Wednesday, October 17, 2018

ePortfolio Entry: using Google Sites students are to reflect on their learning, 2-3 entries per week,suggestions shared in spreadsheet will grow as the year goes on

Davenport Library: we will be walking down to visit the library during the afternoon of October 24th 

LANGUAGE/SOCIAL STUDIES: as partners, students will select a local issue that concerns them, begin research and plan a Public Service Announcement to share in our class community. 
NOTE: Does your PSA convince the viewer to make a change locally? (peer feedback after first draft of iMovie)

MATH: Fractions, fractions and more fun with benchmark fractions 
Comparing & ordering fractions using pictures & number lines (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions)
Practice on your multiplication tables and have fun! (Check out: Math is Fun  or Times Tables Games)

VISUAL ARTS: students did a wonderfully in designing, planning & preparing for their "Public Art Space" project, 'How might we bring art and people together in an outdoor public space?' pitch of concept and reflection writing next. Check out photos @McM_MsT

DRAMA:
- Shadow Performances: This week each student will brainstorm 2 potential story line ideas for a 3 minute performance; then, as a team narrow down to their top ideas with a short synopsis of the story in Google Docs
- Create shadow images along the wall using your body (movement or tableau) to convey a message. 
- SOON: co-writing scripts for Shadow Performances (Google Classroom)
- Note: performances will be held throughout the day on October 31st in our classroom. Parents are welcome to join us while classes visit (3 parent volunteers will be needed too).

SCIENCE: Rocks & Minerals  (Google Classroom)
‘Big Ideas’:
- Rocks and minerals have unique characteristics and properties that are a result of how they were formed.
- The properties of rocks and minerals determine society’s possible uses for them.
- Our use of rocks and minerals affects the environment.How might rock and mineral extraction impact the local communities and the environment?