Ready, Set, Work!
Another hard working week in grade 4! We had a special presentation on bus safety.
In math, we played a game called Corn Shucks where rolled four digit numbers and organized them from least to greatest. We worked on comparing numbers strategies. We start by saying the number, looking at the number of digits, and if they have the same digit in the biggest place value spot, we look to the next biggest place value spot. We did a facts check in and saw progress.
In writing, we listed about our favourite places and then we thought about all our memories there. Then we picked our favourite place to write about. We are working on using a plan to organize our ideas. We have tonnes of ideas to write about now.
In science, we learned about how light travels. We learned about what makes light – energy [chemical energy like batteries, electric energy, natural sun energy]. We also made light circuits using a wire, two batteries, and a lightbulb. We put together our own flashlights for experiments next week. We like exploring light in science.
Today we enjoyed our first Fun Fitness workout with Mrs. Briggs and the other students. Tyra and Isabelle got to go up and show off their moves! We can’t wait for our turns!
In reading, we worked on our strategies and setting goals for what we have to improve on. We read with a partner to help us practice. We worked on making predictions those this week which are ‘educated guesses’ based on the proof in the story. Today, we worked on reading for understanding by reading directions and diagrams for origami cups and boats. It was fun but tricky.
In Art, we are learning about using primary colors to make the other colours and we made abstract designs. We also finished up Hornets for around the school. Watch out for them in the halls!
Another hard working week in grade 4! We had a special presentation on bus safety.
In math, we played a game called Corn Shucks where rolled four digit numbers and organized them from least to greatest. We worked on comparing numbers strategies. We start by saying the number, looking at the number of digits, and if they have the same digit in the biggest place value spot, we look to the next biggest place value spot. We did a facts check in and saw progress.
In writing, we listed about our favourite places and then we thought about all our memories there. Then we picked our favourite place to write about. We are working on using a plan to organize our ideas. We have tonnes of ideas to write about now.
In science, we learned about how light travels. We learned about what makes light – energy [chemical energy like batteries, electric energy, natural sun energy]. We also made light circuits using a wire, two batteries, and a lightbulb. We put together our own flashlights for experiments next week. We like exploring light in science.
Today we enjoyed our first Fun Fitness workout with Mrs. Briggs and the other students. Tyra and Isabelle got to go up and show off their moves! We can’t wait for our turns!
In reading, we worked on our strategies and setting goals for what we have to improve on. We read with a partner to help us practice. We worked on making predictions those this week which are ‘educated guesses’ based on the proof in the story. Today, we worked on reading for understanding by reading directions and diagrams for origami cups and boats. It was fun but tricky.
In Art, we are learning about using primary colors to make the other colours and we made abstract designs. We also finished up Hornets for around the school. Watch out for them in the halls!