Electric Circuit Symbols

During today’s inquiry time, students read an informational text about the symbols used for electric circuits and their components the world over. Students recorded notes about the function of various components and the symbols used to represent them. They then drew circuit diagrams in response to prompts.

Today we finished up the reading engagement and oral component of this term’s reading assessment. We will begin working on the comprehension component on Monday.

Friday is art day. Students continued working on their op art projects. These are coming home today and need to be completed for Monday.

Students are reminded to also complete their mind map for Monday. They are to refer to the rubric in their Duo-tangs and the tips from yesterday’s video:

·         Create a central idea – use an image

·         Add thoughts and ideas – use curved lines, use thicker branches for more important ideas

·         Use colour

·         Add one key word to describe your branches

·         Add images to your branches

·         Add connections to 2^nd and 3^rd level branches

Students are reminded to need to bring in $15 for their supplies and a shoe box to store their cars by Monday, September 17^th.

Grade 6s attended math, gym, and French class today.

In Math, Grade 6s reviewed bar graphs and were introduced to a double bar graph. Ms. Joseph has assigned math homework out of the MMS 7 textbook, P. 175 - 176 Q. 3, 6, 7.

Golfing trip forms need to be returned by Monday, September 24^th.

Homework & Reminders

·         Work on your Characteristics of Electricity Mind Map – due on Monday, September 17^th

·         Complete your op art project for Monday, September 17^th

·         Review science fair Duo-tangs with your parents. Have your parents sign the science fair letter.

·         Bring $15 cash for your science supplies and a shoebox by Monday, September 17

·         Math: P. 175 – 176, Q. 3, 6, 7

·         Work on your IB Portfolio cover page if you have not completed this

·         Busing permission forms and signed page of the handbook is due.

·         Golfing forms are due on Monday, September 24^th

·         Golfing Trip October 1^st.