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GRADE 5 TERM 4 Nov 22 - 26
Success Assassin
Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. We do things intentionally or subconsciously that slow rather than advance our success. The first step in eliminating these bad behaviours is acknowledging them. Here are eight of the worst offenders.
1. Confusing busy with productive
“Don't mistake activity for achievement.”—John Wooden
Let’s face it, we can find enough work activities to keep us busy day, night and weekend. The question is: Are they the right things? Are we advancing or learning or gaining something beneficial?
It’s not the hours we put in or the number of items we're working on simultaneously that make us successful. Focus on the items that have impact. Don't confuse being busy with making progress. We measure our success on the busyness scale when in fact we should be evaluating our progress on the activities that will make the biggest impact on our goals. true success is the result of focused effort in pursuit of long-term goals.
ART
ART
Shape an element in Art
Shape an element in Art
Elements of art are stylistic features that are included within an art piece to help the artist communicate. The seven most common elements include line, shape, texture, form, space, color and value, with the additions of mark making, and materiality.
Shape is the result of closed lines, they are two dimensional and flat. Shapes can be geometric, such as squares or triangles or they can be organic and not have defined parameters and are more curved and abstract. Shapes in art can be used to control how the viewer perceives a piece.
Shape is a flat area surrounded by edges or an outline. Artists use all kinds of shapes. Geometric shapes are precise and regular, like squares, rectangles, and triangles. They are often found in human-made things, like building and machines while biomorphic naturally occurring forms such as plants or shapes found in nature.
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GRADE 5 TERM 4 Nov 15 - 19
Emotional Management values
Personal values are the things that are important to us, the characteristics and behaviours that motivate us and guide our decisions. For example, maybe you value honesty. You believe in being honest wherever possible and you think it's important to say what you really think.
There are lots of personal values examples. My 5 most important values are Family, Adventure, Authenticity, Wisdom and compassion. Your most important personal values might be love, financial security, knowledge, creativity, personal growth, or any combination of all of the values in the world.
Here are some others :
Loyalty.
Respect.
Action.
Ambition. ...
Compassion. ...
Resilience. ...
Risk. ...
Core values are the fundamental beliefs of a person or organization. These guiding principles dictate behavior and can help people understand the difference between right and wrong.
Life can be much easier when you acknowledge your values – and when you make plans and decisions that honor them.
ART
ART
Texture an element in Art
Texture refers to the way things feel, or look as if they might feel if touched.
Sculptors and architects can create texture in a three-dimensional work of art by manipulating the surface texture of a piece.
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Today in Art you will be making a pinch pot and decorating it.
What You Need To Do:
What You Need To Do:
Collect some clay and a mat to work on.
Make your clay into a ball.
Press your thumb into the middle of the clay and very gently pinch the clay into a pot.
Decorate the pot using the different utensils.
ALWAYS BE GENTLE WHEN WORKING WITH CLAY.
Let your pot dry then plant a small succulent in it.
Enjoy!!!
GRADE 5 TERM 4 Nov 8 -12
Emotional Management: Problem solving
Emotional Management: Problem solving
Problem solving is the act of defining a problem; determining the cause of the problem; identifying, prioritizing, and selecting alternatives for a solution; and implementing a solution. This week in problem solving we are going to speak about how we decide on the best solution.
Evaluate and select an alternative
Evaluate and select an alternative
Skilled problem solvers use a series of considerations when selecting the best alternative. They consider the extent to which:
A particular alternative will solve the problem without causing other unanticipated problems.
All the individuals involved will accept the alternative.
Implementation of the alternative is likely.
The alternative fits within the organizational constraints.
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ART
Colour an element in Art
Let's get started
Today in Art you will be making a colour collision art piece.
What You Need To Do:
What You Need To Do:
Collect two A3 pieces of paper.
Stick them together like a book.
I will put dots of colour on your page in different positions.
Gently fold your paper and push the paint around to mix the colours.
Open the page and see what colours you have created.
I will then come around and add white to your painting.
Fold the paper again.
