Nov 13-14

 Literacy:

Students wrote about their fall break. Our focus this week was adding details like:

What was the event or activity?

Who did you do it with?

Where did you do it?

When did you do it?

How did it make you feel?




Math:

We continued working on coordinate geometry! Students practiced making polygons on a coordinate plane and recording the ordered pairs so that a partner could try to recreate the polygon. Students then created a more complex design for Miss Warkentin to try! 


We also started working on adding and subtracting decimals. We talked about how place value matters so it's critical to line up the decimals before starting the equation. 




Science:

We started a new unit on force! We discussed what we already know about force. Then, to get students excited, they made paper airplanes. The catch was there were no instructions! Students had to try and build an airplane all by themselves. For some this was very easy because they had already built them in the past, for others it was very challenging. After we tested the airplanes we talked about what we noticed worked and what didn't. We also discussed the feelings that came without having instructions to follow. Words such as stressed, overwhelmed, and frustrated were shared. We connected this experience to the novel we are reading, Fish in a Tree.  In this story, the main character is unable to read. After having a very frustrating experience themselves, students were able to relate to the main character and empathize with her. 

Later in the unit, after building their knowledge on force in the air, students will have the opportunity to create another paper airplane with a team!








Social Studies:

We started a new unit on time and place. We will be learning about some ancient civilizations and exploring their relevance to us today! 






Art:

Metis inspired dot art!






Important information:

December 3rd we are going on a field trip to the flight Museum! Field trip forms will be sent home soon! If you would like to volunteer please email me to let me know :) 


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