretty impressive that you could identify what kind of knowledge, thinking, communication and application you would need to demonstrate in your answers. They don't think their students could do that - I said it's because you are awesome and super smart! :) I think they are jealous!
We have a busy week coming up. We are going to be working on our research report on early civilizations. Remember, you want to keep your question specific and easy to research. As well, we are going to the Read to Succeed Conference where you are going to get to meet some authors and illustrators and see some rap artists and illusionists. It's going to be a great day!
Take care peanuts!
Ms. Pike :)
Friday, May 3, 2013
Ms. Bayne's Class Trip
Here is the problem we did in class today. Please complete it for homework. Have fun problem solving!
Miss Bayne's class went on a field trip to the railroad museum. The cost for each adult was $6.00 and the cost for each student was $2.00. If the entire cost of the trip was $72.00, give me two combinations of how many adults and children were on the trip?
Think about your research question for Social Studies at home.
Enjoy the weekend!
Miss Bayne's class went on a field trip to the railroad museum. The cost for each adult was $6.00 and the cost for each student was $2.00. If the entire cost of the trip was $72.00, give me two combinations of how many adults and children were on the trip?
Think about your research question for Social Studies at home.
Enjoy the weekend!
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The Dying Art Of The Ninja
Here is the link to the great report we read about the dying art of the ninja:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20135674
Here is the math problem from today:
Miss Bayne's class went on a field trip to the railroad museum. The cost for each adult was $6.00 and the cost for each student was $2.00. If there were 26 people on the trip, 4 adults and the rest were children. How much did the entire trip cost? Justify your answer.
Also, here is the music for your Dance which an Early Civilization would do.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LvwfJjLQSI
Remember, you need to write a brief outline (you may want to use RAFTS) of what the dance is about.
E.g.
R - Community Member
A - Ancient Inca Community
F - Dance
T - Celebrating The Birth of New Livestock
S - Helpful
This dance would be one that the Ancient Inca's would do in order to celebrate the Spring birthing season. Animals giving birth in the spring is important because it meant that village would have goats for milk, and chickens to eat all through the summer and the fall. This dance is the villagers way of showing thanks for the births.
Enjoy!
Ms. Pike ;)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20135674
Here is the math problem from today:
Miss Bayne's class went on a field trip to the railroad museum. The cost for each adult was $6.00 and the cost for each student was $2.00. If there were 26 people on the trip, 4 adults and the rest were children. How much did the entire trip cost? Justify your answer.
Also, here is the music for your Dance which an Early Civilization would do.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LvwfJjLQSI
Remember, you need to write a brief outline (you may want to use RAFTS) of what the dance is about.
E.g.
R - Community Member
A - Ancient Inca Community
F - Dance
T - Celebrating The Birth of New Livestock
S - Helpful
This dance would be one that the Ancient Inca's would do in order to celebrate the Spring birthing season. Animals giving birth in the spring is important because it meant that village would have goats for milk, and chickens to eat all through the summer and the fall. This dance is the villagers way of showing thanks for the births.
Enjoy!
Ms. Pike ;)
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Find The Fence Posts & Social Studies
Here is the problem from today in math.
James is helping his grandfather fence in a part of the yard for a garden. The area they are fencing is 20 m long and 16 m wide. They need to put a post in the ground every 4 m. How many posts will they need?
Ku: algebra expressionTh: how you found the answer (organized)Com: organize ideas, math vocabulary to explainAp: knowledge of rectangles to this problem; perimeter (formula)
Also, here is our Social Studies Example - NO EXCUSES!
Here are some of the ways that the Ancient Greeks and Ancient Egyptians were similiar and different in respects to their Gods and Goddesses.
Who Ruled The Gods?
Both the Greeks and the Egyptians had one God that they believed to be the ruler. In the case of the Greeks it was Zeus, and in the case of the Egyptians is was Amun (also known as Amun-Ra).
The role that both of these gods played was different. For the Greeks, Zeus' only role was to govern all of Ancient Greece. He had one job. Amun, he was responsible for many different roles. This is an example of how the leaders ruled differently.
James is helping his grandfather fence in a part of the yard for a garden. The area they are fencing is 20 m long and 16 m wide. They need to put a post in the ground every 4 m. How many posts will they need?
Ku: algebra expressionTh: how you found the answer (organized)Com: organize ideas, math vocabulary to explainAp: knowledge of rectangles to this problem; perimeter (formula)
Also, here is our Social Studies Example - NO EXCUSES!
