Here we are halfway through November, and working our way through the Grade 6 curriculum.
In Science, we have explored simple circuits, electricity generation and the ways that electrical energy is transformed into other types of energy, such as sound or light energy. We posted a video of our circuits on the class Twitter feed, which is embedded in this blog, and you can also follow us at this link.
In Social Studies, we continue to study Communities in Canada, Past and Present. We are exploring this concept through a closer look at the history of two distinct Canadian communities: Attawapiskat, Ontario and Winnipeg, Manitoba. Themes include reasons why people settled in particular areas of the country, features of communities and contributions of different groups of people to Canada.
In French, we are reading and writing letters for different purposes, such as to say thank you, to reach out to a friend, or to ask for information from an expert. We continue to strive to speak French consistently in class. This is incredibly important for students to be prepared for Grade 7.
I will send home weekly rubrics with students which will include a self evaluation and a teacher evaluation. Generally, the rubrics will come home every Friday (or Monday of your child is away on Friday), but last week's will be sent home tomorrow. That means that you will receive two this week. Please sign them and send them back. Students are encouraged to use their evaluation as a way to set goals for French class. If they are rarely speaking French with peers this week, then sometimes speaking French is a goal to strive toward. The aim is to always speak French by the end of the year. Below is a picture of the rubric, and students will bring them home until the 1st term report card.
Students have been working on a Passion Project, which they shared with you as last week's homework. The subjects are varied and they are coming along well. We will share the products of their work here in the future, so stay tuned!
Thanks, and enjoy the winter weather,
Mme Enright