Open the paper and see what has happened to the colours.
I will add black to then add black to your painting.
Fold the paper again.
Open the paper and see what has happened to the colours.
WOW!!!!
GRADE 5 TERM 4 Nov 1 -5
Emotional Management: Problem solving
Emotional Management: Problem solving
Consider each solution
Consider each solution
Listen to each person's suggested solution.
look at whether each possible solution solves the problem.
Compare solutions.
Which solution best suits the outcome you wish to achieve.
Rule out any solutions that don't suit.
Examine the consequences of the solution.
Discuss aspects with the decision makers. Talking is the best way to make a collective decision.
ARt
ARt
SPACE an element in Art
Space in a work of art refers to a feeling of depth or three dimensions. It can also refer to the artist's use of the area within the picture plane. The area around the primary objects in a work of art is known as negative space, while the space occupied by the primary objects is known as positive space.
Form is a three-dimensional object with volume of height, width and depth. These objects include cubes, spheres and cylinders. Form is often used when referring to physical works of art, like sculptures, as form is connected most closely with those three-dimensional works.
In terms of art, space is the area around, about and within an object. With consideration to drawings and paintings, our goal is to create the illusion of space.
language of Art
Space - element of art, refers to the emptiness or area between, around, above, below, or within objects
Positive Space - the shapes or forms of interest
Negative Space - the empty space between the shapes or forms
3-D Space - can be defined as the space over, under, through, behind, and around a form.
The Uses of Space
Creating space in an artwork is very simple to accomplish and there are a number of ways to it.
There are six ways an artist can create the illusion of space on a 2-Dimensional surface.
Overlapping - occurs when objects that are closer to the viewer prevent the view of objects that are behind them.
Placement on the paper - Objects placed higher within the picture plane will appear further away.
Size - Objects that are smaller will appear further away from the viewer.
Detail - Objects that are further away should have less detail than objects that are closer to the viewer.
Color and Value - Objects that are further away are cooler in color temperature, while objects that are closer are warmer. Objects that are further away are lighter in value, while objects that are closer are typically darker in value.
Perspective - lines create the illusion of space on a flat surface. There are three types of linear perspective. Two are displayed on this page.
One point perspective uses one vanishing point to accomplish this illusion.
Two point perspective uses two vanishing points to create the illusion of space.
Terms
Space - element of art, refers to the emptiness or area between, around, above, below, or within objects
Positive Space - the shapes or forms of interest
Negative Space - the empty space between the shapes or forms
3-D Space can be defined as the space over, under, through, behind, and around a form.
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Today in Art you will be folding a 3D
bilby.
3-D Space - can be defined as the space over, under, through, behind, and around a form.
What You Need To Do:
What You Need To Do:
You will need a square piece of paper or an A4 and we will cut it into a square.
Then follow the step by step video.
ENJOY!!!!
GRADE 5 TERM 4 October 25 - 29
Emotional Management: Problem solving
Emotional Management: Problem solving
Brainstorming
Brainstorming
Homework Included
(Homework can be downloaded from compass)
In ArtSEL, we are learning to solve a problem to help us avoid fighting, becoming aggressive or not fixing the problem. It’s called the action steps. There are 5 action steps.
Analyse the problem.
Brainstorm the different problem solving options to the problem.
Consider each option.
Decide on the best option and do it.
Evaluate whether it works or not.
The second step is Brainstorm the different problem solving options to the problem.
Brainstorming combines a relaxed, informal approach to problem solving with lateral thinking. It encourages people to come up with thoughts and ideas that can, at first, seem a bit crazy. Some of these ideas can be crafted into original, creative solutions to a problem, while others can spark even more ideas.
During Brainstorming stay focused on the problem. Let each person give their idea.
Brainstorming allows people to think more freely, without fear of judgment.
Brainstorming encourages open and ongoing collaboration to solve problems.
Brainstorming helps to create the ideal solution.
Brainstorming leads to a more well-rounded and better informed path forward.
Brainstorming helps team members feel more comfortable.
