As a creative & inclusive Grade 4 class, we believe in teamwork, a growth mindset, taking risks, and being supports or leaders in our local & global community.
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Topics:
1) Paper Circuits
3) MicroBits
4) Drawbots
Thursday, June 27, 2019
It is hard to believe that only 10 months ago we embarked on this journey as a Grade 4/5 group in Room 204. We have all built upon many of our strengths and have overcome many obstacles. Thank you for inspiring me and each other to move forward in our learning as a class community and to continue to make a difference by starting with ourselves.
Enjoy your summer time at home or away, with family and friends. May you face new challenges head-on and continue to build upon your voice, because each of you has something of value to share with others. Perseverance, a innovators, leaders and kindness are words that come to mind when I think of our class community.
Bubbles! @tdsb #LastDayOfSchool pic.twitter.com/JL4dpd3gNb
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 27, 2019
Our final community circle of 2018-2019 as a class community of Room 204! @tdsb Perseverance, innovators, leaders & kindness are words that come to mind when I think of our class community. pic.twitter.com/G2ElOSid2O
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 27, 2019
Students are proudly reviewing and signing each others' Class Yearbook! @tdsb Twitter captions came in handy for collecting images and snapshots for our year-end celebration, year archive of our learning journey as class adventurers :) pic.twitter.com/Cr3fQ1e6CM
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 27, 2019
Of course our Class Yearbook has interactive pages! Scan pages for an interactive experience exploring videos of performances & build challenges, @MetaverseApp and #QRCodes to projects, eBooks & more! @tdsb pic.twitter.com/kMOzGHyYuL
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 27, 2019
#LastDayOfSchool Selfies! @ZeliaMCT @AmandaKeithMcMT pic.twitter.com/cO3bwwzavF
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 27, 2019
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
A few more Ss watercolour paintings during our visit to McMichael Art Gallery @mcacgallery @tdsb pic.twitter.com/2BsTByasEN
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 26, 2019
'We Rise By Lifting Others' -- Wrapping up our #linoblock artwork @tdsb A few student designs as we journey through the #printmaking process! @TDSB_Arts #linoblock #awesome pic.twitter.com/ogW6VDDwWn— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 26, 2019
Wrapping up our #linoblock artwork @tdsb A few student designs as we journey through the #printmaking process! @TDSB_Arts #linoblock #awesome pic.twitter.com/qC9lipIQjQ— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 26, 2019
OPAL loose parts play anytime of the day, all year round! Dress for outdoor play in all seasons has been awesome this year (rain, snow and sunshine) @EarthDayCanada @tdsb pic.twitter.com/ha0zBhcYgR
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 26, 2019
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Thursday: OPAL play, year-end reflections, yearbook distribution
Our classroom today is all about the outdoors, appreciating nature (tour and sketching) visit to McMichael Art Gallery @mcacgallery @tdsb pic.twitter.com/1q67E2I0vh
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 25, 2019
Students explore landscape & colour with watercolour, brush techniques & (colour/water) saturation @tdsb @mcacgallery First we sketch! pic.twitter.com/E8M65LsLy1
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 25, 2019
Our guide shares how artists capture art elements: light source, shading, contrast & texture with paint from sketches to final artworks @mcacgallery @tdsb #GroupOf7 pic.twitter.com/eJ4X0yjXVd
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 25, 2019
Global Competencies, Digital Citizenship Certificate collection of badges for leadership, being young innovators and inspiring kindness in our interactions both face-to-face and online @tdsb #GlobalCompetencies @TDSB_TLT @TDSB_GC pic.twitter.com/iHUezAjn96
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 25, 2019
Global Competencies, Digital Citizenship Certificate collection of badges for leadership, being young innovators and inspiring kindness in our interactions both face-to-face and online @tdsb #GlobalCompetencies @TDSB_TLT @TDSB_GC #DesignThinking pic.twitter.com/X04oO0XO35
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 25, 2019
Monday, June 24, 2019
Saturday, June 22, 2019
Friday, June 21, 2019
Monday: bring an extra plastic bag to use for items that will be emptied from your class drawer space; OPAL play, linoblock preparations, eportfolio and providing feedback on peer Probability Carnival games
Tuesday: McMichael Art Gallery (bring a litterless lunch) and report cards will be sent home end of day
Wednesday: linoblock (printmaking process) we will be inking your designs and OPAL play
Thursday: OPAL play, year-end reflections, yearbook distribution
We have begun our #printmaking process! student design inspired by the book series The Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland @tdsb @TDSB_Arts #linoblock #awesome pic.twitter.com/U7HHHUldmf
