Mr. Khan was
a guest speaker during inquiry time today. He spoke to the class about
electricity generation in general and nuclear energy in particular. He shared
information of his experience as a mechanical engineer working at a nuclear station.
He explained how electricity is produced from nuclear fission. He focused his
explanation on a high pressure reactor. His explanation included details about uranium
isotopes, neutrons fired at the uranium atoms, neutron absorption,
radioactivity, the production of super steam, and more. Students had the
opportunity to ask questions. Mr. Khan said that students asked good questions.
Thank you for your time, Mr. Khan.
Next we had
science fair time. Today, students recorded their preconstruction sketch and
labeled their sketch using the relevant vocabulary. They also listed all
materials needed. Students should ensure they have all materials needed as we
begin building tomorrow.
We had novel
study time today. Students met in groups to discuss Chapter 6 of The City of Ember. Students had some
time to complete today’s reading in class. Their response should be completed
for homework if they did not get done in class. Our next discussion takes place
tomorrow.
Students
attended French, gym, and math classes today. In math, Ms. Joseph took up the math
review work with students. The math unit
test will be written tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1st.
Our class is
responsible for the bake sale taking place tomorrow and Wednesday. Students are asked to contribute bake sale
items. These MUST be PEANUT and NUT FREE. Thank you.
Devices are
needed for tomorrow’s inquiry time. Students will be researching.
International
Day takes place in a few weeks. Our class has chosen to represent Madagascar.
I shared my
study suggestions with students. When studying I …
·
Read through all notes at least 3 times (mostly
out loud)
·
Test myself - Make lists/summaries/draw diagrams
of all I can remember without looking at my notes
·
Check to see what I have forgotten/omitted/can’t
remember – Reread/ go over these sections again
·
Explain difficult concepts to someone (family
members, pets, teddy bear)
·
Ask a family member to quiz you
Homework and Reminders
·
Car
materials should all be at school – students begin building tomorrow
·
Read
Chapter 7 of The City of Ember and
complete the response for Tuesday
·
Math:
study for tomorrow’s test
·
Study for the Energy unit test
·
Bake sale items are needed on Tuesday and
Wednesday
·
Do some general reading about Madagascar to get
an idea of what you would like to do for International Day
·
Choose 4 Zentangle designs for your pinwheel
·
Devices are needed from Tuesday onwards
Tuesday, October 1
·
Math unit test
·
Bake Sale - Peanut & Nut-Free Products
Wednesday, October 2
·
Energy unit test
·
Golfing Trip – wear gym uniform
·
Bake Sale - Peanut & Nut-Free Products
Friday, October 4th
·
Nea Archi Event (for new families), 7 pm – 9 pm
Friday, October 11th – PD Day (No school for students)
Monday, October 14th – Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, October 17th
– International
Day
Friday, October 25th -
Fall Fundraiser
trip to Glow Zone
Tuesday, October 29th
·
Picture Day
·
Bake Sale by
Tuesday, October 29th – Bake Sale
Wednesday, October 30th
–
·
Casual Day
·
Bake Sale
Thursday, October 31st-
Harvest/Halloween
Spirit Day
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