Math: Telling time review sheets. Finish this booklet by Monday.
We worked hard today on a Social project on Canadian disasters. Show them to your parents, discuss and have them signed .
We had a great day today.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Math: Memorize the measurement song. Know how to find perimeter, area, volume.
Social: Start studying the chart on the regions. Test on it next week.
Science: we didn't have science today but make sure you have completed page 24.
LA: watch a commercial. Ask yourself these questions: Who is the target audience? What is the stated message? What other messages are implied? Should we agree with the message? What advertising techniques do they use in the commercial?
Measurement Song
Perimeter is easy,
you just add up the sides
the length from every corner
to the next one in sight
measurement, measurement
did you get what I meant?
I said measurement
Area is different ‘cause
you have to use your strength
to multi-ulti-ply
width times length
Chorus
Figuring out the volume
Used to keep me up at night
‘Till I was told to multiply
Length and width and height
Chorus
Social: Start studying the chart on the regions. Test on it next week.
Science: we didn't have science today but make sure you have completed page 24.
LA: watch a commercial. Ask yourself these questions: Who is the target audience? What is the stated message? What other messages are implied? Should we agree with the message? What advertising techniques do they use in the commercial?
Measurement Song
Perimeter is easy,
you just add up the sides
the length from every corner
to the next one in sight
measurement, measurement
did you get what I meant?
I said measurement
Area is different ‘cause
you have to use your strength
to multi-ulti-ply
width times length
Chorus
Figuring out the volume
Used to keep me up at night
‘Till I was told to multiply
Length and width and height
Chorus
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Math: Long division Finish pages 90-95. (Most people should be finished up to 94 already.)
Social: Finish the regions chart for the Canadian Shield. Use chapter 3 to find the info you need.
Science: Review! What is weather? What causes the seasons? How long does it take for the earth to rotate on its axis? How long does it take for the earth to revolve around the sun?
Ski forms are due ASAP!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Hello! We had a great day today!
Math: Make sure you finish all the practice sheets on multplying and dividing by 10, 100, 1000. There will be a quiz tomorrow.
LA:
Kidblog: choose your two best paragraphs. One fiction (made-up), one nonfiction (true) we will copy and paste them into a word document.
Daily Language review. Make sure you are caught up.
Math: Make sure you finish all the practice sheets on multplying and dividing by 10, 100, 1000. There will be a quiz tomorrow.
LA:
Kidblog: choose your two best paragraphs. One fiction (made-up), one nonfiction (true) we will copy and paste them into a word document.
Daily Language review. Make sure you are caught up.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Here's an update on what we've been working on lately.
Language arts:
Spelling: We've done five lists of the most common sight words in English (150 words.) This is done online and we save all the lists. Each student hightlights their errors in a booklet that I keep. There are 30 lists in total and we'll complete them by Christmas. I'll address individual student needs based on common errors in these lists.
Grammar: We do Daily Language Review and a quiz every three weeks based on the work done. We also do paragraph editing and we also correct errors in our own writing.
Writing: We've been doing lots of writing on www.Kidblog.org it is our own class page not open to the public but your child can log you in anytime if you want to see what they've been writing about. We've been working on paragraphing and adding details. Everyone in class should know now how to write a proper paragraph. We've been having trouble with adding details so we're working on that now. We've also practices how to generate ideas by narrowing down broad topics.
Reading: We've been doing reading comprehension activities. The first ones have focused mainly on finding the main idea and using it to increase understanding.
Figurative Language: We've been working on idioms (sayings and expressions) and have been making cartoons that show the literal and figurative meaning. You child can show you thier work on www.toondoo.com.
Math:
We're still working on our first big unit "Number" We've done place value, explanded notation, reading and writing numbers, estimating, addition and subtraction of larger numbers. We worked hard last week to increase our speed with basic facts in addition and this week with subtraction. We're going to have a quiz on Friday on the concepts covered so far, then we're moving on to multiplication and division of larger numbers.
Science: Still working on classroon chemistry. We've done lots of fun experiments but been doing more review lately to ensure we know the material too! Now working on mixtures and solutions, creating carbon dioxide gas through chemical reactions.
Social Studies: After covering general geography, we've moved on to the regions of Canada. We've done a powerpoint on the regions and are now doing a presentation using an online tool called Prezi. Your child can show you theirs by logging in at home.
Art: We've worked on one-point perspective, shading, cartooning and we're starting portrait drawing.
If you can't log in at home and still want to see some of our online work, stop by after school and log in with your child on their school netbook.
