We reviewed transformations
and tiling patterns in geometry today. Students worked on their practice work
while I checked yesterday’s homework. Students were called to do corrections as
we went along. Grade 6s are asked to complete the following practice work if
they did not get done in class: MMS 7 p. 149 – 153. Students should also
correct yesterday’s homework if this is still applicable. We will probably have
the geometry unit test on Friday, October 13th.
We continued
working on our City of Ember novel
study. Students were assigned a literature circle role for the first chapter.
They then used class time to read Chapter 1. While they read they worked on
their role response and also worked on completing their graphic organiser. This
will be worked on throughout the reading of the book and will assist students
in writing a summary of the book once we are done. Students who did not
complete this in class are to complete it for homework. We will have literature
circle discussions on Tuesday. It is
important that each group member complete the reading and their response for
the daily group discussions. (Jarniko is Connector).
During our
inquiry time, students were introduced to the second last electricity project
for this unit. Our focus is ‘responsibility’ and the ‘impact of energy
production on society and the environment’. Students have been placed with a
partner. Together they chose an energy source they would like to know more
about. Students have received a checklist to work through and a graphic
organiser to record their information. They could leave for recess if they
completed two sections of their graphic organiser. The groups and topics are as
follows:
|
Group
|
Topic
|
|
Nikhil & Laryssa
|
Hydroelectric
|
|
Krish & Rishaan
|
Hydroelectric
|
|
Alex & Emilia
|
Wind
|
|
Alexis & Mehar
|
Nuclear
|
|
Zane & Wael
|
Geothermal
|
|
Celeste & Nicole
|
Biomass
|
|
Lucas & Jonathan
|
Solar Thermal
|
|
Maram & Adiyah
|
Uranium Power
|
|
Taran & Kian
|
Uranium Power
|
|
Hersh & Jarniko
|
Thermal
|
Students will need their devices on Tuesday to
continue their research. Once their research is done they will need to create a
slideshow (Prezi, PowerPoint, Google Slides, for example).
As if it
wasn’t already a busy day, we then had International Day. Thank you to all who
came out to visit us, provided colour pictures, and sent in banana fritters. I’m
sure you will agree that the Grade 6s were effective in teaching visitors
something about Djibouti. We had a great time too.
Students
should be working on their IB Learner Profile poster and be ready to present
these on their scheduled date. Laryssa will be presenting on Tuesday.
Students are
reminded to bring in $15 cash and a box to begin their electric car work by
Tuesday, October 10th.
Grade 6s
attended French and gym class today. Students have French homework. They are
writing a story 10 sentences long to accompany a picture.
Soccer
tryouts continue next week, from 4 – 5 pm, as follows:
Boys Soccer
Tryouts - Wednesday, October 11th & Friday, October 13th.
Tomorrow is
a PD Day for teachers. There is no school for students.
Monday is
Thanksgiving Day. There is no school.
Students are
required to wear their winter uniform starting Tuesday, October 10th.
Happy
Thanksgiving everyone!
Homework and Reminders
·
MMS
7 p. 149 – 153, Geometry unit test is likely to take place on Friday, October
13th
·
Novel
Study: Chapter 1 & Reading Response due on Tuesday (Jarniko is Connector)
·
Print
out your 2 OPG graphs and bring them to school ASAP OR email me both graphs as
an attachment if you haven’t already done this.
·
Science
Fair:
o
Read
the letter about the science fair project
o
Pay
$15 cash for your science supplies by Tuesday, October 10th
o
Bring
a shoebox to store your supplies and protect your car as you build it
·
Complete
your 10 French sentences
·
Read
for 20 minutes
·
Fri.,
Oct. 6 – P.D. – No school for students
·
Mon.,
Oct. 9 – Thanksgiving Day, No school
·
Tues.
Oct. 10 – Winter uniforms are required to be worn
·
Wed.,
Oct. 11 – Boys’ Soccer Tryouts, 4 – 5 pm
·
Fri.,
Oct. 13 – Geometry unit test, Boys’ Soccer Tryouts, 4 – 5 pm
·
Wed.,
Oct. 25 – Casual Day
·
Thurs.,
Oct. 26 – Picture Day
·
Tues.,
Oct. 31 – Spirit Day: Harvest/Halloween Dress Up
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