May 29 to June 1

May 30 - Bloom Ball DUE + assemble it - presentations need to start Wednesday.


June 6 - District Track Meet at COTR - hand in your permission form to attend.

June 8 - Highlands Garage Sale in the gym - noon to 6pm. Please donate items from home if you can. 

Pines Camp - cabins and groups will be chosen next week. Camp days are June 22, 23. Some chaperons need to pay their $ fees. 
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L. ARTS...

READING: we are starting book 2 of  a Residential School Life called "A Stranger At Home."
                    - it is the follow-up on our character Olemaun Pokiak from "Fatty Legs."
                    - daily reading, discussions, and comprehension skills practiced.

 Continuing with... 
          - Mystery Book - Report
         ~ We are analyzing our Mystery Books by using an all-encompassing "Bloom Ball."
         ~ be ready to present on Wednesday.

Writing - integrated into language arts and socials project...

There will be no more Word Work tests... students must be able to apply their spelling, vocabulary, and correct usage of words in all areas of the curriculum.


Math - Graphing unit continues.... Test/Assignment next Wednesday and Thursday, June 7, 8.
                     - ordered pairs; understanding (x,y) coordinates both positive and negative values.
                     - moving to translations, reflections, and rotations of simple geometric shapes.
Reflections Theory

Reflections Practice


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Health: - Human Development: Explore and describe strategies for managing physical, emotional, and social changes during puberty
             - Click BC Health Education Gr. 4 Curriculum for more information ... 

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APPLIED DESIGN, SKILLS, AND TECHNOLOGY + Science - NEW UNIT....

Curriculum Link… Applied Design, Skills, and Technology

Compound Machine Assignment

Due:  Friday, June 16, 2017

What is a Compound Machine?

A compound machine is a machine made up of more than one simple machine.  Types of simple machines include the lever, wedge, pulley, ramp (inclined plane), screw, and wheel and axle. We will be learning about these in class.   

What are the goals? 1.      To demonstrate a clear understanding of how simple machines work by creating a compound machine. 2.      Prototype: a)Outline a general plan, identifying tools and materials                   b) Construct a first version of the product, making                        changes to tools, materials, and procedures as needed                   c) Record changes of prototyping.                     3.      Provide a written paragraph that explains how their compound machine works. 4.      Build a compound machine that works and performs a task. 5.      Be able to explain verbally how your machine accomplishes its task.  Please use the appropriate vocabulary:  force, motion, load, fulcrum, distance and so forth.  We are trying to use “science” words when describing our compound machines. 6.      Create a sign that names your machine & parts. Ensure that it is legible.

How to build your compound machine:

Use your knowledge of simple machines, your creativity, and your ingenuity.  Look for other examples on you-tube.  If you need advice, ask other students, your teacher or your parent/guardian.

Is anything off-limits?

Your machine needs to be safe. 

What do I do first?

Think of a problem or an idea where you think a compound machine would be useful.  Do some brainstorming.  Make a sketch of some simple machines you may include.  If your first idea does not work, try again.  Inventors have lots of ideas and often they encounter many setbacks before they are successful. 

NOTE:  There is no failure.  Instead of thinking that you failed, think about what you may do differently.  It is often the mistakes we make that help us move forward.

What do I do next?

Show your sketch and plan to your parents.  Talk over your ideas.  See if you all agree that your idea is possible.  Once you have come up with your idea, please show your teacher so that they can approve it.

After my compound machine plan has been approved by my parents and/or Mr. Bartraw, what do I do?

Start gathering the material you need to make your compound machine.   You can look pretty much anywhere.  You might use cereal boxes, parts of a broken-down toy, recycling, scrap material, tool boxes, “junk” from your closet, or even something under your bed!  Please remember to ask your parents before you turn something from home into your compound machine.

Once I have my supplies, what do I do?

Start putting your compound machine together.  Patience is extremely important at this point.  Make time to work on this project.

How can my parents help?

You can discuss your ideas with your parents. Your parents may need to take you places if you need certain materials. Since this is mostly an at-home project, it is expected that parents will be involved.

