Division 10 Miracle Beach
Welcome to the class website for Div 10. Here you will find information about what we are learning, homework, and links for learning.
Announcement: Fun Fair!
Fun Fair is on May 23rd from 4-7pm
We are so happy to bring back this fun-filled school fundraiser and have decided to continue with the tradition of class themed silent auction baskets. The items donated will be made into a beautiful basket that you can bid on. If your family is able to make a donation, please send an item to school with your child by May 9. Every classroom has a box ready to receive it. The money raised by the Fun Fair helps the PAC pay for bussing, cultural performances, classroom materials and field trips. Please watch for emails going home in the following weeks with more information on volunteer opportunities for day of Fun Fair. The Miracle Beach PAC thanks you and appreciates any help in making this fundraiser successful.
Your class basket theme is Tea and Coffee. Some suggestions are:
· Tea
· Coffee
· Cups/mugs
· Cookies/biscuits
Term 3 Snapshot
Below you will find a snapshot of the Big Ideas and concepts we are learning this term. This is meant to be a brief overview of past/present/future learning and is subject to change.
Language Arts
Big Idea: Exploring and sharing multiple perspectives extends our thinking.
Students are learning to construct an argument and write persuasive paragraphs. Students will use the “OREO” framework (Opinion, Reason, Evidence, restate Opinion) and should be encouraged to consider counter arguments as well.
Math
Big Idea: Properties of objects and shapes can be described, measured, and compared using volume, area, perimeter, and angles.
The first two weeks of spring break will be spent on Order of Operations. Afterwards, students will be learning how to calculate perimeter and area of triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids.
Science
Big Idea: Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment
We are staring with learning about the Nervous system. Topics may include:
- The central nervous system and peripheal nervous system
- Parts of the brain
- Sensory input and motor output
Socials
Big Idea: Economic self-interest can be a significant cause of conflict among peoples and governments.
Students are being introduced to the Great Bear Sea, and the stakeholders involved in the marine plan. They will build an appreciation of the unique ecological, economic, and cultural values of the Great Bear Sea. Furthermore, they will consider the unique perspectives, desires and needs or various stakeholders such as the BC goverment, First Nations, Fisheries, Environmentalists, etc.
Physical & Health Education
Big Idea: Healthy choices influence our physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
This term in Health we are focusing on cardiovascular health. Students will learn about how to take their pulse, calculate their heart rate, and improve their cardiovascular health.
Art
Big Idea: Experiencing art is a means to develop empathy for others’ perspectives and experiences.
Students will be working on a variety of cross-curricular art projects which focus on environmental themes such as litter, pollution, climate change, or keystone species.
Need to get in touch?
joni.danielson@sd71.bc.ca