Airfoils & Carousels

Day 10

Students began their day attending French class with Mme. Stella, and then gym class with Mr. Slyk.

Once in our room we continued working on our UOI work, where we are exploring Bernoulli’s Principle. Students matched the questions they had generated with explanations of Bernoulli’s Principle. Once this was done we used a paper to strip to build and test an airfoil. Ask your child to describe their observations during this test. Students recorded and explained their observations in their notes. We then moved onto a carousel activity. Students were given a checklist and a small white board. They each had a practice round of being the ‘teacher’ describing Bernoulli’s Principle using pictures, labels, and explanations and then being the audience/assessor. Next, we repeated this activity and this time round everyone was assessed by a peer. Ask your child to tell you how they did in this activity. Students will be tested on their understanding of Bernoulli’s Principle using the checklist they received today. The test will take place on Wednesday, December 21.

 

During math, we continued working on the Data Management review package. Everyone’s work has been checked and returned to them. Students used class and recess time to correct their work and to ask for help. The Data Management test will be written tomorrow.

We had some more UOI time at the end of the day. We used this time to begin learning more about flight. Students used the materials provided to build a flying device. These will be tested during class tomorrow.

We had a couple of Christmas concert rehearsals today.

Students will be skating at Meadowvale 4 Rinks on Thursday. Consent forms must be returned by Wednesday. Students must bring their own skates and helmets for this trip.

Remember to return reregistration packages.

One of the students in our class is missing a blazer. Please check at home in case you took it by mistake.

There is a bake sale taking place tomorrow and Wednesday.

 

Homework & Reminders

·       Math: Study for tomorrow’s test on Data Management

·       Tuesday: Data Measurement Unit Test

·       Wednesday UOI test on Bernoulli’s Principle, Casual Day, Skating forms due, Christmas Concert (noon & 7pm – Families welcome at both). Gift basket auction takes place.

·       Thursday: Spirit Day, Wear red and green: Skating Trip, Last day of school