Thursday, September 6, 2018

A Voyage Back in Time


Homework
Return order BBQ order forms by the 10th.

An inquiry into Mathematics
As usual, the students began the day with Mad Minute Multiplication exercises. Following this activity, the students completed their first benchmark assessment for grade 6.  The results will be communicated home in the upcoming weeks.

Unit of Inquiry
The student worked on their IB portfolios and learner profile posters during catch up time.

French
As usual please check out Mme. Villeneuve's blog.

An Inquiry into Physical and Health Education
As usual please check out Miss. Cranfield’s blog.

An inquiry into Visual Art
The students had their first art lesson at 1 pm with Mrs. Doucette. Please check the agenda for homework activities.

Unit of inquiry
The students were introduced to A Voyage back in Time. This unit will explore the rituals, gods, architecture, food, customs etc., of the ancient Greek, Egyptian and Roman civilizations.

Central Idea:
Early civilizations have shaped how the world is today.

Key Concepts:
Form, Change

Lines of Inquiry:
·       Characteristics of different ancient civilizations
·       Physical and social aspects of ancient civilizations
·       The contributions that ancient civilizations have made toward contemporary societies


The students completed their KWL table and posted their burning questions on the IB board. The unit will begin on Monday.