Ms. Bonar

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Hello Everyone,

Last week we were introduced to several 3D shapes which are also known as geometric solids. We then went on a search in our home to find objects that resemble these shapes. Luke sent in his results:

As we can see, geometric solids are everywhere. They make up many of the small items in our home. They also form large structures such as furniture, appliances, walls and even buildings themselves!

Each geometric solid has several qualities that make it unique. This includes:

1. The number and shape of its faces. Faces are the flat surfaces.
2. The number of edges. An edge is where two faces meet.
3. The number of vertices. A vertex is a corner of a shape. It is also the location of where two edges meet.

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These terms were touched upon last week, however, let’s watch the following video to review.

 

Now that we have seen some examples, let’s try counting the number of faces, edges and vertices ourselves. Use the following online tools to explore and play with several 3D shapes. As you look at each tool, see if you can identify the following shapes and their properties:

• rectangular pyramid
• cone
• cube
• sphere
• triangular prism
• cylinder

Record this chart into your response booklet. You do not need to draw the shape. Simply, write down the name.

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Have fun exploring!

https://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/common-3d-shapes.html

https://www.learner.org/wp-content/interactive/geometry/prisms/

https://www.learner.org/wp-content/interactive/geometry/pyramids/

https://www.nctm.org/Classroom-Resources/Illuminations/Interactives/Geometric-Solids/

Virtual Field Trip

On our last virtual field trip we explored the beautiful landscape of coastal British Columbia. This week I would like to take you to a different part of Canada. Today we will travel far north, to a place called Iqaluit. Iqaluit is the capital city of the territory, Nunavut.

It is located on a remote island and is the only Canadian capital city that is not connected to the rest of the country by roads. In fact, when the water is frozen over, the only way to access the city is by plane! Because of its remote location, Iqaluit does not get many visitors. Google Treks, however, has helped one local bring a piece of Nunavut into our homes. Join me as  Christopher Kalluk welcomes us into his community and shows how he is helping to create street views for Google.

We will continue our field trip by visiting the Google Trek page. Though it has stunning footage, it is only a starting point. Please be sure to visit the additional links to see more views and landscapes of Iqaluit.  Some important landmarks you might find are:

• The Unikkaarivik Vistors Center
• The most northern Tim Hortons in Canada
• The Iqaluit museum
• The Nunavut Legislative Assembly
• The Hudson Bay building
• The local elementary and high school
• The “Four Corners”, four-way stop in downtown Iqaluit

Enjoy your journey!

Google Trek: Iqaluit

https://www.google.com/maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/treks/canadian-arctic/

Explore More of Iqaluit

https://canada.googleblog.com/2013/07/happy-nunavut-day-snowy-iqaluit-comes.html

http://findingtruenorth.ca/blog/google-street-view-iqaluit

When you are done, answer the following questions in your response booklet:

1. What did you see on your field trip? Describe the landscape and the landmarks that you spent time visiting.
2. Is this a place that you would like to visit? Explain why or why not?
3. How does the environment in Iqaluit compare to coastal British Columbia? What makes it unique?

Complete the activity by illustrating the most memorable part of this virtual adventure.

I look forward to your responses!

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Hello Everyone,

I hope you enjoyed the sunshine this weekend. It came out just in time for Mother’s Day. It’s hard to imagine that just last week we were writing about hail! Hopefully the good weather is here to stay!

Here are some activities to start your week:

Read for enjoyment.  Over the next few days, spend at least 20 minutes reading or listening to a book of your choice. I have bookmarked the Epic website on this page for quick access, however, some of you might be needing a change. I invite you to read or listen along to a small collection of First Peoples stories presented by the Government of Canada. Through these stories, we are able to learn valuable lessons and share in the culture and traditions of Canada’s First Peoples. To visit this collection please click the link below.

https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1302889494709/1534952403997

Read 2 books on KidzA-Z, Level Up and take the quiz. Once again, please remember to use the “Kid Login” and type msbonar. You will see your name. The password is morley. I have also created a bookmark for this site. Please note that I recently awarded some bonus stars! Click the word “messages” on your control panel.

