2nd attempt

This is the second attempt at a quick notification system using email sign-up

This is the first of several tests for a timely notification system.

Thursday, February 5 Homework

HOMEWORK:

1. Science: Study Canadian Technology for Thursday; 5 Kingdom Quiz signed

2.  Grade 6 Math: p. 104 #1-8

3.  Grade 5 Math: Double bar graph (Thurs.); long division quiz signed

4. Jump Rope due Feb. 13


Mr. Clarke's homework:

1.  Bad Science Draft Script (Fri)

2. Panama Canal (Fri)

Wednesday February 4, 2015

Reminder:

Tomorrow the heat in all North Vancouver schools will be turned down for Wear a Sweater Thursday as a district-wide attempt to reduce our energy consumption. Brooksbank is encouraging all to "Wear a silly sweater" (or frankly, any kind of sweater) for all students and staff.

Also, looking ahead, schools will not be in session on Family Day in BC on Monday 9 February.

Homework:
French: practice le, la, les for les fruits

Science:
Have a draft script of the "Bad Science" presentation ready (F)

Writing:
Have a good copy of the Panama Canal writing (see previous day for the 4 framing questions here on the blog) (F)

For Ms. Weiss:
Science (5 Kingdoms) Assessment signed; science technology brainstorm (TH)

Gr. 6 Math: p. 101-102 # 1-6 (Th)

Gr. 5 Math: worksheet p. 107 (Th)

Tuesday February 3, 2015

Math Homework:

Gr. 5: p. 147 # 2-5; also, get 5 times tables quiz signed (W)

Science
Start writing script for Bad Science presentation (Draft due F)

Panama Canal:
Write in paragraph form, answering these questions:

Panama Canal

1.  The French attempted to build a canal at Panama, and failed. What were the major obstacles they faced?

2.  The Americans tried to build a canal at Panama, and after many years, they succeeded in 1913. What contributed to their success?

3.  How was the workforce used to build the Canal similar to and different from the workforce used in slavery?

4.  Write about one interesting part about the Panama Canal that captures your imagination.