Pictures from Science Class

Here are a few pictures of our Bulletin Board, having your student explain them to you is an excellent way to study for the upcoming test. There should be plenty of notes in their duotangs to help recall the different phases and tides

 

And here are some examples of student work - more to come!

Homework for Thursday Oct 29

Math 6B8/6B9: Changing the Intervals on a Graph Worksheet

Math 6B5: Changing the Scale on a Graph Worksheet (if not finished in class)

Science: Begin reviewing notes for a Space Unit Test at the end of next week (more to follow)

Overdue:
Science - Model Reflections, Phases and Tides Worksheet, 4-5 Sentences about why we should spend money on space (use textbook notes completed in class)

Math - Return signed math tests (Place Value)

Monday Oct 26 Homework - Due Tomorrow

Math 6B5 and 6B8:

• Textbook p 75 & 76, #4-7

Math 6B9:

• Textbook p 73 #4-5

Science 6B5 and 6B8:

• Remember to complete the Tides and Phases sheet from last week!

Overdue:

• Math tests (Place Value) need to be signed and returned
• Data Management Assignments
  

This Week in Science

We are almost finished the Space unit. The students have been working hard on their models of the Sun, Earth, and Moon (which are looking beautiful!), and they will meet with me tomorrow (Friday) to explain how their model can be used to explain Tides, and Phases of the Moon.

Looking to next week, we will be holding a science "Budget Conference" where students will use role playing techniques to argue for or against an increase in funding for the Space Exploration Budget. Students can prepare over the weekend by thinking about how much we have learned, and can still learn from space exploration; as well as the environmental effects of space launches (and returns), the many other people who could use the funding (schools, hospitals, under-funded countries, etc), and the personal risks astronauts must face.

This Week in Math

This week, we have started a new Math unit based on part of the Data Management strand of the curriculum. So far, students have conducted a survey in class, and have constructed graphs based on that data. Students will be asked to plot coordinates on a grid in the (x,y) format, and will continue to interpret graphs, and use graphs to make an argument. Playing "Battleship" at home is a great way for students to become familiar with the coordinate system. At the conclusion of the unit, students should be able to discuss the significance of scale and interval on displaying data correctly, as well as explain the difference between dicrete and continuous data.

We have also started using Tangrams at the start of every Math class. Students work in pairs to solve puzzles that are fun and challenging, but also improve spatial sense and geometrical awareness. PBS Kids has a great website, with one page featuring online Tangram puzzles. We will continue starting most math periods with these puzzles.

Welcome to Our Blog!

Thank you for finding us!

If your student directed you here, you've probably already heard that I have recently become the Long Term substitute for Mrs. Spizzirri. I will be teaching Math to students in 6B5, 6B8, and 6B9; I will also be teaching Science to students in 6B5 and 6B8.

If you followed the link through the "my class" page, there are a few reasons I have selected this method for communication: I find this blog server easier to use, with more options for adding links and information, as well as more entertaining for students, than the Board's website.

Eventually, you will be able to find information on your student's Math and Science homework, assignments, and upcoming units. I will also be posting links to websites that will be helpful for homework, research, and general information about the topics we are studying. Please take the time to visit this website, as well as Balmoral's School Website to keep up to date with your student's activities!

Ms Jefferies