Tremendous Tuesday
Inquiry into Language: Students began by beginning the actual experiment part of our Science Fair Project. We began to explore the effect salt would have on the density of the water that an egg is sitting in. The students recorded their observations in their charts. They were all responsible for a representation of the eggs position in the water based on how much salt we had.
French:
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Inquiry into Language continued:
We continued with our Science Fair Project by completing a second trial to see if our results are reliable. This brought up a good discussion on reliability and what it means when we don't have reliable results. The students also learned the terms independent and dependent variable and identified which component of our experiment is each.
RECESS/ LUNCH
Inquiry into Math:
Students completed a basic multiplication facts quiz, then went on to reviewing how to round to the nearest ten. We also reviewed how to multiply numbers by a multiple of 10, 100 or 1000. The students are becoming better at being patient with one another as they come up to answer questions. In addition to this, there is a lot more problem-solving occurring where students recognize themselves when they've gotten an answer wrong and go back to solve it correctly on their own. I love witnessing these moments!
With this practice, we went on to practising estimating products in both multiplication facts and word problems. It's important that students show the number they rounded to to help them get their estimate.
Unit of Inquiry:
We gathered with Ms. Chiappetta's class to learn about static electricity. We watched a video that explained what static electricity is and how it's created. Then we completed some fun experiments to see how we can create static electricity with everyday items. We got to see how this force does not need to come into contact with another object in order for a force to be present.
Students will have a UOI quiz on Monday. The quiz will involve definitions and matching. Students were given the review today to begin practising the definitions of words.
RECESS/ LUNCH
Gym:
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AGENDA:
- Math: Estimating Products Worksheets
- UOI Review-- Quiz Monday
- Spelling: Lesson 8 + sentences due Thursday
- Spelling Test Friday
- Read for 25 minutes
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