Making Our Thinking Visible

Lately in our classes, we have been busy reading novels, myths, and even math problems! One of the ways that we are able to process this information is by writing down our thoughts on Post-Its and then discussing similarities and differences we find in our ideas. When we our thinking becomes visible, we are able to reflect on our learning and how our minds work. This makes us eager to learn more! :)

Here are some recent images of our ideas (pretty good ones, too):

How creation myths from different cultures are similar and how they are different

Finding evidence of the different themes in Breaking Stalin's Nose

 

Goodbye, 2nd Quarter!

Today marks the end of 2nd Quarter! It's hard to believe we are halfway through the school year already. I look forward to continuing to develop our critical thinking skills throughout the last half of the year!

Exciting New Lessons in DEB!

This week we started some exciting new lessons in DEB. In 5/6 DEB, we are going to be reading Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene Yelchin. We will be analyzing the many different conflicts in this Newbery Honor book, as well as comparing what we've learned about the US government and the government during the Stalinist era in the USSR. In 3/4 DEB, we are beginning to look at how culture influences one's perspective. We completed a problem solving activity, which simulated being shipwrecked on a tropical island and forming a new civilization. Next week, we will begin to look closely at how various cultures develop stories that have common themes and ideas.

Have a great weekend!

Welcome Back to Winter!

It's great to see everyone back for this (surprisingly short) week! In 3/4 and 5/6 DEB, we are finishing up our latest activities (soon to be shared online). In Advanced Math, we are solidifying some concepts of Rational Numbers, as we move towards taking our assessment and completing the Real World Experience in the next two weeks. Hopefully, the weather will warm up, so we can keep our momentum as the quarter ends! Have a great weekend!