Monday, June 12, 2017

Short, Sharp, Single, Square = Spruce

Agenda:
1 - Treat Day tomorrow - treats are $1.00 - donut day
2 - These are Due Tuesday!!! 
 Work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to: 
   1) adobe spark
   2) Sign in with google
   3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice 
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 
That's all you need to do!

3) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. Try the Evidence and Investigation. 
4) Math - the entire booklet is due Tuesday. 
5) Field trip forms are due Wednesday
6) Human Sexuality (HS) permission forms are Due Thursday
7) Grade 6 Farewell Invitations are being sent home today. 



Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We reviewed/learned how to create rules using Input/Output machines.
How did you show what you learned?
We worked through the booklet and used guess and check to solve the equations. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to apply these pattern rules to graphing. 

Friday, June 09, 2017

Fitness Friday

Agenda:
1)These are Due Tuesday!!! 
 Work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to: 
   1) adobe spark
   2) Sign in with google
   3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice 
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 
That's all you need to do!

2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. Try the Trees and Forests one this weekend. 
3) Social - you have a map to complete for Monday
4) Math - the entire booklet is due Tuesday. 
5) Field trip forms are due Wednesday



Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We had Sports Day and we had a very successful day. 
How did you show what you learned?
We worked as a team and supported our younger students to make sure they had a great day. We demonstrated excellent sportsmanship skills and we awesome leaders for our teams. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to continue to show these excellent leadership skills. 

Thursday, June 08, 2017

The Longitude and Latitude of Room 7 is......

Agenda:
1)These are Due Tuesday!!! 
 Work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to: 
   1) adobe spark
   2) Sign in with google
   3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice 
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 
That's all you need to do!

2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. Try the Trees and Forests one this weekend. 
3) Social - you have a map to complete for Monday
4) Math - the entire booklet is due Tuesday. 

5) Tomorrow is Sport's Day - Dress in layers that are comfortable for sports activities. Bring a water bottle and an extra snack if you think you might need it. 

6) Field trip forms are due Wednesday


Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We learned how to calculate latitude and longitude on a map. 
How did you show what you learned?
We began an activity in class that is due Monday. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to go over it and review some more examples. 

Tuesday, June 06, 2017

Bike to School - over 100 Dr. Coffin students and staff participated

Agenda:
Agenda:
1)  work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to
   1) adobe spark
   2) Sign in with google
   3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice 
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 
That's all you need to do!

2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. 
3) Social - finish the booklet and it is due Wednesday
4) Science - your glider write up is due end of class tomorrow. Please work on it at home as there is no more class time to work on it.  Remember it is a scientific sketch - ruler, labels, side and birds eye view, etc. 
5) Math - 4 pages due Wednesday - mass and capacity

Mark your Calendars - 
June 9th is Sport's Day
June 16th - we have been invited to visit Dr. Strous' lab at the University of Calgary EEEL Building. He is paying for the bus!!! If your parent is a cleared volunteer and would like to join us, let Mrs. Saunders know. 


Learning Intentions
What did you learn today?
We learned about how Iroquois people made decisions
We learned about different games, specifically lacrosse. We played sacred bowl. It had a basket with 6 rocks. One side of the rock was pink and the other side was white. 
We made clan badges. We learned about each clan and determined which clan best represented us. 
We looked at different artifacts that archeologists had found. We tried to figure out what they were for and how they were important to the Iroquois people. 
How did you show what you learned?
We worked at 4 different stations. This was mostly hands on work. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to finish our Iroquois study and begin review for the PATs. 

Monday, June 05, 2017

Lock Down Practice

Agenda:
1)  work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to
   1) adobe spark
   2) Sign in with google
   3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice 
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 
That's all you need to do!

2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. 
3) Tomorrow is Bike To School Day - You must wear a helmet! Ride safe, remember your hand signals and keep your eyes open for everyone around you!!!
4) Social - finish the booklet and it is due Wednesday
5) Science - your glider write up is due end of class tomorrow. Please work on it at home if you think time in class tomorrow will not be enough. Remember it is a scientific sketch - ruler, labels, side and birds eye view, etc. 
6) Math - 4 pages due Wednesday - mass and capacity

Mark your Calendars - 
June 6th - Bike to School Day 
June 6th - Teacher's Pet  will do an in class presentation on the Iroquois Confederacy Room 6 -10 - 12 and Room 7 - 1-3pm
June 9th is Sport's Day
June 16th - we have been invited to visit Dr. Strous' lab at the University of Calgary EEEL Building. He is paying for the bus!!! If your parent is a cleared volunteer and would like to join us, let Mrs. Saunders know. 

EXAM BANK Instructions 
Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com
You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 
You will need the following login information:
Username: ewcoffin
Password: coffin

Learning Intention 
What did you learn today?
We learned about Bike Safety today. 
How did you show what you learned?
We had Constable Valstar visit our classes today to discuss the hand signals and paying attention while we ride. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to get to school safely tomorrow. 

Friday, June 02, 2017

Happy Friday

Agenda:
1)  work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to
   1) adobe spark
   2) Sign in with google
   3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice 
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 
That's all you need to do!

2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. 




Mark your Calendars - 
June 6th - Bike to School Day 
June 6th - Teacher's Pet  will do an in class presentation on the Iroquois Confederacy
June 9th is Sport's Day
June 16th - we have been invited to visit Dr. Strous' lab at the University of Calgary EEEL Building. He is paying for the bus!!! If your parent is a cleared volunteer and would like to join us, let Mrs. Saunders know. 

Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com
You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 
You will need the following login information:
Username: ewcoffin
Password: coffin

Learning Intention
What did you learn today?
We had our final visit from the U of C scientists. 
How did you show what you learned?
We answered questions in 4 small groups to provide feedback about the pilot project. Today was our final day. 
What do you need to learn next?
We will see them again in 2 weeks when we get to visit their lab at the EEEL building.  

Thursday, June 01, 2017

Synecdoche????

Agenda:
To work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to
1) adobe spark
2) Sign in with google
3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice 
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 
That's all you need to do!

1 - Please see Room 6s blog regarding other homework 
2 - Bring a read to self book. There is no more book exchange due to Mrs. Kidd doing inventory in the library. PLEASE look everywhere for Dr. Coffin Library books. 

Mark your Calendars - 
June 6th - Teacher's Pet  will do an in class presentation on the Iroquois Confederacy
June 9th is Sport's Day
June 16th - we have been invited to visit Dr. Strous' lab at the University of Calgary EEEL Building. He is paying for the bus!!! If your parent is a cleared volunteer and would like to join us, let Mrs. Saunders know. 

Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com
You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 
You will need the following login information:
Username: ewcoffin
Password: coffin