Language arts:
Spelling: We've done five lists of the most common sight words in English (150 words.) This is done online and we save all the lists. Each student hightlights their errors in a booklet that I keep. There are 30 lists in total and we'll complete them by Christmas. I'll address individual student needs based on common errors in these lists.
Grammar: We do Daily Language Review and a quiz every three weeks based on the work done. We also do paragraph editing and we also correct errors in our own writing.
Writing: We've been doing lots of writing on www.Kidblog.org it is our own class page not open to the public but your child can log you in anytime if you want to see what they've been writing about. We've been working on paragraphing and adding details. Everyone in class should know now how to write a proper paragraph. We've been having trouble with adding details so we're working on that now. We've also practices how to generate ideas by narrowing down broad topics.
Reading: We've been doing reading comprehension activities. The first ones have focused mainly on finding the main idea and using it to increase understanding.
Figurative Language: We've been working on idioms (sayings and expressions) and have been making cartoons that show the literal and figurative meaning. You child can show you thier work on www.toondoo.com.
Math:
We're still working on our first big unit "Number" We've done place value, explanded notation, reading and writing numbers, estimating, addition and subtraction of larger numbers. We worked hard last week to increase our speed with basic facts in addition and this week with subtraction. We're going to have a quiz on Friday on the concepts covered so far, then we're moving on to multiplication and division of larger numbers.
Science: Still working on classroon chemistry. We've done lots of fun experiments but been doing more review lately to ensure we know the material too! Now working on mixtures and solutions, creating carbon dioxide gas through chemical reactions.
Social Studies: After covering general geography, we've moved on to the regions of Canada. We've done a powerpoint on the regions and are now doing a presentation using an online tool called Prezi. Your child can show you theirs by logging in at home.
Art: We've worked on one-point perspective, shading, cartooning and we're starting portrait drawing.
If you can't log in at home and still want to see some of our online work, stop by after school and log in with your child on their school netbook.
Friday, October 15, 2010
I was away this morning at professional development.
Review science for quiz on Tuesday. Here are some concepts that will be on the quiz.
Review science for quiz on Tuesday. Here are some concepts that will be on the quiz.
Name four ways you can separate a mixture of two solids.
Solid and solid mixtures
Which method could you use to separate rocks and sand?
Which method could you use to separate popcorn iron filings and salt?
Which method could you use to separate a mixture of pencil shavings and sand?
Which method could you use to separate popcorn and flour?
Name two methods of getting the salt out of saltwater?
How would you separate a mixture of oil and water?
What is a solute?
What is a solution?
What is a suspension?
What is a saturated solution?
Which of the following will dissolve in water? Salt, flour.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Math: make sure that you have finished pages 51 and 52 of our textbook.
Quiz didn't happen today. It will not be a long one so if you know the things below, you're fine.
Science quiz tomorrow (for real)- atoms, molecules, states of matter, changes in states of matter. (melting freezing, etc) 3 properties of a solid, 3 properties of a liquid, 3 properties of a gas.
Quiz didn't happen today. It will not be a long one so if you know the things below, you're fine.
Science quiz tomorrow (for real)- atoms, molecules, states of matter, changes in states of matter. (melting freezing, etc) 3 properties of a solid, 3 properties of a liquid, 3 properties of a gas.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
It was an indoor recess kind of day.
Math: We're moving on to rounding and estimation. The class did very well with addition and subtraction of larger numbers.
p. 101, 102, 103 - rounding.
Science: quiz on Thursday
Social: We're working on our Appalachian (Atlantic) region powerpoint.
I have internet access at home. Yes No. I have Powerpoint at home. Yes No
I had a good day today!
Math: We're moving on to rounding and estimation. The class did very well with addition and subtraction of larger numbers.
p. 101, 102, 103 - rounding.
Science: quiz on Thursday
Social: We're working on our Appalachian (Atlantic) region powerpoint.
I have internet access at home. Yes No. I have Powerpoint at home. Yes No
I had a good day today!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Math: finish p. 46. BASIC FACTS
Social Studies: Kyle wanted to do the quiz today but I wouldn't let him.
Social quiz TOMORROW -provinces, capitals. It didn't happen today.
LA: review how to write a paragraph. (hand) Catch up on DLR if you need to. We should all be caught up to Thursday week 3.
Blog! You can work on your Kidblog from home.
Social Studies: Kyle wanted to do the quiz today but I wouldn't let him.
Social quiz TOMORROW -provinces, capitals. It didn't happen today.
LA: review how to write a paragraph. (hand) Catch up on DLR if you need to. We should all be caught up to Thursday week 3.
Blog! You can work on your Kidblog from home.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
We had a great day today. We
Math: basic facts. Mathletics, laminated sheet, games, flashcards.
