Unit of Inquiry

This week, in UOI, students chose their own topic and began preparing their summative task on one of the body systems. They applied their learning to explain how their chosen system works and how it connects with other body systems. Students researched and prepared notes focusing on three lines of inquiry: function, interconnectedness, and a healthy body. 

Next week: students will prepare a trifold and create a 3D model using clay and other materials. This will support them in presenting their understanding of their chosen body system in a creative and engaging way. 

Central idea: The human body consists of a network of interconnected systems.

Specified Concepts: Causation, Function and Connection

Lines of inquiry: 

• How body systems work

• The interconnectedness of body systems

• Maintaining a healthy body

Learner Profile: Thinker and Balanced

Literacy 

This week, in Literacy, students worked on creative writing by exploring how to rewrite the ending of a familiar story. The learning objective was to creatively change a story e

Next week: 

Mathematics

This week in Math, students explored decimals, percentages, and fractions through hands-on activities and manipulatives. They made connections between the three concepts and developed an understanding of how they are related. Students used visual models to compare and represent values, strengthening their conceptual understanding. They also engaged in problem-solving tasks linked to real-world examples. These activities helped students see how decimals, fractions, and percentages are used in everyday life. 

Next week: students will wrap up the current unit by reviewing key concepts and consolidating their learning. They will then be introduced to a new unit on measurement, where they will explore different measurement skills and real-world applications.

Home Learning 

Each Friday, activities will be shared via SeeSaw, including weekly spelling words. Students are expected to return their completed home learning by the following Friday. This can be submitted in one of three ways: directly on SeeSaw, as a physical copy, or in a home learning journal (which we can provide if preferred).

In addition, we highly recommend that students read every day at home. Daily reading builds fluency, strengthens comprehension, and nurtures a lifelong love of books.

Thank you for supporting your child in developing positive and consistent learning habits.

Spelling: Practice your words, we will have a spelling test on Tuesday (this is a new test day due to our new schedule)
Maths: Practice fractions, decimals and percentages. Start at 3 chili's and work your way down! Make sure you complete the task for
all students about finding a percentage in your house!
Literacy: Practice modal verbs. Choose your chili level and answer the questions. For reading, choose your chili level and read about body systems!
Unit of Inquiry (UOI): As part of our Bodyology Exhibition, find 3 facts about your chosen body system including citations. We can use these facts for your trifold displays.
Science: Please use the link provided to access the quiz and complete it as part of your review.  
Arabic/ Islamic:
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