Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Religion Rules


Today we got back to more of our regular daily routine. We started a new math unit called Patterns in Number and Geometry. We focused on representing patterns in today's lesson. Students represented patterns by modelling them on grid paper, recording them in tables, writing a pattern rule (Start at ______. Add _______ each time.), graphing coordinates on grid paper, and writing input/output rules. Students are asked to complete the questions on p. 382 & 383 of the MMS textbook. Students are bring grid paper home with them.

Students then worked on their term 3 writing assessment piece. Students wrote a tale or a fable. Before they began writing, we examined the rubric to ensure students understood how their writing will be graded and what has to be included in their writing.

Once the writing assessment was completed, the class was challenged to complete the first draft of their exhibition letter that they began yesterday. Students that completed their draft met with me to discuss revisions that need to be made. They made changes that were suggested. Good, typed copies of letters need to be emailed to me by Thursday or printed out and handed in to me by Thursday.

After recess and lunch, students headed out on their golfing trip with Ms. Lovan.

We ended the day by beginning work on our last inquiry unit - Religion Rules. Students were introduced to the transdisciplinary theme, central idea, and lines of inquiry for this unit.

Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Express Ourselves

An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.
 

Central Idea: Beliefs and values guide human expressions.

Lines of Inquiry:

·          Beliefs and values practiced globally

·          Expressions of a belief system

·          How knowledge of belief systems lead to a better understanding of people

We will explore 5 religions as a class: Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism. Students were also introduced to the final UOI project - creating an RSA Animate of a religion or religions of their choosing.

Today students participated in a place mat activity where they worked with a group to brainstorm all the know about these 5 religions. They shared their knowledge with the class. The class then recorded their wonderings about these religions. We hope to find answers to their questions as we progress through this unit.



 
The Grade 6 class has been asking for an end of year fun trip to celebrate the year. They came up with their own (very expensive) list of ideas and had a very excited voting session on the options they generated. I will keep you posted on the progress of their ideas and planning.

It is a great time to begin purchasing uniforms for next year, as Multiform Canada will be donating 25% of purchases to the Nepal Earthquake Fund. Students are asked to come to school in their gym clothes on Monday's and Wednesday's from now until the end of the year.
 

Look out for June lunch forms and Ice Cream Sundae order forms coming home today.

Please let me know if you have a video copy of the exhibition that you are willing to share with other parents in the Grade 6 class.

 Homework & Reminders

  • MMS p. 382 & 383
  • Consider making uniform purchases this month to support the Nepal Earthquake Fund
  • Spelling Bee practice
  • Tomorrow -  Grade 7 math contest
  • Tomorrow - wear gym clothes
  • May 14 -Typed, good copy of exhibition letter is due, Multisports Day -Wear gym clothes
  • May 15 - PD Day, No school for students
  • May 18 - Victoria Day - No school
  • May 21 - Last day to order Ice Cream Sundaes & lunches for June
  • May 22 - PD Day - No school for students
  • Summer camp specials end Victoria Day long weekend
  • May 26 - Ice Cream Sundae sale
  • May 27 - Casual Day, Track & Field Day
  • May 29 - Soccer Tournament, Choir Trip
  • June 3 - Arts Night
  • June 5 - Spelling Bee
  • June 8 Spelling Bee Finalists to The Maples
  • June 10 - Graduation
  • June 12 - Last Day of School, Report Cards go home, Summer Fair

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