Social: Do you know your provinces and capitals yet?
Provinces Mnemonic:
Billy And Sally Made Our Queen Nervous Playing Near Needles. You're Not Nice!
Capitals:
Very Energetic Rodents With Teeth Ate Cheese + Ham Sandwiches While Yelling Insults!
Math: basic facts. Mathletics, laminated sheet, games, flashcards.
Social: Do you know your provinces and capitals yet?
Provinces Mnemonic:
Billy And Sally Made Our Queen Nervous Playing Near Needles. You're Not Nice!
Capitals:
Very Energetic Rodents With Teeth Ate Cheese + Ham Sandwiches While Yelling Insults!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
I had a great day today. We did several tests and we expanded some matter in our microwave.
Study provinces and capitals.
Study Parts of speech song.
http://mrmaltais.wikispaces.com/Language+Arts
Study provinces and capitals.
Study Parts of speech song.
http://mrmaltais.wikispaces.com/Language+Arts
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
We had a great day today!
Math: should be finished p. 32, 33, 34, 35
review for a short place value quiz (5 questions)
-place value (ones, tens, hundreds)
-value (e.g. 18 790, 9 is worth 90)
-reading and writing numbers (947=nine hundred, forty seven)
-writing number words as numerals (ninety-two thousand six hundred and thirty-four= 92 634)
Social: know your continents and oceans for another short quiz.
remember our sentences for them..Eat AN ASpirin AFter A Nightime SnAck. I Am A Person, Son!
LA: reading!
Review tonight!
Math: should be finished p. 32, 33, 34, 35
review for a short place value quiz (5 questions)
-place value (ones, tens, hundreds)
-value (e.g. 18 790, 9 is worth 90)
-reading and writing numbers (947=nine hundred, forty seven)
-writing number words as numerals (ninety-two thousand six hundred and thirty-four= 92 634)
Social: know your continents and oceans for another short quiz.
remember our sentences for them..Eat AN ASpirin AFter A Nightime SnAck. I Am A Person, Son!
LA: reading!
Review tonight!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Friday, September 3, 2010
Hello parents of 5C.
The first week is done. As I'm sure you're aware, quite a bit of time is spent early establishing routines, getting used to new surroundings and teaching styles. This is going to be a great class and a fun year.
To give your child an advantage you can review the things we're doing in class. They should know the continents and oceans, (provinces and capitals are coming up.) We've been learning geography by using google earth, which you should download onto your computer if you can. It's free and a lot of fun. In math basic facts are always a problem and they should master them. Playing card games, math games, using flashcards, computer games and asking them questions as you drive all help. If you're wondering what we're doing, call or email anytime and I can fill you in. You're not going to see tons of homework (AKA busywork) coming home this year but that doesn't mean they have nothing to learn or do. I'm hoping to assign things that are more creative and get them thinking...homework might also mean extra spelling, writing, reading comprehension work etc. if it's needed. We're studying chemistry in science and you can look at some of those concepts together and repeat some of the experiments we do and discuss them.
That's all for now.Have a great long weekend!
Mr. Maltais
The first week is done. As I'm sure you're aware, quite a bit of time is spent early establishing routines, getting used to new surroundings and teaching styles. This is going to be a great class and a fun year.
To give your child an advantage you can review the things we're doing in class. They should know the continents and oceans, (provinces and capitals are coming up.) We've been learning geography by using google earth, which you should download onto your computer if you can. It's free and a lot of fun. In math basic facts are always a problem and they should master them. Playing card games, math games, using flashcards, computer games and asking them questions as you drive all help. If you're wondering what we're doing, call or email anytime and I can fill you in. You're not going to see tons of homework (AKA busywork) coming home this year but that doesn't mean they have nothing to learn or do. I'm hoping to assign things that are more creative and get them thinking...homework might also mean extra spelling, writing, reading comprehension work etc. if it's needed. We're studying chemistry in science and you can look at some of those concepts together and repeat some of the experiments we do and discuss them.
That's all for now.Have a great long weekend!
Mr. Maltais
Today we made goo. Learned a song about parts of speech. BEcame continent and ocean experts. Worked with Google Earth.
Math: IXL math for place value, basic facts
http://www.ixl.com/math/grade/fifth/
Science: review notes, do experiment again
Social: Make sure you know the continents and oceans
LA: Make sure you know the parts of speech song
I had a fantastic day!
Math: IXL math for place value, basic facts
http://www.ixl.com/math/grade/fifth/
Science: review notes, do experiment again
Social: Make sure you know the continents and oceans
LA: Make sure you know the parts of speech song
I had a fantastic day!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Today we:
Had fun!
Talked about numbers.
