Weekly Update Nov 17-21

 

Learning Intentions:

·       I understand the purpose of a map and different elements of a map (legend, compass rose, etc)

·       I understand the directional terms (north, east, south, west)

·       I can tell you about the Prairies and identify it as a physical region in Canada

·       I can tell you about the Arctic and identify it as a physical region in Canada

·       I can explain the importance of landmarks

·       I can explain the importance of landforms

·       I understand that some natural landmarks have indigenous names

 

This week in Social Studies, the students continued their unit, My World. The students explored maps and different parts of map while also learning a fun song to help remember the directions (Never Eat Soggy Waffles!). They looked into Indigenous landmarks within Canada such as Big Rock or Okotoks Erratic. We also learned about Metis culture and symbols. Below is the beginning of our "Beadwork Flower People" mural, honouring this Metis traditional art.

Next week, the students will learn about the Prairies and the Arctic as physical regions in Canada. They will continue to look at some additional physical regions and will end their My World unit on Thursday with a check in.

Learning Intentions:

·       I can learn how to swim!

·       I can listen to and follow instructions to keep myself and others safe

·       I can explore different forms of movement such as swimming

This week, all the student ventured off to Sir Winston Churchill for swimming lessons. The students were very brave and had a blast in the pool. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this week-long field trip possible! We appreciate you!

 

Learning Intentions:

·       I can tell you what place value is

·       I can identify numbers up to 1000 (Grade 2)

·       I can identify numbers up to 100 (Grade 1)

·       I can use base ten blocks to help me represent different numbers

·       I can use a place value chart to represent different numbers

 

The students started their unit on Place Value this week. The grade ones focused on understanding and representing numbers to 100 in various ways, while the grade twos focused on numbers to 1000. Through songs, videos, stories, games and independent activities the students practiced these skills this week. We will continue our Place Value study next week.

 

Supporting Students at Home

·       Spelling – At the end of the week, students will bring home spelling words for them to study for the following week. Please support your child and help them practice the words.

·       Math – We are continuing to look at understanding numbers up to 100 (Grade 1) and 1000 (Grade 2). Discussions surrounding place value such as “in the number 142 what number is in the tens place?” This will help support your child as they continue to practice these skills at home.