Monday, October 24, 2016

Nets


Day 2

Students began their day attending music class with Mr. Andrei.

We had math right after that. We took up the homework on constructing figures. Today’s lesson was about nets. We reviewed geometric solids and how they are named, e.g. square based prism, triangular-based prism, hexagonal pyramid, etc as well as the features of these solids. Students learned that a net of a geometric solid has no gaps and no overlaps in any of the faces. Students were given figures. They predicted if the figures were a net of a solid. They cut out and folded the net to form the solid. They then could see if their prediction was correct. We practiced the ‘Show how you know component’ of this exercise. Students now know just how much detail they need to include in their answer. It is not sufficient to say ‘It is a net because it has 2 squares and 4 rectangles”. The correct level of detail sounds like this: “It has 2 congruent squares and 4 congruent equilateral triangles”. Students are asked to complete practice questions on p. 99 - 101 of the MMS textbook. The unit test will be written this Friday.

 

We began working on our new UOI. Students were introduced to the theme, title, central idea, concepts, and lines of inquiry for this unit.

Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Organise Ourselves

Title: Canada in the World

Central Idea: A nation’s foreign policies influences how it interacts on the international stage.

Concepts: Causation, Connection

Lines of Inquiry:

·          Our country’s economic, political, social, and physical links with other countries

·          The role and impact of our significant people and leaders in the world

·          Our role in the international community

Students learned that during this unit they will produce a video, a brochure using software such as Microsoft Publisher, and an RSA Animate. Students should ensure they have the required software such as Movie Maker, iMovie as well as a YouTube account. Students worked on a diagnostic assessment that tested their knowledge of the physical, economic, political, and social aspects of Canada. They have been assigned map work as homework. This is due on Wednesday. They are to label a map of Canada with its provinces, territories, capital cities, oceans, lakes (HOMES only), and bays. The map must be coloured in pencil. Students will be writing a UOI test on this map work as well as concepts we learn about the rest of this week on Monday, October 31. It turns out it will be a really scary day after all.

Grade 6s attended Gym and French class.

We had two power slideshow presentations today on wind and wave energy. That completes the power presentations for the electricity unit.
St. Jude’s Academy is excited to welcome back to our school the talented artists from ArtReach Mississauga to lead exciting art workshops for our students.  Students will have a chance to join the ArtReach professionals for a two hour workshop at SJA that focuses on engaging and comprehensive visual art activities. ArtReach will be joining SJA on November 30th, December 1st and December 2nd. The cost of the workshop is $15.00.  This cost includes the workshop fee, and all materials.  Forms and fees are due back to the school by November 3rd, 2016.

Look out for an ArtReach letter coming home today.
 
Homework & Reminders

·         Math

o   MMS p. 99 - 101

o   Geometry sets need to be returned to school daily

o   Geometry unit test on Friday, Oct. 28

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

·         UOI Map work due on Wednesday

·         Tuesday, October 25 – Work on electric car (first recess), Bake Sale

·         Wednesday, October 26 – Map work homework is due, Casual Day, Music, Bake Sale, Debate Club (second recess)

·         Thursday, October 27 – Picture Day, Work on electric car (first recess)

·         Friday, October 28 – Geometry Unit Test, Music

·         Monday, October 31 – UOI test, Halloween/Harvest Spirit Day

·         November 21 – Curling Trip

·         November 23 – Curling Trip

·         November 24 – Science Fair

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