May 13 to 16

Math

This week in math we began examining probability. We did experiments looking at outcomes being likely, less likely, and equally likely. We also continued working with protractors and measuring right, acute, and obtuse angles. We started a project called Geometry City Map Project. In this project, students will design their own city map, which will have to include various angles, quadrilaterals, triangles, and lines!

LA

This week in LA we continued working on reading comprehension. The students are given brief reading passages with both multiple choice and short answer questions. Reading comprehension is a crucial skill, particularly going forward to Junior High. Encourage your children to retell what they are reading in their own words (ideally to a grownup at home).

Science

We began a review of the Evidence and Investigation unit. We talked about different aspects of a Crime Scene, including types of evidence, people involved in a crime and specialists who can be called to help. We also did an activity on handwriting analysis. We had to match two writing samples by examining different qualities of handwriting. For example, pressure, slant of writing, spacing, etc.

Social

We continued our investigation into Ancient Athens. We completed an activity about a day in the life in Ancient Athens. Here is a glimpse of what life would have looked like:

You are a Spartan! Be proud! You have endured unbelievable pain and hardship to become a superior Spartan soldier and citizen! Taken away from your parents at age 7, you lived a harsh and often brutal life in the soldiers’ barracks. You were beaten by older children who started fights to help make you tough and strong. You were often whipped in front of groups of other Spartans, including your parents, but never cried out in pain. You were given very little food, but encouraged to steal food, instead. If caught stealing, you were beaten. To avoid severe pain, you learned to be cunning, to lie, to cheat, to steal, and how to get away with it! Some of you are members of the Spartan secret police and enjoy spying on slaves. If you find a slave who is showing signs of leadership, you have orders to kill them immediately. You are fierce, capable, and proud of your strength. You know you are superior and are delighted to be Spartan!

In School Program: Mobile Escape Room

The grade 6s and Room 22 had so much fun working through the Mobile Escape Room. We were able to try and escape from 2 different rooms: The Sunken Ship and The Pharaoh. The students had to work together to solve puzzles and find clues. There are many Escape Rooms in Calgary, which would make for a great family activity!