Brainstorming introduces different perspectives.
No one person has ownership over the result it was a team effort.
ARt
ARt
Line an element in Art
A line can be vertical, diagonal, horizontal, and even curved. It can be any width, size, shape, position, direction, interval, or density. Points create lines and lines create shapes. A line can have other elements like color, texture, and movement applied to it.
Line is the most basic visual element.
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Today in Art we are going to draw one line drawings.
A one line drawing, also known as a single line drawing, is a drawing made with just one line. For most artists it is a way to simplify the complex world around us.
What you need to do
Draw your own one line drawings. You could add your own characteristics. Use colour, value and width.
Get ideas from these images.
GRADE 5 TERM 4 October 18 - 22
Emotional Management:
Emotional Management:
PROBLEM SOLVING
PROBLEM SOLVING
Homework Included
(Homework can be downloaded from compass)
In ArtSEL, we are learning to solve a problem to help us avoid fighting, becoming aggressive or not fixing the problem. It’s called the action steps. There are 5 action steps.
Analyse the problem.
Brainstorm the different problem solving options to the problem..
Consider each option.
Decide on the best option and do it.
Evaluate whether it works or not.
The 1st part
The 1st part
Is to analyse. To analyse means thinking really carefully about the problem. It is an investigation into a problem to identify cause and effect. When we analyse a situation it’s good to understand all people’s perspective in the problem. This is important to see how everyone is looking at the situation and it help us to understand each other.
When we look at different people’s perspectives it avoids making assumptions or misunderstanding why people did what they did.
First, we need to clearly define the problem.
2nd we need evidence that the problem is real.
3rd what impact has this problem had on different people?
4th what were the causes of the problem?
5th recommended solutions.
We need to analyse problems so we can move on with our lives and make progress.
Problems can prevent us from succeeding in life.
Problem solving skills indicates a superior level of intelligence.
HOMEWORK (Homework can be downloaded from compass)
Emotional Management:
Emotional Management:
PROBLEM SOLVING
PROBLEM SOLVING
Click on the homework then press the square with an arrow.
G6_Homework.pdf
ARt:
ARt:
Problem Solving
Problem Solving
This week in art we are going to solve the problem of choosing the right colours to colour in our mandala.
Think about choosing relaxing colors and how they affect your mood!
Think about choosing relaxing colors and how they affect your mood!
Research has found that choosing a soothing color helps calm your mind, slow down your heart rate, lower your blood pressure and reduce anxiety. Every colour has a different and unique emotional response in the viewer.
A colour's vibrancy needs to be considered as well. Vibrancy is how dark or light the colour is. The tricky part about vibrancy is that, just like each individual colour has its own properties, so does each shade of the same colour.
Brighter shades tend to be more energetic, while darker shades feel more relaxing.
You will need:
You will need:
Rubber.
Black fine liner or black biro.
Coloured pencils or textas
What to do:
What to do:
Choose soothing colours
Colour in your mandala
Black marking
Black marking
Black marking
Now it is time to go over it in a black biro or black fine liner.
The Completed Mandala
The Completed Mandala
Yay! You have a completed your Mandala. Erase all the pencil lines.
Whenever you are feeling stressed, sad or frustrated colour in your Mandala and it will help you become mindful and let go of those feelings.
After you have started your Mandala upload your work to Seesaw (under ArtSEL).
GRADE 5 TERM 4 October 11 - 15
Emotional Management:
Emotional Management:
Calming Down Strategies
Calming Down Strategies
Homework Included
(Homework can be downloaded from compass)
Last week, we talked about the 1st three steps for staying in control:
1. Notice. Recognise your physical and mental signs.
2. Pause. Use your signal.
3. Think twice. Use your brain. When you do step 3 and think twice, you may realise you’re still not calm and you can’t think clearly.
4. So our fourth step is ‘calm down if necessary. Use your calming down steps’.
There are 5 calming down steps.
There are 5 calming down steps.
