Homework overview t2 2014 final
- 1. General Information Note – Term 2, 2014 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Library day. Please bring your library bag Italian Computers Dance – Pleas wear sports uniform Italian K-2 Assembly is at 1.30pm. You will receive a note or email prior to your class assembly. Sports day – Please wear sports uniform Literacy - Students will participate in Literacy groups where they will read books at their reading level and work on comprehension, phonemic awareness and other reading skills. Students will continue to learn personal spelling words. Our thematic focus for the term will be, ‘Transport’ where the students investigate forces, push, pulls and transports from around the world. Students will display their understanding through the creation of informative texts (explanations, information reports, procedures, factual descriptions). Much of the grammar that will be taught this term centres on the types of grammar needed to write various texts related to these themes. Homework and Talk topics – Attached to this overview is the list of Talk Topics and the Project for Term 2. While we encourage all students to participate in these programs, they are not compulsory. Please support your child to complete as many as you are able to and let the classroom teacher know if you were unable to complete the tasks. Numeracy - In Maths this term we will be covering the following topics: Weeks 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 Topics Whole Numbers Position Mass Patterns and Algebra Time Money Addition and Subtraction Length 2D Space Multiplication and Division Data 3D Space Fractions Relating to Area Area COGS – Through the Connected Outcomes Group (COGS) unit ‘Powering On’, students will explore the relationship between force and movement in physical activity, the arts and science. Students will be engaged in : Investigating the energy of powered toys Exploring energy through movement Creating dance using music and toys as inspiration Investigating solar energy Making an artwork that records energy traces. Science – Students will be investigating change through the Primary Connections unit, ‘Push-Pull’. The Push-pull unit is an ideal way to link science with literacy in the classroom. The unit provides the opportunity for students to explore pushes and pulls. Through investigations, students observe and gather evidence about how these forces act in air and water, and on the ground. Students identify the effect of the pull of gravity and learn that both air and water can 'push'. How can you help this term? There are a variety of ways you can help support your child’s learning this term: (1) Continue to support your child to complete homework, home reading and other projects (2) Volunteer to support your child’s teacher during literacy groups (3) Talk to your class parent about other ways you can get involved in the school If you have any questions regarding the learning program in the classroom this term, please do not hesitate to make an appointment to talk to your class teacher. Thank you for your on-going support, Rob Ernsteins
- 2. Homework Term Overview for 1E – Term 2, 2014 Talk Topics PROJECT : Research a form of transportation not used in Australia. Using a computer or cardboard, present an informative and engaging presentation that explains the following : 1. Where would you find it? 2. What form of energy does it use? 3. What is it made of? 4. What is its purpose? 5. What does it transport? 6. An interesting fact. Week 2 5th May POWER TOY : Bring in a powered toy from home. Describe the toy and talk about how it is powered and what the power does. Powered toys could include windup, battery, solar, plug-in and wind powered toys. Week 3 12th May TOPIC CHOICE : Refer Below Week 4 19th May PUSH AND PULL PURSUIT : NOT A TALK TOPIC : Students will need to complete their Push and Pull Pursuit worksheet and bring it back to class. Your classroom teacher will send the sheet home a week in advance. Week 5 26th May TOPIC CHOICE : Refer Below Week 6 2nd June TRANSPORT POETRY : Read or recite a poem that is linked with a form of transport. Some examples can be found at http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/songspoems42.html Week 7 9th June TOPIC CHOICE : Refer Below Week 8 16th June PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT Week 9 23rd June PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT TOPIC CHOICE: Please choose from one of the following suggestions: My Hero Read a newspaper or magazine and Report Something from a news bulletin Food Review Movie Review Sport or Hobby To help you keep track of your weekly homework... Spelling Look, say, cover, write, check each day Activity of your choice once a week Mathletics On the computer once a week. Home reading Mon-Thurs
- 3. News Groups Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Daniel Kaeylib Zac Aiden Matthew Jade Rachael M Connor Jessica Luci Oliver C Ava Oliver E Lorenz Rachael H Alex Lulu Aidan Lachlan Ezra Haigh Kourosh Scarlett Neil