June 8 – 14, 2020, Week 10
Dear Parents,
For the past few weeks of ongoing learning, we became ethnobotanists studying Alberta’s culture and its native plants. This resulted in our final project, the Ethnobotany of Alberta Magazine! Students worked collaboratively to contribute their knowledge and expertise informing us about Alberta’s native plants and how the Indigenous have traditionally used those plants. This magazine is ready to be shared and can be viewed by clicking here.
Virtual Coding Club – KidsCodeJeunesse is offering a Virtual Coding Club to students where they will be guided through fun coding activities and challenges each week. To learn more to sign up, visit: https://codeclub.ca/virtual-club.html
Just because we aren’t in school doesn’t mean we have to miss our annual Sports Day! Sports Day will be held during our whole-class Google Meet (Tuesday, at 11 am) this week! The theme is Superheroes. Students can dress up; they can wear a whole outfit, a headband, a mask, or superhero colours like red, yellow, and blue! Students are encouraged to bring the following items to be ready for some fun: a coin (like a nickel, dime or quarter), one shoe, a pair of rolled up socks, and a spoon!
June is National Indigenous History Month to honour the history, heritage, and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. There are a number of activities posted under Optional Week 10 tasks for students to stay engaged while learning more about Indigenous peoples of Canada.
Our Google Meet times and my office hours are listed below. I will continue to be available by phone and email during regular office hours.
Google Meet Schedule (code Grade4Hussain)
1. Tuesdays 11:00 – 12:00 - ENTIRE class meeting
2. Mondays 10:00 am – 11:00 am Drop-in time if students need help
3. Thursdays 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Drop-in time if students need help
4. Wednesdays – Literature Circle Meetings (for your time, see Literature Circles email)
Mrs. Hussain’s office hours this week:
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 2:30pm
Week 10 Tasks:
Remember to read daily for 30 minutes (standard homework for life!)
Go to Stream and say “Hi” to your classmates whenever you need a break!
Task
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~ 5 Hrs
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Literature Circles/Independent Novel Study
You will only see the assignment you are working on under Classwork
• If you are participating in Literature Circles, complete your task prior to Wednesday. Attend group meeting on Wednesday.
• If you are participating in the Independent Novel Study, complete the Independent Novel Study Slides for week 3.
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45 min
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Math SMART Lesson – Decimals and Fractions
• Complete the SMART Math lesson (Comparing and Ordering Fractions)
• HappyNumbers – Fractions and Decimals Assignment (45 min)
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120 min
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Social
• Alberta’s Story
Learn more about a pioneer, maverick or yourself!
• Virtual Read Aloud – Fatty Legs!
Respond on FlipGrid
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60 min
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Science
• SMART lesson – Light and Shadows
Learn more about light and shadows and create your own rainbow!
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60 min
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Minecraft – Optional
• Design your pixel art from last week on Minecraft
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30 min
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Other OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES are posted under Classwork: Week 10 Optional Activities.
Completion Checklist (June 8 - 12)
Use this checklist to keep track of the work you have completed this week.
Task
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Completed
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Read a book and do task
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Math SMART Lesson
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HappyNumbers Assignment
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Science SMART lesson
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Social SMART Lesson
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Fatty Legs Read Aloud
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Optional PE Activities
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Optional Music Activities
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