Ontario Power Generation

Day 3

In math we worked on the final lesson for the whole numbers unit. We took up yesterday’s homework, with special attention to the word problems. We continued working on division involving a 2-digit and a 4-digit number. Students that have grasped this process worked on practice problems independently. Students that needed some support worked with me. Grade 6s are asked to complete only odd practice questions on p. 74 - 75 of the MMS textbook. The class will be writing a whole numbers unit test on Wednesday, September 28.

During UOI time, the class completed writing a paragraph, using correct paragraph structure, describing what a day in their life without electricity would be like. Arya presented her learner profile attribute of integrity. Arya shared how Mahatma Ghandi showed integrity and gave the class examples of ways that they could demonstrate integrity in their lives. Students also had the opportunity to share their integrity stories with the class. Thank you, Arya!

 

Next in UOI time, we began learning about Ontario’s energy mix. Students received a guide about energy production in Ontario from the OPG. They explored the first couple of pages of this guide to learn about different types of generating stations found in Ontario that are operated by the OPG. Students used map work skills to read the map and legend. They used whole number skills to understand the units of power (watts, kilowatts, megawatts, and gigawatts). They used data management skills to record data about the types of generating stations and the power production into spreadsheets and graphs. As always happens when working with devices, some students did run into hiccups such as connecting to the school’s Wi-Fi, not having passwords, not having Excel or access to Google sheets because of not having a Gmail account, etc. Students who had these issues are asked to try resolve them this weekend in preparation for the next time we need devices.

The class received short tutorials on how to use Excel and Google Sheets. They are encouraged to play around and become familiar with these in order to create graphs that meet the criteria specified in their worksheets. They class is asked to complete their worksheets on Ontario’s Energy Mix up to step 12 on their worksheets i.e., complete the graphs if they were not able to get this done in class. They should then email me their graphs or print them out at home and bring them to school on Monday.

We were supposed to watch a clip on building cars yesterday, but did not get to it. We again did not get to do this today. We are hoping to be more successful with this next week.

Students attended French and Gym class today.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone.

Homework & Reminders

·         Math p. 74 – 75 (odd numbers only)

·         Math unit test on Wednesday, September 28

·         UOI: Create the two graphs to show power generators by type and power production by type. Email me your graphs (mhaag@stjudesacademy.com) or print the graphs out at home

·         Read for 30 minutes and record your reading in your log

·         Learner profile assignment – be ready to present on your assigned day

·         Science Fair:   

o   Find a box to store your materials

o   Begin collecting materials that were suggested in the letter and in class today

·         Signed last page of student handbook is past due

·         Wednesday, Sept. 28: Whole Numbers unit test, Casual Day

·         Thursday, Sept. 29: Terry Fox Run

·         Friday, Sept. 30: Music forms are due, October hot lunch forms are due