Areas of Parallelograms

We began our day by working on math. Students explored the areas of parallelograms with Mr. Little. They discovered that areas of rectangles are equal to areas of parallelograms where the length of the rectangle is equal to the base of the parallelogram and the width of the rectangle is equal to the height of the parallelogram. This comparison helped students understand that the formula for the area of a parallelogram is base X height. The class is asked to complete the practice work on p. 353 & 354 of the MMS textbook.

Mr. Little then introduced the class to our final unit of inquiry:

Who We Are An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what it means to be human.

Central Idea Being informed and practicing appropriate responses may help prepare us to deal with tricky situations.

Lines of Inquiry:

• Factors that contribute to healthy development
• Personal and inter-personal skills that promote positive interaction
• Personal safety
  Mr. Little presented students with social situations. As a group they were to identify the problem and a possible solution to the problem. Students shared their thoughts with the class. They then used chart paper to write about situations where their health, relationships and safety have been at risk. They also shared solutions to this situations.
  After lunch and recess we were treated to delicious ice-cream. We then headed back to class for our in-class spelling contest. Congratulations to the whole class on their spelling skills and to Bhoovi, Calvin, Rohan, Rachel, and Adam for making it through this round. They will be representing the class at next week’s spelling bee in the auditorium. Finalists, please keep practicing your spelling bee words for next week’s spelling contest.
  We then headed to our final squash lesson. We all had a blast and are sorry our squash time is over.
  Students who made a PowerPoint presentation for Exhibition are asked to give me a copy of their Power Point by tomorrow. Email or USB is fine.
  Homework and Reminders
  
  

• Exhibition: Bring your PowerPoint to school tomorrow
• MMS p. 353 & 354
• May 17 – Spelling Bee in the auditorium
• Friday, May 20 – PD Day, No School for students
• Monday, May 23 – Victoria Day, No school
• May 26 & 27 – Track and Field
• May 28 – Summer Fiesta
• June 2 – Arts Night 7 pm – 8 pm
• June 6 – Spelling Bee with The Maples Academy
• June 8 – Casual Day & Graduation
• June 10 – Report Cards, Last day of school