Ruth King Division 3

Hello!

We had a pretty good first week back.

In math this week, we reviewed addition, subtraction, and multiplication on the first day, then spent the rest of the week learning strategies to solve division equations. We learned about the relationship between division and multiplication,  so 40÷8=5 and 5×8=40. We learned how to draw an array to solve divisions with remainders. We also learned how to use repeated subtraction to solve division equations. The students were not a fan of that strategy.

In language arts we wrote about our winter break. It sounds like a lot of fun occured. We then started listening to some entertaining fictional stories about secret rules told by grown ups. The students found them very funny, and we will use them to help write our own stories.

In social studies we learned how there are three levels of government in Canada: Federal,  Provincial, and Municipal. Each of these levels have different duties and jobs to do. We then created a pictigraph to showcase the different jobs.

In science we learned all about Rube Goldberg machines. We watched a bunch of different ideas, then some of my past years student ones. On Thursday students started creating their own machine  out of a box.

A field trip notice went home early this week. There are only 2 more days left to bring the forms in for Tuesday’s swimming. Next week we will also learned bar division for larger numbers, start writing some short stories about why we have grown up rules, continue making our Rube Goldberg mahines, learn about the different leaders for each level of government, and work on some winter art.

Should be a busy week. Have a good weekend and see you Monday.

Hello!

We are one week away from the winter break. The students are getting a little antsy, especially with the rainy indoor days.

In math we finished off our multiplication unit with our final test.  Students did pretty well, where there has definitely been improvement among each. We also created our prodigy account, which students can access at home.

In social studies we decorated our tomeline posts and then went through the Canadian timeline, post by post. There were even some Canadian heritage minute videos to accompany some posts. Students then read a package on the Fur Trade, as well as Canada becomming a nation. They had to think of the causes and affects of these historical events.

We finished off our simple machines unit in science with a scavenger hunts around the school, as well as our final test. Most students did well, though some needed to add more details.

In language arts we typed up our favourite RAFTS project. Students needed to expand on their ideas a little more.

On Friday it was our turn for the Giving Store. It seems a lot of students made some good choices with their gifts.

Next week is our last week before the break. We will finish off social studies by learning about the railroad and residential schools system,  play some more French bingo,  make 3D snowflakes in art, and play more prodigy and math games. Friday will be the pancake breakfast and pajama day, and Thursday is the White Elephant gift exchange. Its going to be a busy week.

Have a good weekend, and see you next week.

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As we get closer to winter, make sure to send appropriate clothing, it’s getting colder and wetter.

In language arts this week we worked on some perspective writing using a RAFTS outline. Students take on a Role, and write to an Audience. They are given a Format (letter, song, poem) to organize their writing. They are also given a Topic and Strong Purpose about what to write about. This week we wrote as an oreo rapping to milk about making a good combo, Britney Spears writing a letter to mango Spears about being jealous of Katy Perry, the Grinch writing Santa a letter about the naughty list. They have been random, but very entertaining.

In math we practiced using the box method to multiply larger numbers. With 84×63, you multiply 80×60(4800), 80×3(240), 4×60(240), and 4×3(12), then add them up 4800+240+240+12 to get 5292. We use a box to organize each multiple.

In social studies we started our new unit, looking into Canadian history, to make a large timeline. In groups, students researched 9 events for their category (residential schools, explorers, provinces, etc). Each student chose 3 of those events to research more. On Friday they finished their first timeline post.

In science we learned about the wedge,  screw, and pulley. With the wedge we practiced cutting things. With the screw we learned how secure they can be. With pulleys, we used a couple and made one on our own. Lots of fun experiments to see how each machine works.

In French, we learned about the days of the week, and months of the year. We also took our oral conversation quiz. Most students seems to be able to make their way through a basic conversation.

Next week we will learn about the standard algorithm for multiplication in math, more RAFTS in language arts, finish our timeline post 2 and 3 in social studies, learn about the wheel and axle and make a wind car in science, and learn about French numbers. Going to be a busy week.

Have a good weekend, and see you Monday.

Hello!

This was a weird week, with Tuesday being a holiday. We managed to get a lot done though!

In math we reviewed our single digit multiplication strategies. We started with drawing arrays, then worked on skip counting,  and finally the break up method. The break up method allows you to make multiplication easier. If you have a harder multiplication question, like 7 x 8, you can break one of the numbers up (7 into 5 and 2), then multiply both pieces by the other number (5×8=40, 2×8=16), then add your pieces up (40+16=56). It works for larger numbers too: 16 x 8 (16 breaks into 10, 5, and 1. 10×8=80, 5×8=40, 1×8=8. Add 80+40+8=128)

In social students students worked on their fish farming project. They then wrote an essay about one of these topics: oil pipelines, clear cutting, mining, or fish farms. They needed to talk about the benefits and controversy of their topic. Some students needed help flushing out more ideas, but most turned out well.

In science we started our simple machines unit, learning that there are 6 simple machines: inclined plane, lever and fulcrum, screw, wedge, pulley, and wheel and axel. We will see doing experiments on each of these machines in the next few weeks.

I also finish recording our paper roller coasters!

Next week will be another short one, with Thursday being a half day, and Friday no school. We will learn about estimating larger multiplication equations in math, finish off our resource unit by completing our booklet and doing a test, and learn about inclined planes and levers in science. Should be a good week.

Have a good weekend, and see you next week.

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A little late with this post, Friday was just a crazy day!

In math we reviewed rounding and learned about subtraction. Some students needed reminders about how to borrow and regrouping, but by the end did well.

We finished off our novel study, and have started writing the synopsis. By Friday about half the class was finished. We also reviewed and took our grammar test. Students did very well with it.

In social studies we learned about the different types of energy resources, as well as the pros and cons of mining. Students have been working hard on completing their mini projects for each.

In science we learned about different types of energies, specifically focusing on kinetic and potential energy. Kinetic is energy in motion, and potential is stored energy, waiting to be released. We performed a fun bouncing ball experiment to demonstrate energy transfer.

In art we learned about symmetry by creating some pumpkins.

We also carved pumpkins on Friday

Next week (tomorrow) we will review our place value unit with math for a final quiz, write about our halloween and upcoming remembrance day, build paper roller coasters in science, and learn about the forestry industry in social studies. Going to be another fun week.

Hope everyone had a nice weekend, and see you Monday.