Lunar Maps

Here is the link for lunar maps.
Also, here are the two links we talked about in class that can help you in tracking moon phases.
Moon Calculator
Weather Network

Update

(this was sent home in a note on Friday)

Dear Parents,                    

               
It is a busy time of the year for Grade 6!  We have many different activities happening in our classroom and around the school.  This note is just an update to remind you of what is coming up, as well as a request for money to fund some of the different activities!

Important Dates

•    Tuesday, March 1: Science Field Trip to Boggy Creek (see previous note for more information; consent form and payment should have already been sent to school)
•    Wednesday, March 2: Rough Draft for Speech is due
•    Thursday, March 3*: Afternoon field trip to the University of Regina.  The cost is $1.50 for the bus ride.
•    Thursday, March 3: Be ready to share your story with the class!  Students should have practiced their reading fluency, expression and reading strategies in preparation for this.  (This is the “Storybook Project”)
•    Friday, March 4: No School for Students (Teacher Convention)
•    Wednesday, March 9: Final Draft for Speech is due
•    Thursday, March 10*: Afternoon Science (Space) Field Trip to the Science Center.  We will be exploring the exhibits and then watching the IMAX movie, Hubble 3D, at 2:30pm.  The cost for the admission and the bus ride is $9.  The concession will be available for the movie.
•    Tuesday, March 15: Classroom Speakoff (Speeches must be on cue cards and students should be ready to share with the class)
•    Swimming Dates*: We swim for one hour in the afternoon on the following dates: Feb. 25, Mar. 24, May 31 and June 24.  The cost for these 4 sessions is $4.

*The total cost for the activities starred above is $14.50.  Please send cash or cheque for this amount by the end of next week. 

Thank you very much for your support this year.  I am thoroughly enjoy this group of kids- they are so much fun to teach!

Ski Day!

Moon Phases Rap!

Here are the links for the videos we watched in science!
Phases of the Moon Gangsta Style
Moon Phases Video

Geography Challenge Champs!

Congrats to Jordan, Alex, and Himavan for their OUTSTANDING performances at the Geography Challenge!  Alex was awarded second place, and for the third year in a row, Himavan took first!  We're proud of all of you! 

School Oratory

Each spring, our school has a school oratory.  Grade 6 is the first year that students participate in the oratory.  Each student is writing a speech on the given topic, "If I were leader of the free world, the first issue I would address would be...".  Our classroom speakoff is on Tuesday, March 15 and Wednesday, March 16.  I have divided the work up into three sections and due dates, as follows:
Wednesday, March 2- Rough Draft due
Wednesday, March 9- Final Draft due
Tuesday, March 15- Classroom Speakoff (Cue Cards Ready!)

Your child should have brought home a package outlining the assignment.  We will have limited class time to work on the speech, so students should definitely plan to work on parts of this assignment at home.  It will also be included on the report card mark in Language Arts.  The top two students in each class will be chosen to participate in the school oratory contest on Wednesday, March 23 at 1:00pm.
Parents are encouraged to help by suggest ideas, helping in the revision and editing process, and encouraging lots of practice!
Thanks for your support, everyone!  Happy speech writing!

Helpful Site for Learning About Seasons

A useful simulation for helping you understand why we have seasons!
Seasons Interactive

Kung Hei Fat Choy!!

Happy Chinese New Year!  Follow this link to learn all about Chinese New Year and create your own lucky red pocket! 

Typing Time!

We're going to spend some time developing our typing skills. 
First, go to this link and find out your current typing speed, so we know where you're at!
Next, start at Lesson 1 and work through the typing activities.
Lastly, choose a game you would like to play from the following sites:
Typer Shark
Frogs
Various, including PacMan

Links for your Picture Book Project

Here are the two links you need to complete the graphic organizers:
Story Map- Setting, Character, Conflict, Resolution (you need to complete all four and print them off when finished)
Plot Diagram- Choose the "Beginning/Middle/End" option, unless you would like try the more advanced second option.  Print your Plot Diagram off when finished.