Both grades have been learning about Earth Sciences, with a focus on organisms and ecosystems. We are so blessed to be living in this beautiful environment and took the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. We explored the local organisms and ecosystem, making what we are learning in class more tangible. I can't wait until we go to Burns Bog later this month to further strengthen our connections!
Learning Intentions: I can make observations aimed at identifying their own questions about the natural world.
The grade 7s have begun their Early Man unit, starting with learning about archaeology. We created our own excavation sites and buried artifacts for eachother to dig up. We learned we had to be patient and take special note on coordinates and depth in order to give us more accurate clues on how old these "ancient artifacts" were. Meanwhile, the grade 6s have been going on a "virtual safari" to Kenya (where the Lion King takes place!) and had the opportunity to listen to our very own Ms. Kilbride's stories and photos of her journeys there. How lucky is that!?
Fun fact: The oldest stone tools and first humanoid fossils have been discovered in Kenya! I wonder what other connections the 6s and 7s will make with eachother... I can't wait until we all share our final projects at the end of the term.
Learning Intentions: I can use Social Studies inquiry processes and skills to ask questions, gather, interpret, and analyze ideas; and communicate findings and decisions.
We have been concentrating on writing mini stories with a focus on connecting to our readers. We have learned that one of the purposes of writing is communication and that authors write in order to connect with their readers. We have been focusing on using more detail and voice in our pieces, and experimenting with similes to keep our readers interested. The students have been enjoying the student lounge during our writing sessions, and we played relaxing instrumental music to help keep us focused. When the nurse visited us this morning, she commented on how lovely it was! We think so too!
Learning Intentions: I can use writing and design processes to plan, develop, and create engaging and meaningful literary and informational texts for a variety of purposes and audiences.
Learning Intentions: I can contribute to group activities that make my classroom, school, community, or natural world a better place.
Unfortunately, I was at a workshop at the Surrey Teachers' Office and had to miss out on the Terry Fox Run. I was super disappointed as I believe this is an amazing cause and one I would have liked to support in person. Cancer is too rampant these days and seems to have touched many of us in one way or another. I truly believe that one of you could discover the cure for this nasty disease one day if that's what you want to do. THANK YOU to the extremely talented Caroline Vasica for taking these amazing shots during the event!
Learning Intentions: I can identify how my actions and the actions of others affect my community and the natural environment and can work to make positive change.