Week 19

We started using scooters in gym for sledge hockey! We also played ringette in gym this week.

We had baby visits this week, the babies looked very healthy, happy and adorable! They are looking stronger every time we see them. Baby Michael has a new nick name, his family calls him "fart factory." Lena also has a new nick name, we call her "Super Lena!" because she is getting so good at tummy time! Baby Michael and Baby Lena are so cute that their real super power is "Super Cuteness!" The babies are almost 6 months now and they are going to start eating solid food soon. We also learned that Baby Lena is going swimming for the first time today, good luck!

  

In science we got to use the computers to start researching about simple machines. We started thinking about levers, pulleys, gears, and wheels. When we were researching on the computer we had to fill out a scavenger hunt all together using google docs! It was confusing at first because we were all on different computers but using the same document, we quickly got the hang of it though! We then had Mrs. Craig come into the classroom and we filled out a big chart about what we think we know about simple machines and what we wonder about. We will be using this living document as we learn more about simple machines.

  

  

Next week we will be starting a maker challenge! My homework over the weekend is to research levers and how to make an effective catapult! Watch this Bill Nye the Science Guy video to get some ideas about simple machines:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9RUH__B8Os

We had a math test this week about addition and subtraction.

We had a Birthday Boy this week! Happy Birthday L!

In social studies we learned more about the First Nations and treaties. Ask me what a treaty is and why they are important for the preservation of our land and natural resources.

In writing this week we watched a short video called "Dot" we didn't get to see the ending right away. We watched part of the video and then we got to create our own endings. We were so creative and really blew our teachers socks off! Then we got to watch the end of the video and find out how the story actually ended. If you want to try this activity on your own pause the video at 1:09 and then come up with your own cool idea! The link for the video is below!

https://vimeo.com/15323909https://vimeo.com/15323909

  

Yesterday everyone was here! So we played a game called "Heads up 7 up!" it was pretty fun!

Next week Scientists in Schools are coming to explore simple machines with us. Room 7 meets with the scientists on Tuesday morning and Room 8 meets with them on Wednesday morning! We are so excited.

On MondayJanuary 30th we are getting our Report Cards!

Have a great weekend everybody!

Love,

Room 7 & 8