Write a journal entry. Here is a prompt to help you get started:

Choose one of the following pictures and write about what it makes you think of. Does it bring back a memory? Does is remind you of something you would like to do? Does it make you wonder about anything? What feelings are brought up? Remember, these questions are to spark your ideas and you do not need to answer all of them.

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Please plan to write for a focused 20 minutes. You do not need to use this writing prompt if you already have a journal idea in mind. Please make sure you are using your green journal and not the response booklet. Don’t forget to start with the date.

Visit the music and library blogs. Both Ms. Raap and Ms. Yee have new posts on their blogs. Be sure to check them out!

https://sd41blogs.ca/raapc/

https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/morley-library/

Visit the ELL page. Ms. Simmons has prepared a new lesson for the Brown Group. Please click on the tab at the top of the page. Red Group, you will be having a Zoom session on Tuesday at 11am. Please check your email for more information or contact Ms. Simmons.

Have a wonderful start to your week everyone! Just a note that Math will be introduced on Wednesday this week. I will see you back here then.

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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:

1. Write the date at the top.
2. Write the title, Final Bush Beans Update
3. Draw and colour a picture of what your plant looks like today even if it hasn’t changed.
4. Below your picture, write and underline the word, Observations.
5. 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.
6. Below your observations, write and underline the word, Reflection.
7. 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.

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Hello Everyone,

This post is dedicated to Mother’s Day. It is a day we celebrate mothers, grandmothers and other important people who care for and nurture us. This year, it is on Sunday, May 10. Today’s activities are special surprises for the people you are honouring. Your mom might see this post but try keep your creations a secret until Sunday. If she does find out, please remember it’s your thoughtfulness and hard work that really matters.

Poetry

Find a blank page in your poetry book and write out the following poem:

M.O.M.

M is for the many times you’ve hugged me,
O’s for the outstanding things you do,
M is all our memories together —

Mom, I am so glad that I have you!

By Leanne Guenther           

(Poem Source)

When you are done, add colour or decorate it. I have included an example.

On the back of the page write the title, What I Love About Mom. Make a list of all the things you love about your mom. I have also included an example of this.

On Sunday, read the poem and list to your mom, or take the poem out of your poetry book and give it to her as a gift!

Mother’s Day Card

We will try and make the following card featured below from easypeasyandfun.com. Please note that I made some adjustments to the craft so that we can make it using white paper and pencil crayons or crayons. Please watch the original video and then click on the link to watch my altered version.

Click here to watch Ms. Bonar make the tulip card.

These activities require time and patience. Remember to do your best and take breaks when you need them. Good luck and have fun!

Wonderful Work

I have lots of work to share today! I am always delighted to open my mailbox and see all the wonderful things you have done. Great job everyone!

Shalom, Mariia , Bahar and Ana wrote about their experience during the hail storm.

Shalom first thought it was rain.

Mariia was on the balcony with her cat.

Bahar’s sister brought hail inside for them to touch.

Ana was just finishing up a fun day outside with her family when the weather changed.

Perry slept through the hail storm, but she wrote about something else very exciting. She joins her neighborhood in making noise at 7pm to show support for health-care workers. Do you make noise too?

Emma and Urral wrote journal entries about spending time outdoors.

Emma flew her kite!

Urral played soccer.

Abbas and Luke had fun indoors.

Abbas made adjustments to the characters in his video game.

Luke watched t.v, played Roblox and “pranked”  himself! Oh my!

Omar painted his rock.

Urral also painted his.

And one more person did too!

(This photo is posted with parental consent.)

Thank you everyone! Enjoy your next few days and good luck with your Mother’s Day creations!

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Welcome Back Everyone,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We certainly had some surprising weather! Did you see the hail storm yesterday? Hopefully you were safe indoors when it happened. I also hope you were able to get out and enjoy the few pockets of sunshine.

Here are some activities to start your week:

Read an Epic book. Our class has now read over 500 books! Great work everyone! It’s wonderful to see so many of you enjoying this site.

