We had our last measurement lesson this morning. This lesson
was about measuring mass. Ask your student to define mass for you and to say
which unit that they would use for a heavy or light mass. Students held various
masses to help them estimate the mass of an object. They then used a balance to
find the actual weight of an object.
In arithmetic, we reviewed measuring lengths to the nearest
centimetre.
Our forces lesson tied in with our math lesson. We reviewed
how movement results when forces are unbalanced. We found this to be true when
using the balances. The heavier side of the balances dropped lower. Before we
could use the balances, we had to ensure that the baskets were level, meaning
that the forces on either side were equal. Students were given 6 objects. They
estimated the order of the objects from lightest to heaviest. They then checked
their predictions by using the balances.
In language, students wrote their list 17 spelling tests.
These tests are coming home today. We finished up reading about the writing
process today. Students will use this skill next week to write a report on
someone who has expanded our knowledge about forces and movement.
We ended the day reading with our SK Reading Buddies.
Students attended French and gym class today.
- Sign spelling tests coming home today
- MMS p. 102 & 103. Review for the unit test on Dec. 17
- Arithmetic p. 103 & 104
- Support the grade 6 bake and toy sale now till Wed. Nov 18 ($.25-$5)
- Thursday, Dec. 19 is the last and full day of school. School begins on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014
- Gala tickets are on sale after school ($10 for a child, $65 for an adult)
- Food Drive continues till the Christmas Concert
- Christmas Concert is on Wed. Dec. 18 at 7 pm
- Return trip letter and payment if you haven't already. Bowling trip is on Thursday, Dec. 19
- After-School Programs letters are coming home today
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