Happy Weekend :)

Hi Everyone,
Here is a quick update on different things going on in our classroom.

Social Studies- Quiz will be on Monday- students have a review (checklist is also on the blog) to prepare for this

Literacy- Writing - We are beginning to draft our Halloween Narratives- students must include 3 forms of figurative language

Math- We are continuing with our data management unit - we will be working on analyzing and drawing conclusions from graphs and data next week - The test will be coming up soon (likely the end of next week)

Drama- We have been working on our tableaus in drama. They are WONDERFUL! We are hoping to share some at the Remembrance Day assembly- more info to follow :)

Agenda items:
Canned food items for Halloween for Hunger
Reading

Here are some of the notes taken on the organization inquiry activity.  You DO NOT need to know all of them. You need to be comfortable with one organization per lense:)

Environmental	National Wild Life Federation – helps with habitat loss and animal endangerment  World Wild Life Federation- all around the world- helping with habitat loss and animal endangerment – climate change Green Peace World Animal Foundation – rebuilds habitats in forest – climate change – to protect endangered animals Pollution Probe Foundation- Helping air, water, climate change and toxic substances Earth Rangers- -to help animals- working with kids
Political	Organizations Canada- Conservative Liberal NDP Green USA Democratic Republican
Economical	NAFTA- North American Free Trade Agreement- -Mexico, Canada and USA a trade agreement- sets rules for trade in North America UN – United Nations – helps keep world peace and security WHO- World Health Organization- monitors health outbreaks – assesses performance of the health systems around the world
Social	Bread for the World Red Cross Organization- It helps in emergencies and natural disasters – sends foods, clothing, and supplies to countries in need IPEC- SCREAM- working towards ending child labour Doctors without borders- medical issues – helps 8 million a year- sends doctors to countries in need Salvation Army- Helps homeless people or people in poverty- gives food and shelter – helps people with drug issues World Vision- Helping children around the world   WE Charity- inspire and empower young people & women – build schools and education National Organization for Women- Helps women vote and have equal rights World Food Program-helps supply food to countries around the world