Multiplying fun on a Friday

Warming up with some math facts…

Brain Crossing Activity

Our work today in math had us using a visual representation of numbers to generate rich discussion about numeracy.  Students worked independently, with colours, to identify shapes, numbers, and patterns on their sheets, and then we came together to discuss what they found.  Everyone was able to see new ideas as their peers shared varying perspectives.

https://www.youcubed.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Day-2-Brain-Crossing.mp4

Rowan's Law Day

 Today is Rowan's Law Day, possibly the most important awareness day on our calendar as the focus is on teaching/learning about head injuries, how to prevent them, and how to identify the symptoms.  As I mentioned in class today, everyone has a brain, and protecting it should always be a primary concern.  

We talked about the topic, watched the following two videos, and made some purple Hit, Stop, Sit t-shirts to help us remember, and raise awareness of Traumatic Brain Injuries (concussions).

Ask  your child about the symptoms of a concussion, and about Rowan's story.

A peek at the Classroom

 

Summer Fun

 

Scientists in the Schools Round 2

 Looking at forces acting on structures today using earthquake tables and a range of items.  Ask your child about what Michael talked to them about…

Scientists in the School

 Today we have a visitor from scientist in schools. She’s running a student through some experiments dealing with properties of air and flight. Ask your child about the four forces that affect flight, and ask what experiments they performed to try and test this out.