January 16th, 2018.

Agenda:
1. Weekly Edit due Thursday.
2. Bring $2 for your trifold (Science Fair participants only).

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned how the First Nations came to Canada/North America. 
How did you show what you learned?
We watched the Canada: The Story of Us video (introduction only) + we discussed it by looking at a globe (Bering Straight).
What do you need to learn next?
We need to begin to research the First Nations that settled in each of our 6 natural regions.

January 15th, 2018.

Agenda:
1. Please bring $2.00 for your Science Fair trifold.
2. Dr. Coffin t-shirt & hoodie forms (intent to buy - not order form) due tomorrow.
3. Social Studies quiz - sign and return.
4. Math - 1 question (mixed numbers/improper fractions) due tomorrow.
5. Spelling exercises due Thursday.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about how many First Nations there were at European contact.  
How did you show what you learned?
We looked at both old and new distribution maps.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to appreciate how many First Nations still exist from the time of first contact.

January 12th, 2018 - A Sunny (but chilly) FAF.

Agenda:
1. Please bring $2.00 for your Science Fair trifold.
2. Science Ice Cube Experiment due Monday at the end of the day.
3. Please sign and return the News Article.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned that salt (road or table) melts ice much quicker than not adding it.
How did you show what you learned?
We conducted an experiment that proved this.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to complete our experiment sheet using the Scientific Method.

January 11th, 2017.

Agenda:
1. Please bring $2.00 for your Science Fair trifold.
2.  FAF tomorrow - please dress appropriately for the weather.
3. Please sign and return the News Article.

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about First Nations.  
How did you show what you learned?
We brainstormed words that meant 'First Nations' to us.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to begin to understand how indigenous groups had to adapt to the natural region of Canada they occupied.

January 10th, 2018.

Agenda:

1) Spelling and Edit Fun - Due Thursday 

2) News Article - take home to be signed and returned by Friday please

3) Grade 6s - consider practicing your typing each day if you want to type the PAT in May.

4) Fun Lunch is next Thursday

5) POW due Monday

Learning Intention

What did you learn today?

We learned that lots of animals use the over and underpasses in Banff National Park. We also discovered the importance of these to the Mandate of the National Parks of Canada. 

How did you show what you learned?

We looked at the different reasons why national parks are important to us. 

What do you need to learn next?

Next time we are out in a National Park, like Banff, we want to ask our family: Why do you think we have National Parks? Here is a chance to educate them about the Mandates of the National Parks.

A blizard is diferent from a snowstorm because blizzards have really strong wins that blow at over 35 miles per our. Blizzards dont al ways product a lot of snow, but blowing snow make it very hard to sea. Blizzards can last for three hour or more. Severe blizzurds have three qualities: winds over 45 Miles per hour pour Visibility, and tempatures that our 10 degree or below.

January 9th, 2018.

Agenda:
1. Weekly Edit - due Thursday.
2. Coffin Cares Assembly - please wear green or blue (Dr. C. t-shirt).

Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the importance of Canada's National Parks. 
How did you show what you learned?
We watched a few videos and discussed the Parks Canada Mandate and Charter. 
What do you need to learn next?
We need to decide for ourselves why our National Parks are important to us.

January 8th, 2017.

Agenda:

1) Office Helpers - Lunch meeting tomorrow

2) Spelling - Due Thursday

Our upcoming Math unit will be fractions, equivalent fractions, mixed number and improper fractions and then on to decimals and how they relate to fractions. 

Learning Intention 

What did you learn today?

We discussed Natural Disasters that can occur in different regions of Canada

How did you show what you learned?

We observed pictures and identified which region each natural disaster belonged too. We also discussed the flood of 2013. 

What do you need to learn next?

We want to learn more about these unique situations.