Friday, 18 March 2016

Weekly update (14th Mar - 17th Mar)

Unit of Inquiry
  • Students did experiments to understand density of liquids.
  • Introduction to changes in the states of matter ( evaporation, condensation, melting, freezing)
  • Preparation for SLC.
Language Arts
  • Integration with UOI- Students wrote their 2nd science experiment.
  • Students were introduced to writing directions using transition words.
  • Literature circles in their groups.
Math
  • Introduction to standard units for measuring length- millimetre and centimetre.
  • Introduction to tools for measuring length like rulers, measuring tapes.
  • Students worked on making their Math games.
Students doing experiment in the class












SLC Pictures

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Friday, 11 March 2016

Weekly Update (7th Mar to 11th Mar)

Important information : 

  • Swimming unit in P.E. starts from 14th March
  • SLC on 18th March


Unit of Inquiry
  • We did experiments to understand the properties of mass and volume of solids and liquids.
  • Videos on properties of gas were shown to the students and they reflected on them.
  •  Students were introduced to the concept of density.
  • Students practiced for SLC.
 Language Arts
  • Integration with UOI- Students were introduced to writing science experiments.
  • Students conferred with the teachers for their third draft (recipe).
  • Read to self.
  • Spellings were done in the respective groups.
Math
  • Introduction to non standard methods of measuring weight.
  • Introduction to standard units of measuring weight- grams and kilograms.
  • Conversion of kilograms to grams.
Other activities:
  • Class photo shoot for the Year book.
  • Students saw skits/play performed by grade 6  students.
  • Preparation for SLC.
Students pictures





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Friday, 4 March 2016

Weekly update ( 29th Feb - 5th March)

Unit of Inquiry

  • Students watched videos on matter. Introduction to molecular structure of matter.
  • Students did different activities/experiments to understand the properties of matter.
  • Students made their reflections on properties of matter.

Math
  • Formative assessment of Fractions.
  • Students continued to build their understanding of decimals.
  • Introduction to non standard methods of measurement.

Language Arts
  • Students in their Literature circles practiced different comprehension strategies.
  • Students wrote their first and second draft of Procedural writing and conferred with teachers.
Students doing experiments related to Matter









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