Monday, September 22, 2014

Science Fair Start


In today's math lesson, we continued using long division to divide a 4-digit number by a 2-digit number using the following repetitive steps. Students used this strategy to solve word problems that sometimes required other operations too. Grade 6s will be writing a Whole Numbers Unit Test on Thursday, Sept. 25.

In our inquiry time, students wrote a test to show what they understand about electricity concepts. Once students were done working on their test, they worked to solve an electrical problem. They wrote a letter to explain a solution to the problem. We began in-class discussion about the science fair in terms of the type of project that can be done and the expectations of students. Grade 6s began work on their project by brainstorming scientific method and engineering design projects ideas in their scientific journals. Please take time to review and sign the letter and expectations coming home today.

In language, students worked on writing a descriptive paragraph.

Grade 6s attended French and Gym class today.

Homework & Reminders:

  • Complete practice questions  3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 on p. 74 & 75 of the MMS textbook.
  • Read, discuss, and sign the science fair letter coming home today
  • Visit sciencebuddies.org for ideas
  • Lunch forms and after-school program forms are coming home today. Lunch forms and payment are due on Friday, Sept. 26
  • Fall Fair tickets on sale this week
  • Wednesday is Casual Day
  • Whole Numbers Unit test on Thursday, September 25
  • Fall Fair on Thursday, September 25,6 pm- 8 pm

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