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- Aquarium project - Chemistry Thursdays - Decimals to the thousandths place Looking back: Language Arts: This week we continued to work on articles based on the topics of our choice. Each students should be complete their research phase and moving into their planning and introductory paragraphs. Math: - This week we continued to work with decimals and added on a place value. We also began talking about ordering decimals and putting them on a number line. At the end of the week the students were assigned a math project, with a partner or on their own students will design an aquarium for the class. Each group will be working with a hypothetical budget of $240 and will have to keep track of the money they spent, including sales tax. They must not go over budget and must be thoughtful about the type of aquarium and fish they will be putting into it. Science: -Students this week have been working on part 2 of their "To Boldly Go" project where they create a ship log of all of the astronomical anomalies they pass on their way to their new planet. Social: Students are working in small groups to research a culture that makes up the wonderful diversity of Canada. Once students have finished researching they will find a way to artistically share their understanding with all of their 5/6 peers. Finally, Parent math night is this Tuesday from 6-7:30pm. Childcare will be provided. Please RSVP to this link if you will be attending: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchN1E6m0TQeIco7zj97uJrxx3g1FrhHl5owuu_uMpu4LJZdw/viewform Ask Me About:
- Social Studies project (New) - Science project (New) - Decimal place value - Article Writing (New) Looking Back: Language Arts: - This was a week full of new things! This week in language arts, we talked a lot about the different parts of an article, what makes an article effective, and looking at a few different types. Then, each students conferenced with me and chose a topic they would like to write an article on. Together we set a goal that they would work towards for the next two classes. This involves researching the topic of their choice and using a template to record their findings. The template is used first as a way for students to organize their thinking before they begin to write an article. I have found that many students want to jump right into writing before planning which leads to their writing being confusing and it often misses a logical flow. This happens less when students plan before they begin. Students will have 2 weeks to work on this project, the due date is December 4th. Math: This week in math we used base ten blocks again to help us understand place value of decimal numbers up to the hundredths place. We used the base ten blocks to help us visualize what happens when we add or subtract decimal numbers. Visually understanding what is happening to the numbers in both cases has helped us approach math equations with a bit more confidence. Talking about money with your child will continue to help solidify the idea of decimals moving forward. Science: - This week in science the students had a new project assigned to them entitled "To Boldly Go". This is a three part project based on the premise that we have to leave Earth and go to a new planet. The students must choose why they are leaving Earth, the new planet they are going to, and what life will be like on that new planet. Students must create a time capsule that explains why they are leaving and where they are going (Due November 22), a ship log that documents 5 -8 objects they will pass on their journey, such as planets, stars, nebulae, astroid belts (Due December 6), and they will need to create a star log, or a journal of what life is like on their new planet once they arrive (Due December 20). This project is quite extensive and lots of class time will be given, however, it is important that students use their time wisely. I encourage parents to check in with their child regularly to see how they are progressing on this assignment. Social studies: - We, again, began a new project in social this week. Students chose a culture that contributed to Canada's history that they will research. Students will work in groups to learn about the stories of the culture they have chosen, how it has impacted Canadian history, and then create an artistic representation of that culture. The students can create a visual arts piece, a performance piece, or a combination of the two. This project will be presented the week of December 18th. One final note! We are excited to announce Belfast's first ever #Belfasty Parent Night. On November 28th, we will be hosting a parent only math night where you can come learn some of the ways we are teaching math this year to bring the fun and wonder back to the subject. The event runs from 6-7:30pm and there will be three #Belfasty rotations you will be apart of. In order to keep this a parent only evening we will be supplying childcare in the evening! Please RSVP to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchN1E6m0TQeIco7zj97uJrxx3g1FrhHl5owuu_uMpu4LJZdw/viewform Ask Me About:
- Treaty 7 - Remembrance Day Assembly - Decimals Looking Back: Language Arts: - This week in language arts we finished our essays on comparing and contrasting a topic of our choice. We then looked closely at News paper articles so that we could understand the main parts of an article and how to organize one effectively. Math: - This week in math we began to look at decimals using base tens blocks to understand the place value of decimals to the hundredths. We looked at how decimal numbers combine to make whole numbers and convey parts of a whole. We have begun to add and subtract decimals to the hundredths place value. Science: - This week in science we finished our sky science labs and they were a great success! Students demonstrated and shared their knowledge through a hands on activity for their peers. Afterwards, students engaged in a feedback loop that proved to be very helpful and led to students having a better understanding of how their labs impacted their peers. Social Studies: - This week we went to Fort Calgary to learn about Treaty 7. While there we met Elder Randy Bottle from the Blood Tribe. He shared his knowledge about the land, how we can learn from each other, and shared the impacts that treaty 7 had on the First Nations peoples in Alberta. This week students also finished their compare and contrast essays on the two indigenous cultures they had chosen. Words of the week: - Treaty - Remembrance - Headline - By Line - Topic sentence Ask Me About:
- Halloween Belfasty day - Number lines and numbers between numbers - Science labs - If I am finished my LA compare and contrast essay Look back: Language Arts: This week in Language Arts, students worked to finish their compare and contrast writing based on a topic of their choice. We have worked through how to organized our writing, how to word our paragraphs and how to conclude our writing. Parents, please note that this is due on Wednesday and students have used all of the class time given. Please check in with your student to see if they completed their work during class time. Science: This was our final week to put together our sky science labs. The student will be presenting the labs to their classmates on Monday. All of the students worked hard on their labs and have put a lot of deep and meaningful thought into how they will share their new knowledge with their classmates. Math: This week we looked at number lines more in depth. We explored why we use number lines, where we see them in the real world and how they can be a tool to help us understand different mathematical problems. As part of this work we talked about how there are many numbers between numbers, parts that make up whole numbers. This launched us into our discussions around decimals and how we use decimals on number lines. Social studies: This week we worked to finish up our research and writing on the various Indigenous cultures still found in Canada and what they can teach us about understanding the land we live on. The final writing portion of this will be due next Thursday. Words of the week: - Decimals - Number Line - Parts - Wholes |
AuthorMrs. Ayer is a grade 5 and 6 teacher. She loves creating art, taking photos and traveling. She also enjoys spending time with her Pooch and Husband. Peek at the week
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