(Badge sent from getepic.com)

Over the next few days, spend at least 20 minutes reading or listening to a book or video of your choice. I have bookmarked the website on the side of this page for quick access.

Read 2 books on KidzA-Z, Level Up and take the quiz. Once again, please remember to use the “Kid Login” and type msbonar. You will see your name. The password is morley. I have also created a bookmark for this site.

Write a journal entry. Here are a few prompts to help you get started:

Think back to the first sounds of the hail storm on Sunday. Where were you and what did you do? If you looked out the window, what did you see? How did you feel? Describe what the hail looked and sounded like. If you were outside, how did you react? Where did you go to take shelter (protect yourself)? Did you touch the hail? If so, describe it.

Or

Look out a window today and describe what you see. What type of plants or trees do you notice? Are there buildings or houses in your view? How many cars or vehicles do you see? Are there any people walking by? Are there birds or animals? Draw a picture to go with your description.

Please plan to write for a focused 20 minutes. You do not need to use these writing prompts if you already have a journal idea in mind. Please make sure you are using your green journal and not the response booklet. Don’t forget to start with the date. If possible, I would like to see one of more of your recent journal entries. Please take a picture and email it to me at marisa.bonar@burnabyschools.ca. Thank you!

Geometry

Great work to all of you who identified the 2D shapes. If you calculated the number of sides and vertices, you can see if your numbers match the chart below.

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Shape Name	Number of Sides	Number of Vertices
rectangle	4	4
diamond (or square that is positioned on its vertex)	4	4
square	4	4
circle	0	0
triangle	3	3
rhombus	4	4
trapezoid	4	4
pentagon	5	5

For 2D shapes, the number of sides match the number of vertices. Other qualities that make a shape unique are the length of its sides and the angles of its vertices.

3D Shapes

3D shapes also known as geometric solids, have special qualities of their own. The following video provides us with an introduction:

After watching the video, examine the list of geometric solids below.

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See if you can identify objects in your home that match any of these shapes. In your response booklet, make a chart that looks like this:

Shape	Objects
Cylinder	Glue stick, can of soup
Cuboid/Rectangular Prism	Kleenex box
Sphere	Soccer ball, marble

These are just a few examples. You do not need to identify all the shapes listed  in the image but take a good look around the house and see how many you can find. Please note that a cuboid is another name for a rectangular prism. We will learn more about this later.

Visit the ELL page. Ms. Simmons has sent me two sets of activities which I have posted in the ELL page. One is specifically for the Blue and Brown groups and the other is a fun list of activities for everyone. Please make sure to take a look. Ms. Simmons is excited to hear from you!

Visit the music and library blogs.

The music teachers of Burnaby have made you two videos! Can you find Ms.Raap?

Her blog can be found here:

https://sd41blogs.ca/raapc/

Ms. Yee has updated her page with a special story inspired by Mother’s Day.

Her blog can be found here:

https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/morley-library/

Thank you everyone. I look forward to another fun and productive week with you!

I will leave you with more lovely art work from your classmates.

Mariia sent in her rock art and picture inspired from “View From A Canoe”.

 

Luke has also finished painting his rock! Well done!

Thank you both for sharing!

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Thank you for continuing to email in your work. It is exciting to see your ideas and creativity. I would like to share some submissions with you.

Abbas has already decorated his rock and placed it in his neighborhood. Maybe you will come across it! Let me know if you do!

Camila has painted her rocks too!

Another student has his design all ready to go. Can you guess who?

(This picture is posted with parental consent.)

Mariia, Camila and Omar have come up with some excellent ways to save the environment.

Mariia says, to recycle, throw your garbage in the bin, never hurt plants, instead help them, and to not use bug spray near the water.

Camila writes:

“Let’s take care of our planet with love. We can take care of the environment by dumping our garbage in its place, recycling and not wasting our natural resources.”

Through pictures, Omar tells us that we should plant a seed, turn off the lights when we aren’t using them, use a cloth bag instead of plastic, use less water, and be more green by always thinking about the environment.

