Technology Reboot: Can we auto-correct humanity? This poet thinks so.
We've all got powerful devices in our pockets- do you have ethics around how and when to use those cellphones? This video got us thinking about all of this.
The geniuses are back! More links and reflections, and TED Talk dates
Here are the new dates for Genius Hour TED Talks:
Wondering what goes on inside a genius' head?
Here are the latest places for you to see our Geniuses at work:
sfxforyourface.blogspot.com
inkblot-cavell.blogspot.com
eyespeed.blogspot.com
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/89154854
* Leave a comment and keep the conversation going! We are all learners here.
And, check these out again for progress and updates:
helpingmycommunityvancouver.blogspot.com
June 8
June 13
June 14
June 16
* all students signed up for their choice
today.
To prepare, review the rubric and practice, practice, practice!
_______________________________________________________________________________Wondering what goes on inside a genius' head?
Here are the latest places for you to see our Geniuses at work:
sfxforyourface.blogspot.com
inkblot-cavell.blogspot.com
eyespeed.blogspot.com
https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/89154854
* Leave a comment and keep the conversation going! We are all learners here.
And, check these out again for progress and updates:
helpingmycommunityvancouver.blogspot.com
Heritage Fair Notes and Bibliography
Heritage Fair note taking sheet and bibliography sheet is due Friday Feb, 26. Students must have a minimum of 3 resources and use proper citing for their bibliography. Students can use their citations handout or easybib to help them cite properly.
Cross Country Skiing at Cypress on Thursday, Feb 25
Student need to be at the school and ready to leave by 8:15 am. Rental skis, boot and poles will be provided. Students should all bring the following:
- Secure footwear with
good winter tread is Strongly Recommended!
- Water resistant jacket
- Water proof snow pants
- Multiple layers to take
off or put on as you get warm or cold
- Gloves (2 pairs)
- Extra socks
- Toque
- Sunscreen and sun
glasses
- Lunch
Math Riddles- Are you smarter than a 7th grader?
Here are some fun logic puzzles we've been trying in class.
Newbery Creative Project- due Feb. 22nd
Monday is the big novel study deadline! Creative projects and book reviews are due.
Book Reviews- Feb 22
Have you ever read a New York Times or real-world book review? Students will be posting their Newbery/YRCA book reviews on this blog and websites on Feb. 22nd!
Students, remember the "secrets to a great book review"-
Start with a hook
Craft a strong thesis
Include three-five paragraphs
Use solid evidence in the form of quotes to support your ideas.
I can't wait to read them!
It's "Love Month"!
Students made banners with synonyms for love to celebrate Valentine's Day and to welcome their grade 1 buddies last Wednesday. Love=Justice=Joy=Passion=Comfort=Gratitude 
Math Quiz on Unit 3 up to p. 63
Please review unit 3: Number Sense, pp. 51-63 for a short math quiz this Wednesday, Feb. 17th.
Topics include:
Factors and Multiples
Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) and Greatest Common Factor (GCF)
Perfect Squares
Adding, multiplying and dividing square roots
Topics include:
Factors and Multiples
Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) and Greatest Common Factor (GCF)
Perfect Squares
Adding, multiplying and dividing square roots
Newbery Lit Circle #2- due Feb. 10
Your second role is due next Wednesday. Come ready to present your connector, literary luminary, illustrator, or vocabulary enricher.
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Please take your workbooks home to review the number sense concepts from unit 1. Please have today's ANIE quiz signed by your parents.
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Division 1, you did a fantastic job singing with our two buddy classes. It was a solemn but hopeful message.