Learned about atoms and molecules.
Learned about the continents and oceans.
Worked on the netbooks.
Saw Andrew's old house in South Africa.
Lots more!
Social: Memorize the mnemonics for continents: Eat AN ASpirin After A Nighttime SnAck.
and the oceans: I Am A Person, Son!
Know your continents and oceans.
Math: Work on basic facts.
PARENTS, PLEASE READ THE LETTER AND REPLY BACK WITH AN EMAIL OR NOTE. THANKS!
I had a great day today!
Had fun!
Talked about numbers.
Learned about atoms and molecules.
Learned about the continents and oceans.
Worked on the netbooks.
Saw Andrew's old house in South Africa.
Lots more!
Social: Memorize the mnemonics for continents: Eat AN ASpirin After A Nighttime SnAck.
and the oceans: I Am A Person, Son!
Know your continents and oceans.
Math: Work on basic facts.
PARENTS, PLEASE READ THE LETTER AND REPLY BACK WITH AN EMAIL OR NOTE. THANKS!
I had a great day today!
Welcome to Grade five! We're going to have a fantastic year. We will begin the year with classroom chemistry in science, number sense and place value in math, physical geography of Canada in social studies and reviewing writing basics in language arts. Please read the letter coming home and reply with an email or note as soon as possible.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Monday, May 31, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
We've had a busy week. We're finishing our algebra (patterns and relations) unit. We'll review next week and have already started our next unit, Statistics and Probability (Data Management and chance and uncertainty.)
Science: we're continuing our study of wetlands and are currently working on a project that includes information on:
Social: we are continuing our study of confederation.
Science: we're continuing our study of wetlands and are currently working on a project that includes information on:
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
This week we:
Started a new unit in math. Patterns and relations, the precursor to algebra. No homework mostly because the textbook work has been a little too difficult. We did lots of work online with algebra and number puzzles.
Shape and space (measurement, geometry etc.) test next week.
Finished all our letters from a Loyalist.Worked on geography.
Did the science test on electricity which can be signed.
Continued to work on our new unit, Wetlands.
Spent quite a bit of time on something we can't discuss until Monday.
Happy Mothers' Day! Have a great weekend.
Started a new unit in math. Patterns and relations, the precursor to algebra. No homework mostly because the textbook work has been a little too difficult. We did lots of work online with algebra and number puzzles.
Shape and space (measurement, geometry etc.) test next week.
Finished all our letters from a Loyalist.Worked on geography.
Did the science test on electricity which can be signed.
Continued to work on our new unit, Wetlands.
Spent quite a bit of time on something we can't discuss until Monday.
Happy Mothers' Day! Have a great weekend.
Friday, April 30, 2010
This week was education week! We taught all the other grade five classes lattice multiplication and they taught us an activity. We learned a new math puzzle, did a 20 questions activity for historical figures or events, learned a French clapping game and rhyme and a French song. We also did the geography challenge and had three students tie for first place in our class.
Due to the many activities this week, the science test will be on Monday.
Math: we have finished our measurement unit. Work on the review sheets - first two pages. Test will be next week.
Due to the many activities this week, the science test will be on Monday.
Math: we have finished our measurement unit. Work on the review sheets - first two pages. Test will be next week.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
**New Math and science from today
Over the last couple of weeks, we have been doing lots of work on the computers but not as much paper and pencil work. Here are some things we have been working on:
Students have written a letter as a loyalist in social and should be able to answer these questions:
· Loyalist letter: questions to answer:
o What is the date? Who are you? What is a loyalist? Where are you living? Why are you leaving? What has it been like there? Where will you go? What do you think life will be like in the new place?Use the textbook as a reference source for writing your letter
Math: We have covered these outcomes:
Be ready to teach the lattice method of multiplication tomorrow.
1. Identify 90º angles.
2. Design and construct different rectangles, given either perimeter or area, or both (whole numbers), and make generalizations.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of measuring length (mm) by:
• selecting and justifying referents for the unit mm
• modelling and describing the relationship between mm and cm units, and between mm and m units.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of volume by:
• selecting and justifying referents for cm3 or m3 units
• estimating volume, using referents for cm3 or m3
• measuring and recording volume (cm3 or m3)
• constructing right rectangular prisms for a given volume.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of capacity by:
• describing the relationship between mL and L
• selecting and justifying referents for mL or L units
• estimating capacity, using referents for mL or L
• measuring and recording capacity (mL or L).
6. Describe and provide examples of edges and faces of 3-D objects, and sides of 2-D shapes that are:
• parallel
• intersecting
• perpendicular
• vertical
• horizontal.
