The Science of Sound

Grade 4 students completed an experiment today to learn the science behind how sound works. By using tuning forks and salt, kids learned that sound starts from a vibration! 

Drama

Kids had a blast today acting out scenarios that they encounter in their every day lives. Students were expected to take on the role of Hairdresser, Doctor, Optometrist, and Dentist. They had to carry on a conversation with their client and provide pretend help! 

Contact and Non-Contact Forces

Today grade 5 students did a basketball activity that showcased contact and non-contact forces. They discovered that air was also an invisible contact force present, while gravity was the non-contact force! 

3D Shapes

To continue our geometry unit in Art, students built 3D shapes using marshmallows and toothpicks! Before we can create artwork that includes 3-dimension and shading, students need to have an understanding of what these shapes are and how to describe them!

Forces

Grade 5 students have started their 3rd Science unit- Forces!

With Ms. Harbortle, and again today as review, students learned about how a force is a push or a pull that acts on an object. They also discussed how forces can be balanced or unbalanced. 

Of course, the Science textbook is always giving us fun activities to pair with our learning! This time it was a good old fashioned tug of war! Students started off with an unbalanced force and worked to create balance. 

** Weekend Challenge **

Earn two stars by solving the following problem! Thinking 'multiplication' would be a very good idea! 

Seeds

This week, grade 4 students learned about the different types of farms that can be found in Saskatchewan. They then took an in depth look at different types of seeds/crops that can grow in Saskatchewan! Thanks to Agriculture in the Classroom, students had seed samples to classify based on their attributes!