Please discuss and return these forms as we begin to showcase/highlight our class community of learners in our class Twitter account (@McM_MsT) and other forums.
*Media Release form sent home
**A TDSB package of forms (Permission, Medical Information)
*** Field Trip to Toronto Reference Library form sent home (DUE)
Indoor/Outdoor Shoes: to maintain our flexible seating options in our class community and to be prepared for gym during physical activities, please bring a pair of indoor shoes to wear during the instructional day and kept in their backpacks at the end of the day.
The ARTS: introduction to Colour Terminology, colour package/guide
MATH: Throughout the school year, students will be encouraged to take on a math challenges focussing on making mistakes, getting/planning through them, while building appreciation in the value of looking at misconceptions, concept of several paths to a destination & re-strategizing their ideas/plans. Leap Frog Challenge
Class Community: Students have been asked to bring in one or two objects that share a bit about who they are (interests/passion) and their favourite book to share during their assigned date/time. Students, please review the task/handout in order to be prepared for your sharing :)
We are at Kensington Community School @TUSCOEC with Matt & Tal for a day of learning about ROCKS! @tdsb pic.twitter.com/iB3nG4zD6T— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) September 11, 2018
Varying challenges in building a rock wall that is strong and stable with rocks that are not shaped @TUSCOEC @tdsb pic.twitter.com/TxUtsUaQK9— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) September 11, 2018
Examining rocks & describing them based on colour (1 or more), lustre (dull/shiny), texture (coarse/medium/fine) & composition (crystals/grains) @TUSCOEC @tdsb pic.twitter.com/sSV0tyfQ66— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) September 11, 2018
Our young "rock detectives" venture into "the field". A map, photo clues, magnifiers and cameras, students are challenged to find, describe, identify and photograph the rocks found on selected buildings/structures on the campus of the University of Toronto. @TUSCOEC @tdsb pic.twitter.com/EcYAfg3NDt— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) September 11, 2018