Good afternoon! Today was a busy and eventful one. Here's what we did:
We started off with a brief math quiz about fractions: what do they know at this stage? We had lots of time after this quiz so we watched a Math Antics video about the four different types of fractions: zero, proper, whole, and improper, completing an exercise sheet as we went. We will continue to work on the package tomorrow.
Mr. Redding also took the kids for the school-wide run just before recess. Some students are really challenging themselves to beat their previous time so that they may qualify for the district track meet.
After recess, special guest Mrs. Duncan came in to draw sturgeon with the kids. First, she reviewed the external anatomy of a white sturgeon, then they practiced drawing different parts (caudal fin, snout, scutes, and general shape of the fish). She even brought in photos she had taken of the metal fish on Mackenzie Avenue, in front of the Main Street Café.
Next, Mrs. Duncan had the students drawing full length images, including all of the fins. Finally, they did some shading. Below are a series of drawings throughout the session.
Niagara Falls Vacation Travel Guide / Expedia [3:49]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyBq4AdBKJI
Venture down the St. Lawrence [12:15]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_o4xrazeLo
For the last hour or so of the day, students worked independently on their Human Body units. A few students are almost ready for oral "testing" with me. They must remember to have a question about their body system and be able to answer it, as well as explain how the particular body system works.
*QUIZ notice! We will wrap up the St. Lawrence Lowlands with a short quiz, just like the others:) The students are getting really good at anticipating what types of things will likely be asked on the quiz.