Malcolm , Emma and Ana have written descriptive journal entries.

Malcolm wrote about his walk around Deer Lake where he found frog eggs!

Emma described what her perfect party would be like. It includes a big, chocolate cake and glow-in-the-dark balloons!

Ana told us about buying flowers and a fuzzy plant with her mom. Ana was delighted to find a rainbow flower!

Ana also sent in her art work inspired by the virtual field trip, “View From a Canoe”.

Camila has worked very hard to send you this lovely message.

Thank you to all of you who have contributed. Please continue to send in your work and let me know if you would like it posted. I look forward to all your submissions.

Bush Beans Update

I would also like to send my appreciation to Luke who sent in pictures last week of his plant and observations.

I was very excited to see how big his plant has gotten and read the update. Luke, you are doing a great job taking care of it!

I would love to see how everyone’s plant is doing. If possible, please take a picture and send it in. I will post in on next week’s blog.

Today we will make another entry in our response booklets. Please complete the following steps:

1. Write the date at the top.
2. Write the title, Bush Beans Update
3. Draw and colour a picture of what your plant looks like today.
4. Below your picture, write and underline the word, Observations.
5. Look closely at your plant and write down what you see. How big is your seedling? What does it look like? Is your stem standing straight up, or tilting to one side?
6. Below your observations, write and underline the word, Care.
7. Write down all the ways you have taken care of your plant. Here are some questions to prompt your thinking:

Have you watered it? Did you move its location? Did you rotate it so the sun hit different spots? If it tipped over, how did you fix it?

You do not need to answer all of them or copy down the questions. Simply use them to help write your sentences.

Would you like to know the science behind what your seedlings have been up to so far? Take a peak at the following videos.

The first is an animation about a process called “germination”.

The second is a time-lapse of a bean plant. The creator condensed 25 days of growth into just under 3 minutes. I found it fascinating. Be sure to watch what is happening underneath the soil as the plant matures.

Your thoughts on these two videos would make a great journal entry!

2D Shape Refresher

Take a minute to think back to our 2D shape review on Monday. If you recall, each shape has a specific number of sides and points or vertices. Sketch these shapes into your response booklet and determine their name, number of sides and vertices.

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You can set your page up like this:

Shape Picture	Shape Name	Number of Sides	Number of Vertices

If you can’t remember the names of the shapes, scroll back to the previous post.

When you are done, try answer the following questions:

1. Do you see a pattern between the number of sides and the number of vertices?
2. If two shapes can have the same number of sides and vertices, what other qualities make a shape unique?

Get Moving

Let’s get out of our seats and end our week again with some movement. Try these stretches from Movelee to work out the wiggles and calm our minds.

Enjoy your weekend everyone!

 

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Good Morning,

Thank you to everyone who sent in pictures of their work. It has warmed my heart to see how hard you are working and all the learning that is happening at home.  As I was reading through your entries, two activities came to mind. Both of them lead us into nature. One involves going for a walk in our own neighborhood and the other involves a virtual field trip through coastal British Columbia. I hope you will enjoy both.

Rock Art

I would like to share the journal entry Mariia sent in. She wrote about a walk she went on with her family. On her outing she came across some lovely, coloured rocks with messages on them. The messages said “Be kind” and “Stay home”. She was tempted to take them but left them for other to enjoy.

Thank you Mariia for sharing this entry. It reminds me of a story called Rock Monsters by Amanada Marshall. It is a story about coming across painted rocks with monster faces. The rocks have an important job.

“They’re there to make us happy
And remind us, too
Of how to love each other
And some important things to do”

Please click the following link to read the story.

Rock Monsters

As we can see in the story, Rock Monsters send important messages and remind us that we are not alone. They are also very fun to find. People have begun decorating rocks in other ways too, such as what Mariia found on her walk. I have also seen messages sprinkled around my neighborhood. You may have too!

