Percent- Fractions-Decimal... Can you find the connection?

 

After reviewing in class and here on the blog, it is time to practice...

REVIEW

*GAMES-SHOPPING*

*SEA LIFE*

CHALLENEGE**

*SCIENCE KIDS*

PRACTICE SKETCHING THE ¨HUMAN EYE¨

Hey kids,
Many of our 5th grade artists have been trying to work on eyes! 
Here are a few examples and steps you can try to hone your skills!
I am so excited to see what you will bring!!
Have fun practicing!!

Current News vs UOI2

Hey kids,
  Here is our UOI2 CI & LOI to refer to while reviewing the news.

Next be sure to consider your questions when developing your connection or reflection.

NATURAL RESOURCES REVIEW

Hey kids,
By now we all should be quite familiar with the following topics within our UOI...
*What are Natural resources? 
*What they are used for? (Goods/Products and Services)
*How does using these natural resources impact the economy?
*Finally, What is the environmental impact?

What kind of resources are included in this image?
How can these be used for economical activity?
(Is there any environmental impact by using these resources?)

Here is a game to review:)

Natural Resources review

WATERCOLOUR FUN

Hey kids,
We have a mini project coming up and here are a few techniques that I would like for you to review or play with at home.
Watercolour is a technique where we use water and if carefully used we can create delicate or highly impactful work.

We would like to make some connections as you express yourself.
Please think about UOI1 Water, UOI2 Natural Resources/Economy/Chile and finally the Ocean (Mes Del Mar). The ocean is super important in Chile as is our long coastline, it provides a huge natural resource that is used to support the economy and livelihood of many.
The month of May is dedicated in Chile to Commemorate The Battle of Iquique.
  Look at the ocean, find images, be inspired.
Here are a few techniques that we would like for you to try to somehow include in your art to enhance in your work.
 I promise we will make beautiful work and have a lot of fun!!

1. blowing
2. salt or sugar
3. bubbles
4. wax
5. spray

Please REVIEW the videos from my 2017 Watercolour Lesson ART

IMPORT- EXPORT... SUPPLY & DEMAND

Hey kids,
  We have been working on our Lines Of Inquiry and the words import/export have become very important points of discussion including supply and demand, need vs want.

Take a look in a book:)
Find the meaning of your key vocab!
KIDS WORDSMYTH (CLICK*)



Please take a look at SOME of the following clips regarding these products and consider the following... 
1.Do we import or export this? Where does it come from?
2. Is there an abundant supply or this (high price or low price)?
3. Is there a demand for this product? Who demands it? Why?
4. Is it essential to life... a need or a want?

**IMPORT AND EXPORTS IN CHILE**

KEY CONCEPTS- Please reflect on one of these 3 topics and develop your answer by using 2 Key Concepts.
1. Causation- Why is it like this?
2. Responsibility- What is our responsibility?

1. Diamonds
2. Coffee
3. Chocolate

A Documentary-longer but hopefully you can make a connection to another child in Latin America

CHOCOLATE

CHOCOLATE FARMERS TASTES CHOCOLATE FOR THE FIRST TIME

*The Real Story of Chocolate... PLEASE WATCH WITH AN ADULT*

Work Shadow Experience

Hey kids, 
This WEDNESDAY you will take a day out of normal classroom learning and follow a parent or friend ¨on the job¨.

You will take this learning opportunity to connect our classroom learning and apply it to real life. 
*Meet new people!
*Get involved as much as you can! 
*Be confident, ask questions, be helpful, take notes and be ready to share on return. Think about your future!

Parents, God parents, aunties, uncles, friends, whomever will recieve our students please know this is not a ´free day´.
*This is a fantastic opportunity to provide insight as to what a certain job or profession might entail (insight for the future).
*Highlight skills that would be valuable such as teamwork, punctuality, respect, etc.
*When ok, welcome the student to take part, observe, participate.
*Meet and greet a variety to team members that are required to fulfill operations (employees with different job titles are needed to make the whole company function).

Have fun learning in the ¨REAL WORLD¨!!

Maps and Online Atlases

Hey kids,
  As we try to learn more about our home and other countries around the world we must learn geography. Here are a few resources to help you.

This book is available in our Junior Library and many of you have this at home.

HERE ARE A FEW ONLINE PAGES TO HELP YOU LEARN MORE ABOUT WORLD GEOGRAPHY.

FACT MONSTER ATLAS
WORLD ATLAS
BRITANNICA KIDS 

Welcome Back Kids- WORLD NEWS

Welcome back everyone!
 I hope you are rested and ready to learn today!
 Let´s catch up on what has happened during this past week!  tAKE A LOOK AT SOME NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD!

KIDS SITES
BBC KIDS
TIME MAGAZINE FOR KIDS
CNN10 NEWS FOR KIDS)
DOGO NEWS
SMITHSONIAN TWEEN TRIBUNE

CHILEAN SITES
EMOL-CHILE
EL SUR- CHILE
EL MERCURIO-CHILE

INTERNATIONAL NEWS THE JAPAN TIMES
THE NEW YORK TIMES
THE GUARDIAN- UK
THE MOSCOW TIMES- RUSSIA
BEIJING NEWS -CHINA
SUDAN TRIBUNE
THE CITIZEN- SOUTH AFRICA
THE BANGKOK POST- THAILAND
ABC NEWS-AUSTRALIA

Happy Holiday!

Have a wonderful break with family and friends. Take a moment to enjoy the sweet smells, glorious sights and gentle sounds of fall!
Rest and have a safe week!!
See you soon!
Sincerely,
Your Teachers!

Reading link- READWORKS

Hi kids,
  Here are some reading comprehension activities related to your UOI.
Please log in to read and review. Bring any interesting knowledge back to class please!!
Have fun learning!

If you have any difficulties with Readworks, please comment below so that we can support you!

*READWORKS ACTIVITIES*

Natural Resources in Chile

Hey kids,
  Here is a review after some of our work in the lab and in class with our Zig Zag Atlas.

*Reading material  includes texts in both English and Spanish.* (Any work you do in or out of class must be complete in English.)

Here are a few questions to think about as you read and review....
1. What natural resources are available in Chile?
2. How does climate and geography support the existence of those resources?
3. What is the short term or long term impact on life in that geographic zone? (Humans, animals and plants.)
4. Which resources are used domestically and which resources are exported? 
5. Which resources does Chile import to satisfy needs & wants? Where do these come from?

WORLD ATLAS- Natural Resources in Chile

Natural Resources in Chile- Portal Educativo

CNN- Exploitation of Natural Resources

UNICEF SURVEY FOR ALL CLASSES 5A, 5B, 5C

Hey kids,
 Here is a survey that all kids have been asked to participate in at Saint John´s School regarding Rights & Respect according to the guidelines of UNICEF.

                    PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY