It is report card writing time...in case you've seen a teacher and thought they look a bit more frazzled than normal. I am a big believer in the importance of learning skills. My Mom taught me that what she looked at first and foremost was that first page of the report card. If you got a C or D in a subject but got Gs and Es in your learning skills she knew you had done your best.
That being last week I took advantage of the snow days to conference with students and show them their learning skills marks IF reports went home that very day (they don't they go home in a few weeks). I explained what students got a particular letter and how they could improve. I also told them they had a week or so to change their grade (hopefully for the better). Might be a good idea to ask them how the conference with Mme went.
Wednesday 30 January 2019
one ending is a new beginning
We are wrapping up our rocks and minerals science unit. We wrote a collaborative book! We did a lot of critical thinking and learned how to organize our text using subtitles and a table of contents. Today we voted on the art work which will be on our cover page. Next week, each student will receive a copy of our class made book to show off to you at home! We will also keep a copy in the French book room and LC so future generations can use it too.
The end of one unit means the beginning of another. We started our light and sound unit today with 5 new centers. This unit will also integrate a lot of music and art. We will be recording our questions and learning on this blog. Here's a padlet with overall curriculum expectations and many many links students can explore in class but also at home.
The end of one unit means the beginning of another. We started our light and sound unit today with 5 new centers. This unit will also integrate a lot of music and art. We will be recording our questions and learning on this blog. Here's a padlet with overall curriculum expectations and many many links students can explore in class but also at home.
Monday 7 January 2019
Roches et minéraux
Bonne année!!!
I am hoping to power through our Rocks and Minerals science unit this month. We talked a bit about the mining industry when we studied Regions of Canada before Christmas. This week we will look at the identification of rocks and minerals using certain characteristics, we will also look at the rocks and minerals in everyday objects. Finally, we will look at the environmental impact of the mining industry and how we can possibly minimize it.
As always here is our padlet with curriculum expectations and some useful links for exploring at home.
I am hoping to power through our Rocks and Minerals science unit this month. We talked a bit about the mining industry when we studied Regions of Canada before Christmas. This week we will look at the identification of rocks and minerals using certain characteristics, we will also look at the rocks and minerals in everyday objects. Finally, we will look at the environmental impact of the mining industry and how we can possibly minimize it.
As always here is our padlet with curriculum expectations and some useful links for exploring at home.
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