Week 3 Activities =)

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Hello Families! 

OUTDOOR SCHOOL PARENT MEETING - Wednesday October 9th 6:00 - 7:00 PM in the Gym

Here are the highlights of what our curricular focuses were this week.

Science
Students are embarking on an adventure to convince the city council of Calgary why Fish Creek Park should not be developed into a sub-division. Students will be conducting research over the next couple of months in order to create a multi-media presentation about the importance of the wetlands, why they should be preserved, and how human actions impact wetland ecosystems.



This week, we focused on establishing a common definition of what a wetland is within our research groups. We looked at the different kinds of wetlands (marshes, swamps, bogs, fens) and are now looking at the various animals and plant life we would find in these wetlands.

Language Arts
In Language Arts this week, we looked at who we are as readers. Students brainstormed what makes a “good reader.” Students also brainstormed various genres they have been exposed to and identified their favorite genres. Students then create a reading profile where they identified their favorite book, favorite place to read and their favorite time to read.


Math
In Math this week, we continued practicing our understanding of place value. We then started looking at combining addition, subtraction, multiplication and division within one problem.

Can you figure it out?



Students also participated in their very first Three Act Math Task! You can find this task at this website: https://tapintoteenminds.com/3act-math/hot-chocolate/



Drama/Art/Music
In Music this week, students did team building activities and worked on coordinating movements to a steady beat.

In Art this week, we continued looking at warm and cool colors. We delved into how color harmony sets the tone for how an audience views an art piece. Students completed their tree art and they all look absolutely fantastic!


Ask Me About:
-     How many scoops of hot chocolate did I say I would need for 3 glasses? What math manipulatives did I use to show my answer?
-     What is my favorite book or genre?

Practice:
-  Basic Multiplication Facts!


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