Our Learning May 27th-31st

 

  Our Learning

Math: In math this week we started to wrap up learning about 2D and 3D shapes. We practiced counting faces, edges, and vertices of 3D shapes and sorted shaped based on their attributes. We even went outside and searched for 3D shapes hiding in our world. We found lots of cylinders at the playground!

Science/Literacy: In writing, we have started a class research project on Black bears in order to get ready for our upcoming field trip to the zoo! We have been learning and writing all about their bodies, habitats, and diets. We can't wait to learn even more next week at the zoo. Did you know baby bears are called cubs?

Gym: In gym, we have been working hard to create our own new games. We used all sorts of different equipment and worked with a partner to create a new, fun activity and then on Friday we got to teach our new games to our big buddies. We had so much fun!

Important Dates:

June 

June 4- Zoo field trip

June 6- Catch up immunizations/ grade one immunizations 

June 10- SAM centre field trip

June 26 – Grade 6 Farewell 

June 27- Activity Day- Last day with students 

June 28- Appeals/ Planning/ Cleaning 


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