Mrs.C'S
CLASSROOM BLOG
THERE IS NO ELEVATOR TO SUCCESS. YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE STAIRS.
Education is a journey. It is not always easy but it is always worth it. As an educator, I am in it to help inspire and shape young minds. I believe that mistakes are opportunities for growth and that teaching students how to be resilient and respond positively to challenges helps them beyond the walls of a classroom. What can you expect in my class? An interactive learning environment fueled by mutal respect and creativity. I love what I do and whom I do it for . Together, I hope to help your children become great students and thoughtful people. Thanks for being a part of your child's learning - your support means the world to them (even though they might not be the first to tell you)!
CLASSROOM ASSIGNMENTS & LINKS
HERE YOU CAN FIND ASSIGNMENTS - IN CASE YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN THEM AT SCHOOL, MISPLACED THEM, OR HAD ISSUES WITH THE DOG:) THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT SUBSTITUTE CLASS INSTRUCTION - AS DISUSSIONS, NOTES AND CLASS TASKS ARE NOT POSTED. GUARDIANS, YOU CAN ALSO USE THIS PAGE TO HELP YOUR CHILD REVIEW CONCEPTS AT HOME AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO INDEPENDLY EXPLORE AND COMPLETE TASKS.
REST ASSURED, STUDENTS ARE ALWAYS GIVEN AMPLE CLASS TIME TO DEVOTED TO PROJECTS:)
BIODIVERISTY UNIT
Mind Map (mindmup.com)
Due Dates to be given in class for all assignments. It is the students' responsibility to keep track of upcoming deadlines in their agenda. Rubrics are also given and should be submitted with given assignement
-Include all categories of Invertebrates and use information from websites. Must be in own words.List 4 Characteristics, 3 examples and 1 picture (unless otherwise stated in class). Share using Googledrive and/or Print.
*To print, try taking a screen shot and printing from there. If nothing works, please be sure to share the correct file with me using google drive:)
Symbiosis Want Ad
An exploration in interrelationships between organisms... review rubric before submission!
Alien Invasion
While many organisms are benficial to humans (create products - cleaners, beauty, medicines, fabrics, etc...) many are not so benefical. Some species threaten biodiversity and invade populations and ecosystems. In this summative task you will explore invasive species within Ontario.
Help @ Home: Links
Here are some websites to help further your understanding and explore class concepts
Dodecahedron Due Dates to be given in class for all assignments. Students are strongly encouraged to keep track of upcoming deadlines in their agenda.
Out of this World Brochure
Students act as travel agents to create informative brochures about the solar system.
Space Technology and Tools
Using technology (Prezi or GoogleSlides), students will research and present a space tool.
Space Unit Test
A formal review will be given in class. Students
should regularly review their notes at home.
ELECTRICITY UNIT
Static Electricity Lab
Students will discover how static electricity works hands-on.
Guest Speaker Mrs. Adam Dupis
Mr. Dupis will be coming in to speak with Gr. 6 students about real-life applications of a background in electrical enginerring. Students will get to listen, ask questions and build sample computer circuits.
Building Simple Circuits
In class we will buildind simple circuits and testing conductors and insulators
Energy Star Home
Students are asked to complete a webquest and compare and contrast the cost and energy use of appliances in this authentic learning experience.
Electricity Test
Students are expected to know and apply their knoweldge of
1)The path of electricity
2)Renewable and non-renewable sources of electricity
3)The structure of an atom and its charges (and parts)
4)How static electricity works
5)Know the components of circuits (resistors, symbols, flow of electicity - clockwise-, parallel vs. simple circuits) and also be able to build circuits via. symbols.
Help @ Home: Links
Here are some websites to help further your understanding and explore class concepts
Click Me to be transported to a website full of games and all things electric!
FLIGHT UNIT
Inquiry
In class we explore what we think we know and make our first-run paper airplanes. We will investigate the history of flght
Recorder Karate
The History of the Recorder: A Children's Story Due: Tuesday November 17
-Grade 1/2 language, coloured pictures, must use history worksheet as a guide, should be 4-6 pages
Recorder Quiz Due: December 16th
Know Solfege signs, how to accurately label notes on a scale, timing symbols, recorder finger positioning for notes. Review all class notes.
Recorder Karate Belts
Goal: Achieve one belt colour each week
*Practicing daily at home is essential
*Follow Baroque fingering; however most songs are the same:)
*Have recorder experience? Be sure timing and breathe are perfected! AFTER all karate belts are achieved work on the following songs independently. Start top,left to right:)
Help @ Home: Links
Here are some websites to help further your understanding and explore class concepts
GRADE 6 SCIENCE
GRADE 6 MUSIC
SOLAR SYSTEM UNIT
Help @ Home: Links
Here are some websites to help further your understanding and explore class concepts
Rocky Planet
Video link
Gas Giant
Video link
NEW Planet
Video link
10 Strangest Planets Video
All things HADFIELD:
Astronaut's Guide to Space
GRADE 6 DANCE
As part of our study of dance, students will begin by learning about improvisational and interpretive movement. They will move their bodies organically to given music. As students become more aware of how music makes them feel and causes them to move, we will begin to explore formal dance styles and steps. As a summative, students will collaborate cooperatively to create and perform a choregraphed piece.
Exploration of Creative Movement:
Task 1 Improvisational Dance
Students will be asked to use creative movement to produce inspired pieces (like dancing your dinner, dancing your feelings, dancing justice, etc..
Dance Reseach Project: First Nations Dance
In groups, students will be asked to explore a First Nations dance style. They will have to research the historical, cultural and stylistic purposes of the dance. Addtionally, students will teach at least 4-6 steps to the class and either conduct an in person or video footage of a dance demonstration. *Costumes required
Group Cheorograph
Using the elements of dance, students will choose a school appropriate song to highlight their understanding of dance concepts.
creative movement
EXPLORE THE UNKNOWN
