Patterning, electricity, freedom and diversity

We're working through our patterning unit, including input/output tables, number sequences and writing pattern rules. 

We've been learning about both freedom and diversity. By reading picture books, students have been learning about different perspectives and using their empathy skills to better understand the characters in each story. 

Both grade 5 and 6 students have had scientist in the school workshops. They will be beginning work on designing and building items that use electricity. More information will be given to students shortly, including due dates. 

We have had a lot of difficulty with sticking to due dates in our class. I am going to be moving from due dates to drop dead dates. On the date that we've agreed and assignment is due, students will submit what they've completed for marking.