March 23

In math today, we looked at how one whole is divided up into smaller pieces when we are talking about fractions.  We made a fraction strip that allowed us to compare tenths, hundredths, and thousandths.

 We practiced showing fraction amounts and looking at the components of each.

In writing, we are starting a large inquiry project.  We watched a short video and then talked about what empowerment means.  The small words 'we' and 'power' are in the larger word and they both are part of the larger meaning.  We read about Chris and Marc Kielburger, how Chris read a headline one day, told his class about it, and ended up starting a world wide organization called Free the Children.  

In social studies, we are looking at information on our remaining topics.  From the development of New France into a thriving community, to the Seige of Quebec, the Loyalists, the further development of the fur trade, the Metis, the Red River Settlement, Immigration, British North America of the 1800s, and ending up with Confederation.

Next we'll decide what we'll tackle next.