This week in UOI, we kicked off our new Unit of Inquiry, How We Organise Ourselves, with a fun provocation activity where teachers couldn’t speak, and students had to organise themselves without any instructions! This led to creative teamwork, problem-solving, and plenty of laughter as they figured out how to communicate and collaborate effectively. After the activity, students explored different systems within the school—such as the library, security, nurse’s office, and cafeteria—and discussed what might happen if these systems didn’t exist. Through this engaging experience, they discovered how all systems are interconnected and depend on one another to keep our school running smoothly.

Next week, we will begin our first line of inquiry — exploring how different systems function, what their parts do, and how they work together. 

Central idea: Systems are created to bring about change and meet the needs of society.

Specified Concepts: Form, Function and Responsibility

Lines of inquiry: 

•  How different systems function and what their parts do

•  How people participate in and influence systems

• Ways systems can create change in communities or the environment

Learner Profile: Thinker, Inquirer and Knowledgeable 

In Math, students are exploring a range of important concepts including prime numbers, factors, multiples, common multiples, and highest common factors. They are learning to identify these in different ways and applying their understanding to solve problems. Students are also sharing creative strategies to remember their times tables and developing their mental math skills through engaging activities such as “Hit the Button” games. These activities are helping them build confidence, fluency, and a deeper understanding of multiplication and number relationships. 

Next week, students will begin learning how to multiply numbers and explore different strategies to solve multiplication problems 

This week in Literacy, students explored myths through a variety of engaging activities. They began with a “Mystery Box” provocation, imagining stories to explain symbolic items, and watched short myth,“Pandora’s Box.” Students analysed the stories, identifying characters, conflicts, lessons, and moral messages, and worked collaboratively on activities like reordering myth puzzles and creating anchor charts of myth features. They also practiced using descriptive language and figurative expressions to imagine their own myth worlds, sharing ideas with peers and reflecting on their learning. By the end of the week, students were able to define what a myth is and consider the messages and lessons myths can convey. 

Next week, students will have the opportunity to create and write their own myth, choosing a story idea that inspires them. 

This week in Science, students explored how animals use their senses to understand and respond to their environment. They began with a fun images to spark curiosity and discussion about how humans and animals gather information. Through videos and vocabulary activities, students learned new scientific terms such as instinct, learned behavior, and adaptation. By the end of the lesson, they were able to explain how animals use their senses, brains, and behaviors to survive in their surroundings. 

Next week, students will explore how our senses help us understand the world around us by observing, identifying, and describing information from various activities. 

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
For spelling, students received their words to practice at home. They will get tested next Friday. 

Math
For math, there are questions about multiples and factors. There are also double digit multiplication questions.

 Literacy
For reading, students will choose their spice level to read the text and answer the questions. For grammar, we learned all about placing the speech marks correctly. Can you choose your spice level and edit or answer the questions?

Unit of Inquiry (UOI)
For UOI, you are going on a community walk. Where can you see systems? Take pictures of at least 3 systems. Label them and explain the purpose.

Arabic/ Islamic
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