April 22 - 25

Math

Algebra - Equations express relationships between quantities

I can:

-evaluate numerical expressions involving addition or subtraction in parentheses according to the order of operations 

-verify the solution to an equation by evaluating expressions on each side of the equation

-apply inverse operations to an equation by evaluating expressions on each side of the equation

What did students do?

Students were introduced to the order of operations using the acronym PEDMAS/BEDMAS (Leaving out the E, as grade fives do no need to do exponents).  This helps them to remember to do any operations in parentheses first, followed by multiplication and division, and finally, addition and subtraction. They learned the difference between equations and expressions, and worked at balancing equations and verifying solutions.  Students worked together in a large group with their teacher, worked in small groups on equations, and then independently balanced and solved equations. 

  

Physical Education

-I can demonstrate and adapt various movement patterns to enhance skill development

What did students do? 

In physical education this week, students were involved in various skipping activities.  They worked on individual movements with our Skip-Its and our single skipping ropes. Students also participated in group skipping, refining their skills with both skipping and turning the rope for their peers. Our grade fives enjoyed these activities and some have begun skipping outside on the playground. Students all participated and were engaged in the jump rope activities. 

Coming Up at Sibbald:

April 28th - Federal Election taking place in our gymnasium 

April 30th - Calgary Elementary School Mathematics Contest

May 1 - Fun Lunch

May 8 - Parent Association Plant Fundraiser Delivery

May 7, 8, 9th    Outdoor School for Grade 5 Students

May 14 - School Council Meeting

May 16 - PD Day

May 19 - Victoria Day Holiday

May 23 - Volunteer Tea

May 30 - Fun Snack 

April 14 - 17

ELAL

I can:

-narrow research questions to determine a clear, well-defined topic

-develop a main idea or topic supported by facts, details, examples, and explanations

-select a variety of relevant sources to inform writing

-evaluate the validity and reliability of information and sources

-summarize and organize ideas gained from multiple sources using a variety of methods of tools

-access and use information ethically

What did students do?

Students were taught how to critically analyze information and sources to determine if they are credible. They learned which sites can be trusted to provide current and reliable information. Students looked at various websites and articles and made decisions about whether they were trustworthy or questionable. Once again, students were taught about how to write jot notes to summarize information into a graphic organizer. They practiced taking jot notes on the fur trade and the beaver, linking back to our Social Studies curriculum. 

The Hook:

Students were introduced to a "Fake News" article which told them that HBC was closing its doors forever. It then shared that because of this, Canada's national animal, the beaver, would be replaced with another animal such as the raccoon. Students were initially upset by this information. Many students began to question whether it was true and linked it back to our previous work about corroborating information, especially when it seemed questionable.  

They were then tasked with choosing the animal that could be Canada's next, or second national animal. We discussed what information would be relevant to collect about their animal and they narrowed their research questions to What do they eat? (Diet), Where do they live? (Habitat), What do they look like? (Appearance),  Who are their predators/enemies?, and Why should this be Canada's national animal?

Students began searching online for credible information about their animal and making jot notes on their graphic organizer. They will continue this work next week.  

Coming Up at Sibbald:

April 18th    - No school for staff or students

April 21st     PD Day - No school for students

April 23rd    Spirit Day - Pop Star Day

May 7, 8, 9th    Outdoor School for Grade 5 Students

     April 7 - 11

Science

Students investigate the internal systems of organisms and explain how they support vital biological processes. 

Relate vital biological processes to a human or other animal’s internal biological systems. 

 

Examine the function of the human digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and musculoskeletal systems. 

 

Identify the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and musculoskeletal systems of the human body and the major body parts of each system. 

 

Investigate the relationships between body systems that are involved in moving oxygen and nutrients throughout the human body. 

Examine the transport systems of plants and describe their functions.

What did students do?

This week, we continued our work in science. Students learned about the repiratory system and the circulatory system.  Then, on Thursday, we had a very exciting opportunity to work with Mr. T from Teacher's Pet. He led us through an informative, interactive and fun session about our internal biological systems and plant systems. Students were asked to think about how these systems work together to support vital biological processes.  

First, students engaged in an interactive and fun game-based experience where they explored vital biological processes in complex organisms (humans, animals and plants) and learned how all biological systems are interconnected. 

Then, students went off in four different stations to learn and explore further!

At the Guts, Bones & Muscles – Oh My! Station, students examined the function of the human digestive and musculoskeletal systems, as well as investigated many other organs found inside the body. They had fun in a Relay Race where they collaborated with peers to assemble different organs into the correct spot. Then, they explored various biological models up close and learned their functions!

Pump It Up! Station - Students investigated the major organs of the circulatory and respiratory systems and their functions in a fun movement game called Pump It Up! As a group they simulated the movement of blood and oxygen in the circulatory system by getting up and physically moving. Students had the opportunity to examine a heart model and measure their heart rate and blood oxygen level.

Transport Systems in Plants  In this station, students imitated how the transportation system in plants works. Students learned about the xylem and phloem. 

At the VR Station, students got to get an inside look at human body systems. Students observed detailed visuals and videos of human anatomy through their VR set. So fun!

Ask your child to tell you more about the experience and what they learned. Ask them to explain what their favorite station was and why. Students shared that they had so much fun and learned a lot! One student even said that this was his most favourite in-school experience ever. 

Thank you to our parent volunteers who joined us for this experience and for supporting students in their learning! Also, a big thank you to our Parent Association for this amazing learning opportunity!

Coming Up at Sibbald  Coming Up at Sibbald  April 18th – Good Friday   April 21st – CBE System Professional Learning Day – no school for students

    March 31 - April 4

English Language Arts and Literature

Listen to poems to identify beauty or emotion.

Recite or sing a poem from memory.

Examine figurative language that can be experienced for its beauty or emotion.

Investigate poetic structures that contribute to creative expression of ideas, including stanzas.

What did students do?
We had a great week after returning from Spring Break. I hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break.

This week, students began working on a poetry unit. Students learned about what poetry is. They learned that poets use "the best words in the best order" - Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Students read a variety of poetry books, looking for poems that piqued their interest. They may have chosen the poem because they enjoyed it, saw beauty or experienced an emotion while reading it.  Then, students learned about haikus, the structure of this type of poem and wrote their own. Ask your child to tell you about the structure of haikus and about their favourite poem they wrote. Students published these poems by created accompanying artwork.

Their poems are lovely! Take a look at their work below. 

Coming Up at Sibbald  Coming Up at Sibbald  April 9th – School Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m. (Gr. 1 and 2 Teachers presenting)    April 10th – Gr. 5 Science Workshops – pm (Teacher’s Pet)   April 18th – Good Friday   April 21st – CBE System Professional Learning Day – no school for students