Today in math, we began talking about the new measurement
unit that begins on Wednesday. We discussed the learning expectations and
vocabulary in this unit. We also reviewed measurement concepts that students
should already be familiar with. Students should be studying for tomorrow's
unit test on Data Management as part of their math homework for today.
During inquiry
time, we began a new unit that falls under the transdisciplinary theme Where We
Are in Place and Time. We will focus on the
discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind. The unit is titled
Explorers and the central idea is Exploration has changed and will continue to change people’s
lives.
We will explore the topic through the following lines of inquiry:
·
Characteristics and motivation of
local explorers.
·
Analyze interaction between local
explorers and report on effects of cooperation and reasons for disagreements.
·
Positive and negative effects of
early contact between local explorers; including legacies.
Today Grade 6s wrote a test to show what they already know
about this topic. As we progress through this unit, students will refer back to
this test and decide if they were correct or not. Today students examined and
compared two different Aboriginal creation stories.
Our remaining class time was used to get ready for
International Day which takes place this Friday from 2:30 - 3:30. Families are
welcomed to come and visit during this time.
Grade 6s attended Drama, French, and Gym class today.
Homework &
Reminders
- MMS -
Unit test tomorrow
- $15
cash for International Day food
- Think
of ideas for your persuasive speech
- Child-care
payments are due on Friday
- Fri. Jan.
23 - International Day, 2:30 - 3:30 pm. All welcome.
- Tues. Jan.
27 - School Panoramic Picture
- Jan. 28
& 29 - Bake
- Thurs. Jan.
29 - Casual Day
- Feb. 20 -
Reregistration packages are due
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