Gr. 4/5 Social Studies

Gr. 4/5 students are learning about Canada and Saskatchewan in Social Studies this year. Students will be having a quiz on Friday, Oct 31 in the morning. We reviewed important concepts on Tuesday, Oct. 28.  Students study "starred" questions in their duotangs. Because they are younger, less experienced, Grade 4 students will be given a word bank, while Gr.5 students will not.  Please help your child prepare for this quiz.


Here is an overview of questions:

What is approximate population of Canada? A: 35 million
 Saskatchewan? A: 1 million
Who is the Prime Minister of  Canada? A: Stephen Harper
Premier of Saskatchewan?A: Brad Wall
Who is Canada's Head of State? A: Queen
Who represents the Queen in Canada? A: Governor-General
Who is the current Governor-General? A: David Johnston
Who role does Governor General David Johnston have? A: Queen's representative
How many provinces and territories are there in Canada? 10 prov. /3 terr.
What year did Canada become a country? A: 1867
What is the capitol city of Canada? A: Ottawa
What are the founding peoples of Canada? A: Aboriginals, English and French
What is Canada's motto? A: "From sea to sea"
What are Canada's two Official languages? A: English and French
Where is Saskatchewan located? A: middle of prairies/west of Manitoba/East of Alberta
List the number 1 crop grown in Saskatchewan? A: wheat
List 5 important industries to Saskatchewan's economy:
mining, potash, uranium, agriculture, forestry
List the number 1 oilseed grown in Saskatchewan. A: canola
How many geographical ecozones are in Saskatchewan? A: 4

*Students became experts in one of the four geographical ecozones. List the zone you studied. Then list 3 characteristics from each heading:

climate/ soil/ geography/ wildlife/ human impact/ plants/agriculture

Good luck studying!

R.Doll

Gr. 8 Science: Jungle Jar Project

Gr. 8 students are learning how to use microscopes, prepare wet slides,  identify uni-cellular/multicellular organisms and identify how they move and feed. Students were to prepare a slide using pond water, find, draw and identify an organism, then write a lab report on the whole process.

Jungle Jar Project was assigned on Wed. Oct 15. Due date was Friday, Oct. 24  but due to Spirit Day Assenmbly, project was due on Monday Oct. 27.

R.Doll

Gr. 6 Art

Students are nearing completion of our Art pencil drawing unit. As part of the unit, students are expected to complete 2 homework drawings. Students were given 5 projects to choose from.

Project due: Friday, Nov.7

Gr. 6 Health

Gr. 6 students have television homework.........yes, students are learning about learning how to accept someone else's point of view, as well as how to disagree respectfully. Students are to watch a drama,  cartoon, or sitcom with an adult for ten minutes. As they watch, they are to complete a checklist of proper interaction:

-active listening skills
- empathy
- tone of voice
- actions
- keep calm
- consider the other person's perspective

Worksheet due Friday, Oct.31

R.Doll