Recently, our study of natural resources in British Columbia led us to looking at specific types of rocks and minerals. We then began investigating some of the gemstones that are found in our province. Each student spent some time researching a specific gemstone and creating a one page visual. Using maps of British Columbia, they found the location of the gemstone deposits. Then, they found an interesting fact about their gemstone and drew an illustration of it in either its raw or refined form. These pages have been sent to MineralsEd where some may be chosen to appear in next years’ calendar.
n spends more and more time lost in the wilderness behind Joe and Ellen’s house, he begins to realize that his survival depends on finding solutions to the problems he encounters. This city boy is starting to think more like his outdoorsy sister. What problems is Flynn encountering in the woods? What is he doing to try to solve these problems? What other survival techniques could Flynn use? How has shifting from a fixed-mindset to a growth-mindset improved Flynn’s chances of surviving and being rescued?
This week we took a close look at fractions. First, we used different models to help us understand the concept of equivalent fractions. Then, we moved to using number lines to show fractions and whole numbers as fractions.