Here are some of the ways that the Ancient Greeks and Ancient Egyptians were similiar and different in respects to their Gods and Goddesses.
Who Ruled The Gods?
Both the Greeks and the Egyptians had one God that they believed to be the ruler. In the case of the Greeks it was Zeus, and in the case of the Egyptians is was Amun (also known as Amun-Ra).
The role that both of these gods played was different. For the Greeks, Zeus' only role was to govern all of Ancient Greece. He had one job. Amun, he was responsible for many different roles. This is an example of how the leaders ruled differently.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Last Monday in April!
Hello Peanut Gallery!
Here is the math problem from today:
Penguin Postcard $0.25 Shark Poster $3.50 Eel Ruler $2.95
Crab Pencils 2 for $0.75 Dolphin Mug $5.95 Sea Otter Magnet $ 1.25
Challenge: If you had $20.00 to spend on souvenirs for your family, what would you buy? How much would it cost?
How much money would you have left?
Here is the math problem from today:
Penguin Postcard $0.25 Shark Poster $3.50 Eel Ruler $2.95
Crab Pencils 2 for $0.75 Dolphin Mug $5.95 Sea Otter Magnet $ 1.25
Challenge: If you had $20.00 to spend on souvenirs for your family, what would you buy? How much would it cost?
How much money would you have left?
Friday, April 26, 2013
Volume Test - Samples of Level 4 Answers
I'm done marking your volume tests and should have them back to you on Monday. To help you see how you can improve, I've decided to show you some samples of work that got Level 4 answers for each question. This can help you improve for the next time.
We will chat further about this on Monday.
Take care!
Ms. Pike
Knowledge and Understanding
You can see in this question how the correct formula for volume was used V=(Area of the base)xH and then the measurements were substituted in for the different variables. As well, in question #2 you can clearly see how the conversion from mm to cm was done so that all of the units were the same. The problem can not be correctly solved if all units are not the same.
The work is not only nicely organized in a chart like format, but there are labels for each column, the dimensions for each rectangular prism are clear, as is the area of the base and the volume for the entire figure. Math vocabulary is used (dimensions, volume, area of base). There is no confusion as to what the thinking process was. Nothing that was asked for in the question was left out.
Communication
The biggest "downfall" for many of you in not achieving a Level 4 in this question was that you did not use correct math vocabulary! The use of the word "dimensions" was one of the most important words that could have been used in this problem to help you explain how the volume was the same but the dimensions that were used were different but all resulted in multiplying to give the same volume.
Application
As you know from all of the discussions we have had about this category, what you need to do for an application question is apply your knowledge and understanding (and schema) to this type of question. It really is a two part question: part 1: The knowledge needed to solve the problem (in this case, the formula for Volume) and Part 2: Applying what you know from other areas of your life (schema) to help take the knowledge you have of volume and apply it to the context of this problem.
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Hello My Peanut Gallery!
Hello There!
I'm so sorry I wasn't able to make it to school today. My hives got really bad over night and I had to go and get more medicine to get rid of them. A big thank you to Madame Bernard and Mrs. Ryan for dancing to school with you. That was very nice of them to take my place. I hope you said that you appreciated what they did for you (and me).
I'm not going to be in for the rest of the week. The Doctor thinks that it's best that I stay home and hopefully the hives go away. I stopped into school today and got your math tests. I'll have them marked for you and returned to you on Monday. Mrs. S and Mr. Kendal will be with you for the rest of the week - Please be respectful to them (like you are to me) and try to be a little more quiet when you are doing group work.
I noticed that two of you left your band instruments on the floor...I've placed a little note for you read.
We will be starting to compare Early Civilizations during the next week. Please take some time to review some of the specific things that you know about each of the different civilizations (e.g., government, use of agriculture, geographical regions). You can find out some great information at the following sites:
Ancient Rome:
http://archeoroma.beniculturali.it/en/museums/national-museum-early-middle-ages
Ancient Greece
http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Main_Page/
Ancient Egypt
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/
Ancient China
http://www.china.mrdonn.org/
Aztecs
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subjectindex/16-educational/history/250-ancient-aztec.html
Indus Valley
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/indus_valley/
Or you can do a Google search and find some other sites on your own.
Just for a fun view, here is a video that a Grade 6 class made about ancient civilizations. DO NOT download the product. Just click on the square in the upper right corner to start the video. It's short, but fun to see the things about the different civilizations.
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=28716
Take Care Everyone!