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 21, 2019
A few student designs as we journey through the #printmaking process! @tdsb @TDSB_Arts #linoblock #awesome pic.twitter.com/dLcxFUIT75
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 21, 2019
A moment to celebrate another awesome week! Selfie station time πΈπΈπΈ @tdsb pic.twitter.com/idYe1bkWsq
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 21, 2019
Our Kinder STEM Buddies as joining is for our Kinder Carnival! @tdsb #stem a collection of probability games and Rube Goldberg machines π https://t.co/VOM6qusRYb
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 21, 2019
How might we design a STEM inspired Rube Goldberg machine and Probability Game in an innovative way for our Kinder STEM Buddies Carnival? #DesignThinking #STEM #STEAM @TDSB_GC Thank you @AmandaKeithMcMT @ZeliaMCT @Mrs_Harrison102 for your guidance and support! #globalcompetencies pic.twitter.com/1hgsOBk9FE
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 21, 2019
Thursday, June 20, 2019
SCIENCE: digging deeper into our understanding of pulleys and gears!!! Planning our Rube Goldberg designs
In-progress! Students collaborating in a prototype design challenge building their Rube Goldberg - simple machines @tdsb #STEM: energy forms, motion, forces on structures, pulleys & gears! Kinder Buddies testing them out this week too! pic.twitter.com/P3zNyZyagc
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 20, 2019
Digging deeper with 3D designing and exploring with the HP Sprout @HPCanada Students enjoyed the opportunity to test, ask questions and take over the workshop. #blendedlearning #creativity @tdsb @TDSB_IT Ronnie this is awesome! https://t.co/2gPL2brQCV
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 20, 2019
Final touches! Students design and build a carnival game for our Kinder #STEM buddies that has a high probability of winning the game! Math and Game Design! #tdsb #steam pic.twitter.com/EsUWwbuPIO
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 20, 2019
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
MATH: predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results.
SCIENCE: digging deeper into our understanding of pulleys and gears!!! Planning our Rube Goldberg designs
Build Day! Students collaborating in a prototype design challenge building their Rube Goldberg - simple machines @tdsb #STEM: energy forms, motion, forces on structures, pulleys & gears! Kinder Buddies testing them out this week too! pic.twitter.com/21H4EsPUZo
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 19, 2019
Students design and build a carnival game for our Kinder #STEM buddies that has a high probability of winning the game! Yay! Math and Game Design! #tdsb #steam pic.twitter.com/RyOTKTtMTH
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 19, 2019
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Monday, June 17, 2019
SCIENCE: digging deeper into our understanding of pulleys and gears!!! Planning our Rube Goldberg designs
Students begin the #linoblock process, from drawing to cutting their block! Reviewing the subtractive cutting method. Next, the 1st layer of inking their linoblock printmaking artwork @tdsb pic.twitter.com/4YVpeTnCyB
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 17, 2019
Friday, June 14, 2019
SCIENCE: digging deeper into our understanding of pulleys and gears!!! Planning our Rube Goldberg designs
HEALTH: discussing tobacco products and their effects on health; discussing how to make healthy and informed choice about tobacco use as well as the short- 7 long-term impacts on our health
Thru the school year we have focussed on our digital presence as learners & creators of content. Review of cyber safety is ongoing as we model & create a positive online presence. Especially moving into the summer and onto new adventures! #CyberWorld #CyberSafeSummer pic.twitter.com/zc8HkQsm4Q— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 14, 2019
CHAMPS!!! #WeTheNorth #RapsIn6ix https://t.co/k4vYbWGXjb
— Toronto DSB (@tdsb) June 14, 2019
Thursday, June 13, 2019
SCIENCE: digging deeper into our understanding of pulleys and gears!!! Planning our Rube Goldberg designs
HEALTH: discussing tobacco products and their effects on health; discussing how to make healthy and informed choice about tobacco use as well as the short- 7 long-term impacts on our health
We had an opportunity to connect via @Skype with Sherry Copenace, Indigenous Knowledge Holder sharing the importance of water in Indigenous culture and Women's role in protecting water. Water Sacred and Scarce @mspaperless @JaneGoodallCAN @RootsandShoots @tdsb @MicrosoftEduCA pic.twitter.com/R3uwTwmtB9
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 13, 2019
Thanks for joining us today. The power of @SkypeClassroom let's us connect classrooms for important lessons from Elder Sherry Copenance. @mspaperless @louis_riel_sd @niakwaLRSD pic.twitter.com/eRXUn4jHwW
— Warren Hart π¨π¦ (@WarrenHart) June 13, 2019
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
MATH: predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results.