I invite you to make your own rock creation for people to find. Look for the perfect rock, colour and decorate it. You may choose to turn your rock into a monster, draw a picture or write or message. If you don’t have paint, try experiment with markers, pencil crayons or crayons. You can even skip the colouring all together and build rock structures for people to find. The image below is taken from the New Westminster Record. It showcases some rock art found throughout the city.

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When you are done your creation, take a picture and send it to me. I will post it on the class blog. Go for a walk in your neighborhood and find a good spot to place your rock. Leave it for others to discover. Then, go on your own treasure hunt and see how many painted rocks you can find! You can talk about your discoveries in your journal, make a note in your response booklet or share what you found in a future class meeting. Have fun!

Beautiful British Columbia

Several students sent me their work about saving the environment. I am very impressed with all your ideas. I would like to share with you Emma’s journal entry. She wrote about Earth Day and taking care of the environment. She says she can help by turning off the lights when she is not using them and being careful with how much water she is using. These are very important things to remember! Thank you Emma for sharing.

In addition to Emma’s journal entry, I received several lists on how to help the planet. I would like to post these on Friday. If you have not sent me yours and would like it included, please email it to me by tomorrow.

Your ideas made me think about a video that showcases the beauty of our planet and the importance of nature. It is called View from a Canoe: Exploring the World’s Largest Coastal Temperate Rainforest. This virtual field trip is led by Tsimka Martin of the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation and takes us to Clayoquot Sound, located along the coast of British Columbia. It showcases stunning views and spectacular wildlife. As Tsimka guides us through this virtual field trip she reminds us of our connection to the land and how important it is to protect it. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I did.

As you are a watching, see if you can identify the following animals:

• Bald eagle
• Grey wolf
• Salmon
• Orca
• Sea gull
• Black bear

You may want to take a break while watching the video or view it in two sittings as it is over 40 minutes long. When you finish, write the title, View From a Canoe, in your response booklet and complete the following activity.

Imagine you are in the coastal temperate rainforest of Clayoquot Sound—what would you be doing? Draw a “selfie” of yourself on your trip. Rate this virtual field trip by coloring in the number of stars you would give it!

(These lessons are taken from the teacher guide to a View From A Canoe: A Coastal Temperate Rainforest.)

Enjoy your field trip and I will see you back here on Friday!

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Happy Monday Everyone,

I hope you had a lovely weekend and are all doing well. Ramadan Mubarak to all the families who began honouring Ramadan this month.  May your days be filled with peace, happiness and good health. If you are unfamiliar with this special occasion, Ms. Simmons has shared with us the following message:

Hello friends! 

I want to tell you about a special month that is starting for many of our classmates and friends who are Muslim.  April 23^rd was the start of “Ramadan“. Ramadan is a celebration for 1 whole month and is one of the most important celebrations for Muslims–sort of like how Christmas and Easter are important for Christian people (and even non-Christian people).  

Ramadan is a time when Muslim people practice kindness, compassion, empathy, forgiveness and charity. Many Muslim people fast, which means they do not eat or drink anything from the time the sun comes up until it goes down!  That is a very long time!  When people are fasting they are able to think about other people who don’t have as much as we do and it reminds them not to be wasteful. 

Even if you are not Muslim it is always interesting to learn about celebrations and beliefs that our friends have.  Here is a cool video of kids talking about what Ramadan is.  After you watch it tell me what you think about it!

If you are celebrating Ramadan, please draw a picture of something your family is doing, write about what is in your picture and send it to me.  If you aren’t celebrating I would like to know what you thought of the video.

I can’t wait to see your work!  

Love Ms. Simmons 

Thank you Ms. Simmons for sharing this important information.  If you would like to learn more about Ramadan, I invite you to listen to Ms. Simmons read the book Hassan and Aneesa Love Ramadan. More information is listed below.

Here are some activities for you to work through over the next few days:

Read an Epic book. Our class has now read over 400 books! Let’s keep that number growing. Spend at least 20 minutes reading or listening to a book or video of your choice. I have noticed that some of you are still not present on the site. I have done my best to call those that indicated they were having technical difficulty. If you are still having trouble, please let me know and I would be happy to help.

