We are a unique, optimistic Grade 4/5 class community who believe in teamwork, taking risks, a growth mindset & being global citizens.
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Note: For those who be going out tonight have a great and safe time trick-or-treating tonight. Please do not bring in any 'treats' to share with friends Monday. The food policy is still in effect and we need to respect that. Save your 'sweet tooth' for times outside of the school day. For those who will not be out tonight, enjoy your time with family and friends!
Why not have your photo taken as Ss continue to entertain classes during our Haunted Class & Shadow Performances @tdsb pic.twitter.com/2PMPRrOwja
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 31, 2017
For many of us, not celebrating today, we just enjoy having some time to colour and watch our pages come alive using @quivervision @tdsb pic.twitter.com/M85WF7iY98
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 31, 2017
Shadow Performances written & performed by Grade 4/5 students! @tdsb Congratulations on a great day of entertainment & fun! pic.twitter.com/xc8pRJHOhp
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 31, 2017
TY 2 my Ss 4 hosting & putting on a wonderful show today! Each of u stepped up in various ways to make the day fun, exciting & spooky! pic.twitter.com/apzuGyICGw
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 31, 2017
Monday, October 30, 2017
Parents are welcome to join us while classes visit.
Truly apprec8 how Ss are focussed on @everfi Ignition:Digital Responsibility course while peers take turns decorating our Haunted Classroom! pic.twitter.com/FhQ3LYXJLn— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 30, 2017
After days of writing, rewriting, practicing and rewriting some more... Ss Dress Rehearsals for our Shadow Performances are coming along! pic.twitter.com/ge02SmKK2y
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 30, 2017
We are ready to greet our friendly ghoulish guests tomorrow! @McMurrichParent pic.twitter.com/nFsk00kbmf
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 30, 2017
4 friendly ghoulish guests eager to experience spooky sounds & light/video effects this is what you’re getting yourselves into! Can’t wait! pic.twitter.com/KSPaPhT6nh
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 30, 2017
Friday, October 27, 2017
***In your agenda, share one new thing you learned during the workshop this morning and how this will help you in the future.
2 Parent volunteers are needed to support/supervise during our class Haunted House & Shadow Performances.
MATH: In Padlet share a post in response to "What do you think you know about Geometry?"
Exploring angles (identifying and measuring with protractors) Check out: Protractors are Fun
SCIENCE: students collaborating in Google Classroom
4: endangered species research focus on structural and behavioural adaptations
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) and potential models to build, conserve energy
SOCIAL STUDIES:
4: looking at Ancient Societies (Google Classroom)
5: looking at Indigenous Peoples, traditional territories before settlers and Early Settlers (in-class reading & partner activities/discussions)
DRAMA: co-writing scripts for Shadow Performances (Google Classroom)
Note: performances will be held throughout the day on October 31st in our classroom. Parents are welcome to join us while classes visit.
1/3 Ss refer 2 storyboard as they cr8 PSA's! Grade4 focus on Endangered Animals, Grade5 focus on Energy Conservation @tdsb @TDSB_STEM @Apple pic.twitter.com/vO2Z3jHPZA— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 27, 2017
2/3 Ss refer 2 storyboard as they cr8 PSA's! Grade4 focus on Endangered Animals, Grade5 focus on Energy Conservation @tdsb @TDSB_STEM @Apple pic.twitter.com/5fsjjoAx1k— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 27, 2017
3/3 Ss refer 2 storyboard as they cr8 PSA's! Grade4 focus on Endangered Animals, Grade5 focus on Energy Conservation @tdsb @TDSB_STEM @Apple pic.twitter.com/hG2G0Mf9ei— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 27, 2017
TY #AppleYorkdale Ian & Neal for hosting a wonderful introductory session 2 iMovie on iPads! @Apple @tdsb pic.twitter.com/eGedYqVFUD— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 27, 2017
Thursday, October 26, 2017
2 Parent volunteers are needed to support/supervise during our class Haunted House & Shadow Performances.
MATH: In Padlet share a post in response to "What do you think you know about Geometry?"
