This week in math students continued to learn about measurement, and learned how to find the volume of irregular objects by measuring their water displacement in mL, then converting that to cm cubed. Students worked in their table groups to estimate then measure objects around the room using graduated cylinders. There will be a final measurement quiz on Friday that will include all of the expectations for this unit, including conversions, perimeter, area, volume, capacity and surface area for grade 6s.
In language students continued to read and write poetry. Students shared their poems during author's chair, and wrote poems using the poetic device, "onomatopoeia." We also started another read aloud novel, entitled, " War of the Eagles," by Eric Walters.
In science students became consultants for the Ministry of Environment and were asked to choose which type of energy the government should invest in. Students read and analysed posters made by rm. 28 students in order to make their decision. The class chose wind, solar and hydro power.
In language students continued to read and write poetry. Students shared their poems during author's chair, and wrote poems using the poetic device, "onomatopoeia." We also started another read aloud novel, entitled, " War of the Eagles," by Eric Walters.
In science students became consultants for the Ministry of Environment and were asked to choose which type of energy the government should invest in. Students read and analysed posters made by rm. 28 students in order to make their decision. The class chose wind, solar and hydro power.
In social studies students chose their research topics and began to research and take notes. Research notes will be due next Thursday, when we will begin to write paragraphs in class.
In art we looked at the American artist Keith Haring, who used his art to speak out about social justice issues. We then created our own Keith Haring inspired works of art about a social justice issue.
Important upcoming dates:
Monday, May 18th: Victoria Day- no school
Thursday, May 21st: research notes due; pool
Friday, May 22nd: math quiz on measurement
Friday, May 22nd: math quiz on measurement
Homework for this week:
There is no homework folder homework for this week. Students need to continue to read daily for at least 20 minutes each day, and complete their point form research notes by next Thursday.
Best,
Bronwyn Davidson
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