Our Tomatosphere plants have germinated and are growing! Students have loved learning about the ISS and how reduced gravity impacts life in space. They are interested in understanding more about radiation. The pumpkin seeds have also sprouted and are doing well! Students are learning new vocabulary and how to identify the parts of a plant. Up next is looking at the relationship between humans and plants, and the importance of plants to our environment. In Math, we are working on fractions. Students have reviewed what they learning in Grade 3 and we are ready to start comparing and ordering fractions that have the same denominators. Students have spent time creating a detailed narrative story plan. They peer edited their plans and also shared it with an adult. This week students started writing the first draft in Google Docs. We will be working on it at school and students have access to their Google Drive at home and can work on their story at any time. The students were encouraged to bring their Maverick booklets home with them. Since this is a true inquiry project, they are all working at their own pace, are at different spots in the process and require different supports. Over the coming week, the homework is to progress to the next step. Some need to finish researching and others need to get a good start on forming the jot notes into paragraphs. Others are developing their rough copies, which they will then to edit and type into Google Docs. Students are encouraged to use their writer’s voice and not just write their notes into a grocery list of facts. The booklet has more information about expectations and provides structure for the written parts. Once done, the report will be three paragraphs long. It is appropriate for parents to help type and edit if your child needs help. Reminders:
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