Ms. Coldwells Grade 2 Class: Day 3 Wednesday October 30

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Day 3 Wednesday October 30

Please have a quick look through the lost and found items NOW located in the gym. On November 8th at 4pm all left over items will be donated to the local Salvation Army.

Students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes or Harvest colours tomorrow. Please no masks, weapons, or scary face paint.

French:

https://mmerawansja.blogspot.com/

Language:

Today we reviewed what push and pull factors are. We talked about how these sometimes make a person want to leave their country and goto another.

We then discussed a child named Malak she is a Syrian refugee. We talked about her story of what happened and how she had to leave her home suddenly. We listened to Malak's story:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1Ri4cQkAI8

Once the video was done we created a brainstorm of Malak's journey and put it in order of how it happened.

Students were then asked to write a letter to UNICEF asking them to help Malak and her Mom. Students asked what UNICEF was I explained UNICEF is a program that helps needy children and promotes children's rights around the world. UNICEF is an acronym, for the program's original name United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund.

Gym:

https://msvphysed.blogspot.com/

Math:
Today students continued to work on conducting mathematical experiments to determine the possibility of something happening.

Music:

https://mrsmcmillanmusic.blogspot.com

UOI:
We used this time to continue writing our letter and we watched a short video to see what Malak's life was like in Germany. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3AduSSfLWs

Action

WHAT IS ACTION?

Many people think that Action is easy to define. It is something you do, right? But Action is much more than that. Action is a part of who we are. If we want to change the world we need to start with changing ourselves. But sometimes change is hard. How do we make changes to the way we think so we can help the world?

If we want children to make a difference in the world we need to help them personalize the action they take, and understand that it is not just a mandate from their teachers and parents, but a life long mindset they develop.

Taking action can happen at any age. It’s all about how we as parents, educators, and the community, support children and youth as they begin the learning journey towards becoming adults that are change agents!

If your child performs action at home please send me a quick email or agenda note to let me know and they will be placed on our action wall of fame!

Lunch Menu

Mon. - Penne with sauce or butter OR Grilled Cheese on white bread

Tues. - Chicken fingers (2 or 3) OR Chicken Tacos (2 or 3)

Weds. - Cheese OR Pepperoni Pizza

Thurs. - Hotdog (beef or chicken) OR Hamburger (beef or veggie) OR Veggie Pasta

Fri. - Mac and cheese OR Cheese Quesadillas (2 or 3)OR Special of the Month

Everyday items

side of rice

side of fries (cooked in an air fryer)

veggies and dip

crackers and cheese

cheese sandwich on white bread or whole wheat

jam sandwich on white bread or whole wheat

Veggie Wrap

Turkey Wrap

Bagel and cream cheese

soup (tomato or chicken noodle)

chocolate or white milk

apple or orange juice

yogurt tube

healthy choice cookie (Halal)

Units of Inquiry

Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Organize Ourselves

Title: All for One, One for All

Central Idea: A community is impacted by the involvement of its members.

Lines of inquiry:

· Rights and responsibilities within a society

· The process of decision-making

· Understanding and meeting the needs of the community

Key Concepts

· function

· responsibility

Transdisciplinary Theme: Who We Are

Title: Everyone Has a Story

Central Idea:Migration is a response to human circumstances and challenges.

Lines of inquiry:

· Migration methods then and now

· Reasons people choose to immigrate

· Effects on people after they immigrate

Key Concepts

· change

· causation

Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Express Ourselves

Title: Let's Celebrate

Central Idea:Families around the world recognize cultural events through celebrations and traditions.

Lines of inquiry:

· How celebrations are related to culture, tradition and history

· Celebrations and traditions within cultures around the world

· The importance of the celebration to its culture

Key Concepts

· perspective

· connection

Transdisciplinary Theme: Where We Are in Place and Time

Title: Super Simple Machines

Central Idea:Simple machines have helped shaped the world.

Lines of inquiry:

· The social evolution of simple machines

· Simple machines and movement within societies past and present

· How humans have used simple machines in the environment

Key Concepts

· form

· function

Transdisciplinary Theme: How the world works

Title: Build it!

Central Idea:The properties of construction materials influence the design of buildings and structures.

Lines of inquiry:

· The materials used and their properties when constructing buildings and structures

· Investigating the construction of structures and buildings

· How to make different strong, stable and weight bearing structures

Key Concepts

· change

· connection

Transdisciplinary theme: Sharing the Planet:

Title: Protect our Planet!

Central Idea:A sustainable environment requires a balance between all living things

Lines of Inquiry:

· Relationship between animals and humans

· Animals at risk, endangered and extinct

· Personal choices that can help sustain the environment

Key Concepts

· responsibility

· causation

Ms. Coldwells Grade 2 Class

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Day 3 Wednesday October 30

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