Exploring angles (identifying and measuring with protractors) Check out: Protractors are Fun
SCIENCE: students collaborating in Google Classroom
4: endangered species research focus on structural and behavioural adaptations
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) and potential models to build, conserve energy
SOCIAL STUDIES:
4: looking at Ancient Societies (Google Classroom)
5: looking at Indigenous Peoples, traditional territories before settlers and Early Settlers (in-class reading & partner activities/discussions)
DRAMA: co-writing scripts for Shadow Performances (Google Classroom)
Note: performances will be held throughout the day on October 31st in our classroom. Parents are welcome to join us while classes visit.
Finalizing our storyboard in preparation for creating our Science PSA's tomorrow! @tdsb #iPads #iMovie pic.twitter.com/qJTdlSKg36— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 26, 2017
Preparations 4 our Haunted Classroom has begun! Oooo... and Ss talent 4 Shadow Performances are pretty awesome too! @McMurrichParent @tdsb pic.twitter.com/Pkk2YBWvyM
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 26, 2017
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
MATH: In Padlet share a post in response to "What do you think you know about Geometry?"
Exploring angles (identifying and measuring with protractors) Check out: Protractors are Fun
SCIENCE: students collaborating in Google Classroom
4: endangered species research focus on structural and behavioural adaptations
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) and potential models to build, conserve energy
SOCIAL STUDIES:
4: looking at Ancient Societies (Google Classroom)
5: looking at Indigenous Peoples, traditional territories before settlers and Early Settlers (in-class reading & partner activities/discussions)
DRAMA: co-writing scripts for Shadow Performances (Google Classroom)
Note: performances will be held throughout the day on October 31st in our classroom. Parents are welcome to join us while classes visit.
Using Geoboards to explore shapes and measuring angles using protractors. Wonderful discussions and peer support! @tdsb pic.twitter.com/JYFvYpYe7A
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 25, 2017
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Global Read Aloud: share in Kidblog Week 3 responses PAST DUE
MATH: In Padlet share a post in response to "What do you think you know about Geometry?"
Exploring angles (identifying and measuring with protractors) Check out: Protractors are Fun
SCIENCE: students collaborating in Google Classroom
4: endangered species research focus on structural and behavioural adaptations
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) and potential models to build, conserve energy
SOCIAL STUDIES:
4: looking at Ancient Societies (Google Classroom)
5: looking at Indigenous Peoples, traditional territories before settlers and Early Settlers (in-class reading & partner activities/discussions)
DRAMA: co-writing scripts for Shadow Performances (Google Classroom)
Note: performances will be held throughout the day on October 31st in our classroom. Parents are welcome to join us while classes visit.
Drawing conclusions about the relationships btwn Indigenous peoples and Early settlers thru analyzing evidence from diff. perspectives. pic.twitter.com/kP6RbwkrJJ
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 24, 2017
Ss planning out their storyboard for a PSA's! Grade4 focus on Endangered Animals, Grade5 focus on Energy Conservation @tdsb @TDSB_STEM pic.twitter.com/3LG3aS5nDc
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 24, 2017
Monday, October 23, 2017
Global Read Aloud: share in Kidblog Week 3 responses PAST DUE
MATH: In Padlet share a post in response to "What do you think you know about Geometry?"
SCIENCE: students collaborating in Google Classroom
4: endangered species research focus on structural and behavioural adaptations
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) and potential models to build, conserve energy
SOCIAL STUDIES:
4: looking at Ancient Societies (Google Classroom)
5: looking at Indigenous Peoples, traditional territories before settlers and Early Settlers (in-class reading & partner activities/discussions)
DRAMA: co-writing scripts for Shadow Performances (Google Classroom)
Note: performances will be held throughout the day on October 31st in our classroom. Parents are welcome to join us while classes visit.
