We have been focusing in on how both domesticated and wild animals survive in a variety of climates this week, starting with a case study of the barnyard animals. 

Students had the opportunity to complete one final beet harvest project. We investigated how natural materials can be used to create dye or paint. They were then allowed to play around with the beet juice paint to create monochromatic paintings. 

We have spent a lot of time looking at conservation agriculture practices, but today was the day when students explored why all farmers don't always follow these practices. 

We headed to the Canadian Energy Museum and site of Leduc #1 to start looking at the role of oil and gas in Alberta. They discovered how oil is harvested from the ground and the significance of the area they call home in this industry. 

We had a hilarious and engaging presentation this week on trees! Students had a chance to review how trees help the environment through erosion prevention and creating oxygen. They also made a pledge on protecting trees and planting the right trees in the right place. 

During health, grade 5 has been looking at what perseverance is. They have looked at a variety of famous Canadians that demonstrate true perseverance and completed a research poster on the Canadian of their choice. To truly experience the emotions and what it means to persevere, students were challenged with creating an object using STEM bin materials. However, the challenge came with random destructions to their buildings. They were forced to persevere and keep rebuilding! 

We have been learning about the importance of top soil. We explored what can happen because of wind and rain erosion. Students created their own sandy landscape before eroding it with "wind" and "rain." 

We took a minute to slow down and truly experience the barnyard through our five sense. Students are now working on utilizing their findings to create high quality grade 5 sentences in a paragraph. 

The grade 4, 5, and 6 had their first SEED day of the year! They learned all about how trees stay alive and transport water/sugars. Students then finished up by trying their hands at some branding.  

Students created their own review sheets for their decimals quiz by weighing a variety of animals and plants in the barnyard. They were then tasked with rounding, comparing, and ordering the decimals. 

Students created 3D cardboard sculptures of famous ancient architecture in groups! They discussed how they influenced the world we live in today while learning how to work collaboratively. 

We drew our very own cartoon turkeys before heading outside to look at the anatomy of turkeys in real life! Students then created a proper diagram by labeling the anatomy parts. 

Students harvested the last of our garden before the expected frost! We then had the chance to create some leaf stamp art using the beet leaves. 

We are learning all about ancient societies this year in social studies. The best way to get started is by recreating some of the ancient inventions! We started by making our own version of papyrus like the ancient Egyptians.