Thursday, October 11, 2018

International Day of the Girl: ACTUA will be hosting a panel of innovative women in technology and STEM careers. Attending parents will need to make their way down and accompany their own daughter(s) to the event on Thursday October 11th from 6-8pm. 
WeWork University
1 University Ave
TO  M5J 2P1
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

I am very excited to share that Coding in the class has been launched. You will continue to apply your computational thinking skills through code and design a game. All you need to bring with you is an open mind, a headset and a positive attitude :)




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)

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 (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?