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Welcome Grade 4's and 5's!

HES Room 7 – Grade 4/5 Blog

Hello All,

This is an official welcome to students and parents. 

It’s time to start school and we will commence the year with positive energy, new and familiar faces, new goals, and new expectations. 

Class Expectations...

~  About 15 min to 45 min of homework  (some nights)

~ Be prepared each day with the appropriate learning materials

~  Work is legible, neat, complete, and handed-in for grading on time

~  Work toward a positive "growth-mindset." 

Parents! Please watch this video on "Mindsets!" 

~  Participate in all areas of the curriculum to the best of your ability!

******Try your best to keep up with the demands of your grade level.******

~  Work hard & have fun.

~ Be proud of who you are... don't compare yourself to others.

~ Believe in yourself, in your own abilities, and in what you can accomplish.

~ Enjoy learning!           
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Mr. Bartraw

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September 3 - 6

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Tuesday - 2 hours =  9am to 11am

TUESDAY’S HOMEWORK…

~ show your parents our class blog and you can all read it!

~ complete your name tag for your desk

~ bring all your school supplies ... $__ To Be Announced for agenda books

~ need gym strip and indoor shoes

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Wednesday

HOMEWORK… Create a "Weird Club" as discussed in class ...
(be sure to write in complete sentences).

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Thursday

HOMEWORK… work at your "Memory Stick"

project - complete cards 1 and 2. 
Outline page was provided and it's pasted below.

HOMEWORK… Complete the Among The Hidden - Chapter 1 - 3 activities sheet ...

(be sure to write in complete sentences).

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Friday

HOMEWORK… Complete the Among The Hidden - Chapter 4 - 6 activities sheet ...

(be sure to write in complete sentences).

~ HOMEWORK… work at cards 3 and 4 of your

project. 
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Memory Stick Assignment...

 

Card 1

Front: Draw a self-portrait or bring in a recent photo of yourself (a close-up is best). Back: List 5 words that describe you BEST. Write the 5 words in the most creative way you can.           (Examples: energetic, humorous, athletic, creative, brilliant, caring, responsible, trustworthy, loving, kind, friendly, punctual, flexible, hard-working, honest, …)

Card 2

Front: Draw a picture of you as a baby or bring in a baby photo of yourself.  (From birth to 2 years old). Back: List your birth date at the top and write a short baby story you want to share. Use full sentences.

Card 3

Front: Draw a picture of yourself doing something active from ages 3 to 5 or bring in a photo of yourself age 3 to 5. Back: Write about an important event that happened between the ages of 3 and 5.

Card 4

Front: Draw a picture of yourself learning something new from the ages 6 to 7 or bring in a photo of yourself learning  something new at the ages of 6 to 7. Back: Write about the front side of this card - something new (that you could not do before) you were able to learn from the ages of 6 to 7.

Card 5

Front: Draw a picture of yourself at your current age or bring in a photo of yourself doing your most favourite thing!  Back: Write about the front side of this card – you getting  pure enjoyment doing your most favourite thing!

Once all five cards have been completed, we will attach them

to our MEMORY STICKS that we found. Remember

to attach them in order from card 1 to card 5. Start with

card #1 and attach it to the base of the stick and so on until

 card #5 is tied on the tip of the stick.

Criteria will be discussed in class… daily!   

Socials Infographic: The Age of Exploration; Life on the Open Seas

The-age-of-exploration-life-on-the-open-seas

Use this information to help answer your inquiry questions.

June 17 to 21

Important information...
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 Pines Camp and sd5 permission forms
went home on Tuesday, May 21


June 18 - BLOOMBALL NOVEL ASSIGNMENT DUE + SHARING

June 21 - all chaperones have completed the P.I.C. forms
                 from the RCMP and handed them into Mr. B.
              - PRESENT YOUR SIMPLE MACHINE TO THE CLASS!
                 @9:30 to noon... parents are welcome

June 24 - Fun Day + PAC FREE BBQ

June 25 - 26 = PINES CAMP TRIP
Bus leaves Tuesday at 7:15am and returns
Wednesday between 5:30 and 6pm. 

