Back to School

We celebrated returning to school by students sharing what the did over the holidays with the class. We then discussed our goals for working hard for the remainder of the this term.

In math, we continued with the data management unit we began before the Christmas Break. Today we reviewed median, mean, and mode. We also discussed primary, secondary, discrete, and continuous data. Ask your child to explain these concepts to you. We also reviewed when students should use a line, bar, or circle graph to represent a set of data. We collected the hand spans of students in the class. Students chose a graph to represent the data. We discussed how the type of graph and the scale creates different impressions about the data. Students are asked to complete p. 180 & 181 in their textbooks for homework. Students have received 1-cm grid paper to complete their homework. Students are asked to bring their devices to school for math class tomorrow. They will need access to Excel as we will be creating data tables and graphs.

In our human body inquiry unit, students were introduced to the final tasks for this unit. Grade 6s will be writing a test on the circulatory and nervous systems on Monday, November 12. Students were presented the options for the final project for this unit. They may either create a tri-fold brochure (using software such as Microsoft Publisher) or a pop-up book. Students who choose the brochure option will focus their research on a disease that affects a human organ or system as well as treatment options for people who have this disease and how their quality of life is affected. Students who choose the pop-up book option will focus on explaining how a human body system works, how it is connected to other systems, and ways to keep this system healthy. Students could choose to work alone or with a partner for this project. The following choices have been made so far:

Shannon: pop-up book, endocrine system

Bryan: pop-up book, nervous system

Ashmeen & Temi: brochure, lung cancer

Victoria & Jessica: brochure, HIV AIDS

Nathan & Zachary: brochure, ???

Jasleen & Julia: brochure, brain cancer

Students received a package which outlines the expectations for this project. They received time today to read through the package, and begin researching their topic. Students are strongly encouraged to bring their devices to school in order to research their topic. Students will receive 1. 5 hours a day to complete their research. Students who chose the brochure option will need access to software that has a tri-fold brochure template such as Microsoft Publisher. The final product is due Friday, January 16.

We also briefly discussed the annual SJA oral competition taking place on Feb. 26. Students have been asked to begin thinking of topics they are interested in for their persuasive speeches.

We ended the day dividing up the work that needs to be done for International Day. Talk to your child about their responsibilities (so far) for International Day.
Jessica - dress
Shannon - crafts
Victoria - dance
Julia - cuisine
Temi - games & toys
Jasleen - sports
Bryan - products & exports
Ashmeen - interesting laws & policies
Zachary - rules and customs
Nathn - anime/manga
Grade 6s attended Drama, French, and Gym class today.

Homework & Reminders

• MMS p. 180 & 181
• Bring devices daily for the next two weeks - make sure you have access to Excel & Microsoft Publisher or similar software
• Human body test Monday, January 12 - Circulatory & Nervous Systems
• Think of ideas for your persuasive speech
• January 16th Curling: (11:45 am - 1:45pm)