Learning Plan - Week 5 - April 27th - May 1st
Welcome to week 5 of learning from home! I hope that you are all well and getting outside to enjoy the sunshine.
This week, we are continuing to integrate some scientific investigation of Light and Shadow. I hope you have fun exploring and learning some new scientific concepts.
In math, we are wrapping up multiplication and division, and plan to have an assessment on Monday, May 4th. More details will come on how that will be shared with you. There are 2 days this week in the math assignments that are there for you to practice the concepts covered thus far. Please let me know if you would like some supported review with me - we can setup a Google Meet.
As always, we are in this together and are here to support one another. If there is anything that you need, or would just like to chat, please reach out to me by email. I’m here for you.
Literacy Focus
Monday
Exploring Light
✓ I can answer questions using a variety of sources such as charts, dictionaries, and videos.
✓ I can paraphrase information from oral, print and other media sources.
✓ I can distinguish objects that emit their own light from those that require an external source of light in order to be seen.
Diagram: Here is a diagram that explains how we see objects that do not emit their own light. This is also briefly explained in the video.
http://slideplayer.com/slide/6329342/21/images/6/10.1+What+is+Light+How+do+we+see.jpg
http://slideplayer.com/slide/6329342/21/images/6/10.1+What+is+Light+How+do+we+see.jpg
Questions:
- Last week, you identified a variety of light sources in your home, some natural and some man-made. Reflect on this list as you watch the video. Are there any light sources you hadn’t considered?
- Provide a definition for each of these scientific terms used in the video and the diagram. For some, you may want to look them up in a dictionary.
- Light source:
- Luminous:
- Non-luminous:
- Reflect:
- Using the attached diagram and the video, describe how we see things that do not emit their own light. What role does light play in what we see?
- Include the scientific vocabulary you have just learned
- Write at least 3 complete sentences
- The moon sometimes “shines” light to the Earth at night, however, it is NOT a light source. It is a ball of rock that is non-luminous. Based on what you have learned about the role of light in seeing objects, explain how you think we can see the moon “glowing” in the sky? Be sure to use the scientific vocabulary you have learned today.
Image source: solarsystem.nasa.gov - Extension (optional): Find some other non-luminous objects around your home and describe them. Are there any that appear to ‘glow’ even though they are not luminous? Be sure to explain in detail:
- The appearance of the objects
- The purpose of the objects
- How do you know they are non-luminous? (hint: I know this object is non-luminous because…)
Tuesday
Shadows
✓ I can organize ideas and information using appropriate categories.
✓ I can answer questions using a variety of sources such as dictionaries and videos.
✓ I can distinguish and classify materials that are transparent, translucent, and opaque by determining if light passes through them.
Watch the “Light and Shadows” video and read the article “Light and Objects”. Using these two sources, answer the questions below.
Article: Light and Objects (attached in Google Classroom)
Questions:
- How are shadows created?
- Define each of these scientific terms and provide an example from the article or video.
- Transparent
- Translucent
- Opaque
- Describe what happens to a path of light when it hits something transparent. You may choose to include a labelled diagram to support your explanation.
- Describe what happens to a path of light when it hits something opaque. You may choose to include a labelled diagram to support your explanation.
- What questions do you have about light and shadows so far? What are you curious to learn more about?
- Extension (optional): Experiment at home
- Create a Visual Journal page or Google Document table. Label the page “Shadows”.
- Create 3 columns, label them “Transparent”, “Translucent”, and “Opaque”
- Using one of the light sources identified in your home, find 2 examples of each type of material. Some suggestions may include objects made with plastic, aluminum foil, glass, metal, your hand, fabric, and paper.
- List the materials in the appropriate column.
Wednesday
Word Work: Onomatopoeia Continued
Learning Intentions
✓ I can explain why authors use onomatopoeia in their stories
Last week your job was to locate some onomatopoeia words (sound words) and record them in your journal. If you have ever read comic strips, you will notice that the author often uses onomatopoeia to tell a story.
