Kis.Robichaud Room 14: February 11th to February 13th

Welcome back to our weekly update

Math

This week we took a quick look at the traditional long division algorithm and also tried division using the distributive property.
e.g. 255 ÷ 5 = (200 ÷ 5) + (50÷5) +(5÷5)=40+10+1=51

Lots of us found that this is a really fun and easy way to do division because we are working with friendly numbers!

We also did a quick review of the associative property of multiplication:

(3×4)×2= 3×(4×2)

and the commutative property of multiplication:

6×4= 4×6
Language Arts

We focused on the School Wide Write this week in language arts. We planned, wrote and edited our stories about taking a trip to real and imaginary locations. We made sure that there was a main problem and solution in our stories and helped each other to edit our work.

Social

We have been discussing the four pillars of democracy. We focused on equity this week. Ask me about the following cartoons below and ask me about the discussions we had in class regarding them. Here are the questions that led our conversations.

1.What is the problem?

2.What are some possible solutions to the problem?

3.How is the cartoon showing equity?

4.How would you solve the problem? Why?

5.When should procedures not be followed?

6.What does this say about our society?

Physical Education

We wrapped up our dance unit in physical education with a dance showcase. Here are some pictures of our awesome hip hop routine!

Practising before the showcase (during indoor recess)

Showcase pictures

Buddies

We are working hard at being leaders in our school community and decided to celebrate Valentines Day by passing kindness forward. We made special valentines and presented them to our grade 1/2 buddies.