Wednesday, May 11th, 2016

Homework:

Comparing Fractions Quiz (Friday)
Harbour Poem (Friday)

Salmon Release Writing (Friday)

***A reminder that Genius Hour projects are due next Wednesday, May 18th. ***

Salmon Release May 11th

What an amazing day we had yesterday at Hastings Creek. We released 114 salmon fry yesterday! Our salmon fry will soon be migrating down the rivers to the estuaries. Photo credits to Ry's dad!

Tuesday, May 10th, 2016

Homework:

• 8 Times Table Quiz (Wednesday)

• Genius Hour: Students should be well into researching and planning their creation. Genius Hour projects are due on May 18th.  Students will present their learning the following week.

• Comparing Fractions Quiz (Friday)

Example of a quiz question on Friday:

Compare the two fractions by using multiplication and division (in order to get the same denominator). Use the symbols <,  >,  or =  to compare the fractions.

Question:  4/5   ____   6/10

Wednesday May 4, 2016

Homework:

Genius Hour Question to be written in journal (Th)

Required:
•  500+ mL salmon container for releasing salmon fry

•  Return the signed Salmon field trip permission form.

Reminder:
If you're interested, return school supply forms for next year asap.

Request:
We will need parent drivers next Tuesday May 10 in the morning. Would you be available to drive? Please let Mr. Clarke know asap if you are.

We'll transport students (and salmon) at 9 a.m. to a site 10 minutes from Brooksbank. Kids and fish get dropped off. Parents can stay, or leave and return to drive students back to Brooksbank at 11 a.m. It would be great if you can spare the time to help us out! Please indicate on the form your child brought home if you might be available to drive. Thanks!

Genius Hour!

Hello Division 4 Parents!

You may have heard your child speaking about Genius Hour or talking about having to create something for school. This May, Division 4 students will have the opportunity to learn about something THEY choose to learn about! The Grade 5 BC curriculum recognizes that each student has their own interests and passions and that time is needed for students to explore those interests. This is the idea behind Genius Hour.

Genius Hour or the idea behind it is practiced in many elementary and high schools. Its origins likely come from the Google company which allows its engineers to spend 20% of their working time on projects they are interested in.

What does this look like for us? Over the past month, students in Division 4 have been brainstorming areas they are interested in learning about. Last week, students were to come up with a question that they wanted to explore. Most students crafted a question but some are still trying to pinpoint that question. After coming up with their question, students have 3 tasks:

1. Research. Students need to choose a question that requires them to find things out. Students should keep a journal of their learning. Their journal can be a written journal, written and photo journal, or video journal. Journal entries are due the Friday of each week.

2. Create. Students will need to create something. Some students want to create a robot, learn how to bake a certain thing, learn how to draw a dress, etc.  

3. Present. Near the end of May, students will present their learning and bring in their creation. Students may present with a demonstration, PowerPoint or explanation of their creation. Students will be given 3 minutes to share their learning.

Most of the research and creating will need to be done at home though students will have opportunities to ask questions and share their learning in class each week. Students should lead and direct all of their learning though parents are welcome to assist and supervise (if needed). 

Sincerely,

Julie Russell