Month: September 2013
Using the Magic Triangle to Multiply and Divide
Today in rotating maths groups, BLUE GROUP will be using the Magic Triangle to find the switcharound we need.
1. MAGIC TRIANGLE – use it to solve times and divide sums
CELEBRATING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS!
Two of our classmates have achieved fantastic results this week! They are Leona and Angus. Leona has been working steadily on Studyladder tasks, completing every single set task in a really short time! She has done so well that she has earned a heap of certificates and trophies from Studyladder. Her latest award, after Bronze, Silver and Gold Trophies is a Bronze Ribbon which she received after earning 2 000 points!! Go – Leona!
Angus has been working with Jodi over the past few months at Multilit! He has done incredibly well and has mastered all his sounds just so quickly and so well. Angus is readily really well now and he is such a confident reader that we and his mum can’t keep up with him and the books he wants to read! Last week, Angus even shared one of his favourite books, reading it to our class! Angus received a certificate at our assembly on Monday for having mastered all his sight words and completing the Multilit programme. I know Jodi will miss him and all of us think you’ve done an amazing job, Angus! Go – Angus!
Bunyips – Aboriginal Mythical Creatures
This week in our inquiry we will be finding out about bunyips. They are Australian Aboriginal mythical creatures. What do they look like? Where do they live? What magical powers do they have? Are they the same in different parts of Australia? What other interesting facts can we find out about bunyips?
WIKIPEDIA – What is a bunyip?
THE BUNYIP VIDEO – a bit scary…like Feather Foot!
BUNYIP SITE – this site has information and lots of Aboriginal stories about bunyips.
Which bunyip story did you like best? 🙂
You are going to design your own bunyip now and describe the main characteristics of your bunyip. We will be writing a description next week.
Spies and Mysteries
Here are some fun activities for the Spy Kids in Room 6! Make sure you have your Detective ID before you begin. 😎
CIA for KIDS – games and puzzles on the Central Intelligence Authority website (for kids)
KIDSPY ZONE – is a great place to practise solving things