Read 2 books on KidzA-Z, Level Up and take the quiz. Once again, please remember to use the “Kid Login” and type msbonar. You will see your name. The password is morley.

Write a journal entry. Here is a prompt to help you get started:

Go for a walk over the next few days and concentrate on using your senses. Stop to take a close look at an interesting plant, rock or tree. What details can you see? How does it feel? Remember to be gentle and respectful with nature. Continue your walk and make note of all the sounds you hear. What animals can you identify? Can you hear more than one kind of bird? Can you hear things that aren’t part of nature, such as cars or lawn mowers? Finally, focus on what you can smell. Did you stop to breath in the scent of a flower? Did you pass by any unique aromas, such as freshly cut grass? How did the air smell?

Please plan to write for a focused 20 minutes. You do not need to use this writing prompt if you already have a journal idea in mind. Please make sure you are using your green journal and not the response booklet. Don’t forget to start with the date. If possible, I would like to see one of more of your recent journal entries. Please take a picture and email it to me at marisa.bonar@burnabyschools.ca. Thank you!

Review 2D shapes. Soon we will be diving into the world of 3D geometry. First, however, lets take a moment to recall what we know about 2D shapes. Each shape has special characteristics, including a specific number of sides and corners. Corners may also be referred to as vertices. Take a peak at the video below to review the names of shapes and their corresponding sides and corners.

Next, have fun playing around with these virtual pattern blocks.

https://apps.mathlearningcenter.org/pattern-shapes/

Are there any shapes here that weren’t present in the video? Count their sides and corners. Follow the link below, to determine their name.

https://www.math-salamanders.com/image-files/list-of-geometric-shapes-2d-shape-sheet-bw.gif

Visit the ELL page. I encourage all of you to click the ELL tab at the top of the page to hear Ms. Simmons read the book Hassan and Aneesa Love Ramadan by Yasmeen Rahim. It is both informative and enjoyable.

Visit the music and library blogs.

Ms. Raap’s blog can be found here:

https://sd41blogs.ca/raapc/

Ms. Yee’s blog can be found here:

https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/morley-library/

Thank you everyone. I look forward to another fun and productive week with you!

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Hello Everyone,

I hope you had a wonderful week. I have enjoyed receiving emails and touching base with some of you over the phone. I would love to get started on virtual conferences/chats and perhaps even a class meeting. In order to do this, I will need you to download the Zoom app onto your tablets. If you are on a computer, you will simply need to click a link that will be provided. You are not required to set up an account.

How it works?

1.Download the Zoom app from the app store. It looks like this:

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2. In the near future I will give you a meeting time. It will be emailed out or posted on the blog.
3. I will email you an invitation with a link and special ID and password for the meeting.
4. When the meeting time comes, click on the link and join by typing in the ID and password.
5. Chat and have fun.

We can go over the specifics once again when the time comes, but for the moment, please just try downloading the app.

Bush Beans

We will dedicate Fridays to making updates on our plant. Today we will make and record observations. This means that we will take a close look at it and write down what we notice. We will also discuss how we have cared for our plant over the last week. Please follow the directions below.

In your Response Booklet:

1. Write the date at the top.
2. Write the title, Bush Beans Update
3. Draw and colour a picture of what your plant looks like today even if it hasn’t changed.
4. Below your picture, write and underline the word, Observations.
5. Look closely at your plant and write down what you see. Is there a sprout? What does it look like? If there are no changes, you may state that.
6. Below your observations, write and underline the word, Care.
7. Write down all the ways you have taken care of your plant. Here are some questions to prompt your thinking:

Have you watered it? Did you put it in a safe place? Did you rotate it so the sun hits different spots? If it tipped over, how did you fix it?

You do not need to answer all of them or copy down the questions. Simply use them to help write your sentences.

Here is an example:

If you can’t read the printing, it states:

Observations

My plant has two, small, light green sprouts. One sprout is 3cm tall. The other sprout is bent over and is 2cm tall. Both sprouts have a bean shape top that has split open. Two small, delicate leaves are peaking through.

