Monday, November 9, 2015


ROOM 103's FALL EXPLORATION

The students of Room 103 have been using Art, Literacy and Science to learn and demonstrate their understanding about fall. We have studying the trees in the front yard and analyzing, exploring and discussing the changes.
 
 
 
Check out what we have been up to in Room 103.

Science Curriculum Expectations:
Understanding Earth and Space Systems: Daily and Seasonal Changes

1.1 Assess the impact of daily and seasonal changes on human outdoor activities
1.2 Assess ways in which daily and seasonal changes have an impact on society and the environment
2.2 Investigate the changes in the amount of light from the sun that occur throughout the day
Understanding Matter and Energy: Energy in our lives
2.2 Investigate how the sun affects the air, land and/or water
2.4 Investigate and compare seasonal differences in the ways we use energy and the types of energy we use
2.7 Use appropriate science and technology vocabulary
3.2 Demonstrate an understanding that the sun, as the earth's principal source of energy, warms the air, land, and water
3.4 Describe and compare the four seasons
3.6 Describe how humans

Math Curriculum Expectations:
Measurement:
-relate temperature to experiences of the seasons

Art Curriculum Expectations:
D1.1 Create two dimensional works of art that express ideas and feelings inspired by personal experiences.
D1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of composition, using principals of design to create art works on a theme or topic (fall, using dots and colours to express the colours of fall).
D1.3 Use elements of design in art works to communicate ideas, messages and personal understandings.
D1.4 Use a variety of materials, tools and techniques to respond to different challenges.