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Good morning Division 7!<\/p>\n

What a beautiful blue sky to wake up to with the ground still wet from the rain. It reminds me of a story my dad shared yesterday. He explained how when we first arrived in Canada (May 9, 1996), we would always wake up with the streets still a little wet and the skies blue. My parents thought that people came and washed the streets early every morning! They were so impressed at the level of cleanliness that was apparent in Canada. Of course, they later realized it was the magic of Vancouver rain in the spring.<\/p>\n

To discuss:<\/p>\n

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  1. Video Conference – tomorrow<\/li>\n
  2. Learning Opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    1. Video Conference<\/h1>\n

    Please meet me on Teams tomorrow<\/strong> at 11 am<\/strong> for Office Hours. During this time, we will do a quick check-in and discuss any questions\/comments on the week’s work. This is an optional<\/em> meeting.<\/p>\n

    2. Learning Opportunities<\/h1>\n

    To-do:
    \n* :<\/strong>\u00a0hand-in<\/strong>
    \n(extension): optional<\/p>\n

    a.) Morning Journal*<\/strong>
    \nb.) Literacy \u2013 Mother\u2019s Day*<\/strong>
    \nc.) Math
    \nd.) Reading<\/p>\n

    Extensions:
    \ne.) Genius Hour (optional)
    \nf.) Makers \u2013 Boat (optional)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    a.)\u00a0 Morning Journal<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    As you all know very well, I spend a lot of time in the forests running on the trails or hiking. I have been noticing so much growth in the forests over the past couple months. Every now and then I take a picture in hopes of sharing my findings with you all (though I haven’t quite been able to as much as I would like these days). I thought maybe Tuesdays would be a good day to share some of my findings!<\/p>\n

    Today’s plant: Pacific Trillium<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

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    I took this photo on Burnaby Mountain a couple weeks ago.<\/em><\/p>\n

    I have been noticing this wild flower a lot more this year. The trillium is the provincial flower of Ontario but we have a type that grows out here in BC too. It grows in the forest, at the foot of the tall evergreen trees. I often spot them along the edges of the trails (though still not too common!) It is quite special and often known as the flower that no one should ever pick<\/strong>! It is actually illegal in BC (and many other provinces) to pick trillium<\/a>! The reason for that is because the flowers are very slow growing. If you pick a trillium, it may or may not grow back. If it does grow back, the flowers itself will take up to 15\u00a0 years to start blooming again!<\/p>\n

    It is a native plant to BC and I have been told that there are medicinal uses for the plants (using the leaves and root).<\/p>\n

    Morning Journal question:<\/p>\n

    Why is it important to stay on trails provided while out in the forests\/natural environment? What are some steps you can take to ensure you are being careful?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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    b.) Literacy \u2013 Mother\u2019s Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    (Moms \u2013 please try your best to avoid viewing this document!\u00a0\ud83d\ude00)
    \n<\/strong>You may work at your own pace or follow my suggestions.<\/p>\n

    I suggest working on the writing <\/b>stage today.<\/p>\n

    Please view this file:\u00a0MOMS DONT LOOK \u2013 Mothers Day Template<\/a><\/p>\n

    If the file above does not open, try this file:\u00a0PDF<\/a>\u00a0MOMS DONT LOOK \u2013 Mothers Day Template<\/a><\/p>\n

    c.) Math<\/h2>\n

    Please continue your math program.
    \nKhan Academy, IXL, worksheets, etc.<\/p>\n

    If you would like support\/guidance on a math program, please contact me.<\/p>\n

    d.) Reading<\/h2>\n

    Read for at least 20 mins.
    \nIf you would like to activate your thinking even more while you read, I suggest following one of these roles:<\/p>\n