Take a look at the “Garfield” comic strip below. You will notice that Jim Davis (the cartoonist) used many onomatopoeia words to tell the story.
Task 1:
Explain the purpose of onomatopoeia. Why do you think the author uses onomatopoeia? How does it affect the story? What would happen to this comic strip (or any story) if onomatopoeia was not used? Be sure to write in complete sentences (for example, “I think...because…”). Remember, including examples strengthens your argument.
Thursday
Learning Intentions:
✓ I can use onomatopoeia in my own writing
✓ I can create a story using words to help create visual imagery for the reader.
Draw your own cartoon strip using at least 3 onomatopoeia words. You may use your own or choose some from the word bank below for inspiration.
Step 1: In your journal draw lines to create 6 squares. Divide your page in half and then
in thirds to look like this:
Step 2: Create your comic strip. Check your work using the checklist.
- My story has a beginning, middle and end.
- I have checked for spelling.
- I used at least 3 onomatopoeia words.
- I took a photo and shared it in Google Classroom.
- I have written a reflection statement.
Reflection: Do you think using onomatopoeia in your comic made the story more interesting for the reader? How would your story change if you had not used onomatopoeia?
Friday
✓ I can share my feelings about something in my writing
✓ I can make connections to my own experience
✓ I can share an opinion based on an experience
Each Friday you will be asked to write a letter to your teacher about your past week of learning. You can select how you would like to make your learning visible (ie. Google Docs, video, slide show) depending on the events that took place that past week. During some weeks, you will be asked to respond to specific questions while other weeks will be more open ended.
This week your letter can focus on the following:
This past week, Calgary has had some warmer and sunnier weather. Many people experience a change in mood when the sun is shining. People often feel happier and more positive on sunny days.
Do you think that the sun affects a person’s mood? Why or why not? Use your own experience from this week as evidence to support your opinion.
You may want to also reflect on how being physically active can also affect a person’s mood (based on the Optional Personal Goal Setting task from week 2). How can you personally use these connections to support your own wellness?
Image source: the-scientist.com
Math Focus
Monday
I can use a personal strategy to solve multiplication questions involving 3 digits by 1 digit.
If you would like to learn a different strategy, we encourage you to watch the video and try it on the practice questions. Otherwise, you can choose whatever strategy you are most comfortable.
*Option: The lattice strategy for solving multiplication questions is another method students can place in their ‘tool box’. It is an organized approach and an easy way for students to keep track of their work, and to separate the multiplication from the addition. Before practicing this strategy, let’s take a look at this video.
Alright….are we reading to practice? You are encouraged to use a personal strategy to solve the problems. Let’s do it!
Please show your work for all of the questions. You may wish to provide a written explanation of your thinking to support your diagrams.
- 6 x 172=
- 312 x 5 =
- 4 x 283=
- 590 x 3 =
- Jack and Jill went on a field study to Nose Hill Park. They both took their cameras with them to document their learning. Jill took 235 times more photos of the natural space than Jack. Jack took 7 photos. How many photos did Jill take at Nose Hill Park?
- While visiting Nose Hill Park, Jack and Jill wanted to further their investigation of the area. In order to do so, they taped off various sized ‘sample areas’ with masking tape. There are 135 feet of masking tape on a single roll. They have 6 rolls. How many feet of masking tape do they have in all?
- If Jack and Jill wanted to construct 4 large ‘sample areas’. How much tape would be needed for each area?
Tuesday
I can use personal strategies to estimate a quotient.
I can solve problems by using a personal strategy for dividing.
Division is a way of equal sharing or separating into equal groups. It is important to know that division can be shown in 2 different ways when using an equation (see below). Choose to write your equations in the way you are most comfortable with.
Important vocabulary
Above are equations that show division using basic facts. In each you can see the name of each part.
Dividend: the number being divided
Divisor: the number of groups being divided into
Quotient: the result (answer); the number in each group
**Note: Unless you have a keyboard at your computer with a separate number pad, showing a division symbol will be tricky. You may want to show your division work on paper and upload a photo.
Time to show me your personal division strategy!