1. Doing something physically active.
2. Doing something relaxing
3. Thinking about something else.
4. Using centered breathing.
5. Using positive self-talk.
For the 1st two steps:
For the 1st two steps:
1. Doing something physically active and
2. Doing something relaxing.
Please note: When you are doing something physically active it needs to be a real workout to make a difference.
It is important to note that these two strategies (punching pillows and action – orientated video games involving rapidly responding to danger, aggression, biting, weapons etc.) increase aggression and increase adrenaline levels. Adrenaline is a substance that is released in the body of a person who is feeling a strong emotion (such as excitement, fear, or anger) and that causes the heart to beat faster and gives the person more energy.
For the 3rd step:
For the 3rd step:
Thinking about something else.
This distracts your mind from your strong emotion. You can be as simple as counting to 10 or counting backwards. You can also be thinking about something positive, such as a happy memory for your favourite place to be.
For the 4th step.
For the 4th step.
Using centered breathing.
When we do centered breathing it slows our heart rate down and we feel calmer.
How to do centered breathing:
· Slowly breathe through your nose into the lower part of your lungs.
· Feel your stomach moving out when you breathe in.
· Slowly breathe out through your mouth.
Note: You can do this anywhere (desk, hallway and at home) and no one will notice.
For the 5th step:
For the 5th step:
Using positive self-talk- You can say positive things to yourself in your head or aloud such as “you CAN do this” or “mistakes happen”. Positive self- talk tells our brain that everything is okay. Athletes use positive self-talk frequently. What kinds of things might they say? (Focus! Slow Down! Keep your eye on the ball!).
However, sometimes our self-talk actually increases our anger, frustration or fear. This is called negative self-talk because it keeps us feeling upset or angry, or even makes us angrier. Examples of negative self-talk are things like: “she makes me so furious”, “I can’t handle this” or “he did that on purpose”. When we say: “he did this on purpose”, it is often based on assumptions about someone’s action that may or may not be true. Usually, we can’t know exactly what people are thinking or why they are acting in a certain way. So it is important to consider lots of possibilities and not to assume you know what is true.
Positive self-talk can help you think clearly about what to do.
Which strategy do use when you have strong emotions? If you don’t have a strategy, which one could you use?
Deep breathing
HOMEWORK (Homework can be downloaded from compass)
Emotional Management:
Emotional Management:
Calming Down Strategies
Calming Down Strategies
ART October 11 - 15
ART October 11 - 15
Emotional Management: Calming Down Strategies
Emotional Management: Calming Down Strategies
Let's start
Over the next 3 weeks, we are going to be creating a Mandala Art piece related to each SEL topic.
Week 1: Practice patterns for a Mandala.
Week 2: Start your Mandala.
Week 3: Go over the lines in your Mandala with black biro and colour it in.
You will need:
You will need:
Grey lead
Rubber.
A compass or large cereal bowl to trace around for your circle.
Internet for videos
What to do:
What to do:
Watch the video
Tips for drawing a Mandala:
Tips for drawing a Mandala:
Mark a center point on your sheet, and use a compass or bowl to draw circles of varying sizes (or a range of cereal bowls or circles). Fill the whole page. You can draw as many different sized circles as you want from the center point. Fold your paper in half 3 times. Draw 4 lines along the fold lines across the center point. Your circles are now divided into 8 quadrants. Look at image 1 on the left hand side.
Starting the Mandala
Starting the Mandala
Start your drawing at the center. Use any simple shapes to start off. Draw more simple shapes to complete the inner circle. Now try some of the patterns you have practised or copy some of the ideas in the videos. Look at image 2a on the left hand side.
Building the Composition
Building the Composition
Keep building up the drawing in the various circles. Use different shapes and patterns to build the composition.
Look at step 3 on the left hand side.
Keep adding shapes and patterns to your circle, depending on how many circles you drew in the initial stages.
Don’t worry about perfection. The main goal here is to relax, not to make something perfect.
After you have started your Mandala upload your work to Seesaw (under ArtSEL).
GRADE 5 TERM 4 October 4 - 8
Emotional management:
Emotional management:
Brain and Body.
