This week we've covered a lot of ground and have been learning some exciting things!
In Math we've begun working on double digit multiplication, as well as exploring word problems. We've practiced the procedures together and are starting to work our multiplication muscles out! Here are some videos to help review the process:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ5qLWP3Fqo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVYwunbpMHA
In Science we explored the reasons for the seasons, as well as why some locations don't experiences the same seasonal changes as we do here in Calgary! Below are some videos explaining how the axis of our planet causes different seasons throughout the year, as well as how to recognize lines of longitude and latitude! As a class, we've also started to review some helpful interactive tutorials about many of the concepts we have covered in our Weather Unit so far!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQjT5uKp2hg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjDqhLUzCpE
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm
In Social Studies we have been exploring the history of the Acadians in Atlantic Canada, and learned about "The Great Upheaval" and the displacement of thousands of Acadian families.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVPSdtaZ7Ec
We also learned about a fun and unique tradition in Winsor, NS that involves.....GIANT pumpkins! And even more exciting- GIANT PUMPKIN BOAT RACES! We used the fun history of Howard Dill and his giant pumpkins as a cross-curricular inspiration point! In Art, we created our own papier mache pumpkins, which we will continue working on in the coming weeks as we transform them into our very own giant pumpkin vessels! In Language Arts, we used our boats as a topic to write about using our descriptive language skills and poetic devices. We have written some vivid pictures through describing sensory information, using similes and metaphor, as well as hyperbole and personification. Our words are really starting to take life! Below are the links to share with parents to learn all about Howard Dill and the Great Pumpkin Regatta.
https://www.macleans.ca/society/life/the-father-of-all-pumpkins/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_753VbwWpA
Everyone did an excellent job today running for Terry Fox and we raised a great amount of donations to support cancer research! Go Wildwood!
As we approach this coming week, students should be making sure to practice knowing all of Canada's provinces and capitals for an upcoming quiz. We will also be quizzing our knowledge of key facts about the Atlantic, such as climate, industry, landscape, and which provinces are included in the region. We will be covering historical and cultural facts in another test later on in the coming weeks, and will be reviewing that separately.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
In Math we've begun working on double digit multiplication, as well as exploring word problems. We've practiced the procedures together and are starting to work our multiplication muscles out! Here are some videos to help review the process:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ5qLWP3Fqo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVYwunbpMHA
In Science we explored the reasons for the seasons, as well as why some locations don't experiences the same seasonal changes as we do here in Calgary! Below are some videos explaining how the axis of our planet causes different seasons throughout the year, as well as how to recognize lines of longitude and latitude! As a class, we've also started to review some helpful interactive tutorials about many of the concepts we have covered in our Weather Unit so far!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQjT5uKp2hg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjDqhLUzCpE
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm
In Social Studies we have been exploring the history of the Acadians in Atlantic Canada, and learned about "The Great Upheaval" and the displacement of thousands of Acadian families.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVPSdtaZ7Ec
We also learned about a fun and unique tradition in Winsor, NS that involves.....GIANT pumpkins! And even more exciting- GIANT PUMPKIN BOAT RACES! We used the fun history of Howard Dill and his giant pumpkins as a cross-curricular inspiration point! In Art, we created our own papier mache pumpkins, which we will continue working on in the coming weeks as we transform them into our very own giant pumpkin vessels! In Language Arts, we used our boats as a topic to write about using our descriptive language skills and poetic devices. We have written some vivid pictures through describing sensory information, using similes and metaphor, as well as hyperbole and personification. Our words are really starting to take life! Below are the links to share with parents to learn all about Howard Dill and the Great Pumpkin Regatta.
https://www.macleans.ca/society/life/the-father-of-all-pumpkins/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_753VbwWpA
Everyone did an excellent job today running for Terry Fox and we raised a great amount of donations to support cancer research! Go Wildwood!
As we approach this coming week, students should be making sure to practice knowing all of Canada's provinces and capitals for an upcoming quiz. We will also be quizzing our knowledge of key facts about the Atlantic, such as climate, industry, landscape, and which provinces are included in the region. We will be covering historical and cultural facts in another test later on in the coming weeks, and will be reviewing that separately.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
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