Electro Challenges

During today’s inquiry time, students learned about electric current, voltage, and atomic structure. They watched a couple of videos and took notes about new concepts they were hearing about.

Next, they were challenged to use a battery, light bulb, switch, and wires to build various circuits in response to electric challenges. This was an enjoyable activity, but a fair amount of trouble shooting was required when the light bulbs would not light up. This troubleshooting is excellent preparation for the car building that is to come. Finally, students read a little bit about Thomas Edison and added him to their Electric Timeline. Students need to look up the year when Edison was born and the year he died, as this information is needed for their timeline. Students also need to bring in $15 for their supplies and a shoe box to store their cars by Monday, September 17^th.

 

In language we began working on literary devices. The first literary device we are learning about is similes. Students are expected to define a simile, identify similes and use similes in their own writing. This is useful preparation for our poetry and short story writing this term for the Polar Expressions competition.

Grade 6s attended math, music, and French class today. Mme. Stella has assigned French homework on accents.

In Math, Grade 6s worked on collecting data and the different types of data - primary and secondary. They completed a worksheet practicing these concepts. They also discusses biased and unbiased survey questions. Ms. Joseph has assigned math homework out of the MMS 7 textbook, p. 170 Q. 1 & 2, P. 171 Q. 7.

Learner Profile posters are due tomorrow.

Homework & Reminders

·         Look up when Edison was born and the year he died

·         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:

o   p. 170 Q. 1 & 2 (due Wednesday)

o   P. 171 Q. 7. (due Thursday)

·         Work on your learner profile poster. This is due next Wednesday.

·         French accents

·         BBQ orders and payment (in cash) are due by Friday, September 14^th.

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

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