Friday, 18 January

Tetrahedron: a "pyramid" that has a
triangle for a base.

Today we began with a cursive writing practice that talked about our planned showshoe trip into the Tetrahedron.  We transitioned into a review of our knots (figure-8, bowline and clove hitch).  I also talked about the importance of tarps and then gave an introduction to building a tarp shelter called the flying wedge (it takes about one minute to build - a real life saver).

Proving that Aida got it right!

After recess we read for 15 minutes and then did math.  The 7s completed the problem set on p.109.  There were two questions that took a lot of trial and error - frustrating, but very useful for solidifying the concept of the order of operations.  I have asked that the class complete the review questions on p. 110 for homework.  This could take up to an hour, but I don't often give homework and so I'm hoping it gets done.  I'd like to go over the questions on Monday and give the test soon after that, perhaps Tuesday or Wednesday.

After lunch we supported our little buddies who are studying the provinces of Canada.  I saw good support being provided by our students who acted as readers and scribes.  I was pleased by the dialogues and it is clear that the older students take their work with the little buddies seriously.  Next, we learned the points of a compass card and then the students used those directions to guide me on Google Earth to the ancient harbour of Ostia, at the mouth of the River Tiber.  We then read the third chapter of the novel.  We ran out of time to create a summary/journal entry and went directly to the gym for p.e.  Ahh, another great day.  Enjoy your weekend.