We have had a very busy week working on history timelines, painting, and participating in festival activities.  The grade 4's started a new math unit on fractions (see pictures below and check out the links to the right!) and the grade 5's are completing their unit on measurement by doing some activities on Khan Academy .  Ask your child to show you how it works!  

Thank you Mrs. Christensen for organizing a wonderful trip to Festival du Voyageur! Remember to check the French blog for more updates: http://bslsfrench.blogspot.ca/

Here are a few highlights from our trip:

Do these objects represent Europeas, First Nations, or Metis?

Do these objects represent Europeans, First Nations, or Metis? 

Describing pemmican

Volunteer washboard musicians!  

Some students in our class were chosen to do a short musical presentation with Metis instruments.

The maple sugar taffy was delicious!

  

Are these fractions half, less than half, or more than half?

Are these fractions half, less than half, or more than half?

Are these fractions half, less than half, or more than half?

Finding equivalent fractions
(equal fractions)

Students have been working hard on timelines on French
and British colonization in North America from 1600 - 1800.  

Painting fabric for school quilt.  We can't wait to see the finished product!