Here we are, folks... your weekly dose of blog stuff! Here's the plan:
Math: Let's spend a bit of time with rounding and estimating products. And then we'll move into learning about "common multiples" - these are multiples that are shared by a set of numbers. Understanding how to find these can be useful when working with fractions. We explore common multiples now because we are in a multiplication mindset: the skills we need to use to find common multiples are things we're already working on, especially those pesky basic facts.
Social Studies: We've begun our unit that will revolve around our big trip out on the Salish Sea. We're working toward answering our essential question: "What are examples of people or groups working together to solve problems in the Salish Sea?" This week we'll look at plastic pollution. Side note: if plastic pollution makes you angry and you want to help, check out Surfrider Foundation's beach clean-up calendar... there's two more events, one this coming Sunday at Island View Beach... Consider lending a hand with your family!
Also, on this Wednesday we'll host folks from Eagle Wing who will give us a preview of next Wednesday's big trip out. How exciting!
Writing: The second of six writing traits - Organization - is up to bat this week. We'll look at the keys to organizing your writing, and how to guide your readers through your writing.
Reading: This week will feature a Remembrance ceremony (on Friday). In preparation, we'll read and respond to an article about Canada's Remembrance traditions.
Science: Our look at the nervous system continues. This week, we'll learn about your optic nerve, one of the pathways for sensory information to travel to the brain. Did you know that each of your eyes has a small blind spot? And that we can "map" that spot? We'll get into an explanation about the eye's sensory abilities, and the ways our brain fills in the missing information for us.
Whoo! That seems like a lot! As usual, these plans are aspirational (now that's a fun word!). If we don't get to it all, well, that's next week's problem, right? Speaking of next week, remember that Monday is a holiday. Next post on Tuesday, Nov 12. See you then!
