This morning we began to research Alberta's Grassland Region.  We used a social studies textbook called Our Alberta.  We were introduced to various text features on nonfiction books.
Ask me what a Table of Contents is? and the difference between a Glossary and an Index.

Two things we learned about the Grassland Region are:
- it is usually flat with a few grassy hills
- hoodoos are a unique landform in the SE quadrant of this region.

We did a Science experiment this afternoon.  We had to use a variety of classroom materials to direct light around barriers to light up a target.
Ask me if I was successful.  If I was, what worked?  If not, what would I change next time?


***Reminder - Friday is Fun Lunch and Dress as Your Favorite StoryBook Character(or movie)***

***Notice - Please return the Casino Volunteer forms to the school as soon as possible***


Our French test on personality traits has been postponed until tomorrow.  Please review the terms from our earlier blog post.


I have attached a couple of questions to help reinforce the concept of division.  We have looked at division as creating equal groups using both arrays and base-10.  These questions will help you visualize how division looks.  Please write the appropriate division equation that goes along with each problem.

This morning we began studying the Regions of Alberta.  There are 6 unique geographical regions in our province.  They are:

- Foothills

- Grasslands

- Boreal Forest

- Rocky Mountains

- Canadian Shield

- Parklands

Ask me what region Calgary is in!

Here is a link to Zooming In

In French we completed our French Passports.  Ask me the 5 character traits I added to my passport.

Here is a link to some additional support with Math Story Problems

Today in French we learned some personality traits.  Here is a list of the traits that we learned.  Ask me to identify what each of the traits are.

In Math we looked at strategies to assist us with solving math stories.  Here is an example of the strategies we looked at in class.

Work with me to use the Problem Solving Steps to solve the following math stories.

Important Notice

-Important notice from School Council Executive coming home with students today.  Please read and return to the school if you are able to volunteer.

****No School Tomorrow for Good Friday and Monday, April 17 for a PD Day****  Have a great long weekend!

Our French shapes test came home today.  Ask me to show it to you.  

Today in French we learned the vocabulary for parts of the body.  Here is the list of words we learned.  Ask me what body parts they represent.

We continue to study Personification and Alliteration in poetry.  Today we looked at a couple of websites to help understand each.  Check them out here:

Alliteration                Personification


In math, we are designing a multiplication game.  We can create an original game, or model our game based on one we are familiar with.  Stay tuned for images of some of our games in the coming weeks!

Important Fun Lunch Information

There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 14 in observance of Good Friday, and Monday, April 17 is a Professional Development Day

Today in Language Arts we focused on personification.  Personification is giving human qualities to an object or animal.  Eg:  Lightning danced across the sky or A shovel groaned as it loaded gravel.

We will be using personification in our Tanka poetry.  Tanka poems are usually about nature.  They follow a specific syllable rule.  Ask me what the difference between a Tanka and a Limerick is.

Good work to those who prepared for our French Test today on Les Formes.

In math we completed several logic problems.  Ask me what surface area is and how many sides are on a rectangular prism.

In Language today we worked on creating Bio-poetry.  Ask me what it means and how many lines are included in this type of poem.

We attempted to create our own source of light in science using Wint-O-Green LifeSavers.  Ask me what the name of light that is created by crushing or tearing.
Here is a video link to that shows the light created.

In math, we looked at division and equality.  For homework, come up with at least one solution to the following problem.

In Phys Ed we are working on mastering the Chicken Dance.
Here is a link to the music for you to practice at home.
Chicken Dance

We looked at how our pupils change size to regulate the amount of light that enters our eyes.  Ask me 3 ways to protect our eyes from harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Welcome Back!! - Here's hoping everyone had a restful break.

Our Hip-Hop residency began today.  We had a 1/2 hour session with Cam.  He showed us a couple basic dance moves.  We look forward to our upcoming dance classes.


Today in French we learned the names of 7 basic shapes.  Students created an on-line poster with the shapes and their names.  The poster can be accessed through your students Google Drive account from any computer or mobile device.

There will be a test on the French shapes this Friday!  

   

Important Notice   

ATTN GIRLS