3...2...1..... Quiz Off!

Agenda:
1 - Social Studies quiz tomorrow - be sure to study and feel well rested
2 - spelling is due tomorrow - view yesterday's blog if you aren't finished
3 - Moon Phases Sheet is due Monday
4 - Field trip form for our trip to City Hall on Monday.


https://www.nasa.gov - to view the NASA's 3D Printed Habitat Challenge

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
During Social Studies, we talked about what we would do if we saw discrimination occurring and what we should do?
How did you show what you learned?
We used a story from the text book to start this conversation. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to take our Social test tomorrow. 

Bump, Set, Serve

Agenda:

1. Social Studies - test on Thursday
2. Field trip form due Wednesday - let Mrs. Saunders/Wai Pheng know if you would like to join us.
3. Science Fair students need to bring $2.00 for their trifold. 
4. Edit fun is due Wednesday and Spelling is due Thursday

EDIT FUN

A, blizard is different from, a snowstorm because blizzard’s have really strong wins that blow at over 35 myles per our. blizzerds dont alweys prodace a lot of snow, but blowing snow make it very hard to see. blizards can last for three, hour or more. Savere blizzards have three qualitys: winds over 45 Miles, per hour pour visibility, and tempature’s that are 10 degree or below.  “thats colde” exclaim won chyld

Weekly Words:

1.   expression

2.   seizure

3.   minority

4.   detain

5.   fraction

Weekly Exercises:

Find an antonym  – 3

Define – 4

Choose 4 letters and make a new word – 3

Vowels vs. consonants – 4

Find a rhyming word - 3

Leave some letters blank – 4

mlsaunders@cbe.ab.ca 

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We worked on our Sky Science Centers for the 2nd time today. Each center has a different focus - constellations, the sun, the planets, Meteors, the moon, Sun Dials, Star Tales, Current Events, MARS,  Emitting and Reflecting Light and Eclipses. 
How did you show what you learned?
We are working through our booklet and doing various activities for each center. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will continue to work on these centers for 3 - 4 more days. 

Curling our Head Around Science

Agenda:

1. Social Studies - test on Thursday
2. Math - page 179: questions 3 - 11 due tomorrow 
3. Field trip form due Wednesday - let Mrs. Saunders/Wai Pheng know if you would like to join us.

Learning Intentions 
What did you learn today?
We learned how to curl today. 
How did you show what you learned?
We had a residency for the day. She brought brooms, rocks and the house for us to try it out. We had one game and played first to the pin. 
What do you need to learn next?
We would like to buy a set of curling equipment so we can try this game during physical education. 

Winter Wonderland

Agenda:

1. Social Studies - Handout 3 - Part B – due Monday.  A copy of the Charter may be found here: http://laws–lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/page–15.html
2. Social Studies Test – next Thursday.  We will be reviewing and studying next week.
3. Curling One Day Residency - Monday Jan 9th
4. Field trip to City Hall - Monday Jan. 16th - let Mrs. Saunders/Wai Pheng know if you would like to join us.

Amazing first day of Snow Shoeing. Students' positive attitudes and excellent choices in outerwear made for a wonderful first day. We can't wait to try again with a bit warmer weather and hot chocolate :-)

Also, we had the opportunity to watch two astronauts, Shane Kimbrough and Peggy Whitson, on their Space Walk today. They spent approximately 6 hours working on the outside of the ISS changing and repairing some batteries.  

Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We learned how to put on snow shoes and move around the deep snow. 
How did you show what you learned?
We were the first group at Dr. Coffin to try  out the new snow shoes. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will help our little buddies try them out next Friday. 

One Whole Day!

Agenda:

1. Social Studies - Handout 3 - Part B – due Monday.  A copy of the Charter may be found here: http://laws–lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/page–15.html
2. Social Studies Test – next Thursday.  We will be reviewing and studying next week.
3. Curling One Day Residency - Monday Jan 9th
4. Field trip to City Hall - Monday Jan. 16th - let Mrs. Saunders/Wai Pheng know if you would like to join us. 
5. Be prepared to go outside tomorrow. We will be going snow shoeing in our field tomorrow. Bring snow pants, snow boots, warm mitts and a warm toque. If you have snow shoes please feel free to bring them. 

Learning Intention 
What did you learn today?
We created an interactive math journal page on fractions today. We began looking at how fractions relate to decimals and percents. 
How did you show what you learned?
We did a lot of cutting to create our fraction flip chart.
What do you need to learn next?
We will need to fill in the left hand side of the page once we learn a little bit more. 

Branton Jr. High Visit.

Agenda:

1. Social Studies – Handout 3 Part A - Due tomorrow 
2. Spelling and Edit Fun are Due Thursday
3. Curling One Day Residency - Monday Jan 9th
4. Field trip to City Hall - Monday Jan. 16th - let Mrs. Saunders/Wai Pheng know if you would like to join us. 
5. The grade 6s had a presentation from Branton Jr. High today. They will hold their Open House on Feb. 2nd at 7pm. 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We began our volleyball unit today in gym. 
How did you show what you learned?
We worked on our bumps and keeping control of the volleyball. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will work on sets tomorrow and start putting these skills together. 

Welcome Back!

Agenda:

1. Social Studies – Handout 2 – questions #1-10. Due tomorrow.  A copy of the Charter may be found here: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/const/page-15.html
2. Spelling is Due Thursday
3. Curling One Day Residency - Monday Jan 9th
4. Field trip to City Hall - Monday Jan. 16th

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned the strings on a Ukulele and how to play the C, F, and G chord. 
How did you show what you learned?
We played Row Your Boat. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn more of the chords and different songs.