April 3-7

 In math we have started exploring fractions:

I can demonstrate an understanding of fractions by using concrete, pictorial and symbolic representations

I can create sets of equivalent fractions
I can compare fractions with like and unlike denominators

We practiced these skills using a variety of puzzles and problem solving tasks. For example, students were posed with the problem: If the yellow, hexagon pattern block is worth 1 whole, create a design worth 2 5/6.

In grade 6, we are also started to get prepared for the upcoming Provincial Election. 

I can understand the structure and function of the Provincial Government including the roles and responsibilities of the Lieutenant Governor, Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), Premier, Spreaker, and Cabinet Ministers. 

As a class we read some information about the different roles and took a look at the seating plan in Alberta's Legislature. This opened up great conversation about the make-up of our current government and the upcoming election. Some new vocabulary we learned: contituency and constituent.

The students showed their understanding of different roles in the Provincial Government by creating a business card mock-up. Moving forward, we will learn about how bills are passed in the legislature, the history of voting in Canada, the process of campaigning for an election, and students will even get to cast their private vote through Student Vote along with the actual Election on May 29.