This week we were scientists in action as we continued with a few different simple machine experiments. We’ve gotten really good at justifying our predictions, making observations and collecting data – we’re almost ready to begin our own inquiry! Our experiments this week involved working with screws and a simple pulley. The first one had us compare removing a screw and a nail from a piece of wood and determining which was harder. Although we expected the screw to be easier to pull out, in fact, the opposite was true. It proved that screws do an excellent job of holding things in place. Our second experiment had us making different pulleys out of a jug, rope and a wooden stick and comparing what we observed. We quickly noticed that the more pulleys you use, the easier it is to lift. It’s been loads of fun exploring simple machines while learning about the scientific method.
It's hard to believe that it’s already March and spring is on its way! Time flies! This week we were scientists in action as we continued with a few different simple machine experiments. We’ve gotten really good at justifying our predictions, making observations and collecting data – we’re almost ready to begin our own inquiry! Our experiments this week involved working with screws and a simple pulley. The first one had us compare removing a screw and a nail from a piece of wood and determining which was harder. Although we expected the screw to be easier to pull out, in fact, the opposite was true. It proved that screws do an excellent job of holding things in place. Our second experiment had us making different pulleys out of a jug, rope and a wooden stick and comparing what we observed. We quickly noticed that the more pulleys you use, the easier it is to lift. It’s been loads of fun exploring simple machines while learning about the scientific method. February 27 was Pink Shirt Day, a day to raise awareness against bullying. Our Student Teacher, Miss T., read us We’re All Wonders and led a great discussion about being different and how it feels to be teased. In the story, Auggie feels sad when people talk about him behind his back and say mean things. To feel better he puts on his helmet and imagines travelling to another planet. We made connections to Auggie feeling different and shared what makes us feel better when we’re sad. Even though we’re all different in some way, we need to always treat others with kindness. Pink Shirt Day is a perfect reminder of that. In writing, after getting clear and helpful feedback from our peers, we needed to know how to use that feedback to make changes or additions to our stories. Our teachers again modelled how to do that. They showed us the original writing sample from last week and modelled how to take suggestions for improvement and make revisions. From the activity we did last week, we knew that the problem needed to be clearer, so our teachers showed us how to add details throughout the story that referred to the problem. They also showed us how to give our characters more personality and to include details about the setting. Along the way, we shared helpful ideas that our teachers used to improve the story. Watching our teachers use feedback to make changes gave us a clear understanding of how to do the same. When it was time for us to get started, most of used post-it notes when making revisions or adding details. We’re one step closer to our final draft. Can’t wait! Another awesome week of learning in divisions 6 & 7. Only two weeks left before spring break!!
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