Ss Leaders introduction 2 Lego Mindstorms EV3 w/ @AnnikaPint from iPads 4 steering to using block code 4 programming @tdsb @TDSB_STEM pic.twitter.com/jWd4tp2VpB
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 23, 2017
Here we go! Ss energy is high! @AnnikaPint in her element guiding a whole class intro 2 Lego Mindstorms EV3 units. pic.twitter.com/QQCYOViYrz
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 23, 2017
TY @AnnikaPint 4 a dynamic day of exploring & programming the EV3 units! @tdsb @TDSB_STEM We can't wait 2 continue learning &sharing w/ you! pic.twitter.com/87cF0mFXW6
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 23, 2017
Friday, October 20, 2017
Global Read Aloud: share in Kidblog Week 3 responses
MATH:
4: comparing & ordering fractions using pictures
5: comparing & order fractions using pictures and number lines (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions)
4&5: continue practice on your multiplication tables 8 & 9 (Check out: Math is Fun or Table Trees)
SCIENCE: students collaborating in Google Classroom
4: endangered species research focus on structural and behavioural adaptations
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) and potential models to build, conserve energy
SOCIAL STUDIES:
4: looking at Ancient Societies (Google Classroom)
5: looking at Indigenous Peoples, traditional territories before settlers and Early Settlers (in-class reading & partner activities/discussions)
DRAMA: co-writing scripts for Shadow Performances (Google Classroom)
Note: performances will be held throughout the day on October 31st in our classroom. Parents are welcome to join us while classes visit.
Ss co-writing their Shadow Performance scripts which Ss will entertain r school community during our Haunted Classroom activities Oct31st! pic.twitter.com/Xg1ZIpRsDh— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 20, 2017
Thursday, October 19, 2017
MATH:
4: comparing & ordering fractions using pictures
5: comparing & order fractions using pictures and number lines (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions)
4&5: continue practice on your multiplication tables 8 & 9 (Check out: Math is Fun or Table Trees)
SCIENCE: students collaborating in Google Classroom
4: endangered species research focus on structural and behavioural adaptations
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) and potential models to build, conserve energy
SOCIAL STUDIES:
4: looking at Ancient Societies (Google Classroom)
5: looking at Indigenous Peoples, traditional territories before settlers and Early Settlers (in-class reading & partner activities/discussions)
DRAMA: co-writing scripts for Shadow Performances (Google Classroom)
Note: performances will be held throughout the day on October 31st in our classroom. Parents are welcome to join us while classes visit.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
4: comparing & ordering fractions using pictures
5: comparing & order fractions using pictures and number lines (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions)
4&5: continue practice on your multiplication tables 8 & 9 (Check out: Math is Fun or Table Trees)
SCIENCE: students collaborating in Google Classroom
4: endangered species research focus on structural and behavioural adaptations
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) and potential models to build, conserve energy
SOCIAL STUDIES:
4: looking at Ancient Societies (Google Classroom)
5: looking at Indigenous Peoples, traditional territories before settlers and Early Settlers (in-class reading & partner activities/discussions)
Ordering cards based on cause & effect; different interactions between settlers & FirstNations @tdsb in preparations 4 class debate pic.twitter.com/4GjCQaGf8q
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 18, 2017
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
MATH:
4: comparing & ordering fractions using pictures
5: comparing & order fractions using pictures and number lines (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions)
4&5: continue practice on your multiplication tables 8 & 9 (Check out: Math is Fun or Table Trees)
SCIENCE: students collaborating in Google Classroom
4: endangered species research focus on structural and behavioural adaptations
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) and potential models to build, conserve energy
SOCIAL STUDIES:
4: looking at Ancient Societies (Google Classroom)
5: looking at Indigenous Peoples, traditional territories before settlers and Early Settlers (in-class reading & partner activities/discussions)
Discuxns around arrival of early settlers. Ss drawn into video “The Story of Us” CBC series looking back at r shared history @JustinTrudeau pic.twitter.com/9ahqzSOKmv
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 17, 2017