Leanne loves to read. She has 72 pages left to read in her book. How many pages should Leanne read each night if she wants to finish the book in 4 nights?
- Estimate: Show/tell what your estimate would be and how you arrived at this estimate.
- How would you write this problem as an equation/number sentence? (*Hint: look at the “I can” statements at the top of this page)
- Solve this problem using your own personal strategy.
- Challenge: Is there a way to check if your answer is correct using the opposite operation? Show me.
Wednesday
I can solve problems by using a personal strategy for dividing.
I can solve division problems that have a remainder.
There are times in division when there is something left over. It is called the remainder.
Image: mathisfun.com
This video will teach you a strategy for tracking your work as you divide numbers that are not basic facts. The second half of the video will show you how to record your work when there is a remainder. You can try this method as you solve these problems.
- I provided an estimate before I began solving the problem
- I showed my solution with diagrams (pictures)
- I showed my solution with equations (numbers)
- I explained my mathematical thinking (words)
- You have 28 beads. Each necklace uses 8 beads. How many necklaces can you make? Will any beads be left over? If so, how many?
- You have 98 beads to make 4 necklaces. If each necklace has the same number of beads, how many beads are on each necklace? Will any beads be left over? If so, how many?
Please show all your work when solving the above two questions (estimation, equation, AND personal strategy). You are encouraged to provide a written explanation of your work, along with your diagram, as this will ensure your mathematical thinking on how you arrived at your solution is explained in full.
Thursday
Today is the first of two practice days as, Monday, May 4th, will be your assessment.
Please complete as many questions as you would like in preparation for the final assessment. One suggestion would be to practice the areas that you feel are areas of growth first and then review the questions that are an area of strength.
Multiplication/Division Practice Questions:
8 x 64= 27 x 9 =
89 x 5= 23 x 4 =
73 x 2= 2 x 28 =
65 x 7= 3 x 79 =
43 x 8 = 24 x 5 =
65/5 =
42/3 =
95 ÷ 4 =
79 ÷ 7 =
86 ÷ 5 =
136 x 2= 554 x 2 =
173 x 3= 3 x 126 =
4 x 323= 4 x 942 =
5 x 564 = 783 x 5 =
Friday
Today is another practice day as, Monday, May 4th, will be your assessment.
Please complete as many questions as you would like in preparation for the final assessment. One suggestion would be to practice the areas that you feel are areas of growth first and then review the questions that are an area of strength.
- I provided an estimate before I began solving the problem
- I showed my solution with diagrams (pictures)
- I showed my solution with equations (numbers)
- I explained my mathematical thinking (words)
- George has collected a great deal of artefacts from nature. He counted his artefacts and found out he has 80 items which he will place in boxes. Each artefact box can hold 8 items. How many artefact boxes does he need?
- You paid 95 cents for 5 apples. What is the cost of each apple?
- 96 apples are evenly distributed among 4 baskets. How many apples are in each basket?
- John rode his bicycle every day for 8 days. He cycled 68km. About how far did he ride each day?
- Katherine’s dog, Blackie, eats 21 kg of dog kibble in 3 weeks.
How much kibble will he eat in 10 weeks?
- Ellie collects sports cards.
She has 68 hockey cards.
Ellie has 28 baseball cards.
She is storing them in 8 boxes.
Each box has the same number of cards.
How many sports cards does Ellie have in each box?
Personal Challenge (Optional - NOT Assessed)
This week’s personal challenge is all about tapping into your curiosity. What have you always wanted to learn more about but didn’t have the time? Is there a particular skill you wanted to learn? A new way of doing something that has become routine to you? Learning more about a bird you saw in your backyard? Learning more about why the snow melts quicker on one side of the street? Or why your shadow is longer during certain times of the day?
Brainstorm a few things that you are curious about while sitting on your front door-step/back deck or while walking through your community. The environment around you, even your backyard, can spark curiosity on so many levels.
**Extension: If you would like to share your new understanding, please do so in a way that best represents the new skill and your own comfort level.
