Flight

Day 6

We began our day with math. Students worked on their math review work. I checked their work as they went along. I have checked up to question 9 for all students who got that far. The review packages are going home again today. Students are asked to complete and correct the entire package for tomorrow. Please remember to bring the package with you. The Decimal unit test takes place on Thursday.

We began work on our new unit of inquiry – How the World Works. Students were introduced to theme, the topic, central idea, lines of inquiry, and key concepts for this unit as follows:

How the World Works: An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.

Topic: Flight

Central Idea: Air has many properties that can be used for flight and for other purposes.

Concepts: Function, Responsibility

Lines of Inquiry:

·       The properties of air

·       Flying devices that use the properties of air

·       Societal and environmental impacts of flying devices that make use of the properties of air

Students heard about the final project for this unit, where they will design, build, and test a flying device that can fly as far as possible to participate in an air show.

Students worked in groups to brainstorm all they know about air and flight. They shared their ideas with the class in a short presentation. It was clear that we have a lot to learn in this unit. We will take time to clear up some misconceptions that students have. Students ended our Flight time recording things they know and things they want to know about air and flight in a KWL chart.

The class attended gym, French, and music class today.

Students that had not completed their OWA and story entry for the Polar Expressions Writing competition used gym time to work on this today.

Remember that tomorrow is Casual Day

Please remember to return parent-teacher conference forms.

Homework & Reminders

·       Math review – correct and complete all questions

·       Wednesday: Casual Day

·       Thursday: Decimals unit test, music

·       December 8: Parent-Teacher conferences

·       December 21: Christmas Concert, Casual Day

·       December 22: Spirit Day

·       December 23: Christmas Break begins