Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Day 6 – Science Fair: Considering Ideas


 
In today’s math lesson, students worked on review work for the geometry unit.  Students worked on their practice work while I checked homework from the past few days. Students were called to do corrections as we went along. Grade 6s are asked to complete the following practice work if they did not get done in class: MMS 7 p. 157– 158. Students should also correct all work for this unit. The geometry unit test will be written on Friday, October 13th.

We continued working on our City of Ember novel study. Students met in their literature circle groups and discussed the second chapter using their assigned roles. Once discussions were completed, students were assigned a new literature circle role for the third chapter. They then used class time to read Chapter 3. While they read they worked on their role response and also worked on completing their graphic organiser. Students who did not complete this in class are to complete it for homework. We will have literature circle discussions tomorrow.  It is important that each group member complete the reading and their response for the daily group discussions.

During our inquiry time, students continued working on their electricity generation project for this unit. The focus is ‘responsibility’ and the ‘impact of energy production on society and the environment’. Partners continued working through their checklist and graphic organiser to record their information. They could leave for recess if they completed all sections of their graphic organiser. Students will need their devices on Thursday to work on their slideshow.

At the end of the day we began working on our science fair project. Everyone was given time to complete their description of the design challenge. We then viewed a few videos to help students understand how this challenge can be achieved. Everyone was asked to generate at least one thumbnail sketch today. Students are asked to discuss their ideas with their families tonight. We will look at more videos tomorrow.
 

Students are reminded to bring in a box to begin their electric car work.

Grade 6s attended French and gym class today.

Soccer tryouts continue this week, from 4 – 5 pm, as follows:

Boys Soccer Tryouts - Wednesday, October 11th & Friday, October 13th.

Homework and Reminders

·        Math

o   MMS 7 p. 157 – 158

o   Do all corrections for this unit

o   Study for the unit test

o   Geometry unit test will take place on Friday, October 13th

·        Devices needed for tomorrow’s electricity lesson

·        Novel Study: Chapter 3 & Reading Response due tomorrow

·        Print out your 2 OPG graphs and bring them to school ASAP OR email me both graphs as an attachment if you haven’t already done this.

·        Science Fair  - Past due

o   Read the letter about the science fair project

o   Bring a shoebox to store your supplies and protect your car as you build it

·        Wed., Oct. 11 – Boys’ Soccer Tryouts, 4 – 5 pm

·        Fri., Oct. 13 – Geometry unit test, Boys’ Soccer Tryouts, 4 – 5 pm

·        Wed., Oct. 25 – Casual Day

·        Thurs., Oct. 26 – Picture Day

·        Tues., Oct. 31 – Spirit Day: Harvest/Halloween Dress Up

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