January 13-17

Classroom Blog- Grade 4

Well, we made it through one of the coldest weeks yet with NO outdoor recess, and we must say that you all handled it fabulously!

Homework- only if not finished in class
Literacy- My Weekend Journal, Ollie's Odyssey Predictions
Math- Check-in on Monday on subtracting numbers in the thousands. Practice at home. 
Science- Bill Nye Science Guy Reflection
Social-Alberta map with regions and 3 cities or towns mapped onto it
Health- My Hands are for _____

Literacy
We have began reading a new book together: Ollie's Odyssey

       

Question: What did you predict would happen once the Ballerina was "taken" from Zozo and the carnival shut down? Once we read the next two chapters, do you still think that your prediction is correct? Why or why or?

Sometimes books refer to other well known stories like fairy tales. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELbcakxFvfc

Question: What was the connection between Ollie and Billy imagining being in their room and in trouble to the story of Hansel and Gretal?

Science



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvBysSdd72Q


Question: What type of geography was our Bill Nye Reflection connected to? Do you remember the meaning of some new vocabulary that we discussed?

1. amphibian
2. ecosystem
3. ecologist
4. invertebrate

What is the main difference between a pond and a lake?

Social Studies

We are zooming in on 3 cities or towns in Alberta to learn more about Alberta's geographical regions and how geography affects peoples lives.



Question: What 3 places did you choose and what regions do they belong to?

Next we started to create a slide for each place we chose and are writing about the 6 different types of geography for each region. Give an example for each type of geography and then write a connection or tell a story that relates to you or your family.



Math

Target to 3500



Activity: Play Target 3500 to practice subtracting numbers in the thousands

Mental math strategies



Question: How does knowing all the ways to make 10 help with mental math in addition and subtraction?

Health
Our school wide plan includes looking out for the well-being of each other so that we all feel responsible, safe, cared for and happy at school. We have had a weekly meeting on Fridays to talk about issues that are of concern to students and how we are feeling about it. We discuss what we can do in situations where we may not feel safe and how we can resolve them in a positive manner.

Questions: How are you feeling at school? Is there something that you need help with? 

The whole school is building a wall with our friendship pledge.






Question: What did you put on your hand and why? "My hands are for _______."