7. Identify and sort quadrilaterals, including:
• rectangles
• squares
• trapezoids
• parallelograms
• rhombuses
according to their attributes.
8. Identify and describe a single transformation, including a translation, rotation and reflection of 2-D shapes.
9. Perform, concretely, a single transformation (translation, rotation or reflection) of a 2-D shape, and draw the image.
Science:
They should know what a wetland is, name 5 types and be able to name the three functions of a wetland. Define producer, consumer, decomposer.
Science test on Electricity will be Friday AM.
Over the last couple of weeks, we have been doing lots of work on the computers but not as much paper and pencil work. Here are some things we have been working on:
Students have written a letter as a loyalist in social and should be able to answer these questions:
· Loyalist letter: questions to answer:
o What is the date? Who are you? What is a loyalist? Where are you living? Why are you leaving? What has it been like there? Where will you go? What do you think life will be like in the new place?Use the textbook as a reference source for writing your letter
Math: We have covered these outcomes:
Be ready to teach the lattice method of multiplication tomorrow.
1. Identify 90º angles.
2. Design and construct different rectangles, given either perimeter or area, or both (whole numbers), and make generalizations.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of measuring length (mm) by:
• selecting and justifying referents for the unit mm
• modelling and describing the relationship between mm and cm units, and between mm and m units.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of volume by:
• selecting and justifying referents for cm3 or m3 units
• estimating volume, using referents for cm3 or m3
• measuring and recording volume (cm3 or m3)
• constructing right rectangular prisms for a given volume.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of capacity by:
• describing the relationship between mL and L
• selecting and justifying referents for mL or L units
• estimating capacity, using referents for mL or L
• measuring and recording capacity (mL or L).
6. Describe and provide examples of edges and faces of 3-D objects, and sides of 2-D shapes that are:
• parallel
• intersecting
• perpendicular
• vertical
• horizontal.
7. Identify and sort quadrilaterals, including:
• rectangles
• squares
• trapezoids
• parallelograms
• rhombuses
according to their attributes.
8. Identify and describe a single transformation, including a translation, rotation and reflection of 2-D shapes.
9. Perform, concretely, a single transformation (translation, rotation or reflection) of a 2-D shape, and draw the image.
Science:
They should know what a wetland is, name 5 types and be able to name the three functions of a wetland. Define producer, consumer, decomposer.
Science test on Electricity will be Friday AM.
Monday, April 26, 2010
**New Math from today
Over the last couple of weeks, we have been doing lots of work on the computers but not as much paper and pencil work. Here are some things we have been working on:
Students have written a letter as a loyalist in social and should be able to answer these questions:
· Loyalist letter: questions to answer:
o What is the date? Who are you? What is a loyalist? Where are you living? Why are you leaving? What has it been like there? Where will you go? What do you think life will be like in the new place?Use the textbook as a reference source for writing your letter
Math: We have covered these outcomes:
1. Identify 90º angles.
2. Design and construct different rectangles, given either perimeter or area, or both (whole numbers), and make generalizations.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of measuring length (mm) by:
• selecting and justifying referents for the unit mm
• modelling and describing the relationship between mm and cm units, and between mm and m units.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of volume by:
• selecting and justifying referents for cm3 or m3 units
• estimating volume, using referents for cm3 or m3
• measuring and recording volume (cm3 or m3)
• constructing right rectangular prisms for a given volume.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of capacity by:
• describing the relationship between mL and L
• selecting and justifying referents for mL or L units
• estimating capacity, using referents for mL or L
• measuring and recording capacity (mL or L).
6. Describe and provide examples of edges and faces of 3-D objects, and sides of 2-D shapes that are:
• parallel
• intersecting
• perpendicular
• vertical
• horizontal.
7. Identify and sort quadrilaterals, including:
• rectangles
• squares
• trapezoids
• parallelograms
• rhombuses
according to their attributes.
8. Identify and describe a single transformation, including a translation, rotation and reflection of 2-D shapes.
9. Perform, concretely, a single transformation (translation, rotation or reflection) of a 2-D shape, and draw the image.
Science:
They should know what a wetland is, name 5 types and be able to name the three functions of a wetland. Define producer, consumer, decomposer.
Science test on Electricity will be Friday AM.