Your itchy, scratchy, hivey
Ms. Pike :)
I'm so sorry I wasn't able to make it to school today. My hives got really bad over night and I had to go and get more medicine to get rid of them. A big thank you to Madame Bernard and Mrs. Ryan for dancing to school with you. That was very nice of them to take my place. I hope you said that you appreciated what they did for you (and me).
I'm not going to be in for the rest of the week. The Doctor thinks that it's best that I stay home and hopefully the hives go away. I stopped into school today and got your math tests. I'll have them marked for you and returned to you on Monday. Mrs. S and Mr. Kendal will be with you for the rest of the week - Please be respectful to them (like you are to me) and try to be a little more quiet when you are doing group work.
I noticed that two of you left your band instruments on the floor...I've placed a little note for you read.
We will be starting to compare Early Civilizations during the next week. Please take some time to review some of the specific things that you know about each of the different civilizations (e.g., government, use of agriculture, geographical regions). You can find out some great information at the following sites:
Ancient Rome:
http://archeoroma.beniculturali.it/en/museums/national-museum-early-middle-ages
Ancient Greece
http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Main_Page/
Ancient Egypt
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/
Ancient China
http://www.china.mrdonn.org/
Aztecs
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subjectindex/16-educational/history/250-ancient-aztec.html
Indus Valley
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/indus_valley/
Or you can do a Google search and find some other sites on your own.
Just for a fun view, here is a video that a Grade 6 class made about ancient civilizations. DO NOT download the product. Just click on the square in the upper right corner to start the video. It's short, but fun to see the things about the different civilizations.
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=28716
Take Care Everyone!
Your itchy, scratchy, hivey
Ms. Pike :)
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Hey Guys and Girls!
Hello My Wonderful Class,
I'm so sorry I wasn't there today. I had a really bad allergic reaction to something and ended up in the hospital :(
But, I'm a lot better now and am very excited to be meeting you at 8:15am on Brimorton near Markham for our "Dance To School Wednesday."
Since we didn't get to make our own dance, I've decided that we can do a mashup of Gangham Style / Harlem Shake / Freestyle Dance to "Moves Like Jagger" I'll bring a camera so we can take pictures and maybe video :)
I hope you were good today for Mr. Hoskins and Mrs Salhawala.
See you tomorrow!
Ms. Pike :)
I'm so sorry I wasn't there today. I had a really bad allergic reaction to something and ended up in the hospital :(
But, I'm a lot better now and am very excited to be meeting you at 8:15am on Brimorton near Markham for our "Dance To School Wednesday."
Since we didn't get to make our own dance, I've decided that we can do a mashup of Gangham Style / Harlem Shake / Freestyle Dance to "Moves Like Jagger" I'll bring a camera so we can take pictures and maybe video :)
I hope you were good today for Mr. Hoskins and Mrs Salhawala.
See you tomorrow!
Ms. Pike :)
Monday, April 22, 2013
Math Problem
Hello!
Just a friendly reminder of our test on Volume tomorrow. Most of the questions are a "spin" on ones that you have already done. Look back at your feedback to see how you can improve.
Here is the math question that we did today. It is due tomorrow.
Ms. Pike :)
The movie theater got into a little bit of trouble because they were not putting enough popcorn into the boxes. They advertised that each box of popcorn holds 750cm3 of popcorn. It turned out that it wasn't holding that much but slightly less. Design 2 rectangular boxes for the theater that can meet their advertised offer. List some reasons why each box is suitable for their needs. (Do not list "can hold 750cm3 of popcorn")
Just a friendly reminder of our test on Volume tomorrow. Most of the questions are a "spin" on ones that you have already done. Look back at your feedback to see how you can improve.
Here is the math question that we did today. It is due tomorrow.
Ms. Pike :)
The movie theater got into a little bit of trouble because they were not putting enough popcorn into the boxes. They advertised that each box of popcorn holds 750cm3 of popcorn. It turned out that it wasn't holding that much but slightly less. Design 2 rectangular boxes for the theater that can meet their advertised offer. List some reasons why each box is suitable for their needs. (Do not list "can hold 750cm3 of popcorn")
Saturday, April 20, 2013
We Can Skate!
Over the past 3 weeks our class was privileged to be part of the RBC learn to skate program sponsored in part by the City of Toronto and the TDSB.
Friday was our last session and I can not tell you how proud I am of our class! They truly took the opportunity that they were given and enjoyed every minute of it. I was amazed at how so many of you were so hesitant that first week, and by week three you were skating along without a care in the world.
