September 12 - 16

Math - Number Sense I can solve multiplication problems with whole numbers I can solve division problems with whole numbers This week, we reviewed strategies and methods to solve both division and multiplication problems. We worked through a few examples of each method and then practiced the one that worked best for us. Practicing our strategies will help us when we begin multiplying and dividing decimals.         The lattice method for multiplication! Using the standard method for division! Social Studies  I can recognize democratic rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens (within our grade 6 classroom) This week, we had a group discussion on the definition of rights and responsibilities. We talked about what rights we have as kids and Canadian citizens. We generated a list of both rights and responsibilities we have as Grade 6 students and students of Andrew Sibbald School. We then chose which right or responsibility we would like to illustrate using word art or illustrations with a partner. We have displayed our rights and responsibilities in our classroom