Wednesday, January 22

English
1) We've begun reading Hana's Suitcase.  Today students answered some questions based on Chapters 1-4 in Google Classroom.

2) We'll write a test based on Spelling List #15 (last week's words) on Friday.

Math
Today students worked on finding the area of polygons by breaking the polygon into smaller shapes (rectangles, triangles, and parallelograms) and using formulas to find those areas.  Nelson textbook, Chapter 8, Lesson 6, #1-6 (due tomorrow).

Science
Students are building an electric car in small groups.  When finished, they will independently explain how their car works using their knowledge of simple electric circuits.

Social Studies
We spent time looking at various Canadian banknotes and analyzing the symbols used.  We discussed how the symbols on the banknotes represent Canadian values, contributions, and identity.  Students are now going to design their own banknote, choosing symbols, themes, and a prominent Canadian that they feel represent Canadian identity.

Tuesday, January 7th

English
Read for 20 minutes
Spelling Lesson 14 (test Friday)
Poetry definitions sheet (finish for tomorrow)

Math
Test Monday on measurement
Chapter 5, Lesson 4 #4-7

Social Studies
Project due next week

Chinese Heritage Month Poster Competition information.

Tuesday, December 17

Reminders
Dance Thursday pm
Spirit Days...

• Wednesday - Beach Day
• Thursday - Crazy Day
• Friday - PJ Day

Holiday Party Friday pm

Math

Chapter 5, Lesson 2 in Nelson textbook

2D Geometry test signed

Science

Electricity test on Thursday.  We'll review as a class tomorrow.  Here is the study guide...

- static electricity (be able to describe it)

- current electricity (be able to describe it)

- electric circuits

- series circuit vs. parallel circuit

- switches

- energy transformations (a radio turns electrical energy into...)

- conductors vs. insulators (know the difference between them and a few examples of each)

- sources of energy, like nuclear, solar, wind, etc...(know the basics of how they produce electricity and a few pros and cons of two of them)

- energy conservation (know some ways that we can conserve electricity, such as using energy efficient light bulbs or natural light, timers, tankless water heaters, etc...)

Social Studies

Students should be finished collecting information on the community they are researching before they leave for the holidays so we can focus on the writing and maps when we get back.

Wednesday, December 11

Reminders
Concert tomorrow @ 6:30 pm.  Meet by 6:15 in room 123.  Dress in your best holiday concert casual wear.

English
Read for 20 minutes

Math
2D Geometry review.  Finish drawing and measuring angles, and #5 on the review sheet.  We'll finish the rest tomorrow.

Wednesday, November 27

Reminders

• Coat and boot drive has been extended to next week.
• Stonegate gift
• House event and meeting Friday

English

• Read for 20 minutes
• Spelling Lesson 11 (test Friday)
• One-pager assignment (Dec 4)
• Continue writing scenes for your short story

Math

Tonight draw at least one more triangle that fits the course criteria for today's math problem.  Order the angles and opposite sides from greatest to least.  Test our two hypotheses about triangles...

• All interior angles in a triangle add up to 180 degrees
• The largest angle in a triangle will have an opposite side that is the longest on the triangle.

Friday, November 22

Reminders

• Coat and boot drive.
• Stonegate donation.
• House event and lunch meeting (next Friday)

English

• Read for 20 minutes
• Spelling test for lesson 10 will be on Monday.
• Write 3 (or more) small scenes for your short story idea that show your character's struggles and motivations (goals).  These scenes may or may not end up in your final draft, but it is good practice and helps you to get to know your character better.

Math

Next week we begin 2D Geometry.

Science

Hand in your PSAs.  We will look at them on Monday.  Remember to turn in on Google Classroom so I can give you a mark.

Thursday, November 21

Reminders

• Coat and boot clothing drive.  Until November 28th
• Stonegate basket donation

English

• Read for 20 minutes
• Spelling Lesson 10 (test Friday)
• Today we worked on creating characters for our short stories by creating a T-chart and listing their internal and external features.  We also chose an idea for our story from our Writer's Notebook

Math

Chapter Review #5-7

Test tomorrow.  See Tuesday's blog post for details.