We were also lucky enough to meet Cheryl Pounder, a two time Olympic gold medalist with the Canadian Woman's Hockey Team. She truly was inspirational to hear, and it was neat to get her autograph and see her in person.
The Toronto Sun also came and interviewed Jeet about his thoughts on the skating program. You can see the video and the article here:
http://www.torontosun.com/2013/04/19/young-new-canadians-given-chance-to-skate
Below are some pictures of us skating this week.
I also want to applaud you all on your behavior when we were at the rink. You were very polite, respectful, and represented Bellmere well.
Way to go P2!
Thanks again to RBC, The City of Toronto, Ms. Legassie, Ms. Klipa and the TDSB for making this happen for us.
Ms. Pike :)
Friday was our last session and I can not tell you how proud I am of our class! They truly took the opportunity that they were given and enjoyed every minute of it. I was amazed at how so many of you were so hesitant that first week, and by week three you were skating along without a care in the world.
We were also lucky enough to meet Cheryl Pounder, a two time Olympic gold medalist with the Canadian Woman's Hockey Team. She truly was inspirational to hear, and it was neat to get her autograph and see her in person.
The Toronto Sun also came and interviewed Jeet about his thoughts on the skating program. You can see the video and the article here:
http://www.torontosun.com/2013/04/19/young-new-canadians-given-chance-to-skate
Below are some pictures of us skating this week.
I also want to applaud you all on your behavior when we were at the rink. You were very polite, respectful, and represented Bellmere well.
Way to go P2!
Thanks again to RBC, The City of Toronto, Ms. Legassie, Ms. Klipa and the TDSB for making this happen for us.
Ms. Pike :)
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| Cheryl's Two Gold Medals |
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| Mr. Hollywood - Jeet! :) |
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| Cheryl giving us our medals, and autograph signing. |
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Math From Today
Hello P2!
Here is the problem from today. It is due tomorrow.
Enjoy!
Ms. Pike :)
Create a variety of rectangular prisms using connecting cubes. For each prism, record the area of the base, the volume and the height.
Here is the problem from today. It is due tomorrow.
Enjoy!
Ms. Pike :)
Create a variety of rectangular prisms using connecting cubes. For each prism, record the area of the base, the volume and the height.
I'm So Sorry!
Hello my cupcakes, pumpkins, cheese doodles and peanut gallery.
I AM SO SORRY! I got busy marking your work yesterday afternoon and totally forgot to put the question up on the blog :(
So, if you do not have it done, you have an extension until Friday.
Here is the question:
A company wants you to design a box for their new cricket gear. It must be a rectangular box with a volume of 480cm3. Create three examples for them to choose from. Justify why you think that one box is the best.
Ms. Pike :)
I AM SO SORRY! I got busy marking your work yesterday afternoon and totally forgot to put the question up on the blog :(
So, if you do not have it done, you have an extension until Friday.
Here is the question:
A company wants you to design a box for their new cricket gear. It must be a rectangular box with a volume of 480cm3. Create three examples for them to choose from. Justify why you think that one box is the best.
Ms. Pike :)
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Math Problem
Here is the problem from today. Just in case you need it to finish your homework.
Ms Pike :)
Mr. Humphrey is trying to build the garden that the eco-team planned for the school. He knows the area of the garden is 50m2 and that one side of the garden should be 25m. How long should he cut the wood for the other side of the garden? How much wood does he need in total?
Ms Pike :)
Mr. Humphrey is trying to build the garden that the eco-team planned for the school. He knows the area of the garden is 50m2 and that one side of the garden should be 25m. How long should he cut the wood for the other side of the garden? How much wood does he need in total?
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Letter Writing
Hello P2!
We are well on our way in writing our persuasive letters to Ace, the Toronto Blue Jays mascot to convince him what a healthy, active school Bellmere is, and that he deserves to visit us!
Here are some tools which will help you write your rough draft of your letter. Remember - You only need to write the draft tonight using ideas from your idea web. We will revise, edit and publish in class.
Happy Persuading!
Ms. Pike & Mr. Chen
:) =)
We are well on our way in writing our persuasive letters to Ace, the Toronto Blue Jays mascot to convince him what a healthy, active school Bellmere is, and that he deserves to visit us!
Here are some tools which will help you write your rough draft of your letter. Remember - You only need to write the draft tonight using ideas from your idea web. We will revise, edit and publish in class.
Happy Persuading!
