This week, we created our own tessellations. A tessellation is when you cover a surface with a pattern of flat shapes that fit together perfectly (no overlaps or gaps). They are coming along beautifully.

Have a wonderful weekend! Just a reminder that the Grade 3's will be writing the EQAO next week on Monday, May 26th and Wednesday, May 28th. 

Making 3-D Figures

This week, we learned about 3-D figures. We constructed skeletons of 3-D figures using coffee sticks and plasticine and constructed prisms and pyramids from given nets. Also, we described the attributes of the prisms and pyramids that we created using a chart (e.g., number of vertices, edges, faces). They did a wonderful job and quickly filled the classroom shelves with a variety of pyramids and prisms.

What Are The Odds?

Today, we learned about Probability! We practised by playing 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' and 'Roll Em'! We had a lot of fun:) 

 

Compare and Contrast

Last week, we discussed comparing and contrasting two items. We started by comparing and contrasting soccer and basketball using a Venn Diagram. The Grade 3/4 class had SO many ideas and we quickly filled up our anchor chart. Next, we practiced! I think the class would all agree that there is no better way to practice than with chocolate.

"I am" Poems

We completed our Poetry unit with "I am" poems. The class was very thoughtful during this writing process and it was a great way for us to learn more about each other.

Battleship

In Math, we have started our Geometry unit. Currently, we are learning about grids and coordinates. To practice, we spent time playing 'Battleship'!

This morning, we practiced on Clicker 5 which is a reading and writing tool. The Grade 3/4 class learned how to build sentences, create matching games, and design books using this program.   

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Money Makes 'Cents'!

Our Grade 3/4 class has been learning about money!  We have been reading and representing money amounts and solving problems using currency manipulatives and drawings. 

Fun in the Sun!

Earlier this week, our class traded in some of the marbles they have earned for free time. We took advantage of the nice weather and headed outside!