Friday, September 16, 2016

Electric Circuit Symbols


Day 8
It was wonderful seeing everyone at the BBQ yesterday!

This morning in math we continued working on whole numbers. We took up yesterday’s homework. We then began our next lesson on using mental math strategies. We took time in class to name, describe, and practice breaking numbers apart and rearranging numbers in order to work with compatible numbers. Students were disappointed not to be able to compute a problem in their heads and record the final answer. This is good practice for the unit test where they will need to demonstrate the use of mental math strategies by showing all the steps they take in their heads.  Students are asked to complete practice questions (a, c, e) on p. 51 - 52 of the MMS textbook.

Next up was UOI time. Students read about symbols and definitions for the components of electrical circuits. They practiced drawing the symbols of electric circuit components and summarised the definitions of the components from their informational text. Students then used their learning to draw circuit diagrams from written circuit description. Grade 6s will be writing a test on Wednesday, September 21, on all we have learned so far in our electricity UOI. Students should review and study from all the UOI notes in their binders.






 
Leah used our next UOI time slot to share her presentation on what it means to a risk-taker. She shared examples of famous people and family members who were risk takers. She then led the class in a discussion on what they think it means to be a risk-taker. Thank you, Leah!
 
Students who were not working on their reading assessments got to attend Music, French, and Gym classes.

Your child should be bringing their gym uniform home today. Please take time this weekend to label all uniform items. Ms. Nelson is going to be doing a surprise inspection soon. She has promised a pizza party to the class who has most uniform pieces labelled. We are hoping to win that pizza party.
Look out for October hot lunch order forms and Terry Fox Run letters coming home today.

Homework & Reminders

·         Math p. 51 – 52 (a, c, e)

·         Study for electricity test taking place on Wednesday, September 21

·         Label all gym and uniform pieces

·         Read for 30 minutes and record your reading in your log

·         Learner profile assignment – be ready to present on your assigned day

·         Signed last page of student handbook is past due

·         Wednesday: Electricity test

·         Friday: Reading logs are due

·         Sept. 30: Music forms are due, October hot lunch forms are due

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