Thursday, March 21, 2019

ONGOING...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. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) and child, please connect with each other once a week and read through a new entry :)

MATH: Measurement - exploring area (A = l x w) within various contexts, building a marble maze runner once area of filled in vs overall area and open space vs overall area, making comparisons of their findings before the build. Using a ruler to draw dimensions of pieces in their blueprint 1 unit on grid paper = 1 cm cut jinx wood. Through investigation, demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the side lengths of a rectangle/square and its perimeter and area

SOCIAL STUDIES: Inquiry - How do we find the balance between environmental stewardship and human needs/wants as we consider the long-term impact of human activities? Students will program an interactive map based on the provinces and the guiding bid idea question.

DANCE: Inquiry, Google Map and presentation of a traditional dance for parts of the world

Business Day: conducting school-wide survey of potential Product or Service for Business Day
- next, analyzing the sample population data
- next, independent class task, Letter of Intent to persuade the reader that you are the best candidate for the job and participating in 15th annual Business Day event. 

DAVENPORT LIBRARY 
We have an author, Natale Ghent coming to the branch to do a 4 week writers workshop after school 4 - 5:30 pm for kids ages 8 - 12 years.

It runs on Wednesdays March 27, April 3, 10 and 17, 2019.