How do you think we can make our tipi more stable? How did the Blackfoot people make their tipis stable?
Today we continued our exploration of the Blackfoot people and our Glenbow museum artifacts. Students looked at several artifacts to uncover the story of the Blackfoot people. Specifically we focused on the importance of the Buffalo, and the Buffalo hunt. At the end of the day students decided they wanted to build a tipi in the classroom, and learn more about the nomadic lifestyle of the Blackfoot people. We have begun our tipi construction using pvc pipe and twine. We need to figure out a way to make the base more stable. Any materials at home that might help with this would be great! (styrofoam, cardboard, etc).
How do you think we can make our tipi more stable? How did the Blackfoot people make their tipis stable?
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Today the students began learning about the Blackfoot people in Alberta. We have many artifacts on loan from the Glenbow museum and have been using them to uncover the story of the traditional Blackfoot. Students used their visual journals to sketch and represent their understanding of each of these objects. Students will also explore the importance of oral story telling and the bison to the Blackfoot people.
In math, we continue to use different strategies to solve division problems. Because we are using 3 digit dividends, the ultimate goal is for students to solve division problems using the traditional algorithm. Practicing this at home will support their learning in the classroom. Question of the day: What tools did the blackfoot people use in their everyday lives? How do they resemble the tools we use today? How are they different? The grade four students have been exploring the natural regions of Alberta over the last two months. Students have created models of the natural regions and designed museum displays to teach others about the unique landforms, climate, vegetation, animals and natural resources found in our province. This project integrated visual arts, sculpture, research, inquiry, non-fiction writing, technology and collaborative learning to uncover what makes Alberta unique. The grade four students are left wondering...where are all the people? How did they get here and where did they come from? These questions will guide further learning and exploration in the classroom. You can view the projects in the gallery below.
From the Music Room....
Hello Families, It is an exciting time for grade 3 and 4 students as they begin their recorder unit. Mrs H-McDee would like to request the following to ensure that all recorder classes are successful and ideal learning environments. - Students are asked to ONLY take recorders home to practice on WEEKENDS - When practicing at home, you may want to set up a specific time period e.g.. 5pm – 5:15pm - Practice sessions of 15 minutes each on Friday Saturday and Sunday is recommended - Never play recorder out in the cold - Recorders can be cleaned in the dishwasher or with warm water and dish soap. - Please make sure they are dry before placing in baggie or case MOST IMPORTANTLY: - To ensure proper recorder tone, encourage player to Breathe warm air GENTLY into recorder and COVER any holes required for each note ** Students should never blow hard enough to make any loud sounds Good Luck and Happy Playing! (& Listening) The students in grade 4 have started a cross curricular program called Power 4 Bones. They have been asked to take on the role of Earth Agent, and help Agent Bones from planet CA4 solve the following problem...what makes bones strong? This highly engaging program integrates technology, physical activity, comics and more to teach students the importance of building their bone strength in their pre-teen years. For more information on Power4Bones please visit the following website:
https://www.power4bones.com/ Students have been asked to leave their mini-sticks at home for the remainder of the week. This is due to misuse at recess and lunch that has led to several injuries. We will chat today about safe play versus rough play. Our class will be going to the Tyrell Museum in Drumheller for an overnight fieldtrip on March 2nd, returning March 3rd.We are planning a mandatory parent night and will keep you posted as to the date and time. At parent teacher conferences I was able to gather some names of parents that would like to volunteer on our trip. If you would like to volunteer and have not let me know please send me an email. Question of the day: What can you do to build strong bones? Important information about School Applications and Open Houses:
Applications and Open Houses are approaching. These are a few of the schools that my students have attended in the past. Just because a school has an application process does not mean it is the best choice for your child or a "better" school. Open houses are the best opportunity for you to experience the culture of a school first hand. Your child will automatically be transferred to Woodman School unless they are accepted elsewhere. You don't need to apply. In the past, we have also gone on a field trip to Woodman School to meet other students, teachers and the principal. More information to come. More information on Woodman School - Click Here Willow Park Application Process - Click Here Your child will be in a lottery to attend the school, unless they already have a sibling in attendance. Open House: Our Open House wwill be held at Willow Park School (343 Willow Park Drive SE) in the main gym on Wednesday, January 13th from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
Open House: Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 6:30 - 8:00 pm Students have moved on from multiplication and are now relating the concept to division. We have studied different strategies for solving division problems and are working through centers that teach these skills. The centers are a combination of problem solving tasks, games, literature and other interesting ways to learn about division. The Math Live website below is an excellent resource for many of the math concepts covered in grade 4. One of the centers involves working through the division of whole numbers activity. Students can review this at home too.
https://www.learnalberta.ca/content/me5l/html/math5.html Tomorrow we are very excited to have Sigmund Brouwer, a professional author, coming in to present to students and work with the grade fours on writing. Please see Sigmund's website below for more information! www.sigmundbrouwer.com I am excited to meet everyone this week at parent-teacher conferences. Thank you for those who have scheduled appointments. Please remember to do this on the online booking system if you have not already. Students are welcome to attend the conferences as well. They will also be sharing their Social Studies projects during this time. Parents may wish to download a QR code app (such as QR reader), as students have completed audio recordings to go with their projects.
See you all Thursday and Friday! Students are A message from Mrs. Henderson...
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students: The recorder is an important tool for our Grade three and four music program as it provides a fun, and interactive way for your child to continue their skill of reading music. Although we can provide a number of recorders for students without one, due to hygienic reasons it is a preference that each student has his or her own recorder. The least expensive option I have found is “The Baroque Student Economy Recorder” at a cost of $3.50. If your child does not already own a recorder and would like to purchase one through the school, please log onto MY CBE ACCOUNT to make your order/payment. The school office is also able to take cheques, debit or credit card, however to avoid misplaced orders we highly recommend going through MY CBE ACCOUNT. Final orders must be made by THURSDAY January 14th, so that we may begin our recorder learning. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email or call. Musically Yours, Mrs. D. Henderson-McDade, Music Teacher Evergreen School 403-777-6288 (ext. 2005) [email protected] A precept is a general rule about how someone should behave or think. Students have been engaged in a shared read aloud with Mrs. Redd's room. The book we are reading is called "Wonder", by R.J. Palacio, a story of perseverance, acceptance and anti-bullying. This week, each student is to bring forward a precept that they strongly believe in. Students will be creating postcards using these precepts, just as Mr. Browne's students do in the book. Please have your precept by Monday!
A precept we read this week was...."When you have the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind. What does this mean to you? Book orders are coming home today. They will be due next Friday. |
AuthorsMr. MacKenzie and Mrs. Frampton are Grade 4 teachers at Evergreen School.
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