Feb 23-27

Time Flies When You're Having Fun in 3FM!!!

I can't believe that the end of February has come! This week was a busy one as we were working around the skating schedule and I only have three half days to work with to begin! But never fear - this class is almost always ready to get to whatever task I have prepared for them!

Big thank you to all of the parents who have so graciously come out and helped out with tying skates and going on the ice. Both Jolene and I are so appreciative of the help and support.

Science Update

This week in science we continued working as engineers. Students were investigating the strength of different arch spans - and compared the strength of an arch that spanned 15 cm versus and arch that spanned 25 cm. Ask your students which arch held the most weight?

Students also started an investigation into whether one large central support pillar or four smaller support pillars (one in each corner) would be stronger/more stable. Unfortunately, students were given a little lesson on what happens when things do not go quite as we planned...as our small pillars didn't quite work. So - we discussed what we thought should happen - and they started a google Classroom slideshow assignment reviewing what they have learned so far as well as researching structures around the world. I will demo the four pillar vs one pillar test next week.

Social Studies Update

Students finally wrapped up the chapter on services and how they contribute to quality of life by looking at access to services in India. As we looked at the services in India - students became more aware of the many people who lack even the basic necessities such as clean water, food and healthcare. They also saw that even though some areas do have services such as electricity - they do not always work due to the huge population of people trying to use the service at one time.

We reviewed what we have learned and discussed that many of the services we take for granted are not readily available in some of the countries - and that in some cases this may lower the quality of life of the people living there. It also showed us that Canada has a higher quality of life based on things such as education, health care, water, and electricity. Next week we will begin looking at how communities work together and make decisions. We will also have our second culture day - Tunisia Day - on Thursday March 5.

Hope everyone has a fabulous week - don't forget the Family Dance

 is being held on Thursday March 5.

Also - thank you for the items that have been brought in for the building unit. Please keep sending in any building supplies as listed on the email that I sent - we will definitely need various boxes, egg cartons, paper towel rolls etc.