Over the last couple of weeks, we have been doing lots of work on the computers but not as much paper and pencil work. Here are some things we have been working on:
Students have written a letter as a loyalist in social and should be able to answer these questions:
· Loyalist letter: questions to answer:
o What is the date? Who are you? What is a loyalist? Where are you living? Why are you leaving? What has it been like there? Where will you go? What do you think life will be like in the new place?Use the textbook as a reference source for writing your letter
Math: We have covered these outcomes:
1. Identify 90º angles.
2. Design and construct different rectangles, given either perimeter or area, or both (whole numbers), and make generalizations.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of measuring length (mm) by:
• selecting and justifying referents for the unit mm
• modelling and describing the relationship between mm and cm units, and between mm and m units.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of volume by:
• selecting and justifying referents for cm3 or m3 units
• estimating volume, using referents for cm3 or m3
• measuring and recording volume (cm3 or m3)
• constructing right rectangular prisms for a given volume.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of capacity by:
• describing the relationship between mL and L
• selecting and justifying referents for mL or L units
• estimating capacity, using referents for mL or L
• measuring and recording capacity (mL or L).
6. Describe and provide examples of edges and faces of 3-D objects, and sides of 2-D shapes that are:
• parallel
• intersecting
• perpendicular
• vertical
• horizontal.
7. Identify and sort quadrilaterals, including:
• rectangles
• squares
• trapezoids
• parallelograms
• rhombuses
according to their attributes.
8. Identify and describe a single transformation, including a translation, rotation and reflection of 2-D shapes.
9. Perform, concretely, a single transformation (translation, rotation or reflection) of a 2-D shape, and draw the image.
Science:
They should know what a wetland is, name 5 types and be able to name the three functions of a wetland. Define producer, consumer, decomposer.
Science test on Electricity will be Friday AM.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Make sure you are caught up on your math. PAV! Perimeter, area and volume. Measurement song should be memorized by now.
Science:
1) Take a reading of your electricity meter. If you have already, take a new one.
2) Find the energy efficiency label on your hot water tank and furnace and write down those numbers as well.
Tomorrow-hand in these numbers!
Science:
1) Take a reading of your electricity meter. If you have already, take a new one.
2) Find the energy efficiency label on your hot water tank and furnace and write down those numbers as well.
Tomorrow-hand in these numbers!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Homework for tonight:
Language Arts: sentence variety using parts of speech
List 3 examples for each of the following:
1. Nouns 2. Adjectives 3. Verbs 4. prepositions (12 words in total)
Write four sentences. Sentence 1 starts with a noun. Sentence 2 starts with an adjective. Sentence 3 starts with a verb. Sentence 4 starts with a preposition.
Math: p. 264, 265, 266 had better be completed and ready to correct tomorrow.
Science: review the 50 vocabulary words we went over. The sheet is posted on my wiki.
Wacky hair/hat day tomorrow!
Language Arts: sentence variety using parts of speech
List 3 examples for each of the following:
1. Nouns 2. Adjectives 3. Verbs 4. prepositions (12 words in total)
Write four sentences. Sentence 1 starts with a noun. Sentence 2 starts with an adjective. Sentence 3 starts with a verb. Sentence 4 starts with a preposition.
Math: p. 264, 265, 266 had better be completed and ready to correct tomorrow.
Science: review the 50 vocabulary words we went over. The sheet is posted on my wiki.
Wacky hair/hat day tomorrow!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
No paper and pencil homework. We played a fur trading game for social studies then worked on creating our own board games based on the fur trade. If you want to work at home, here's the link to the templates.
http://www.microsoft.com/canada/home/memories-and-crafts/articles/all-a-board-create-a-personalized-board-game.aspx
Below are some math related sites for practice on the computer.
http://mrmaltais.wikispaces.com/Subitizing
http://mrmaltais.wikispaces.com/Math
http://www.musictheory.net/trainers/html/id90_en.html
http://www.microsoft.com/canada/home/memories-and-crafts/articles/all-a-board-create-a-personalized-board-game.aspx
Below are some math related sites for practice on the computer.
http://mrmaltais.wikispaces.com/Subitizing
http://mrmaltais.wikispaces.com/Math
http://www.musictheory.net/trainers/html/id90_en.html
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Math: finish pages 153, 154, 155, 156. Mathletics. Review the measurement song. Know how to find the perimeter of a shape! Big, Huge, massive test on this tomorrow. (Just checking if you were reading this.)
Science: We worked on creating electricity from magnets today. Fun!
Social Studies: Finally the Social quiz arrives! Know your explorers, aboriginal peoples and New France! Tomorrow.
LA: DLR week 23, DPE, week 20.
Science: We worked on creating electricity from magnets today. Fun!
Social Studies: Finally the Social quiz arrives! Know your explorers, aboriginal peoples and New France! Tomorrow.
LA: DLR week 23, DPE, week 20.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
We did some great learning today! In math, we explored angles using an interactive protractor in the Notebook program, then found angles in the real world using Scribblemaps.