Ms. Pike & Mr. Chen
:) =)
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| Our Anchor Chart |
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| Some Helpful Advice |
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| Sample Letter |
Monday, January 21, 2013
Shape Up for Shapes!
And figures....and angles :)
We are just finishing up our pre-assessments to find out what we remember from Grade 4 about shapes and figures. We hope to be done by the end of the week and then move into our unit on Geometric Relationships and Properties. We hope to spend about 4 weeks learning about this topic. Here are our learning goals for the unit:
We are just finishing up our pre-assessments to find out what we remember from Grade 4 about shapes and figures. We hope to be done by the end of the week and then move into our unit on Geometric Relationships and Properties. We hope to spend about 4 weeks learning about this topic. Here are our learning goals for the unit:
I will…
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Talk about the difference between polygons, regular
polygons and other two-dimensional shapes;
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Talk about the difference between prisms, right prisms,
and other three-dimensional figures;
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Use nets to identify pyramids and prisms;
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Create nets of different prisms and pyramids;
·
Identify, classify, measure and construct different
types of angles;
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Identify and sort triangles based on their angle and
side properties;
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Construct different types of triangles using an angle
and a side length;
Here are some websites that may help you learn at home:
I also suggest cutting apart empty boxes to see what the nets look like and then tape them together to create new nets and sketch those nets. If you do this, bring it into school so we can see!
Stay Warm!
Ms. Pike :)
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Science Experiment Day
Hello, Today we did a lot of experiments. The experiments were: plop plot fizz fizz, green pennies, in suspense, magic potion, up in flames. We had a guest . Can you guess?? I don't think so we will tell you. It was Justin!! We did the experiments in the library! Ms. M. Prezens was helping us at the library. For plop plot fizz fizz and green pennies we did it by ourselves. For the in suspense Justin was there. For the experiment magic potion Ms.M. Prezens was there. For the experiment up in flames Mrs. Pike was there. It was alot of fun. In the morning we did math. Pay attention!!! Don't Forget to Study For the Math Test On Friday!!!
Group 4 :)
Group 4 :)
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The Snowy Wednesday
Today we did our pre-assessment in geometry. It was easy for most of us. After recess we read the book "The boy who harnessed the wind". This book was about wind power and a boy named William building a wind turbine .
After lunch we listened 4 songs.The four songs were called: Time to say good bye,Vivo per lei,thunderstruck and beautiful Sunday. After 2 songs we did some questions. Last we had Library.
This Day Was Fun!!!
Group 4
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Our Next Science Unit Is....
Properties and Changes in Matter!
We will spend the next few weeks looking at the three states of matter and how they can be changed. It would be great if you could visit your local library and take out some books about experiments that deal with changes in matter. Do some and home and then bring in your results to share with the class. We will be doing a few experiments ourselves, so we may need some items from home. If we do, we will ask for those later.
Here are our learning goals for the unit:
We will spend the next few weeks looking at the three states of matter and how they can be changed. It would be great if you could visit your local library and take out some books about experiments that deal with changes in matter. Do some and home and then bring in your results to share with the class. We will be doing a few experiments ourselves, so we may need some items from home. If we do, we will ask for those later.
Here are our learning goals for the unit:
Science
Learning Goals – Properties and Changes in Matter
I will….
·
Learn about the three states of matter;
·
Learn how matter can be changed and what that
change looks like;
·
Know what changes of matter are reversible
and which ones are not;
·
Identify some properties of matter;
·
Identify some changes of state and what a
physical or chemical change is;
·
Use science terminology correctly (e.g.,matter,
change, physical, chemical)
Have Fun!
Ms. Pike :)
Monday, January 7, 2013
Welcome To 2013!
Hello!
It was nice to see every one's smiling (but tired) faces this morning. I'm glad that everyone got to school on time, and was ready to learn.
We are starting a few new units this week: Geometry and Science. I'll post more later about the science unit, but here are our learning goals for Geometry.
Wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Productive 2013!
Ms . Pike :)
It was nice to see every one's smiling (but tired) faces this morning. I'm glad that everyone got to school on time, and was ready to learn.
We are starting a few new units this week: Geometry and Science. I'll post more later about the science unit, but here are our learning goals for Geometry.
Learning
Goals: Location and Movement
I will…
·
Learn about, and use cardinal directions;
·
Use grid systems on a map;
·
Talk about, describe, and do different types
of translations;
·
Use different tools to create translations or
reflections;
·
Analyze different translations or reflections
Wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Productive 2013!
Ms . Pike :)
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