April 25- May 1

This week in math we have been working on building a drawing 3-D solids from different views, as well as using coordinate maps and translating (sliding) shapes. In language the students did an in-class writing assignment for Earth Day.  We also wrote Earth Day pledges after watching, "The Story of Stuff." We have continued to read Native Canadian legends, most of which are also "pourquoi tales," that explain how something came to be. In social studies we delved deeply into Aboriginal Issues, looking at modern issues and how these problems connect to our history. We began to discuss the impact of European exploration on Native Peoples. 

Important dates this week:
Monday, April 28th: pool and library
Tuesday, April 29th: pourquoi tale graphic organizer due

Thursday, May 1st: homework due, library, grade 5 science project due

Homework for this week:

1) Complete the math work on geometry. 

2) Read the text entitled, "Tom Longboat" and answer the questions. 

3) Complete your pourquoi tale graphic organizer. (Due Tuesday)  

4) Continue with independent reading daily- at least 20 minutes every day. 
5) Grade 5's: Complete your science project. The outline is included in the following post. 

Best,

Bronwyn Davidson