Social Studies: we are working on a brochure for New France (Canada in the 1600s) convincing someone to come start an new life there.
LA: Caught up on DLR - Tuesday week 22 and DPE - Tuesday week 19. Finish reading Bridge to Terabithia.
Science: Review electricity. We worked on vocabulary on our class Wikispace and then did some work on Prezi (a presentation program)
French: did word review, learned new words and sang some songs in French.
Social Studies: we are working on a brochure for New France (Canada in the 1600s) convincing someone to come start an new life there.
LA: Caught up on DLR - Tuesday week 22 and DPE - Tuesday week 19. Finish reading Bridge to Terabithia.
Science: Review electricity. We worked on vocabulary on our class Wikispace and then did some work on Prezi (a presentation program)
French: did word review, learned new words and sang some songs in French.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
We've had a very busy week. We've been working on electricity in Science which has been fun. We've built series and parallel circuits. Today we built a working motor! Review your notes.
LA: We've been doing plenty of grammar and editing, as well as reading and discussing Shakespeare's Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Catch up on DLR week 22 and DPE week 19. Finish reading Bridge to Terabithia. Don't worry about the chapter questions for now. Work on spelling city!
Math. P. 211, 212. Mathletics, Some people are in dire need of MORE BASIC FACTS PRACTICE!
Social Studies: We've been doing plenty of work on the computers, currently working on a brochure for New France. Students should be very familiar with chapter 7 for a quick quiz on Monday.
LA: We've been doing plenty of grammar and editing, as well as reading and discussing Shakespeare's Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Catch up on DLR week 22 and DPE week 19. Finish reading Bridge to Terabithia. Don't worry about the chapter questions for now. Work on spelling city!
Math. P. 211, 212. Mathletics, Some people are in dire need of MORE BASIC FACTS PRACTICE!
Social Studies: We've been doing plenty of work on the computers, currently working on a brochure for New France. Students should be very familiar with chapter 7 for a quick quiz on Monday.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Math: Fractions page 202,
LA: read Bridge to Terabithia ch. 8. IMPORTANT tomorrow.
Science: review - you could check and work on your Prezi presentation at home.
Social: Talk to your parents and grandparents about your family tree. Remember: to research your genealogy, you need:
1. Name of ancestor
2. Date of birth
3. Place of birth
4. other possibilities include date of marriages, and if it is from a long time ago, date of death.
LA: read Bridge to Terabithia ch. 8. IMPORTANT tomorrow.
Science: review - you could check and work on your Prezi presentation at home.
Social: Talk to your parents and grandparents about your family tree. Remember: to research your genealogy, you need:
1. Name of ancestor
2. Date of birth
3. Place of birth
4. other possibilities include date of marriages, and if it is from a long time ago, date of death.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Math: Fractions - page 22 to 27. Please don't forget your homework at home. Mathletics.
LA: Bridge to Terabithia-Chapter 6 questions.
If you read a book, read a story, read a comic book, watch a show, watch a movie, play a video game etc. I want you to think about the PROBLEM and the SOLUTION.
Science-review what we learned today. Make yourself some notes. Quiz tomorrow on today's lesson.
I had a great day today!
LA: Bridge to Terabithia-Chapter 6 questions.
If you read a book, read a story, read a comic book, watch a show, watch a movie, play a video game etc. I want you to think about the PROBLEM and the SOLUTION.
Science-review what we learned today. Make yourself some notes. Quiz tomorrow on today's lesson.
I had a great day today!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Social studies: If you have computer/internet access, Google Earth project, aboriginal research project.
Math: Basic Facts, mathletics, review fractions.
LA:Daily language review, week 19, Tuesday. Daily paragraph editing week 16 Tuesday.
If you have a picture books at home (unlike Nathan) - read them and find the problem and the solution. (Plot analysis).
Think about what you've learned. What mistake did you make today that taught you something?
What did you learn? What did you work hard at?
Math: Basic Facts, mathletics, review fractions.
LA:Daily language review, week 19, Tuesday. Daily paragraph editing week 16 Tuesday.
If you have a picture books at home (unlike Nathan) - read them and find the problem and the solution. (Plot analysis).
Think about what you've learned. What mistake did you make today that taught you something?
What did you learn? What did you work hard at?
Monday, February 8, 2010
If you don't have Google Earth, it is a great learning tool and free to install.
http://earth.google.com/
This tutorial on youtube can help with the project we're doing right now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgW3GbSxsRs&feature=PlayList&p=37C07499041C4517&index=5
Basic facts, review fractions. Mathletics.
http://earth.google.com/
This tutorial on youtube can help with the project we're doing right now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgW3GbSxsRs&feature=PlayList&p=37C07499041C4517&index=5
Basic facts, review fractions. Mathletics.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Math: mathletics.
