What do you think?

I found this in one of my Writing journals!  I think I was in Grade 2.  What do you think?  Did I have a good idea?

And, a note from today's sub in my daybook. Bravo, bravo...

Aboriginal Math Games

We are going to research and share First Nations and Metis Math games that exploring quantity in different ways.  You can use this site to help you get started.  Here are the important parts we discussed in class:
-Need to create the supplies for the game.
-Show cultural artwork through the game.
-Clear instructions for the game.
-Poster board that includes title, instructions, pictures, cultural history and the people group.

Environmental Inquiry

Here's today's padlet.

Learn to Tread Lightly

Here's an ongoing set of links that may helpful:
A Student's Guide to Climate Change
Greenpeace
United States EPA
David Suzuki Foundation
EcoKids

Links for 6A Science Today

1.  Join Today's Meet.  Use your first name to join.
2.  Join our Padlet.
3.  Discover your carbon footprint here if you are on the computer, or here if you are on an iPad.

World Rankings and Records for Math

Here's a useful resource for data.  

Marvelous Morphemes

A couple sites to help you research the meaning of various morphemes:
Root Words, Prefixes, Suffixes
Prefixes
Suffixes

Character Building: Blind Pole Vaulter Flies Fearlessly

Today we read an article about a blind pole vaulter named Charlotte Brown.  After, we watched this excellent video from ESPN.

My Math Preferences Questionnaire

Hi, I would like to have feedback about your favorite Math unit this year:

Carbon Footprint

Join the padlet.
Go here to find out your Carbon Footprint.

I Am Malala

After viewing this interview, answer the following questions in your Character Building notebook and discuss together:
1) Which "character" words, or values describe Malala best?
2) If someone asked you, "Who is Malala Yousafzai?" In 3 sentences, summarize Malala's story.
3) What is Malala's passion? What would she fill in the blank, "____________ just isn't right" ?
4) What can you learn from Malala's example?

The Amazing Race 2014

Update Time!

This was sent earlier today via email:

Hi, everyone!  I thought it was time for a bit of an update from our classroom.  I have been at home sick for the better part of this week and I will be in Saskatoon for a conference on technology in education for Monday and Tuesday.  I am grateful to have an expert sub in Joan McCusker, who is stepping in for me.  Here are some highlights of recent days in Grade 6:

• Math: We have started our unit on Data Analysis and Probability.  Right now we are practicing interpreting and drawing graphs.
• Language Arts:  We are working hard on developing our persuasive writing skills.  We have read various examples of persuasive writing and students are now developing their own pieces, titled our "Passion Projects".  Each student is choosing their own topic, based on the prompt "________ just isn't right".  I am really excited to see what the students develop, and what actions they may take as a result of their passion projects.  You can support them by helping revise and edit their writing online (they just need to share their document with you on iGo).  
• Science: We are midway through our study of Electricity.  In this portion, we are looking at the environmental impacts of electricity and how we can reduce our impact on the Earth.  Students will be working on inquiry projects in the next week or so.  Terms such as renewable/non-renewable resources, sustainability, global warming, carbon footprint and green energy should become familiar in the next couple of weeks.  I am also reading the book "City of Ember" aloud to students.  It is a great fit for this particular study of electricity.
• Art: It has been a treat to watch students develop their artwork through their "Doodle Pads".  They are due today.  They have created many unique pieces with great enthusiasm!  We have studied the elements of art throughout this mini-unit.  
• Phys. Ed.: We have been developing our badminton skills in recent lessons.  I hope to plan a Grade 6 Badminton Tournament in May to celebrate.  It will be a fun after-school event for Grade 6 students only.  I will let you know when I settle on a date.

That's all for today!  If you have any questions or concerns, as always, please do not hesitate to send an email my way.  I continue to enjoy and take delight in teaching this group of students.  It is hard to believe we have less than two months in our year!  

Here's to a great finish!