Thursday, February 6

Today we had the pleasure of participating in a Mystery Skype with an international class of grade 3/4 students in Venezuela.  We learned about their location, weather, currency, national anthem, typical foods and currency.  Here are some photos showing our Skype session.

Reminders:
Math - Grade 7's textbook, page 88, #1-3
Grade 6 Workbook 4.4
Read

Group D for reading conferences
Finish the Nile Project - see information below

Social Studies Project (see handout for description of projects)

The Learning Intention: I can show my understanding of how and why the Nile river was important in the daily life of Ancient Egyptians.

Criteria for the Projects

The Nile Businessman (out of 15 marks)
Do you have a flyer and a business card?
Includes products, prices and location of business and is authentic.    10 marks
Shows creativity and includes "The Givens"                                        5 marks

OR

Egyptian Comic Strip (out of 15 marks)
How does this affect you and your family?                                         10 marks
Drawn, coloured, and includes "The Givens"                                      5 marks