Room 5 has been engineering our electricity projects!  Our project proposals and budgets have been submitted and approved.  Explain to a family member what you have learned about the perspective of an engineer in the planning phase of a project. Be sure to share your posted proposals from D2L. What challenges are you encountering now you are in the construction phase?

Homework:
Please go on the following websites posted on the blog, under Grade 4/5 Fractions. You will be comparing and ordering equivalent fractions, decimals and percents:

http://www.mathplayground.com/Decention/Decention.html

Reminder:
Sports Club is tomorrow, February 25, 3:15-3:45
 

In math, we have been working with reading and writing decimals smaller than hundreths. Please share with a family member your understanding of how to read and write decimals.  How does reading decimals connect to reading numbers larger than millions?  Why is the decimal read using the word 'and'?  What strategies do you use to be able to read decimals?

Homework:
Play Face Off or Pico, Firmy, Bagel with a family member.  Be sure to use decimals in your game. How do you know which decimals are the greatest? Least? Can you explain your thinking.

Reminder:
Sport Club is on Thursday, February 25 - 3:15-3:45.

Swimming started today!  Please share with a family member what are your strengths in swimming? What goals are you working on this week?  What strategies do you have to achieve your goals?  How can your instructor assist you to be successful with your goals?

Homework:
Please go on the following websites posted on the blog, under Grade 4/5 Fractions. You will be ordering decimals and finding equivalent fractions, decimals and percents:

http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/ordering-game.php


Reminder:
We swim everyday this week.  Come prepared with your bathing suit, towel and a plastic bag.

Your Engineering Projects reflect your creativity and diligence!  Be proud of your accomplishments.



Reminder:
Swimming begins on Monday, February 22 - Friday, February 26.  We swim right before lunch.  We will return from the pool at 12:15. Remember to bring/wear your bathing suit, bring a towel and a plastic bag.

In our novel study of the Breadwinner, we have been discussing the different types of government. Share your understanding of what type of government is in our novel, which takes place in Afghanistan in the 1990's. What are some of their decrees?  What is your opinion of these rules? How is the government of Canada different from this type of government? What could you do if you knew that a rule or a decree was unfair?

Homework:
Go the the decimal websites posted under the fraction hyperlink on the blog.

Reminder:
-Swimming begins on Monday, February 22 - Friday, February 26.  We swim right before lunch.  We will return from the pool at 12:15. Remember to bring/wear your bathing suit, bring a towel and a plastic bag.
-Sports Club is today, 3:15-3:45.

We are in the planning stages of our Engineering Projects using electricity.  Share with a family member your illustrated diagram and your proposal, which are posted in D2L. Why is a budget important from the perspective of an engineer? Do you have all the materials you need to begin your construction?

Homework:
Where do we use decimals and fractions?  Where are they used in your house? In our community? Be prepared to share.


Reminder:
-Swimming begins on Monday, February 22 - Friday, February 26.  We swim right before lunch.  We will return from the pool at 12:15. Remember to bring/wear your bathing suit, bring a towel and a plastic bag.
-Sports Club tomorrow, Thursday, February 18, 3:15-3:45.

Today, we shared our Best Non-Fiction Book projects with another class.  After listening to the persuasive writing of your peers explain to a family member what was your first choice for the Best Non-Fiction Book Ever.  Be sure to support your thinking with specific examples. Which non-fiction books are you planning to read after our sharing?

Homework:
Read a new non-fiction book this week.
Complete book cover designs for Best Non-Fiction Book Ever.

Reminder:
Swimming begins on Monday, February 22 - Friday, February 26.  We swim right before lunch.  We will return from the pool at 12:15. Remember to bring/wear your bathing suit, bring a towel and a plastic bag.