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 Jan 5th-9th

Learning Outcomes

Science 

Students investigate the particle model of matter in relation to the physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases. 


What Did Students Do?

This week in our Grade 5 classroom, students have been combining their science and literacy learning by researching matter and the three states of matter. Students began by reading an informational book on Epic about solids, liquids, and gases. While reading, they practiced identifying important information and recording key facts using organized notes, focusing on vocabulary and properties rather than full sentences.

After gathering their information, students worked collaboratively in groups to apply their learning by creating a slideshow presentation. Each group used their notes to explain the differences between solids, liquids, and gases, including their properties and real-life examples. This activity encouraged students to communicate scientific ideas clearly, work together respectfully, and transform information from a text into their own words. Through this process, students strengthened their understanding of matter while building research, note-taking, and presentation skills.

Below are some of the presentation slides that they have been working on so far. 


Ask Your Child

- How they identified the key information in their Science reading passages

- What they have learned about narrative story writing so far 

- The gym games they played on Friday with Ms.Chen's class



Upcoming Events

Jan 13 -  Fun Lunch  

Jan 14 -  School Council Meeting & Parent Association Meeting   
Jan 30 - Non-Instructional Day – no school for students  


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