Care

I watered my plant three times this week. For most of the week, my plant was sitting in the kitchen. The windows were open and I thought it might be too cold so I moved it to the bedroom. I put it near a window and rotated it a few times to make sure the sun hit different parts of the container.

Measuring Your Sprout

If you have a sprout, try measuring it. Gently place a ruler on top of the soil.

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Use the centimeter side of your ruler. It has smaller spaces between the numbers and sometimes will have an “mm” which stand for millimeters (those are the small lines between the numbers). It looks like this:

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Record the number that the top of your sprout reaches and add a cm after it. This stands for centimeters. You now have the measurement of your sprout and can record it in your observations.

Math Minute

On Wednesday, I posted a math riddle. If you missed it, it read:

Sandra read 5 books, Deacon read 6 books and Breanna read 7 books. One book was read by all three children, but every other book was different. How many different books did the children read?

Great work to all of you who tried to solve it. The answer to this riddle is 16.

One strategy to solving word problems is to draw or sketch it out. I have included an example of how this can be done.

First I drew all three people and added their specific number of books. I gave each cover of the book a different colour or design. The only books that were coloured the same were the ones read by all three children. I coloured these books red.

I then counted all the books that were different. At the end I added one more, the red book. This brought the total to 16.

Congratulations to those of you who figured it out!

Dance Party

We have been in front of the computer for a while now. I think there is no better way to end the week than with a virtual dance party. Try follow along with the video below or make up your own moves. When done, repeat or find a new tune.

Visit this link for more dance opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMr-d2PLsO95ydptpBnsxdQNSKc9iUNU0

Have a great weekend everyone! I would like to leave you with a few messages from your classmates.

Omar sends you happiness,

plus another special hello.

(This picture has been posted with parental consent.)

 

 

 

 

Press the play button if you would like to listen to this post. If you can’t hear it, click here.

Good Morning Everyone,

Today is Earth Day, an annual event celebrated in many parts of the world. It is a day to show our appreciation for the environment and think of ways that we can protect it. Many of our daily actions have a negative impact on nature and the planet but we can take action to decrease the damage.  This video from SciShow Kids shows some ways we can help.

(You can find this video and more SciShow Kids presentations at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFIPG2u1DxKLNuE3y2SjHA)

Earth Day Poetry

Copy this short poem onto one of the blank pages in your poetry book.

(Poem taken from: https://ownthegreen.com/earth-day-poems/)

On the back of the page, write the title:

Ways to Help the Planet

Draw and label at least 5 ways you can help the environment. I have included an example with a few ideas to get you started. Please note, you do not need to use them if you have other ideas in mind.

If you can’t read the printing, it states:

Ways To Help The Planet

Plant a seed.

Use a cloth bag instead of plastic.

Turn off the lights when you aren’t using them.

Epic Readers

I was recently notified that Division 10 has already read over 250 books on the Epic app and website! Congratulations! This does not even factor in the 141 books read on KidsA-Z! That is truly impressive. I am so proud of all of you. Keep up the good work!

 (Badge sent from: getepic.com)

Let’s keep up the streak and aim to read another Epic book over the next few days as well as two books on KidsA-Z.

Reading Riddle

Let’s keep working out our math brains. Try solve the problem below:

Sandra read 5 books, Deacon read 6 books and Breanna read 7 books. One book was read by all three children, but every other book was different. How many different books did the children read?

Write the title “Reading Riddle” into your response booklet and then draw pictures or symbols to help you solve the riddle.  I will post the answer on Friday.

This word problem is taken from:

https://www.math-drills.com/

This website is filled with different types of math worksheets. If you are ever looking for extra practice, this is a great place to start. If you don’t have a printer, you can always copy the questions directly into your response booklet.

ELL

Are you in ELL? If so, Ms. Simmons has put together several activities for you to try. Click the ELL tab at the top of the page to explore them.

Thanks for visiting!  See you back here on Friday.