We began the day with music.
Then we did some mediation to help us relax and focus our mind.
Next we wrote our math test on measuring area and perimeter.
After first recess and lunch we had French.
Then we practiced presenting our speech in front of the class. It takes a lot of courage to go up in front of a group of people and recite a speech, way to go everyone!! Keep it up!!!
Learning Goal for UOI today: to describe the advantages and disadvantages of different map projections and how they shape how we see the world.
We watchedan animated four-minute video of two map makers (Mercator and Peters) defending their own projection. Students voted for the one they think is the best. After the vote, the chat show host explored the effect of the different projections on our view of the world and discusses the ‘fairness’ of how different countries are represented. The difficulties of trying to create an accurate representation of a globe are explained, as is the fact that all world maps are compromises.
Students continued to develop and understand the connections that Canada has with other countries with a classroom read aloud activity. We ready the story the Global Kid as a class and learned how everyday items we use connect us to other countries. We will continue this activity on Monday.
Students are asked to have labeled Canada, United States, Russia, China and Venezuela on their blank world map. Each day we will add 5 new countries to study.
Homework:
1. Read Daily
2. Study both maps for UOI
3. Speech - memorize whole speech for Monday
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