Reading Buddies

Today we partnered up with the Kindergartens and Grade Ones to do some reading. We read Halloween themed books. Some of the grade ones even practiced their reading to us too!!

Grade Four, what did you like best about reading to the kindergartens and grade ones this morning?

Rocks and Minerals Research Project

Rocks and Minerals Final Project:

 

You will be creating a poster board presentation on a given rock or mineral. You will need to do research to answer the questions below. You will also need to have images that relate to your topic. When you are finished you will be presenting to the class.

My rock or mineral is: ________________

 

Answer the following questions and put on your poster board:

1.  Is it a rock or a mineral? If it is a rock, is it sedimentary, metamorphic or igneous?

2. Where is the rock or mineral mined in Canada?

3. What are all of the different uses for this rock or mineral?

4. How do you think the world would be different if that rock or mineral didn’t exist?

 

You should have these under headings on your poster board, it should be organized and clearly laid out.

Here are some websites that might be a good start to help you find your information:

http://www.mineralogy4kids.org/

http://scienceforkids.kidipede.com/geology/

http://www.rocksforkids.com/R&M/granite.htm

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/earth/rocksandminerals.html

Glimpse of the week and HOJA!

This week we worked  some more on rounding and estimation, a lot of students have improved so much on this week, it was a good thing to see! Next week it's mental math and 4 digit addition. In science we discussed the different types of fossils and are doing a science/art themed activity to go alongside what we learned. The students also got their book report project outlines and they are excited about it, I will give them their bags next week.

This week was wrapped up with a visit from the acapella group, HOJA. The students loved listening to all of their songs.

 
 

October is Paper Bag Book Report Month!

October's book report is a paper bag book report. Each of you will receive a paper bag from me. You need to do two things with the bag - decorate the outside and fill the inside, easy!

1. Outside of the bag
   The outside of the bag should have the following:

 One side - name of book and author with a drawing that is about the book.
 One side - setting --> when and where the novel takes place and drawings of the setting.
 One side - characters --> name(s) of main character, description and drawing.
 One side - 6 to 8 sentences describing the  main events of the book.

2. Filling the bag

 The bag needs to be filled with AT LEAST FIVE objects that relate to the book.
 I will give you index cards or you can make your own, to write down your explanation for each       object of why it is important to your book.
 If you cannot find an actual object, be creative and make it! Draw it, build it, use Lego, clay, etc.

3. Practice presenting your book report so you're ready to say it to your audience in class.

4.  Have fun and be creative!

Due on Wednesday, October 30th!