LCM Math Challenge

Find the least common multiple of each pair of numbers.

a) 27, 9

b)6, 20

c) 16, 12

d) 15,3

e) 4, 18

f) 7, 16

Daily Challenge Debate

We started our persuasive writing unit today. Students were given a variety of topics and asked to take a side, while providing evidence to support their opinion. We are going to try an online debate, through our classroom blog. You can respond and rebuttal the other comments that are posted.

Topic: Should homework be banned? 

Signatures will be rewarded based on your level of support :)

Don't forget to study for our science test tomorrow. 

Have a good night!

Mrs. Breau 

Science Test Date Change and Daily Challenge

Good Evening Everyone,

What a CRAZY week! This has been a busy week for us with the science fair and our class trip to the science centre. Congratulations to all the science fair participants. Your projects were very well done and very interesting.

Agenda items:
- We have moved our space test to Wednesday, March 8th - See study checklist on the blog- All the students were provided with their own copy as well
***Unfortunately, we had some technical difficulties today when doing our intro video to stars - We will be completing a PowerPoint on classifying stars on Monday ***
- Our alien day is scheduled for Thursday March 9th

Math- My apologizes for the delay in the geometry tests- the tests are marked and students were able to take a quick look today. They will be sent home early next week for signing
- We have begun our fraction unit - next week will be focusing on comparing and ordering fractions

Literacy- We have concluded our alien reports and will be moving into our persuasive writing unit after the march break
We will be starting our new novel "Fatty Legs" this book relates to our social studies unit and focuses on the topic of residential schools

Science -Our space unit will be wrapping this week and we will be moving back into social studies
focusing on Communities in Canada, Past and Present

Next week students will be preparing a mini inquiry about living in space - Each student will pick a simple question that they have about living in space (e.g. how do you brush your teeth?)  They will conduct some research in attempts to answer their question. They will then report their findings back to their peers


Daily Challenge

Reduce the following fractions to the lowest terms

Science Centre Update

Hello Everyone,

Looking forward to our trip tomorrow. Come to school as normal and the portables will be open. We will be getting on the bus right after the bell. It was suggested that students bring a lunch, but they do have the option of purchasing a snack if they would like. Lockers are available for $1, but students are asked to pack light. We should be back at the school around 4:45 pm for pick up. Remember, to check with your teacher before leaving.

See you in the morning!

Mrs. Breau:)

   

Equivalent Fractions - Fill in the missing numbers                

Space Test Checklist

The science test is scheduled for Tuesday March 7th.

Science Test Checklist

In preparation for the test you must be able to complete the following:

□Name the parts of the sun

□Match each part of the sun with a its corresponding definition

□Name all the planets of the solar system (In order from distance to the sun)

□Identify planets by their distinguishing characteristics

□ Identify and  label the phases of the moon (By the picture)

□Define the terms asteroid, meteor, and meteorite (will be covered next week)

□The classification of the stars (colours) (will be covered next week)

□ Describe some of the benefits of space exploration (will be covered next week)

Update

Dear Parents,

It is with great disappointment that I inform you that our trip to view the movie Wonder at the Galaxy Cineplex will be cancelled. It was just announced last week that the movie’s release date has been bumped from April 2017 to November 2017. Anyone who has paid will be issued a refund through school cash online or by school cheque, depending on your method of payment.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Breau 

**** REMINDER- PLEASE BRING IN YOUR PERMISSION FORMS FOR KIEFER AND MITCHELL *********

Math- Geometry test - Wednesday, February 21, 2017

Our next unit will be on fractions

Literacy- We will finish our novel "Undergrounders" this week 

Writing Workshop- Draft copy of the alien report is due Wednesday February 21, 2017 - We will be focusing on editing and revising on Thursday and Friday - Time will also be given for the differentiated instruction piece of the assignment

Our Alien sharing day will be on Thursday, March 9th, 2017

Science - This week will be focusing on the sun and the phases of the moon
- students will also be doing an inquiry investigating life in space


REMINDER --- Our science centre trip is next Tuesday :)