March 8

Tuesday:

• In science we made an instrument called a "sound sandwich." The materials we used are:

- popsicle sticks 

- thick rubber bands 

- thin rubber bands 

- straws 

Here is a link to how you can make a sound sandwich:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiwUSdbRo5k&t=354s

• In math we practiced adding on a number line 
• In writing and social we learned about natural resources in Nova Scotia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Iqaluit 

Wednesday:

• In gym we played a hockey game with pool noodles
• In music we listened to a musical story and we played a game 
• In math we did a mystery math talk and we played the power of ten game called "slap jack"
• In writing we learned about natural resources in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Ask me what the natural resources are! 
• In word work we practiced writing words with the vowel team "ai" and "ay". Ask me 2 words that have those vowel teams 

Thursday:

• In math we had Ms Harris come into our classroom and we did a fun number line activity! 
• In gym we played hockey with pool noodles
• In writing we wrote about natural resources in Iqaluit, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Nova Scotia 
• In science we learned about how sound travels. We did an experiment where we a telephone using cups, string, and paper clips 
• In literacy centres we played some new literacy games! Ask me what I played! 

Friday:

• In music we got to share our musical talents with the rest of the class. Ask me what I shared!
• In our field study we tried to find patterns in nature. Ask me what I found!
• In science we learned about different sounds. We did an experiment where we filled 3 glasses with different amounts of water and then tapped them with a metal fork. Here were our results:

- Least amount of water: Highest pitch

- Medium amount of water: Medium pitch

- Most amount of water: Lowest pitch 

• In science we also showed our understand of sound by drawing and writing everything we learned. Ask me what I learned!