Math--Two and three digit multiplication, mental math, word problems. Students may view this website for math practice: http://www.adaptedmind.com/Fifth-Grade-Math-Worksheets-And-Exercises.html
Science--Machines do work for us, fun games, activities, about simple and complex machines http://www.edheads.org/activities/simple-machines/index.shtml
We are studying chapter 3 in the BC Science PROBE 5.
Bible--The Gospel of Luke, we are examining the ministry of Jesus from Luke's perspective.
Physical Education--We have completed our basketball unit and will focus on skipping, fitness, and floor hockey.
Social Studies--Regions of Canada, World Geography, current events
HACE--Wellness Posters, wellness means physical, mental, emotional, and relational health
Reading/Novel Studies--Individual book reports and oral presentations
Writing--Poems, similes and metaphors, definition poems--Here are some student samples:
- "A diamond is a shining star in the night sky." by Keileen
- "The radio was as loud as a thunder storm." by Katrina
- "My success is like winning a shiny, golden one hundred bill in a bright rainbow casino." by Paige
- "A piano is as loud as a jutebox in a large four-star hotel." by Marcus
- "Sheep play piano like smart Mozarts." by Santiago
- "His buddy's boss' face looked like a bloody red tomato." by Sunny
