EPS 3/4's

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

In acknowledgement of Remembrance Day, we had the privilege to deliver over 40 student postcards at a care home for veterans. Students shared what they had learned, how they will remember, and their heartfelt thanks.

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

Building containers for school supplies. We have built, tested, evaluated, and rebuilt to try and determine the best design.

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

We have had conversations over the past few days about Terry Fox and his legacy. We have shared stories, videos, and quotes that inspired us to do our best in our run this morning.

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

Getting ready for the Terry Fox run

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

Learning about parallel and perpendicular lines

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

We are comparing and contrasting different genres from our Learning Commons and beginning to notice different ways that these texts are structured.

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

We enjoyed our walk this afternoon to choose our “sit spots” that we will return to over the year.

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

Engaging in a variety of math games and challenges to get our brains working this morning.

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

Launching our Daily Draw settle-in activity today with leaves!

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

Experimenting with classroom materials to explore how using a simple machine like rollers reduces friction and makes work easier.

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

Design challenges involving pulleys; students “rescuing” injured characters.

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

Esti-Mystery #2

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

Race to 100...with cash. No better way to work on our adding

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

Pushing ourselves to be "random" while we create a background for our self portraits.

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

Working hard to test and redesign simple tinfoil boats. We were mindful to communicate in respectful and open ways.

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

Brainstorming about reading. Encouraging students to consider the reasons why they read. Answers varied: be in a different world, expand vocabulary, grow your brain, relax, learn different perspectives, and have FUN!

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

Becoming familiar with our “Sit Spot” through sketching and looking closely.

[EPS 3/4's @34ElbowPark]

Exploring group dynamics and design through fun challenges: stack the cups using four pieces of yarn and one elastic band!

[Jason Fech @FechJason]

We wish everyone good health with “Clean Hands, Clear Minds, Open Hearts” ⁦@ElbowParkSchool⁩ - Look in the windows #WeAreCBE