Brain and Body.
Homework Included
(Homework can be downloaded from compass)
Last term, we learnt about our brains, bodies and emotions.
We learned that our emotions are automatic reactions to things we see and hear (such as what someone says to us). The brain sends out a “feelings alarm” that gets our brain and body ready to respond.
A message also gets sent to the cortex, the thinking part of the brain. This is where we decide what to do with our emotions.
There are useful ways to use the cortex to help manage our emotions.
The 1st step is “notice”. Recognise your physical and mental signs. As we have learned, our bodies give us clear signals when we are in danger of losing control. Our heart starts beating faster, and our breathing gets more rapid.
It is hard to think straight.
Think about a recent time when you were experiencing a strong emotion. Think about your physical and mental signs and name the emotion. When you know the emotion, it engages the part of the brain that thinks, rather than just reacts.
What are some physical signs? (Shoulders tense, stomach hurting, headache, legs shaky, crying, muscle tension, feeling hot, red face).
What are some of the mental signs? (can’t think straight, mind goes blank, mind starts racing, keep thinking the same thing, have lots of mean, angry thoughts).
These are all signs you need to stay in control.
The earlier you can notice these signs, the sooner you can begin to manage your emotions. Learning to identify and name these feelings help to stay in control.
The 2nd step is “pause”. Use your signal stop words just like when we press the pause button when we want to stop the action in a movie. We need to pause the action in our own lives when we are at risk of losing control.
We don’t have remote controls for our feelings, we can learn ways of sending a signal to ourselves that we can pause the action.
Words said out aloud or in our heads are the most effective signal stop signal. 2 or 3 short words works better than a long sentence.
The 3rd step is “think twice. Use your brain”. Often our 1st thoughts are just emotional reactions. They’re not the result of thinking clearly, and they are often not the best ideas. So we need to think twice.
Thinking twice means:
asking yourself questions
telling yourself what you need today to think clearly
name your feeling
You could say to yourself,
I’m not thinking straight.
I need to take a break.
I need to get away.
I need to calm down.
You could also ask yourself to consider someone else’s perspective. (What assumptions am I making? What is the other person’s point of view? Do I really know what is going on here?)
HOMEWORK (Homework can be downloaded from compass)
Emotional management: Brain and Body.
Emotional management: Brain and Body.
Click on the homework then press the square with an arrow.
G6_Homework.pdf
ART
ART
Emotional management:
Emotional management:
Brain and Body.
Brain and Body.
October 4 - 8
October 4 - 8
Let's start
Over the next 3 weeks, we are going to be creating a Mandala Art piece related to each SEL topic.
Week 1: Practice patterns for a Mandala.
Week 2: Start your Mandala.
Week 3: Go over the lines in your Mandala with black biro and colour it in.
You will need:
You will need:
A4 paper
Pencil
Rubber
4. Internet for videos
What is a Mandala?
What is a Mandala?
Mandalas are circles contained within a square and arranged into sections that are all organized around a single, central point.
Symbolism in Mandalas
Symbolism in Mandalas
Wheel with eight spokes: The circular nature of a wheel representation a perfect universe. The eight spokes represent free and independent thoughts.
Bells represent an openness and emptying of the mind and emotions to allow the entrance of wisdom, clarity and opportunity.
Triangle: When facing upward, triangles represent action and energy, and when facing downward, they represent creativity and the pursuit of knowledge.
Lotus flower: The symmetry of a lotus flower depicts balance and enlightenment.
Sun: A popular basis for modern mandala patterns, suns tend to represent the universe, life and energy.
The center is a dot. It is the starting point, the beginning of reflection
The dot is surrounded by lines and geometrical patterns that symbolize the universe.
The outer circle represents life.
What to do:
What to do:
Now watch the video.
Now watch the video.
Choose an easy pattern to start with.
Now practice your patterns
Now practice your patterns
Have fun and listen to soothing music.
After you have practiced your patterns upload to Seesaw (under ArtSEL).
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