June 27 - 9am to 11am last day of school
              - assembly and reports sent home.
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L. ARTS...
Reading, writing, responding to text...

“Bloom Ball” Book Report

Name: _____________    Mystery Book Title: _________________________

Throughout the next 20 days, we’ll be working 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:

Tuesday, May 28 ~ Students select a mystery novel from the library                              ~ divide the total # of pages by 10 = pages to read each day                                 for 10 days, including weekends. Thursday, June 6 ~ Book is read by now and Mr. Bartraw introduces the rest of the project. Wednesday, June 12 ~ 6 circles completed in TOTAL. Tuesday, June 18 ~ DUE DATE! ALL 12 circles should be finished and you are prepared to present your 4 favourite 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. Write the page number beside each vocabulary word. 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.

Have fun with this mystery book project! Due June 18, 2019.

Writing  - integrated into the book report.
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Math - Graphing (x,y) coordinates
          - transformations of basic shapes... translations,
             reflections, and rotations.
Transformation Game
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Health:  HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 
~ physical, emotional, and social changes 
~ making positive decisions
~ positive self-image 
.......................................................
Science - Simple machines! Try the quiz...

Simple machines quiz 

READ THE HANDS-ON ASSIGNMENT ON A PREVIOUS BLOG POST!
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PE - kickball
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Technology -integrated into all subjects
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Socials - life aboard a European Explorer's ship 
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Applied Design, Skills, and Technology - several
quick design items plus a larger simple
machines project upcoming.
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DRAMA - one minute on the box story lines!

ART - LIFE ABOARD A SHIP IN THE 1400'S
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Congrats to NATALIA for being the Worker of the Week last week! Ten H.T.P.'s!

June 10 to 14

Important information...
..........................................
 Pines Camp and sd5 permission forms
went home on Tuesday, May 21

June 10 - BRING IN GLUE GUNS AND STICKS FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY.

June 14  - Pro-D Day

June 18 - BLOOMBALL NOVEL ASSIGNMENT DUE + SHARING

June 21 - all chaperones have completed the P.I.C. forms
                 from the RCMP and handed them into Mr. B.
              - PRESENT YOUR SIMPLE MACHINE TO THE CLASS!
                 @9:30 to noon... parents are welcome

June 24 - Fun Day + PAC FREE BBQ

June 25 - 26 = PINES CAMP TRIP
Bus leaves Tuesday at 7:15am and returns
Wednesday between 5:30 and 6pm. 

June 27 - 9am to 11am last day of school
              - assembly and reports sent home.
........................................................................
L. ARTS...
Reading, writing, responding to text...

“Bloom Ball” Book Report

Name: _____________    Mystery Book Title: _________________________

Throughout the next 20 days, we’ll be working 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:

Tuesday, May 28 ~ Students select a mystery novel from the library                              ~ divide the total # of pages by 10 = pages to read each day                                 for 10 days, including weekends. Thursday, June 6 ~ Book is read by now and Mr. Bartraw introduces the rest of the project. Wednesday, June 12 ~ 6 circles completed in TOTAL. Tuesday, June 18 ~ DUE DATE! ALL 12 circles should be finished and you are prepared to present your 4 favourite 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. Write the page number beside each vocabulary word. 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.

Have fun with this mystery book project! Due June 18, 2019.

Writing  - integrated into the book report.
.............................................
Math - Graphing (x,y) coordinates
          - transformations of basic shapes... translations,
             reflections, and rotations.
Transformation Game
.........................................................
Health:  HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 
~ physical, emotional, and social changes 
~ making positive decisions
~ positive self-image 
.......................................................
Science - Simple machines! Try the quiz...

Simple machines quiz 

READ THE HANDS-ON ASSIGNMENT ON A PREVIOUS BLOG POST!
 ..................................................
PE - racket games
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Technology -integrated into all subjects
.............................................
Socials - completed!
.......................................
Applied Design, Skills, and Technology - several
quick design items plus a larger simple
machines project upcoming.
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DRAMA - one minute on the box story lines in 2 weeks!

