I understand the purpose of a map and its different elements (legend, compass rose, etc.).
I understand the directional terms (north, east, south, west).
I can tell you about the Prairies and identify them as a physical region in Canada.
I can tell you about the Arctic and identify it as a physical region in Canada.
I can explain the importance of landmarks.
I can explain the importance of landforms.
I understand that some natural landmarks have indigenous names.
This week in Social Studies, the students continued their My World unit. The students explored maps and their different parts while also learning a fun song to help them remember the directions (Never Eat Soggy Waffles!). They looked into Indigenous landmarks across Canada, such as Big Rock and the Okotoks Erratic. Later in the week, the students learned about the Prairies and the Arctic as physical regions in Canada. They will continue to look at some additional physical regions and will end their My World unit on Thursday with a check-in.
Learning Intentions:
I can learn how to swim!
I can listen to and follow instructions to keep myself and others safe.
I can explore different forms of movement, such as swimming.
This week, all the students ventured off to Sir Winston Churchill for swimming lessons. The students were very brave and had a blast in the pool. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this week-long field trip possible! We appreciate you!
Learning Intentions:
I can tell you what place value is.
I can identify numbers up to 1000 (Grade 2).
I can identify numbers up to 100 (Grade 1).
I can use base-ten blocks to represent different numbers.
I can use a place value chart to represent different numbers.
The students started their unit on Place Value this week. The grade ones focused on understanding and representing numbers to 100 in various ways, while the grade twos focused on numbers to 1000. Through songs, videos, stories, games and independent activities, the students practiced these skills this week. We will continue our Place Value study next week.
Spelling:
At the end of the week, students will bring home spelling words for them to study for the following week. Please support your child and help them practice the words.
