Monday, 12 June 2017

June 12th, 2017.

Agenda:


1)  work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to
   1) adobe spark
   2) Sign in with google
   3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com - DUE TUESDAY****

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice 
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 
That's all you need to do!
Due BY NEXT TUESDAY***

2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. 

3) HEALTH permission form - due by Wednesday.

4) Math - transformations booklet due TOMORROW.

5) Permission forms returned by Monday - U of C labs trip.

6) Treat Day tomorrow - $1/doughnut.


EXAM BANK Instructions 
Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com
You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 
You will need the following login information:
Username: ewcoffin
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about algebraic equations.
How did you show what you learned?
We learned about them, and then practiced questions related to what we learned.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to keep practicing.

Friday, 9 June 2017

June 9th, 2017.


Agenda:


1)  work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to
   1) adobe spark
   2) Sign in with google
   3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com - DUE TUESDAY****

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice 
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 
That's all you need to do!
Due BY NEXT TUESDAY***

2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. 

3) Social - complete latitude and longitude HW (due MONDAY). 

4) Math - transformations booklet due next TUESDAY.

5) Photo deadline order is extended to Monday, June 12.  Families must bring in their form and $16 to order a photo.

6) Permission forms returned by Monday - U of C labs trip.


EXAM BANK Instructions 
Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com
You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 
You will need the following login information:
Username: ewcoffin
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about leadership today.
How did you show what you learned?
We led a group of younger students during Sports Day.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to remember that leadership can happen every day.

Wednesday, 7 June 2017

June 7th, 2017.

Agenda:
Agenda:
1)  work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to
   1) adobe spark
   2) Sign in with google
   3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice 
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 
That's all you need to do!
Due BY NEXT TUESDAY***

2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. 

3) Social - locate Calgary's latitude and longitude.  
4) Science - your glider write up is due end of class tomorrow. Please work on it at home if you think time in class tomorrow will not be enough. Remember it is a scientific sketch - ruler, labels, side and birds eye view, etc. - due tomorrow.
5) Math - final page of booklet (conversions) due tomorrow.

EXAM BANK Instructions 
Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com
You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 
You will need the following login information:
Username: ewcoffin

Password: coffin
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about latitude and longitude (Equator and Prime Meridian).
How did you show what you learned?
We looked at flat and spherical Earth maps and globes. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to locate Calgary (latitude and longitude) for homework.

Tuesday, 6 June 2017

June 6th, 2017.


Agenda:
1)  work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to
   1) adobe spark
   2) Sign in with google
   3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice 
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 
That's all you need to do!

2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. 

3) Social - finish the booklet and it is due Wednesday
4) Science - your glider write up is due end of class tomorrow. Please work on it at home if you think time in class tomorrow will not be enough. Remember it is a scientific sketch - ruler, labels, side and birds eye view, etc. 
5) Math - 4 pages due Wednesday - mass and capacity

EXAM BANK Instructions 
Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com
You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 
You will need the following login information:
Username: ewcoffin

Password: coffin

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about consensus.
How did you show what you learned?
We worked out a 'problem' during our Iroquois Confederacy in-school field trip.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to know WHEN to use consensus, and when to use majority rules.

Monday, 5 June 2017

June 5th, 2017.


Agenda:
1)  work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to
   1) adobe spark
   2) Sign in with google
   3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com

   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice 
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 
That's all you need to do!

2) Grade 6's you MUST complete some of the practice tests on the Exam Bank website - see instructions below. 
3) Tomorrow is Bike To School Day - You must wear a helmet! Ride safe, remember your hand signals and keep your eyes open for everyone around you!!!
4) Social - finish the booklet and it is due Wednesday
5) Science - your glider write up is due end of class tomorrow. Please work on it at home if you think time in class tomorrow will not be enough. Remember it is a scientific sketch - ruler, labels, side and birds eye view, etc. 
6) Math - 4 pages due Wednesday - mass and capacity

Mark your Calendars - 
June 6th - Bike to School Day 
June 6th - Teacher's Pet  will do an in class presentation on the Iroquois Confederacy Room 6 -10 - 12 and Room 7 - 1-3pm
June 9th is Sport's Day
June 16th - we have been invited to visit Dr. Strous' lab at the University of Calgary EEEL Building. He is paying for the bus!!! If your parent is a cleared volunteer and would like to join us, let Mrs. Saunders know. 

EXAM BANK Instructions 
Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com
You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 
You will need the following login information:
Username: ewcoffin
Password: coffin

Learning Intention 
What did you learn today?
We learned about Bike Safety today. 
How did you show what you learned?
We had Constable Valstar visit our classes today to discuss the hand signals and paying attention while we ride. 
What do you need to learn next?

We need to get to school safely tomorrow. 

Friday, 2 June 2017

Another SPECTACULAR F.A.F.!!!

Agenda:
Agenda:
1. ****Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com

You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 
You will need the following login information:
Username: ewcoffin
Password: coffin
2.**** To work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to:

1) adobe spark
2) Sign in with google
3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com
   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice 
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 

That's all you need to do!

3. Social homework - Iroquois Confederacy mapping due Monday.
4. Figurative language poetry - due Monday.


Mark your Calendars - 
June 6th - Bike to School Day 
June 6th - Teacher's Pet  will do an in class presentation on the Iroquois Confederacy
June 9th is Sport's Day

June 16th - we have been invited to visit Dr. Strous' lab at the University of Calgary EEEL Building. He is paying for the bus!!! If your parent is a cleared volunteer and would like to join us, let Mrs. Saunders know. 
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned more about the PBRs, and how methane will be produced (carbon neutral biofuel).  See: www.solarbiocells.com
How did you show what you learned?
We watched a presentation from one of the U of C student researchers.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to prepare for our field trip to the U of C labs - EEEL Building.

Thursday, 1 June 2017

June 1st, 2017.

Agenda:
1. ****Grade 6's we have created an account at http://alberta.exambank.com

You will be able to practice online Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) starting now. Please feel free to work through them at your own pace and let us know if you have any questions. 
You will need the following login information:
Username: ewcoffin
Password: coffin
2.**** To work on your Grade 6 farewell movie, log on to:

1) adobe spark
2) Sign in with google
3) enter the email address: gradesixfarewell@gmail.com
   password: DrCoffin

First slide needs to be "Guess who"
Include your likes, dislikes, favorites, etc
Make sure you have a slide stating who you are
Last slide needs to be your advice 
Your video can be no more than 30 seconds. 

That's all you need to do!

3. Social homework - Iroquois Confederacy mapping due tomorrow.
4. Figurative language poetry - due Friday.
5. F.A.F. tomorrow - U of C research continues.  Please dress for the weather. 

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about 'synecdoche'. 
How did you show what you learned?
We wrote examples of them in our journals.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to be able to see how parts of speech are used in poetry.