Canada in the World

We began our day beginning a new unit of inquiry. Students were introduced to the theme, central idea, key concepts, lines of inquiry, and summative tasks.

How we organize ourselves

An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure and function of organizations; societal decision-making; economic activities and their impact on humankind and the environment.

Title: Canada in the World

Central Idea: A nation’s foreign policies influences how it interacts on the international stage.

Key Concepts: Causation, Connection

Lines of Inquiry:

·         Our country’s economic, political, social, and physical links with other countries

·         The role and impact of our significant people and leaders in the world

·         Our role in the international community

 As IB students, it is important for us know about the world and Canada’s connections to the world. We began exploring these connections through a game of Globingo.

 

Once the game was over, students shared connections we have to countries in the world. The student sharing this information named the student, the connection, and the country. They then located the country on the class world map and inserted a pin into the map. We will be inserting more pins into the map as we progress through this unit. Students will be required to identify each pinned country when they write the unit test. The date of the test will be announced soon. Students will be exploring this connection further by conducting a ‘Global Connections Treasure Hunt’ at home. The treasure hunt sheet is due on Monday. Finally, we began exploring 3-D and 2-D map projections. We did this using OXFAM Mapping the World Lesson 1 link. Students are asked to explore Lesson 1 on their own.

Next we attended the Speech contest. We got to hear the Grade 7 & 8 speeches too. Congratulations to all students participating. Well done to Christiaan, Dolapo, and David for place 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd respectively.

 

Students had French and math class at the end of the day. In math, students took up the test with Ms. Joseph. The tests are not coming home yet. They worked on the pre-assessment task for the next math unit.

Look out for Term 2 DRA graphs coming home today. Graduation and sibling Picture Day forms are coming home today too.

Re-registration packages are due by Monday, February 11.  After this time, spots will be opened up to the public and your child will not be guaranteed a space for next year.  We look forward to seeing you back for next year!

The next Caribou contest will take place on Wednesday February 13th, 2019. Please arrive at 7:15 am for a 7:30 am start. You will have one hour to complete the test. Bring your own device. Ensure your device is full charged.  The interactive question will be Sudoku which you students can practice now on the Caribou games page. There is no history question in the coming contest.

Students may dress up to support our school library at a cost of $2. The dress up theme is ‘Enchanted Forest’. This will take place on Monday.

 Homework & Reminders

·         UOI

o   Complete the Global Connections Treasure Hunt

o   Complete OXFAM Mapping the World Lesson 1

·         Jump Rope 4 Heart Fundraising is ongoing

·         Monday, February 11

o   Reregistration packages are due

o   Book fair dress-up day for a $2 donation to the school library

·         Wednesday, February 13^th

o   Caribou contest – arrive 7:15 am for a 7:30 am start

o   Oral competition at the Maples Academy

·         Thursday, February 14^th

o   Spirit Day – Wear pink, red, and white

o   Jump Rope for Heart

o   Cookie Love – Parent Guild cookie decorating

·         Friday, February 15^th – PD Day for teachers, no school for students

·         Monday, February 18^th – Family Day, No school

·         Wednesday, February 20^th  - Grade 5 & 6 Ski Trip to Glen Eden, 6:45 am – 3:30 pm

·         Friday, February 22^nd

o   Graduation and Sibling Pictures

·         Monday, February 25^th – Grade 10 Personal Projects

·         Tuesday, February 26^th

o   Bake Sale

·         Wednesday, February 27^th – Bake Sale & Casual Day

·         Thursday, February 28^th – Anti-Bullying Day

·         March 4^th – March 8^th – Spirit Week

·         Tuesday, March 5^th – Pancake Tuesday

·         Thursday, March 7^th - Grade 5 & 6 Ski Trip to Glen Eden, 6:45 am – 3:30 pm

·         March 11^th – March 22^nd – March Break

·         March 25^th – Back to school, Term 3 begins