 Often, the number one comment made by students is this:  “I enjoyed spending one on one time with my parent(s) while building this!”

How the assignment will be assessed:          Compound Machine:  ·        Two or fewer simple machines = Emerging (C-/C) ·        Three simple machines = Developing (C+) ·        Four simple machines = Applying (B) ·        Five or more simple machines = Applying and Extending (A)

Due Date: Friday, June 16… In the morning we will share our designs with our classmates. All parents are welcome to attend. 

Note: This is the only day students will be able to present their compound machines. Late entries will not be assessed; bring in what you have created, regardless if it is a working machine or not. 

1. The Basics!


2. Learning more about simple machines


3. Simple Machines - use them 

4. Make it Work!
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PE - gymnastics centers completed. 
      - badminton skills and drills; rules and strategies
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Technology - integrated with Socials and word processing.
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Socials - Specific Aboriginal group study begins Monday. Final unit. Due Date to be announced soon.

Aboriginal Project – Components

Goals: a) to learn specific details of a Canadian Aboriginal group and teach these to the class in a creative or ‘experiential’ way. b) to work collaboratively in a small group.

Components

1.     Speaking – use cue cards to help you teach about specific aboriginal cultural facts and information. Use these with your ppt. 2.     Technology – create a MS Power-point slide show, with animations and transitions stating main headings and sub-headings.                       - use ppt with your cue cards. 3.     2-dimentional part – each student will find or create one or more pieces to add to the project in a display of some sort. Combine all your 2-dimensional pieces on a stand-up or flat poster board.        ~Examples: a coloured drawing of a piece of aboriginal art, of a traditional tool; a printout of an important animal, people dancing,… 4.     3-dimensional part – each student will construct or make some type of relevant hands-on object or replicated artifact.        ~Examples: a diorama; a model of a drum, teepee, inuksuk, tool, piece clothing, traditional weapon, totem pole, or a porcupine quill… and describe their importance and usage. Do the ART activity on page 30! ~ Students who study ‘food’ could bake / cook a small sample for display and share the recipe (like bannock, soapberry ice cream, moose stew,...). 5.     Audio/Video – one student per group will be responsible for ‘music and dance’ section. This student will link a short video clip to share in his/her ppt presentation. Aboriginal ART and other clip art will also be shown.

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ART - integrated into Bloom Ball studies and Socials.
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Congrats to JAREN for being the latest Worker of the Week!

May 23 to May 26

Please return interim reporting envelope ASAP.

Pines Camp Chaperons: Reminder that Police Information Checks and $ fees are due June 1. The cabin groups and activity groups will be created soon.

May 23 - class photos. 

May 26 - Backwards Day

May 30 - Bloom Ball DUE + presentations

June 6 - District Track Meet at COTR
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L. ARTS...

READING: we are starting book 2 of  a Residential School Life called "A Stranger At Home."
                    - it is the follow-up on our character Olemaun Pokiak from "Fatty Legs."
                    - daily reading, discussions, and comprehension skills practiced.

 Continuing with... 
          - all students have signed out a mystery book from the library and should have been finish that book by last week... Monday, May 15th.
         ~ We are analyzing our Mystery Books by using an all-encompassing "Bloom Ball." 

“Bloom Ball” Book Report

Name: _____________    Mystery Book Title: _________________________

We’ll be CONTINUING to work on a unique book report both in class and as homework (if necessary).  The key to successfully completing this project is to keep up with your reading “circles.” Later, we will present our 4 favourite sections of our Bloom Balls.

Here is the timeline for this project:

Monday, May 15 ~ Book is read by now and Mr. Bartraw introduces the project in class. Friday, May 19 ~ 5 circles completed in TOTAL. Friday, May 26 ~ 10 circles completed in TOTAL. Tuesday, May 30 ~ DUE DATE! ALL 12 circles should be finished and you are prepared to present your 4 favourite circles.

The above dates are given as a guide, the only 2 mandatory dates are the book approval and final project due date.  The report will be graded for both reading and writing on the rating scale provided.

Each student will be given 12 circles. It would be a good idea to write all information on blank paper and having it proofread before transferring to the circles.  You may not type report information.

