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April 12 - 19

April 12 - 19

Thank you to all of the students for their outstanding performances on our Spring Variety Show and to all of the parents for attending.

We had a very busy week finishing up our inquiry project into bridges. We completed our final builds by making last minute tests and redesigns. After that we reflected on all of our learning and answered many questions to evaluate our learning. Finally we practiced and filmed our reflections using the doceri app.

Bridge Reflection Questions

1.   What materials did you choose and why did you choose them?
                                    
2.   What design features and shapes did you use to make your structure stronger and more stable?

3.   How did your plan change as you engaged in the learning process?

4.   What were some things that helped you work cooperatively with your group?

5.   What were some challenges you faced with your group? How did you overcome them?

6.   How do you think the people in Uttarakhand would feel if you built this bridge design for them?

7.   What modifications would you have to make to your bridge to make them happy?

8.   Why is it important for real life engineers to research, test and redesign before they build their bridges?

      During social studies we began researching some countries of our choice. We have been learning many interesting facts about the geography, landmarks and celebrations so far. Our research has led us to using both books and the internet and we have continued to use sketchnotes to record our learning. 

      In gym we started a unit in lacrosse. It was a bit challenging learning how to throw and catch, especially over hand. On Wednesday we had some special teachers come in from Sports Hub to begin teaching us about volleyball. If we want there is a club starting up to learn volleyball on Wednesday after school. 

      Ms. Nguyen started a new art project with us on Thursday. We are making a silhouette of a bridge during sunset. Our art tools are water colours and sharpie pens. We are excited to finish up on Monday. 

Have a great long weekend and remember that there is no school until Tuesday April 23rd.

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