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HEIGHTS SCHOOL
Learning and Inquiry Studies
2005-2006
Grade 4 - Mrs. Kinjo
What is Change?
How are we going to grow and change as a community?
How will each person affect change in our community?
How does change affect global awareness and citizenship?
| At the beginning of the year, we have explored the overarching question through examining changes and diversity within our classroom community. Students administered home surveys to inquire about the origins of their heritage. To foster global awareness and citizenship, the students created their own globe to learn about the geography of our world and to celebrate the cultural diversity of the classroom. |  |
"I enjoyed it because it helped me have a better understanding of where all of the continents are placed." Everett P.
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Through a novel study on Within a Painted Past by Hazel Hutchens, and the hands-on activities during the presentation on archaeology by the U of C Interpretive Centre, the children have learned about the historical lifestyle of the First Nations people and the early settlers by looking at the artifacts and the bison bones. They have reflected upon the various aspects of change in comparison to our lives at present in our homes and community. |
"This was the best! We got to dig up bones, see a bison skull and other fun stuff." Quentin K.
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Students have inquired how the change of the communities could have positive and negative effects in our environment. They have investigated how they can conserve our natural resources in order to preserve and respect our land. Through the study of Waste and Our World, they have examined how to take care of the environment. In conjunction with Wheels and Levers, students have used recycled and reused materials found at home to construct their innovative project with a functional purpose. We have looked at the changes from simple machines to many elaborate inventions in our daily lives. |
"The Waste and Our World project turned out to be very interesting; learning about what pollutes our world." Sean N.
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| In the course of the inquiry of Plant Growth and Changes, the students have learned about the different needs, and gained skills and attitudes for their care. They have been taking good care of the geranium plants in the classroom and have observed the process of growth and change throughout the year. |  |
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The students have been expanding and developing Mathematical skills and concepts in hands-on projects. They have been working collaboratively in applying different strategies and processes to solve problems connected to real life situations. Creating a kite involves planning, designing and constructing the kite with accurate measurements (area and perimeter), symmetry and balance of the frame. They have also looked at the changes in design through time. |
"The kite was fun to make. I had a little trouble with area, but the rest was easy." Lisa G.
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| Children have been given the opportunity to assess each other's work by designing criteria and by providing feedback and encouragement for improvement. Self-assessment and peer assessment are carried out in a non-threatening manner where they learn from each other to work towards quality work. |
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