Grade 4 Brox

 Dear Parents: Chalk Art Using Mathematical Understandings:  Our students explored the intersection of art and math through chalk art projects. By incorporating mathematical concepts, they created different designs that showcased their understanding of shapes, patterns, and symmetry. Visual Journaling of Plants Without Seeds:  Students used visual journals to document various plants that reproduce without seeds, such as tubers, bulbs, and rhizomes. This activity helped them learn about different plant propagation methods and deepen their understanding of plants.  Social Studies - Alberta's Diversification in Dance and Music:  In social studies, we delved into Alberta's cultural diversification through dance and music. Students learned about the rich artistic heritage of our province and explored how different cultural influences have shaped Alberta's dance and music scenes. Math - Tiny Houses Project:  This week, students completed their tiny houses project...

 Dear Parents      This week in class, we had an exciting time watching short animated films. We then used our knowledge of story writing to begin crafting our own stories inspired by one of the films we watched.  Students are encouraged to use similes, metaphors and descriptive vocabulary throughout their story.  In math, we have started a hands-on project where each student is designing their very own tiny house. The project involves concepts of perimeter and area as students create designs for their tiny houses complete with yards, walls, roofs, and even additional items inside the home. The creativity and innovative ideas coming from the students are truly amazing.  Our students had two fun-filled days of dance! They learned popular dances like the Cha Cha Slide, Sid Shuffle Line Dance, Chicken Dance, and the Cupid Shuffle. It was a fantastic way for them to stay active and have a great time.  This week in Science, students participated in a r...

 Dear Parents: Story Writing Emphasis on Character and Setting: The students have been focusing on story writing, specifically delving into the development of characters and settings. Using loose parts, they have had the opportunity to orally tell stories, with a particular focus on internal characteristics. This creative exercise has allowed them to explore the depth of storytelling. Math Focus on Perimeter and Area: In math, the students have been working hard on understanding perimeter and area. They have been challenged to find the perimeter of odd shapes and have been using their critical thinking skills to figure out the lengths of unknown sides in various figures. We have also been learning that area is calculated by multiplying the length by the width of a flat shape.  Bean Plant Growth Observations: Our bean plants are thriving, and it has been delightful to witness their growth progress. The students have been actively measuring and recording observations daily. It i...

 Dear Parents,  In Science, we focused on the wonderful world of flowers! We explored images of Native Alberta plants and used watercolors as a base. Then, we went back in with sharpies to outline the shapes of flowers. The results look fantastic! Additionally, we dissected flowers and created visual journal pages showcasing all the different parts of a flower. In Math, we continued working on word problems involving the duration of time. We also delved into how fractions are used in telling time, specifically focusing on 1/2, 1/4, and 1/3 of an hour. In Story Writing, we are exploring the question, 'What If,' to spark ideas for creative storytelling. Over the next few weeks, we will delve deeper into developing characters and settings. Upcoming Events: Volunteer Tea Recognition J une 6 from 9:30 – 10:30 am. Our last WTW test was May 24. The program will end for the year 

 Dear Parents: Language Arts We have begun our journey into fiction story writing, encouraging creativity and imagination in our students. Our Love That Dog poetry unit has come to a wonderful end, where students explored and appreciated various poems. Using loose parts, we engaged in creating stories inspired by the short clip 'Piper', sparking our storytelling skills. Math Currently, we have started learning to tell time using a 24-hour clock. For additional practice, please check out resources on our Google Classroom. Science n our Science lessons, we delved into the diverse jobs of plants. We conducted a celery experiment to observe how water moves up the stem. Some interesting observations were made as the celery leaves turned red and blue. Celebration of Learning Thank you to all adults/parents who visited our classroom during Celebration of Learning.  I t was a fantastic opportunity for parents to step into our classroom and witness the wonderful work our students have ...

Dear Parents, Poetry  This week, we worked on poems inspired by the book 'Love That Dog' by Sharon Creech.. Just like in the book, we explored our feelings and creativity through poetry. Learning About Seeds In our science lessons, we learned about seeds and how they travel. We discovered five ways seeds can move: through water, air/wind, animals, explosions, and hitchhikers. Each method is fascinating and essential for plants to grow and spread. We have received a bean seed and placed it in a wet paper towel and then taped it to the windowsill. We are hoping to start the germination process. Soon, we will transfer it to a container of soil, where we will provide sunlight and water to nurture its growth. As we observe our bean plant's development, we will learn about the stages of growth, from seed to sprout (germination), sapling, and finally, a full-grown plant. After reading 'Diary of a Worm,' we were inspired to create a diary for our bean plant, documenting its...