Food Drive Collection

Homework

1.) Math
-elapsed time sheet

2.) Spelling
-practice spelling words (Digestive and Nervous Systems)
-write a creative story pretending you are a tomato (or any other food) going through Mr. Crossdale's (or another person) digestive system! 
-the story should be written in your journal and at least 2 pages long

Highlight

*We learned more about the digestive system playing a game.
*We played on instruments in music. 

***Friday is the last day to bring in canned goods for our food drive!!***

Blended Learning Introduction

Homework:

1.) Spelling
-practice list of words given yesterday
-review digestive system words (go onto Blended Learning or kidshealth.org)

2.) Science
-go onto Blended Learning website (choose "Blended Learning Mok" course) or go to kidshealth.org if you cannot log on
-write 5 interesting facts about the brain that we have not already discussed in class in your journal

Highlights

*We logged into our new Blended Learning website.
 If you lost the instructions, visit this site: Blended Learning
 User name= your student number
 Password= melissa 
 Change the password to make a new password. 
 If you have followed all these steps and you cannot log in, please let me know tomorrow. 

*We were filmed by the TDSB Safe&Caring Schools representatives today. We did an excellent job speaking confidently in front of the camera! Good job Grade 5s! 

* We started a new unit in writing on persuasive writing. 

***FOOD DRIVE: We have until Friday to collect as many non-perishable foods!***

Tribute to Nelson Mandela

Homework

1.) Spelling
-nervous system: write an imaginary conversation between the brain parts (cerebrum, cerebellum, thalamus, brain stem) explaining the function between each part 
-1 page
-check out this link for the video we watched in class: How the Brain Works

2.) Journal
-answer the question in your journal with proper spelling and grammar (2-3 paragraphs)
-"Why is Nelson Mandela considered a hero?"
-check out this link for the video we watched in class: Nelson Mandela Biography
-check out this link for information about his life: Nelson Mandela Biography for Kids

Highlights

*We had a practice Restorative Circle with Ms. Baltazar for our filming tomorrow. 
*We will be learning about the Nervous System and the Digestive System this week.
*We discussed the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.

Notes
***We will be filmed tomorrow morning for a TDSB Restorative Circles video. Look sharp!!***

Food Drive

Homework

1.) Reading response

2.) Science
-go to kidshealth.org (click on "How the Body Works")
-choose one body system (heart/circulatory, stomach/digestive, brain/nervous, bones/musculoskeletal)
-find 10 keywords related to the body system you chose
-write the definition for each word on a lined piece of paper

3.) Science Assignment 
-refer to Monday's post for more details
-due Monday

4.) Math
-Graphing Test tomorrow

5.) Social Studies
-retest on Monday 

Highlights

*We had our 3rd Project Engage session this morning.
*We researched body systems on the iPads.
*We had a special assembly and music in the afternoon. 

***Bring in canned goods and non-perishable foods for the FOOD DRIVE!!!****

Project Engage Tomorrow (instead of Friday)

Homework

1.) Math
-complete questions on pg. 196 #1-5 including "Reflect"
-reminder: Graphing Test is on FRI (correction)

2.) Writing
-complete final draft/good copy "Recount of Outside Learning Experiences" 
-due: TOMORROW

3.) Science
-assignment due on MON

4.) Social Studies
-retest on MON

Highlights

*We gave final peer edits to our recount assignment due tomorrow.
*We discussed different units of measure and focused on time (seconds and minutes). 
*We had gym and music in the afternoon. 

***FOOD DRIVE: Bring in canned goods for the food drive! We can win a prize if we bring in the most cans!!***

Ms. Mok away in the PM

Homework

1.) Reading Response

2.) Rough draft of "Outside Classroom Experiences" recount
-due tomorrow so we can peer edit
-good copy will be written in class after it has been peer edited

3.) Social Studies test corrections
-write correct answers for each answer in a different coloured pencil or pen
-due tomorrow (it will be collected)
-retest date to be decided 

4.) Science Assignment 
-due next Mon. 

Highlights

*We practiced reading thermometers and calculating elapsed time in math.
*We began our rough draft of the recount in language.

Officer Lynn Visit

Homework

1.) Reading Response

2.) Study for Graphing Test (on FRI)

3.) Science Assignment (due MON.)

Submit your completed work, along with your classmates' comments, to your teacher.

1. Write a response to the following four statements: stating whether or not your agree with them and why or why not.
   
   Air pollution and smog have a serious effect on your health.
   
   Advertisers never care about people's health.
   
   Technology is helping us to become healthier.
   
   Factories and businesses are careful not to hurt the environment and take care of the people who work for them.
2. Exchange your paper with two classmates. Do you disagree with anything? If yes, why? Do you have any questions or comments? Can you add anything? Sign your name beside your comments.

Important. When your teacher returns your work, keep it as you will use it again 

Highlights

*We met Officer Lynn today and talked about internet safety. 

***Note: I will be away in the afternoon tomorrow for a workshop.***