Announcements:
- Great job to those who participated in Monday's x-country running meet!
- Good luck to those who went to Volleyball tryouts this week (jr. boys - Tuesday 3:10, Thursday 4:10 & jr. girls - Monday 3:10 & Wednesday 4:10)!!!
- No school Friday, September 20th
- Terry Fox Run Friday, September 27th
Math:
We have begun reviewing numeracy skills (place value, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing).
Students are also working on explaining their understanding using Math Talks. The most recent math talks are at the end of this presentation.
Students are learning to problem solve using many different techniques. We watched a video so they could reflect on which strategies might work for them. One of our goals this year is for students to feel like they have the confidence to try math problems and a variety of tools to tackle problems with.
We reviewed drawing and determining number sentences (equations) using arrays (area models) and played the game "How close to 100?" to practice these skills.
Students are also getting Delta Math accounts so that they can do extra math practice from home. Students click "create student account" and enter 836582 as their teacher code.
Students are also getting Delta Math accounts so that they can do extra math practice from home. Students click "create student account" and enter 836582 as their teacher code.
Science:
Students learned the terms species, population, and community and worked on their Design a Community Assignment (due Monday, September 23rd). They have a check list with all of the assignment requirements. This should be handed in with their project. Assignment requirements include:
- 5 species (individual organisms)
- 5 populations (groups of the same species)
- a descriptive and creative title for the community
- lab each item in the community (10 labels in total)
- neatly and creatively displayed
We also introduced the three kinds of Symbiotic Relationships: Mutualism, Commensalism, Parasitism. One organism always benefits. We watched several videos and took notes clarifying which type was which. The song seemed to stick well and solidify concepts.
We also did a scavenger hunt where students had to identify which type of relationship was in the picture and who benefitted, was harmed, or was unaffected. Students who missed this can make up time at lunch on Monday.
Homework: What kind of relationship do the clownfish and sea anemone have? (email lebowen@cbe.ab.ca and explain how each organism is effected - at least one must benefit)
Here are some video links to learn more about symbiotic relationships:
We also did a scavenger hunt where students had to identify which type of relationship was in the picture and who benefitted, was harmed, or was unaffected. Students who missed this can make up time at lunch on Monday.
Homework: What kind of relationship do the clownfish and sea anemone have? (email lebowen@cbe.ab.ca and explain how each organism is effected - at least one must benefit)
Here are some video links to learn more about symbiotic relationships:
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