Students wrote their unit test on Measurement in our math
time this morning. In arithmetic they also wrote a test. There is no math or
arithmetic homework assigned today.
In our forces unit, students were challenged to design and
build something to slow the movement of a ping pong ball when it is dropped
from a height. Students completed their design drawings and supply list. A few
groups completed the construction of their design, building of the design, and
testing. One of the groups had to come up with a new design when their original
design did not slow down the ball's movement. Other groups ran into trouble
with time management and could not attend gym class. This is all part of
learning.
We were treated to a Bill Nye DVD about friction which helped us further understand
this force.
In language, students worked on their list 19 spelling
words. Students who did not complete their spelling in class, will be bringing
their spelling home. Students continued working on their report on Sir Isaac
Newton or Galileo Galilei. Yesterday students completed their reading. Today
their task was to use their reading to make jot notes. We discussed how writing
fragments in our jot notes helps prevent us from plagiarising. We have now
completed the first step of the writing process - read and gather.
Students attended French and gym class today.
Homework &
Reminders
- Carter is treating the class to a pizza lunch tomorrow
- Review list 19 spelling words
- 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.
- Tomorrow is Casual Day
- Thursday is a Spirit Day - wear green, red, and white
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