LA: Daily paragraph editing week 14 and DLR week 18 - make sure you are caught up. Bridge to Terabithia - finish chapter 3 questions.
Social Studies: Finish the explorer fill in the blank question sheets from Early Canada - All the explorers due Monday.
Happy Birthday (yesterday) to Keanu
Happy Birthday to Cody
Have a great long weekend.
LA: Daily paragraph editing week 14 and DLR week 18 - make sure you are caught up. Bridge to Terabithia - finish chapter 3 questions.
Social Studies: Finish the explorer fill in the blank question sheets from Early Canada - All the explorers due Monday.
Happy Birthday (yesterday) to Keanu
Happy Birthday to Cody
Have a great long weekend.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
We made good use of our netbooks today, discussing online and working on mathletics as well as math 5 live!
We had a test on long division today and started our fractions unit. Keep working on basic facts and mathletics.
Science: weather test on Thursday
Social Studies: regions test on Friday
Language Arts: Mr. Linden's Library - you can work on this at home. Just download the file then upload it with your changes. Use the link "access your school files from home" on my blog.
We had a test on long division today and started our fractions unit. Keep working on basic facts and mathletics.
Science: weather test on Thursday
Social Studies: regions test on Friday
Language Arts: Mr. Linden's Library - you can work on this at home. Just download the file then upload it with your changes. Use the link "access your school files from home" on my blog.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
We had an excellent day today. We worked with the laptop computer today and have a few projects on the go. Our class was great and it was a fun and exciting learning experience.
Math: Complete page 143 in the orange text. questions 1-15
Science: Complete Canadian weather disasters research at home if you need to.
Social: We're continuing our study of the aboriginal people of Canada, especially prior to Europeans coming to North America.
LA: Mr. Linden's library. We'll be working on our next section, "Inside the store." Edit and improve!
Math: Complete page 143 in the orange text. questions 1-15
Science: Complete Canadian weather disasters research at home if you need to.
Social: We're continuing our study of the aboriginal people of Canada, especially prior to Europeans coming to North America.
LA: Mr. Linden's library. We'll be working on our next section, "Inside the store." Edit and improve!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Happy New Year everyone!
Sorry for no updates the last two days, computer trouble yesterday and a late dimissal today.
Exciting news: the laptops are in! Our class will be a part of the second laptop project at J.E. Lapointe. We will be using a set of computers in the classroom which should allow us to do lots of great things without having to go to the computer lab. Once the new laptops are set up, our class will get the laptops that our school received last year, (currently being used by the junior high.)
Math:
We've been reviewing math concepts this week, making sure that we have mastered addition of large numbers, subtraction of large numbers and two-digit by two-digit multiplication. A letter will be coming home this week regarding our subscription to Mathletics. We are now working on division - practice and make sure to ask questions! Remember: Does McDonald's Serve Burgers?
Language Arts: Mr. Linden's library paragraph - get your character to the front of the bookstore and describe it. Put my writing advice into action and don't be afraid to use banish boring words as a resource to help you write.
Science: make sure you have completed ALL the sheets in "AIM 6." Review weather concepts for upcoming tests and quizzes. Science experiments that were handed out before Christmas will be brought in and demonstrated over the next couple of weeks. Be ready.
Social Studies: We need to work hard to become really familiar with the regions of Canada before we continue on to the history section. Read chapters 1-6 and review!
Sorry for no updates the last two days, computer trouble yesterday and a late dimissal today.
Exciting news: the laptops are in! Our class will be a part of the second laptop project at J.E. Lapointe. We will be using a set of computers in the classroom which should allow us to do lots of great things without having to go to the computer lab. Once the new laptops are set up, our class will get the laptops that our school received last year, (currently being used by the junior high.)
Math:
We've been reviewing math concepts this week, making sure that we have mastered addition of large numbers, subtraction of large numbers and two-digit by two-digit multiplication. A letter will be coming home this week regarding our subscription to Mathletics. We are now working on division - practice and make sure to ask questions! Remember: Does McDonald's Serve Burgers?
Language Arts: Mr. Linden's library paragraph - get your character to the front of the bookstore and describe it. Put my writing advice into action and don't be afraid to use banish boring words as a resource to help you write.
Science: make sure you have completed ALL the sheets in "AIM 6." Review weather concepts for upcoming tests and quizzes. Science experiments that were handed out before Christmas will be brought in and demonstrated over the next couple of weeks. Be ready.
Social Studies: We need to work hard to become really familiar with the regions of Canada before we continue on to the history section. Read chapters 1-6 and review!
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