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Happy Friday Everyone,
Yesterday was Child and Youth Mental Health Day. The staff at Morley have prepared a special message to show how much we care about all of you. I hope you enjoy!
Final Plant Update
I have really enjoyed reading your bush bean updates and seeing your plants through photos and on Zoom. Shalom recently sent in a picture of hers.
It has gotten very big and I hear that it has grown even more. Well done Shalom! You have done a great job taking care of it.
For those of you, who did not have success growing your plant, do not worry. Science doesn’t always go as planned. What is important, is that you tried and can think back on the process and learn from it.
Today will be our final bush beans update. Please read the instructions carefully, as I have made a few changes. In your response booklet:
- Write the date at the top.
- Write the title, Final Bush Beans Update
- Draw and colour a picture of what your plant looks like today even if it hasn’t changed.
- Below your picture, write and underline the word, Observations.
- Look closely at your plant and write down what you see. Include the measurement of its length. If there are no changes, you may state that.
- Below your observations, write and underline the word, Reflection.
- Think back through the process of planting your seeds and answer the following questions:
If your plant is still growing, what were some important things you did to keep it healthy? Would you do anything different next time? What do you think your plant will need in order to grow bigger and produce beans?
Or
If you did not have success with your pant, what factors do you think prevented it from growing or staying healthy? Would you do anything different next time?
If possible, please take a picture of your final update as well as your plant if it is still growing and send it to marisa.bonar@burnabyschools.ca. I look forward to seeing them!
Parts of a Plant
We have watched our seed sprout, develop leaves and grow a strong stem. Some of us might even be able to see the beginning of a flower. Let’s stop for a moment and think about the importance of each part and how they work together to sustain the life of a plant. Watch the following video from Learning Junction and make connections to the plants in your home. Though their growth might look effortless, a complex process is going on.
Friday Shake-Up
It’s time to get out of our seats again. After long periods of sitting, sometimes the best thing to do is give yourself a brain break. This will give you a burst of energy and help you regain focus. If you aren’t convinced, all you have to do is try it for 7 seconds!
If you enjoyed that 7 Second Shake-Up from Studio K on CBC Kids you can watch more by clicking the link below.
https://www.cbc.ca/kidscbc2/watch/studio_k/shorts/7-second-shake-ups
Have a great weekend everyone and Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful people who take care and watch over you! I will see you all on Monday.