In HUMS, we completed our first full film and worked to create some thesis statements around the ideas presented. In addition, we worked in small groups to read a current event article, respond to questions, and to create a 60 word precis about the key ideas to share with the class.
We explored a fun way of developing our arguments by playing a few rounds of Super Fights. The students have been working really well collectively to develop their arguments and defense.
In Math, we have been focused on how percent off, discount, and taxes are real world things people need to know and understand. Students are learning how to solve these types of problems in simple form and in word problems.
Following is a link to a Khan Academy video that helps
explain the concepts. Khan Academy is a CBE approved and world renowned website
that is especially focused on math. They have a wide variety of math learning
videos at all levels. Students are encouraged to use the site for preview of
materials that will be covered, review of things recently covered and review of
materials covered in the past.
In Science, cells and systems continue to be the focus of student
exploration and learning. Their current assignment gives them a number of
options to use in order to show their understanding. Students are also being
given a chance to improve their mark if they aren’t satisfied with their early
assessment. Making good use of their time will be very important for this
assignment.
Next week is Orange Shirt day on September 30th.
