What a week! Next Friday the ABC Countdown begins, a full color map has been included in the homework for student reference!
English – Oracy: Mission to Mars
We’ve launched a mini-unit on oracy (speaking and listening skills) through an exciting Mission to Mars project. Students are acting as campaign managers, creating taglines and pitches for unique Mars missions. To inspire their creativity, we watched clips from Mars-themed movies and discussed how different directors and genres portray the Red Planet. Students then imagined their own version of Mars and developed an objective for their mission to present in their pitch.
Science – Adaptations Over Time
In Science, we began exploring how plants and animals adapt over time. We examined different types of fossils, how they are formed, and how they provide evidence of life’s changes throughout Earth’s history. Students also learned about the immense scale of geological time, discussing Earth’s age and how fossils help date specific periods.
History – World War II
Our history unit will focus on the societal aftermath of World War II leading into the Cold War. However, since many students are not yet familiar with WWII itself, we started with the foundations. We looked at post-World War I Europe and examined why fascist leaders, like Hitler, were able to gain popular support. We explored Hitler’s rise to power, Germany’s annexations of Austria and Czechoslovakia, and how the invasion of Poland in 1939 led to the outbreak of war.
Design & Technology – Food Production
Continuing our food theme, students are now investigating global food production. With the prediction of a global food crisis by 2050—due to population growth and weakening crop yields—students are researching how agricultural technology can help address this challenge. They are exploring innovations that could support sustainable food production in the future.
Field Trip – Eugene Farm & Rock Climbing
On Thursday, we had a fantastic class trip to Eugene Farm. Students had the chance to make fresh pizza and enjoyed an exciting session of rock climbing. It was a fun-filled day, and everyone had a great time!
Have a great weekend and see you Monday!
