Mr. Minia

Grade 3 Teacher from Scarborough, Ontario at Douglas Harkness School. #HarknessHasHeart

[Mr. Minia @DHSMinia]

It’s time to relax before your next big adventure in grade 7 and beyond. We will miss you, grade 6s, and don’t you ever forget how amazing each and every one of you are. We can’t wait to see how you all will make the world a better place.

Until next time 💜💙💛 #HarknessHasHeart

[DHSMarasescu @DHSMarasescu]

The awesome Emily from the Hangar Flight Museum led us in building and testing some flying contraptions today. We made gliders, helicopters, parachutes, to connect to the practical applications of the Bernoulli Principle. How fun! #wearecbe @DHarkness_CBE

[Mr. Minia @DHSMinia]

@DHSMarasescu @DHarkness_CBE 🚁

[Mr. Minia @DHSMinia]

We’ve got special guests from the @TheHangarMuseum who are here to build some flying devices with our 6s. Stay tuned for updates on our morning in 6A! @DHSMarasescu @DHarkness_CBE #HarknessHasHeart

[Mr. Minia @DHSMinia]

Now time for our next device. Can you guess what we’re building? @DHSMarasescu @DHarkness_CBE

[Mr. Minia @DHSMinia]

Taking flight ✈️🦅

[Mr. Minia @DHSMinia]

The boys and girls in grade 6 got into a fiery competitive battle against each other as they tested their skills navigating a Cartesian Plane. The goal? Be the first to connect 4 of their tokens. Great gaming spirit, grade 6! @DHSMarasescu @DHarkness_CBE

[DHSMarasescu @DHSMarasescu]

We took some time to have a Salad-bration, to enjoy the delicious lettuce we have been growing in our garden. We worked on some knife skills, made a balsamic vinaigrette and also used dill from the garden! Happy faces and tummies all around! @littlegrnthumbs @DHSMinia #wearecbe

[Mr. Minia @DHSMinia]

It’s SALADBRATION! Grade 6 today was abuzz as we ate the gifts of our very first harvest. What a great way to appreciate why we grow our food and how it is a language of our love and friendship to each other. #HarknessHasHeart @DHSMarasescu @DHarkness_CBE @littlegrnthumbs

[Mr. Minia @DHSMinia]

Our grade 6s continue to investigate translations and are exploring how to represent the movement of an object on a Cartesian Plane using specific algebraic notation. Slide to the left; take it back now, y’all! @DHSMarasescu @DHarkness_CBE

[Mr. Minia @DHSMinia]

In working on our math fluency which includes being specific in our mathematical explanations, our grade 6s are telling me step by step how to draw a right angle triangle. Nailed it. Make sure you’re specific in your descriptions, grade 6! @DHSMarasescu @DHarkness_CBE

[Mr. Minia @DHSMinia]

Grade 6’s have been delving into the world of Coordinate geometry and learning about transformations on a Cartesian plane. What an exciting world you are entering, 6s! @DHSMarasescu @DHarkness_CBE

[Mr. Minia @DHSMinia]

What an absolute treat this was! Thanks always, Ms. Cariolato!

[Mr. Minia @DHSMinia]

5/6’s doing some reader’s theatre today for #HarknessHour to work on their ability to express and speak, as well show their understanding with what they are reading in their presentations. It’s an acting guild up here in room 18! @DHSMarasescu @DHarkness_CBE #HarknessHasHeart

[Mr. Minia @DHSMinia]

LETTUCE grow together, indeed!

[DHSMarasescu @DHSMarasescu]

The growth of our garden is truly unbe-LEAF-able! This month, we branched out a bit with the addition of some strawberry and onion sprouts. Our beans, radishes, carrots and herb garden are also thriving! Great job, Grade 6! @DHSMinia @littlegrnthumbs #wearecbe

[Mr. Minia @DHSMinia]

We’re combining social studies and art this morning for a big upcoming project. Can you guess what our 6’s are cooking and what this will look like in the end? @DHSMarasescu @DHarkness_CBE #HarknessHasHeart

[Mr. Minia @DHSMinia]

Poppin’ off with Pop Art! As we explore ways that we can express ourselves boldly and confidently, the grade 6’s experimented with colour in their Pop Art representations of a doughnut. I’m getting hungry just looking at this… @DHSMarasescu @DHarkness_CBE

[Mr. Minia @DHSMinia]

Today we explored the world of integers by using counters to represent models of equations. Our grade 6s were eager to share their work with each other and with their class, and made sure to keep their models tidy and organized for clarity. @DHSMarasescu @DHarkness_CBE

[DHSMarasescu @DHSMarasescu]

Thank you to all the families who came in for Student-Led Conferences! The enthusiasm our students showed for their learning was truly inspiring. Enjoy your break Grade 6, you have earned it many times over with your hard work and excitement for knowledge! @DHSMinia #WeAreCBE