Thursday, November 2, 2017

Science:  Habitats


   Our studies of Habitats has taken us around the world to discuss and investigate the ' biomes ' of the world. e.g.) Tundra, Tropical Jungles, Arctic etc.     This knowledge will be needed as your son / daughter moves into the Mini-project since they will be expected to tell us where in the world their threatened or endangered animals lives.     Our next section of Habitats will investigate the Harmful or Helpful aspects of humans on the animals of the world.   e.g.) Pesticides, DDT; Fertilizers, Lake Winnipeg, Oil Spills, Exxon Valdez, etc.   This element of their understanding will spill over to their Mini-project since they will be asked,

 ' How are we as humans helping your endangered animals or endangering your animal? '     

' What associations are involved to protect your threatened or endangered animal and how can we get involved?'


  I have shown the class a number of previous year's projects and also taught them how to do a Power Point Presentation. 

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Mathematics

We are now currently studying our first unit:

Linear Measurement 

In our unit on Linear Measurement, we have asked your son / daughter to measure accurately with a ruler. This turned out to be quite a challenge for many. I explained the importance of accuracy since we are dealing with Linear Measurement. We have reviewed the concepts of Perimeter and Area. In Grade 4, I have introduced the concept of a formula to calculate both Perimeter and Area. 

We will now be moving into Metric Conversions this week. 


Sunday, October 29, 2017

Media Literacy: Computer Internet Safety


              Media Literacy & Computer Internet Safety


Students will be given insight into Computer Internet Safety as part of our Media Literacy studies.
We will be watching a great video from Vimeo featuring a group of elementary students. 
Click on the link below for the Vimeo video. 

https://vimeo.com/116587103

Our class will continue the discussion of Computer Internet Safety and then assign the Do's & Don'ts of the internet. 

Sunday, October 15, 2017

Welcome

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