by Kirsty LOTTKOWITZ | May 26, 2021 | Grade 4
As part of our unit work in Grade 4, the students have made windmills and water wheels… and now a solar water heater. The students filled two straws, one black and one pale coloured, with water and sat them outside in the sun for 5 minutes. Which water was going...
by Eriks KRONITIS | May 20, 2021 | Grade 4
Did you know that a majority of households in Grade 4 have top loading washing machines? Or that half of our households have dual flush toilets? This was all part of our Grade 4 Energy Audit and having a look at how we use energy in our homes. Ask your children why...
by Kirsty LOTTKOWITZ | May 19, 2021 | Grade 4
On Wednesday in our STEAM session the students followed instructions to make a piece of art. After drawing lines, circles and angles the students were given directions as to how to colour their work. Everybody’s ended up being different.
by Eriks KRONITIS | May 6, 2021 | Grade 4
On Tuesday May the 4th, the Grade 4 students expressed themselves artistically by drawing the Star Wars character Darth Vader. The date originated from the pun “May the Fourth be with you” from the movie Star Wars. We used the website Art Hub to guide...
by Kirsty LOTTKOWITZ | May 5, 2021 | Grade 4
Not that long ago, working online would have meant that the students couldn’t work in groups. Not any more! Meet Jamboard. A Jamboard is like a shared whiteboard on which all students can write at the same time. Grade 4 students are currently studying energy...
by Kirsty LOTTKOWITZ | Apr 29, 2021 | Grade 4
The Grade 4 students are currently investigating energy sources and the difference between renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. This has naturally led to a discussion about pollution, which fitted on well with our new shared book. It is Sigh of the Seahorse,...
