Math: Some of the concepts we are covering in term 3 are: Fractions, concepts will include: naming fractions with area and sets, comparing and ordering fractions, fractions and number lines, equivalent fractions, mixed numbers, improper fractions, and fractions of whole numbers. Language Arts:
Some of the concepts we are covering this year are: Silent reading; daily language review; paragraph editing; spelling, vocabulary development; grammar; different styles of writing; poetry; novel study; oral language, presentations; and more. Social Studies:
Some of the concepts we are covering in term 2 are: grade 4: term 2 socials is now complete. grade 5: term 2 socials is now complete.
Science:
Some of the concepts we are covering in term 3 are:
(GRADE 5): Human Body systems: students wil be researching and creating a presentation about human body systems. They will research the function of the systems, the parts of the systems, the function of the parts, how the systems interact with other systems and any other interesting facts about the systems.
(GRADE 4): The Earth's Biomes: students will research and create a presentation about a biome on Earth. They will research weather, climate, plants, animals, animal adaptations and any other information associated with their biome. Fine Arts:
Some of the concepts we are covering in term 3 are: we have been following directed drawings to improve our drawing skills. We have been focusing on adding details and taking care in our work. Students also have music class with Ms. Low.
Health/P.E.:
Some of the concepts we are covering in term 3 are: In health ....coming soon.... In P.E. . We have also been doing running club and kilometre clube to work on fitness. The students have been playing disc golf throughout the term. There will be some track and field and tennis activities as well.
French (grade 5 only, grade 4's will take part but it will not be reported on their report cards): Some of the concepts we are covering in term 3 are: coming soon.