SCIENCE: digging deeper into our understanding of pulleys and gears!!! Planning our Rube Goldberg designs
HEALTH: discussing tobacco products and their effects on health; discussing how to make healthy and informed choice about tobacco use as well as the short- 7 long-term impacts on our health
Such an honour to have our class learning experience at the WE Learning Centre! #WEmovement @WEMovement @tdsb pic.twitter.com/m4GNcZVm1f
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 12, 2019
Focus group discussions 5 Pillars if Impact #WEareSilent #WEmovement @WEMovement how might we get involved in our school community now in preparations for the new school year, as a local and global citizen @tdsb pic.twitter.com/GceunZmNXO
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 12, 2019
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Dress for Success - comfortable, appropriate for weather
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: predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results.
SCIENCE: digging deeper into our understanding of pulleys and gears!!! Planning our Rube Goldberg designs
HEALTH: discussing tobacco products and their effects on health; discussing how to make healthy and informed choice about tobacco use as well as the short- 7 long-term impacts on our health
Blueprints!!! Students collaborating in a prototype design challenge and problem solving Rube Goldberg - simple machines @tdsb #STEM: energy forms, motion, forces on structures, pulleys & gears! pic.twitter.com/OzHjza9zA0— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 11, 2019
Monday, June 10, 2019
MATH: predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results.
SCIENCE: digging deeper into our understanding of pulleys and gears!!! Planning our Rube Goldberg designs
HEALTH: discussing tobacco products and their effects on health; discussing how to make healthy and informed choice about tobacco use as well as the short- 7 long-term impacts on our health
So VERY excited to have Author Kevin Sylvester @kevinarts join us today! Sharing stories behind old books & recently published books! @tdsb "There are two secrets to success in life; be brave and be curious". pic.twitter.com/7cFJtxTd73
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 10, 2019
"To be a curious person means you need to admit that you don't know everything and that is a very brave thing to do" - Kevin Sylvester @kevinarts Thank you for getting Ss to appreciate their own curiosity without limitations! @tdsb pic.twitter.com/KzdKQCo1Yn
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 10, 2019
YES! Among the many facets of building our class community, I envisioned putting a book in the hands of each student from a local author; whom they had the opportunity to engage & share stories & just be real with each other. Thank you to all our guest authors this school year! pic.twitter.com/aqQbHlYhUB
— ZΓ©lia (@ZeliaMCT) June 10, 2019
Thursday, June 6, 2019
MATH: predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results.
SCIENCE: digging deeper into our understanding of pulleys and gears!!!
HEALTH: discussing tobacco products and their effects on health; discussing how to make healthy and informed choice about tobacco use as well as the short- 7 long-term impacts on our health
Our annual Fun Fair is in full swing! Students have so many options to consider: photo booth, bouncy castles, zorb ball, food food and more food! @McMurrichParent @tdsb #FunFair Lots of excitement, smiles, food and friends to have a great time in our school community! pic.twitter.com/BdwkrJaL8U
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 6, 2019
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
MATH: predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results.
SCIENCE: digging deeper into our understanding of pulleys and gears!!!
HEALTH: discussing tobacco products and their effects on health; discussing how to make healthy and informed choice about tobacco use as well as the short- 7 long-term impacts on our health
Rethink the Box STEM challenge video presentation: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1vOGwqezMYDxB?t=2
Awesome! Student visiting another country calls in via Skype to connect with our class community, sharing appreciation to their team. An opportunity to hear a message from MsTavares about us being innovators, creators and she is proud of us being brave & risk-takers #mcmbizday pic.twitter.com/63h9s0ImHd— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 5, 2019
Exploring different types of pulleys: fixed, moveable, compound and block & tackle! So grateful for the availability of resources through the @TDSBScitechkits! @tdsb #SimpleMachines @tdsb @TDSB_TLT @TDSB_GC pic.twitter.com/jVkRWSYaMH— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 5, 2019
We are so grateful to be celebrating our #entrepreneurship journey with a business luncheon! First, our reflection pieces and feedback for next year #mcmbizday @McMBusinessDay @tdsb #eaprogram #tdsbccel19 #GlobalCompetencies pic.twitter.com/CWzuN2P9qj
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 5, 2019
Thank you for the great food and service @thepicklebarrel Yonge & Eglinton! @tdsb Our business luncheon at a wonderful, comfortable venue to reflect, celebrate and enjoy each other's company as a team! @TLPCanada #mcmbizday #eaprogram @TDSB_TLT @TDSB_GC pic.twitter.com/QHMOoI6ebl
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 5, 2019
Students nominated peer leaders who inspired, supported and encouraged them to take risks, and persevere within their company/teams #mcmbizday @McMBusinessDay @tdsb #eaprogram @TLPCanada @TDSB_TLT @TDSB_GC #entrepreneurship #tdsbccel19 pic.twitter.com/H4p2GPkbps
— McM: Business Day (@McMBusinessDay) June 5, 2019
Students nominated peer leaders who inspired, supported and encouraged them to take risks, and persevere within our class communities #mcmbizday @McMBusinessDay @tdsb #eaprogram @TLPCanada @TDSB_TLT @TDSB_GC #entrepreneurship #tdsbccel19 pic.twitter.com/xOVg023MbV
— McM: Business Day (@McMBusinessDay) June 5, 2019
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Business Luncheon Wednesday June 5th: Dress for Success includes wearing your Business Day company t-shirts
MATH: predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results.
SCIENCE: digging deeper into our understanding of pulleys and gears!!!
HEALTH: discussing tobacco products and their effects on health; discussing how to make healthy and informed choice about tobacco use as well as the short- 7 long-term impacts on our health
Honoured to have guest Michaela Kuuskman, Senior Project Geologist & Business Development at Orix Geoscience Inc. π #womeninstem Shares her story as an engineer and geologist! #geosciences @tdsb #ExplorationGeologist pic.twitter.com/1hNTnUjO8g— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 4, 2019
Michaela Kuuskman, Senior Project Geologist & Business Development at Orix Geoscience Inc. π #womeninstem Shares her journey as an exploration geologist in the arctic among other locations, different technologies/equipment used #geosciences shares various career opportunities! pic.twitter.com/SWd2bxJyzn
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 4, 2019
Monday, June 3, 2019
Business Luncheon Wednesday June 5th: Dress for Success includes wearing your Business Day company t-shirts
MATH: predict the results of a simple probability experiment, then conduct the experiment and compare the prediction to the results.
SCIENCE: launching into our unit light and sound; forms of energy with specific properties; Design build today! Students will be presenting/pitching their prototypes Monday morning
HEALTH: discussing tobacco products and their effects on health; discussing how to make healthy and informed choice about tobacco use as well as the short- 7 long-term impacts on our health
Students pitch their prototypes #rethinkthebox accessibility & inclusiveness for all heroes! https://t.co/DSTT9dBbUZ— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) June 3, 2019