We began our day with a math lesson. Today students used
rounding to estimate sums or differences between two numbers. They then
calculated the sum or difference using place-values. Students are asked to
complete practice questions on p. 135 & 136 of the MMS textbook.
We began work on our third inquiry unit this morning. This
unit belongs under the transdisciplinary them Who We Are. Our central idea is:
The human
body is a highly organized structure made up of different systems that work
together to accomplish functions necessary to sustain life.
Our lines of inquiry are:
·
The structure and function of systems and organs of the
human body
·
The relationship between organs within each system
·
Factors contributing to good health
Our concepts for this unit are:
Form, Function, Connection
To start off the unit, students brainstormed all the body
words they knew. We created a class chart of body words. We began our inquiry
on the human body by focusing on the skeletal system. Each student has received
copies of the parts that make up a skeleton. For homework, students need to
colour the parts in yellow, cut the parts out along the thick black lines only,
and return the skeletal parts to school in the sealable bag for tomorrow. It is
important that all cutting out is completed as we will assemble the skeleton
model tomorrow. No class time will be allocated for cutting out. Students were
inquirers today as they read about the skeletal system and worked to complete a
package on the skeletal system.
We then met in groups to discuss chapter 19 of Shannen and the Dream for a School.
Students had class time to read chapter 20. They did not have enough time to
complete the questions relating to chapter 20.
Students who are
behind are strongly encouraged to come to school early each day to work on
their projects from 8 am to 8:45 am daily. Students should all have purchased
their trifold display board and pasted their information onto their boards.
Homework & Reminders:
- Science Fair on Thursday! Parents welcome from
2:30 - 3:30 to view projects. Students
are encouraged to come early, 8
am to 8:45 am, to work on their science fair projects.
- MMS p. 135 & 136
- Novel Study Chapter 20
- Skeleton - colour it yellow, cut out each part
around the thick black lines only, return to school tomorrow
- Picture retake takes place tomorrow
- Bake
- Wed. - Casual Day & Christmas Tree
Decorating in Streetsville, 1 - 3 pm (please return trip forms)
- Fri. - Term 1 Report Cards go home
- Thurs. Dec. 4 - Parent-Teacher Conferences -
please return forms
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