ART -BRING IN GLUE GUNS AND STICKS FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY.
............................................................
Congrats to TALIA for being the Worker of the Week last week! Ten H.T.P.'s!

June 3 to 7

Important information...
..........................................
 Pines Camp and sd5 permission forms
went home on Tuesday, May 21

TRACK RELAY TEAM PRACTICE @COTR:
 June 3 from 3 to 4pm.

June 3 - due date to hand-in the pink form and the white form
             with your money for our PINES CAMP trip
            - if you need financial support, please talk to Mr. B...
            ... I can help.
 
June 4 - District Track Meet  - COTR
           - Back-up date is June 11

June 5 - Creston Valley Wildlife Center trip - all day
           - bus leaves at 8:40am

June 6 - D.A.R.E. Graduation (grade 5's) at 11:10 to 11:50

June 14  - Pro-D Day

June 18 - BLOOMBALL NOVEL DUE + SHARING

June 21 - all chaperones have completed the P.I.C. forms
                 from the RCMP and handed them into Mr. B.
              - PRESENT YOUR SIMPLE MACHINE TO THE CLASS!
                 @9:30 to noon... parents are welcome

June 24 - Fun Day + PAC FREE BBQ

June 25 - 26 = PINES CAMP TRIP
Bus leaves Tuesday at 7:15am and returns
Wednesday between 5:30 and 6pm. 

June 27 - 9am to 11am last day of school
              - assembly and reports sent home.
........................................................................
L. ARTS...
Reading -BLOOMBALL "MYSTERY BOOK" REPORT.

“Bloom Ball” Book Report

Name: _____________    Mystery Book Title: _________________________

Throughout the next 20 days, we’ll be working 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:

Tuesday, May 28 ~ Students select a mystery novel from the library                              ~ divide the total # of pages by 10 = pages to read each day                                 for 10 days, including weekends. Thursday, June 6 ~ Book is read by now and Mr. Bartraw introduces the rest of the project. Wednesday, June 12 ~ 6 circles completed in TOTAL. Tuesday, June 18 ~ DUE DATE! ALL 12 circles should be finished and you are prepared to present your 4 favourite circles.

Writing  - integrated into the book report.
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Word Work - The focus for the rest of May and June will
be on VOCABULARY and sentence composition. 
~Student receive a vocab. list on Monday and need to hand-in 10 
sentences, with the correct usage, by the last day of the week.        
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Math - Graphing (x,y) coordinates
          - transformations of basic shapes... translations,
             reflections, and rotations.
Translation Game
.........................................................
Health:  HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 
~ physical, emotional, and social changes 
~ making positive decisions
~ positive self-image 
.......................................................
Science - Simple machines! Try the quiz...

Simple machines quiz 

READ THE HANDS-ON ASSIGNMENT ON THE PREVIOUS BLOG POST!
 ..................................................
PE - racket games
.........................................
Technology -integrated into all subjects
.............................................
Socials - completed!
.......................................
Applied Design, Skills, and Technology - several
quick design items plus a larger simple
machines project upcoming.
..................................
DRAMA - one minute on the box story lines in 2 weeks!

ART -BRING IN GLUE GUNS AND STICKS FOR MONDAY AND TUESDAY.
............................................................
Congrats to BECCA for being the Worker of the Week last week! Ten H.T.P.'s!

SIMPLE MACHINES ASSIGNMENT - Applied Design Skills and Technology

Curriculum Link… Applied Design, Skills, and Technology

Compound Machine Assignment

Due:  Friday, June 21, 2019

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 YouTube.  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 ·        Three simple machines = Developing ·        Four or more simple machines = Proficient ·        Adding something(s) beyond expectations that involves high levels of complexity = Extending

Due Date: Friday, June 21… 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!

Info... Videos

Simple Machines Game #1

Engineering Game
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You Tube - Ideas... 

More...

Label your machine like Brian!