Today we looked at transformations in class. Inspired by Islamic Art, we practiced making patterns by reflecting, rotating and translating geometric shapes. Have a look at the examples below. What transformations were used to create the patterns?

Recall your classmates Infographs and presentations on Extreme Environments. What makes each environment extreme? How do explorers overcome these obstacles? How do organisms survive there? Why do we explore extreme environments? How does technology allow us to better explore these harsh lands?

Electricity Research Websites:

http://www.enwin.com/kids/electricity/energy_electricity.cfm

http://scienceforkids.kidipede.com/physics/electricity/

http://www.explainthatstuff.com/electricity.html

https://www.brainpop.com/: Energy

http://studyjams.scholastic.com: Energy, Light and Sound

http://www.factmonster.com/: Electricity

http://www.physics4kids.com/files/elec_intro.html

B.C. Science Probe: Chapter 5-8 (see blog link)

Here is a review of similes and an introduction to metaphors in case you missed it last week!

similes and metaphors

Try out this decimals jeopardy game to preview next week's lessons! Good luck!

Here a a few videos that might help with your Infographic Research report. Pay special attention to the technologies that are used to explore and survive the harsh conditions of extreme environments.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to explore the deep ocean? What obstacles do we need to overcome? What technology do we use? Why do we explore deep oceans? Click on the link below to find out the answer to these questions and more!

http://ocean.si.edu/ocean-videos/deep-ocean-explorers

We are working on creating our very own Extreme Environment Infographic in class. If you would like to try and create a digital one, try out easel.ly. You can use it for free on your laptop or download the app onto your iPad. You need an email address to sign up, so ask your mom or dad for help!

Visit the link below to see an Infographic on deep oceans.

http://visual.ly/time-now-lets-explore-ocean

For all of you Art aficionados, please visit MetKids to explore the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York!

Here are some of our Ted Harrison inspired desert watercolour paintings. What characteristics do you notice about the paintings? What elements and principles were used? How do they make you feel? Do you like some better than others? Why?

Today we had a look at how we use integers in our lives. Have a look at this Math Goodies site for a review. How can you use integers to talk about the information in the image below? What is the total distance from the summit of the mountain to the bottom of the sea? When do you use integers in your lives?

Try out this interactive program from ReadWriteThink to compare two characters from 'The Tale of Despereaux'.

Here is the compare and contrast example from Time for Kids. Feel free to use it to help you write your own essay about Polar Regions vs. Deserts!

Compare and Contrast Sample Essay

Watch this video and be inspired to punctuate!