We have been busy in science learning about buoyancy and stability with boats. We looked at ways that we can keep boats stable such as a wide bottom and using a keel. Next we will be looking at a catamaran and how that helps keep a boat stable. As we have been going through these ideas, we keep coming back to the Titanic and talking about how these concepts apply to it.
We have had so many wonderings as we go through this study. One question was "How big was the Titanic?'. Finding the answer on Google was easy enough: 269 metres. BUT... that didn't really help us. We couldn't understand how big that was. Today we set out to gain some perspective on just how big the Titanic was. We brought our metre sticks outside and we measured from one end of the field (the sidewalk at the drop and go at the front of the school) and went west. We found out that the Titanic is close to that length. Our field is 292 metres. When we stopped at 269 metres and looked back, we were shocked at just how big a ship the Titanic was. Many of the students were impressed by the fact that a boat that big could float!
Today we also welcomed a new student, Christian, to our classroom!He fits right in and the students are so excited to make a new friend. Welcome to Christian and his family :)
We have an exciting event coming up. Check this message out about the Great Book Exchange:
Have you ever wondered what to do with those books that you have finished reading and they are just sitting there in your house and room? We have a solution for you (with parent permission)! The Student Leadership Group is collecting gently used picture books and novels for students K-6 that you may wish to donate for the Great Book Exchange! On June 8, 2017 students at Ken Taylor will have a chance to purchase these books for 25 cents each.
What an opportunity to pick up some books for summer reading. Books will be collected between May 18th -June 5th, 2017. Please bring your donation of gently used books to Mrs. Fraser’s classroom.
From: Student Leadership
Coming up:
- Tuesday and Wednesday - $2 Treat Day - Popcorn
- Wednesday - Mismatch Day - Wear Mismatched Crazy clothes!!
- Thursday May 18 - Assembly 1:00 pm
- Friday May 19, 22 - No School
- May 23 - Special In School Presentation: Hoja
- May 29 - ALC Field Trip. Please send back Field trips ASAP! Volunteers needed!!
