Month: March 2018

Today we celebrated International Pi Day with a mathematical investigation into circles.

After reading the story Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi written by Cindy Neuschwander and illustrated by Wayne Geehan students tested out the formula for calculating the circumference of a circle by measuring various circular objects in the room.  What they discovered is that the circumference of a circle, regardless of size, will always be 3.14 or 3 1/7 times the diameter of the circle.

Students also learned that Pi Day is observed on March 14 (3/14 in the month/day format) since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of π.

To end our investigations we tested the formula on some apple pies.  Not only did the pies taste great but they also proved that the formula to calculate circumference is accurate and works every time.

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In this activity, students designed their own superheroes using only fruits and vegetables. Throughout the lesson students were required to use their knowledge of vegetables and fruits, as well as their imagination to describe their superhero’s physical characteristics and superpowers.

Students also learned that they need to eat five or six servings of vegetables and fruit every day and that vegetables and fruit provide us with the vitamins, minerals and fibre we need to stay healthy.

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On February 28, 2018, students from Div 8 along with their big buddies from Div 2 wore pink in support of Pink Shirt Day.  They also came up with these messages to encourage everyone to practice kindness and that together we can make a difference to help combat bullying.

On February 15th to honour the anniversary of our flag students from Div 8 and 9 assisted Ms Carson with the ceremonial flag raising. The students also learned about the history of the Canadian flag and its symbolism, as well as the reasons for Flag Day.