We had such an exciting week with Evergreen Theatre. Students collaboratively researched and wrote the script for their performance. The performance on Friday was outstanding as students jumped out of their comfort zone and took some risks. Through this work the students developed an understanding of the newly discovered TRAPPIST-1 Solar System. A copy of the script can be found on the last page of the attached file. A video of our performance will be posted this week!
We have been in our new/old building for almost a month now. It is definitely time to share some photos of our learning in our new space. Also attached you will find documents sharing some of what we have been exploring for the past two weeks. Enjoy!
Our first full week on our new school was met with excitement as students continue to explore and relish in our spacious classroom, hallways, learning commons, stairwells, etc... Students in room 10 continued to work on their writer's workshop writing as they strive to add a new story to our book wall. Energized by both our new environment and our learning about Electricity, students began to uncover how electricity travels. As mathematicians students have been developing their fluency with measurement including finding area and perimeter as well as honing their multiplication skills. This week we introduced a major project which will allow students to explore a chosen area of interest in regards to Canada's history. They will be creating a 3-5 minute podcast, sharing a story less told. Check out our week at a glance here:
The last two weeks have been a whirlwind. We said goodbye to our temporary school and we moved back home. In the midst of packing and the excitement of moving students began to consider what our new classroom might look like. They were challenged to compare the area of our old classroom with that of our new classroom in order to imagine how we might design our new space. Students also spent time considering what they will miss about our temporary school and what they are most excited about when we move. To help in our exploration, last week students recorded the "sounds" of our Elbow Park portables. What sounds were unique to the school and made it feel like home? How do sounds make a space feel like home? Using recorders, students explored the school and taped sounds. Mr. Burima edited the sounds together into a nice little audio piece that can be heard here. Please find the week of January 23rd documents here:
Stay tuned for exciting photos from our first week in our new (old) school!
This week was full of incredible learning. We continued our journey to understand the realities and consequences of Residential Schools on the First Nations people and Canada. Students began to consider the lasting effects of Residential Schools on peoples memories and feelings about themselves. They began to consider what "healing" might look like and society's role in this journey.
As scientists in the field, students completed their lab reports analyzing the results of their solubility experiment. They were then propelled into an introduction of electricity that involved balloons and static electricity! Following our exploration we played with this simulator: Balloons and Static Electricity
We had a great start to the New Year in grade 5/6. From chromatography to the final episode of Elder in the Making, students hit the ground running on our first day back. Please click here for a look at some of the week's experiences.
The Feldman's Art Critique is an approach to looking at art that asks the viewer to suspend judgement before fully immersing oneself in the art. Contemporary Art doesn't want to spook feed the answers or message like a Hollywood film, the viewer has to work for it. The critique consists of Describing, Formal Analysis, Interpretation and Evaluation/Judgement. By taking the time to truly look and describe what is in presented the viewer is able to fully engage with the work and infer meaning. The viewer is able to gain deeper meaning beyond the surface level experience if one was to look at the work for only 17 seconds.
Elder in the Making - Episode 2 & 3
Last week was an eventful week. From finishing a response to the diesel spill article we read and writing post card stories about our family history, students were actively writing, reflecting and creating. We were also introduced to the documentary Elder in the Making. A powerful series of 6 episodes by a local documentary filmmaker. We will be watching all 6 episodes over the next two weeks. Students have contemplated such quotes from the film as, "In order for history to be packaged it needs to be romanticized" ~ Cowboy Smithx. This quote led to a lengthy discussion about what it means to romanticize history. Students brought forth examples about Abraham Lincoln and Disney's portrayal of history in movies such as Pocahontas. |
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