Ss exploring wild migrations path on large floor map! @CanGeoEdu @NatGeo @tdsb pic.twitter.com/zSHZ79n9US
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 17, 2017
Ss discussing impact of human interaction on food supply on wild migration @CanGeoEdu @NatGeo @tdsb pic.twitter.com/DPadURWq81
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 17, 2017
Grade4 Ss researching info based on their co-generated inquiry questions learning abt ancient societies & making parallels in history @tdsb pic.twitter.com/y0rZm7ZNGn
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 17, 2017
Monday, October 16, 2017
MATH:
4: looking at benchmark fractions using pictures and number lines
5: looking at mixed numbers and improper fractions (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions)
4&5: continue practice on your multiplication tables 6 & 7 (Check out: Math is Fun or Table Trees)
SCIENCE: students collaborating in Google Classroom
4: endangered species research focus on structural and behavioural adaptations
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) and potential models to build, conserve energy
SOCIAL STUDIES:
4: looking at Ancient Societies (Google Classroom)
5: looking at Indigenous Peoples, traditional territories before settlers and Early Settlers (in-class reading & partner activities/discussions)
Gr8 Math discuxns as Ss talk about what they assume in relationships between fractions & how 2 support Math thinking @tdsb— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 16, 2017
Friday, October 13, 2017
MATH:
4: looking at benchmark fractions using pictures and number lines
5: looking at mixed numbers and improper fractions (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions)
4&5: continue practice on your multiplication tables 6 & 7 (Check out: Math is Fun or Table Trees)
SCIENCE: students collaborating in Google Classroom
4: endangered species research focus on structural and behavioural adaptations
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) and potential models to build, conserve energy
SOCIAL STUDIES:
4: looking at Ancient Societies (Google Classroom)
5: looking at Indigenous Peoples, traditional territories before settlers and Early Settlers (in-class reading & partner activities/discussions)
Deconstructing math challenges using KWC chart & numbers pictures diagrams 2 support findings & math thinking; sharing peer feedback @tdsb pic.twitter.com/I7mCIFI7Vs
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 13, 2017
Ps from r class community welcomes author @JennyKayDupuis w/ welcome ceremony, cleansing & appreciation @tdsb pic.twitter.com/LpJNgmSK4s
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 13, 2017
finding books that connected/resonated w/ her was difficult as a child until reading a book that represented a true history @JennyKayDupuis pic.twitter.com/ig0tQ228Rl
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 13, 2017
TY @JennyKayDupuis 4 joining us today and sharing your journey as a writer & inspiring us to tell r story & the truth of others experiences pic.twitter.com/vYOp3qZiB9
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 13, 2017
Thursday, October 12, 2017
***In your agenda, share one new thing you learned during the workshop this morning and how this will help you in the future.
Global Read Aloud: share in Kidblog Week 1 responses PAST DUE
MATH:
4: looking at benchmark fractions using pictures and number lines
5: looking at mixed numbers and improper fractions (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions)
4&5: continue practice on your multiplication tables 6 & 7 (Check out: Math is Fun or Table Trees)
SCIENCE: students collaborating in Google Classroom
4: endangered species research focus on structural and behavioural adaptations
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) and potential models to build, conserve energy
SOCIAL STUDIES:
4: looking at Ancient Societies (Google Classroom)
5: looking at Indigenous Peoples, traditional territories before settlers and Early Settlers (in-class reading & partner activities/discussions)
Miguel sets Ss up 4 success w/ an intro building machines that emulate humans! #microsoftstore @tdsb @Hacking_STEM pic.twitter.com/0sJdLcw0Xp— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 12, 2017
TY Miguel #microsoftstore for hosting an awesome session focussed on teamwork, #STEM, making iterations & having fun! @Hacking_STEM @tdsb pic.twitter.com/i8SstYlZDn
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 12, 2017
#FAIL Ss robotic models go thru several interactions! #stem @tdsb @TDSB_STEM @Hacking_STEM @MicrosoftEduCA @microsoftcanada pic.twitter.com/6FuvCUUild
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 12, 2017
