In mathematics the students have continued to add various strategies to their repertoire for multiplication. Grade fours have focused on adding proportional reasoning, helping facts, and inventive approaches to their toolbox of knowledge. Students are beginning to make connections between making these tactics their own, while using them to assist with the Problem of the Week. They spent some time reflecting on their journey as a mathematician, by analyzing methods used in the past and strategies learned most recently. The Grade Fours have shown enthusiasm on becoming efficient and diligent when tackling challenging equations.
In science the grade fours are beginning to uncover the simple machines found in bicycles. Two Wheel View will be working with the students in grade four to foster a greater appreciation for these complex machines as students collaboratively grow in their understandings of the inner workings of bicycles. As students become “bike mechanics” they will learn how they could possibly change the simple machines on bicycles to observe a measured result. Two Wheel View will be making five visits to Connect Charter to teach our students how to change bicycle components. The grade fours will continue to develop their understanding of the scientific method to test their "experimental bike" designs. The grade 4's will continue to see the importance of living in the growth mindset as they collaboratively solve problems and make changes to their bicycle designs.
Tomatoes have made their first appearance in the lab since the seeds from the International Space Station were planted on October 24. This is exciting news for our urban gardeners.
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In science the grade fours are beginning to uncover the simple machines found in bicycles. Two Wheel View will be working with the students in grade four to foster a greater appreciation for these complex machines as students collaboratively grow in their understandings of the inner workings of bicycles. As students become “bike mechanics” they will learn how they could possibly change the simple machines on bicycles to observe a measured result. Two Wheel View will be making five visits to Connect Charter to teach our students how to change bicycle components. The grade fours will continue to develop their understanding of the scientific method to test their "experimental bike" designs. The grade 4's will continue to see the importance of living in the growth mindset as they collaboratively solve problems and make changes to their bicycle designs.
Tomatoes have made their first appearance in the lab since the seeds from the International Space Station were planted on October 24. This is exciting news for our urban gardeners.
Two Wheel View :http://www.twowheelview.org/AboutUs/index.html
This week has proven to be exceptionally busy for our fourth graders in Humanities!
Students were first asked to define what the word "persuasion" means. We then discussed in what ways persuasion is used and where you can find examples of this in our day to day activities. Students were asked to find a persuasive piece (article, advertisement, letter to the editor etc.) to bring to class and share. We then compiled a list of what persuasive strategies were put to use in these examples.
In the coming weeks, we will be pairing our use of persuasion strategies with our knowledge of Alberta's natural environments and inquiring into protected parks and natural areas throughout Alberta. We will spend time looking into what protected areas are and expanding our knowledge of Alberta's land before developing our own persuasive pieces, urging others to continue protecting our province's natural areas and parks.
We have also continued to explore the question “What can we learn about Frist Nations People from their stories?” Students spent time on Tuesday reflecting on what they have learned in the past weeks to make connections as we move forward. For the purpose of tracking students’ learning during this inquiry, we had them complete and date the first of three sections on a check in chart. These sections include: first thoughts, what I think now, and what I’ve learned. The next time we use this chart to check in will be in early March and late April. The grade fours used the bank of questions they came up with last week to determine common themes and symbols they’re noticing in First Nations stories. This information is displayed on bulletin boards in each classroom. We also discussed ways we can be respectful when talking about other people’s cultures and traditions, and students reflected on how they feel when someone asks them personal questions.
Today students came up with strategies and ideas for choosing and summarizing stories, and how to act responsibly when using the internet during class time. The grade fours will be given a list of 15 First Nations stories on Monday pre-selected by Miss. Perry and Miss. Glinsbockel to explore and complete reading responses. Students read the book “Mwakwa talks to the Loon” by Dale Auger, and as a group came up with a reading response exemplar to keep in their duotangs (students in 4.2 will get to this on Monday).
Students were first asked to define what the word "persuasion" means. We then discussed in what ways persuasion is used and where you can find examples of this in our day to day activities. Students were asked to find a persuasive piece (article, advertisement, letter to the editor etc.) to bring to class and share. We then compiled a list of what persuasive strategies were put to use in these examples.
In the coming weeks, we will be pairing our use of persuasion strategies with our knowledge of Alberta's natural environments and inquiring into protected parks and natural areas throughout Alberta. We will spend time looking into what protected areas are and expanding our knowledge of Alberta's land before developing our own persuasive pieces, urging others to continue protecting our province's natural areas and parks.
We have also continued to explore the question “What can we learn about Frist Nations People from their stories?” Students spent time on Tuesday reflecting on what they have learned in the past weeks to make connections as we move forward. For the purpose of tracking students’ learning during this inquiry, we had them complete and date the first of three sections on a check in chart. These sections include: first thoughts, what I think now, and what I’ve learned. The next time we use this chart to check in will be in early March and late April. The grade fours used the bank of questions they came up with last week to determine common themes and symbols they’re noticing in First Nations stories. This information is displayed on bulletin boards in each classroom. We also discussed ways we can be respectful when talking about other people’s cultures and traditions, and students reflected on how they feel when someone asks them personal questions.
Today students came up with strategies and ideas for choosing and summarizing stories, and how to act responsibly when using the internet during class time. The grade fours will be given a list of 15 First Nations stories on Monday pre-selected by Miss. Perry and Miss. Glinsbockel to explore and complete reading responses. Students read the book “Mwakwa talks to the Loon” by Dale Auger, and as a group came up with a reading response exemplar to keep in their duotangs (students in 4.2 will get to this on Monday).