Things to remember: Do not write or draw on the outside of the lines. Write answers, sentences and paragraphs on another sheet of paper first and proofread.  When satisfied with your answer, rewrite it on the circle.  Assembling “Bloom Ball” Fold each circle on the lines so that the folds are facing up.  Be sure to decorate the entire circle on all 12 sections before assembling ball. When all questions have been completed, and all the edges have been folded up you may glue (no tape or staples) the circles together.  BE SURE THAT ALL EDGES ARE FACING UP AROUND YOUR PICTURE OR PARAGRAPHS. Presentation of your project will factor into the grading. The ball should be fully colored and visually “interesting” with drawings (or drawings in the entire background, as discussed in class), but the most important aspect is what is written in the circles.

In order to complete this project, you’ll need to complete 12 circles with the following information on each circle. The BOLD words are to be written on the borders of your pentagons.

Circle 1 – Colorfully write the name and author of your book.  Also write your first and last name on this circle. MY BOOK Circle 2 – Draw a picture or map of the setting of your story.  Label it. SETTING Circle 3 – List at least 10 unique or unusual words (VOCABULARY) that the author used in this book. Circle 4 – List 3 problems faced by your main character. Use complete sentences. PROBLEMS Circle 5 – Write a poem about the story.  The poem can be a rhyming one or free verse, haiku, acrostic poem, a “shape” poem, etc.  Your choice. POEM Circle 6 – Write a paragraph telling your opinion of this book in one circle.  Tell why you would or would not recommend it to a friend. RECOMMENDATION Circle 7 – Write one word in large letters that describes the THEME of your story. Explain your theme underneath this word. (Example: HONESTY – my book is mainly about the theme of honesty since Aiden, my main character, is dishonest to his friends and family by… Later, Aiden realizes that telling the truth is important because…) Circle 8 – Describe the main character in your story. M.C.                     ~ Include a NAME – first and last, if possible.                     ~  Also, write about the physical (looks, age, height, clothing, facial features,                         hair,…) characteristics.                     ~ Write a few personality characteristics (Examples: courageous, risk-taker,                        adventurous, anxious, intelligent, a good problem solver, humorous, thoughtful,                        careful, likeable, hard-working, easily frightened, determined, conflicted, helpful,                        generous, personable, curious…) in your description. Circle 9 – Draw the CLIMAX (point of most intense action) of the book. Add a detailed                  caption, telling what is happening. Circle 10 – In one paragraph write a different ending to the story. NEW ENDING Circle 11 – Write a SUMMARY of the book – include only the plot and main ideas. Circle 12 – Write a paragraph describing CONNECTIONS from this book to your life.

Remember to start working each day on a new circle. Write with your absolute best effort and sufficient detail.

Do your BEST on this mystery book project!

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Word Work - TEST FRIDAY      
    "EI" Words
beige      being    caffeine    ceiling    conceited    conceive    counterfeit    deceit     deceive    eight    either    foreign   height    heir   leisure    neighbour   neither   perceive    receipt    receive    reigned   
reindeer    reinforce    seize    sleigh     their     vein     weighs     weight    weird  

Challenges:  inconceivable    kaleidoscope
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Math - New - Graphing unit.
                     - ordered pairs; understanding (x,y) coordinates both positive and negative values.
                     - moving to translations, reflections, and rotations of simple geometric shapes.
Translations Practice

Translate Square   
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Health: - Human Development: Explore and describe strategies for managing physical, emotional, and social changes during puberty
             - Click BC Health Education Gr. 4 Curriculum for more information ... 

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Science - Mystery Science about planets is finished... moving to a guided inquiry question...
               "What are some local changes caused the Earth's axis, rotation, and orbit?"
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PE - gymnastics centers 
      - Track and Field Skills 
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Technology - integrated with mystery science and word processing.
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Socials - Specific Aboriginal group study begins soon.
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ART - integrated into Bloom Ball studies.
         - FINISH your perspective ART - top view, profile, back view, front view,... theme is HYPERBOLE!   ~fill out the criteria sheet (self-evaluation).
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Congrats to SEELEY for being the latest Worker of the Week!