#FAIL Ss robotic models go thru several interactions! #stem @tdsb @TDSB_STEM @Hacking_STEM @MicrosoftEduCA @microsoftcanada pic.twitter.com/AO816AjHBe
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 12, 2017
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Global Read Aloud: share in Kidblog Week 1 responses PAST DUE
MATH:
4: looking at benchmark fractions using pictures and number lines
5: looking at mixed numbers and improper fractions (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions)
4&5: continue practice on your multiplication tables 6 & 7 (Check out: Math is Fun or Table Trees)
SCIENCE: students collaborating in Google Classroom
4: endangered species research focus on structural and behavioural adaptations
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) and potential models to build, conserve energy
SOCIAL STUDIES:
4: looking at Ancient Societies (Google Classroom)
5: looking at Indigenous Peoples, traditional territories before settlers and Early Settlers (in-class reading & partner activities/discussions)
Deconstructing math challenges using KWC chart & using numbers pictures diagrams 2 support findings @tdsb pic.twitter.com/WbTtitsBYJ
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 11, 2017
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
MATH:
4: looking at benchmark fractions using pictures and number lines
5: looking at mixed numbers and improper fractions (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions)
4&5: continue practice on your multiplication tables 6 & 7 (Check out: Math is Fun or Table Trees)
SCIENCE: students collaborating in Google Classroom
4: endangered species research focus on structural and behavioural adaptations
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) and potential models to build, conserve energy
SOCIAL STUDIES:
4: looking at Ancient Societies (Google Classroom)
5: looking at Indigenous Peoples, traditional territories before settlers and Early Settlers (in-class reading & partner activities/discussions)
Using a Q-Chart to generate various questions to begin Ss inquiry project. Digging Deeper questioning :) pic.twitter.com/pAxlpffMrc
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 10, 2017
Thursday, October 5, 2017
1. A Prediction for the chapters coming up
2. A reflection to what has been read
3. Pose a question directly or indirectly related to the readings; concepts or theme being introduced in the story
MATH:
4: looking at benchmark fractions using pictures and number lines
5: looking at mixed numbers and improper fractions (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions)
4&5: continue practice on your multiplication tables 6 & 7 (Check out: Math is Fun or Table Trees)
SCIENCE: students collaborating in Google Classroom
4: endangered species research focus on structural and behavioural adaptations
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) and potential models to build, conserve energy
SOCIAL STUDIES:
4: looking at Ancient Societies (Google Classroom)
5: looking at Indigenous Peoples, traditional territories before settlers and Early Settlers (in-class reading & partner activities/discussions)
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Share your predictions in Padlet based on the synopsis of the book: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Share a book recommendation "I'm a Reader of..." in Padlet.
MATH:
4: looking at benchmark fractions using pictures and number lines
5: looking at mixed numbers and improper fractions (Check this out: Equivalent Fractions)
4&5: continue practice on your multiplication tables 6 & 7 (Check out: Math is Fun or Table Trees)
SCIENCE: students collaborating in Google Classroom
4: endangered species research focus on structural and behavioural adaptations
5: energy form (kinetic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, light) and potential models to build, conserve energy
SOCIAL STUDIES:
4: looking at Ancient Societies
5: looking at Indigenous Peoples, traditional territories before settlers and Early Settlers
Ss collabor8 2 map locations of First Nations traditional territories across map w/ @amandasantos_ed @tdsb pic.twitter.com/qqwRWAHuho
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 4, 2017
Ss in action! Plotting coordinates of First Nations traditional territories @amandasantos_ed @tdsb pic.twitter.com/JcaqlgajTw
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 4, 2017
Gr4 Ss exit pass reflect on mapping skills while Gr5 Ss complete exit pass focussing on various First Nations traditional territories. pic.twitter.com/Tx7mJlmtmI
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 4, 2017
Gr4 Ss looking at benchmark fractions while Gr5 Ss focus on relationships between improper & mixed numbers @tdsb pic.twitter.com/RaurqHW9gH
— MsTavares (@McM_MsT) October 4, 2017