Science Water Conservation Structure Questions

1.  My group collected _____ amountof water.

2.   What we did differently from the last project was…

3.  We thought _______ would happen.

4.  Explain what worked and what didn't work for your structure.

5.  If you were to give advice to another group who is going to make their water conservation structure what would it be?

6.  If you could choose any material to use to build your water conservation structure, what would it be? 

7.. Draw your ideal structure and label it with the materials used.

Friday, May 27

We worked on our Water Conservation Project 2.0 today.  The outcome was very interesting as it actually was pouring rain when we were about to test our creations.  Funny enough, due to the rain we postponed testing our projects until after the rain because many students did not dress for the weather.

Reminders:
- math test for grade 6 and 7 on Tuesday
- Monday is a Pro-D Day
- work on your French menu (due on Thursday)
- work on debate
- Tennis on Tuesday
- kindergarten photos for grade 7's should be handed in now

Thursday, May 26

Reminders:
- Math tests for both grades on Tuesday
- French skit/menu due on Thursday, June 2nd
- Grade 6 math page 154 # 1- 6
- Grade 7 workbook review
- Book talk: Priya, Zaahid
- Author's Chair: Suhail

Wednesday, May 25

Today we learned about the importance of water conservation and designed a structure to save water.  Every group was given a budget and had to "purchase" material in order to build their designs.  

The winning team so far was able to collect 450 ml. of water. Tonight, everyone will reflect on what they learned and think about how they would change their design.

Questions for reflections:

My group collected _______mL. of water.

We thought ________ would happen.  (Talk about why you designed the structure the way you did.)

We learned __________.

What I would do differently is _______________.

Reminders for tomorrow:

- reflect on Science in FreshGrade
- Grade 7 math Mid-Unit review
- Grade 6 math page 54-57 in workbook
- Grade 7 memory book page due
- deadline for memory book cover is tomorrow
- band tomorrow
- Booktalk: Jowela, Halina

Tuesday May 24

Friday, May 20

Our class has been learning to debate. It has been interesting and heated moments. The students have come up with a fantastic array of topics. Some of them surprised even me. Here is a sampling from our board.

After a vote and conversation, we have decided to debate the topics of Marvel is better than DC and Tim Hortons is better than .

Over the weekend, students should be preparing for their topic. There is a sheet in their binder to help them concretely organize their thoughts.

Reminders for Tuesday (remember Monday is a holiday.):

– Book talks by Taj, Pabin, 

– Bring back student led conference sheet with parent signature

– Notice due May 24

– Memory page should be handed in ASAP

– Baby pictures for grade sevens need to be sent to school

– Remember to bring scrapbooking supplies for your one scrapbook page

– Tuesday we go and play tennis so where your athletic clothing and shoes.

Wednesday, May 18

Today we went to Sullivan Secondary for an orientation meeting for the grade 7's. They toured the school and participated in activities with the Leadership students.

Reminders:
- band instrument
- Student led conferences 2:30 - 4:30 tomorrow
- Grade 7's type up your memory book page and bring in baby photos and kindergarten photo
- think of debate topics
- grade 6's #1-5 for math