Students have been working diligently these past few weeks as we continue to explore the question "How does land shape the world we see?". We began by looking at the world map through the use of the Montessori Puzzle Maps. Mrs. Morden and Ms. Bouchard created an example and a non example of how to use this material as well as reference guides to create a physical region map that represents Alberta, Peru, Tunisia, Ukraine and India. We took the example and non example to co create multi-step success criteria, in a group discussions students shared that we (teachers with students) build criteria to know what to do in order to be successful with a task.
Throughout the week, students have been exploring several authentic artifacts from a Fort Calgary Museo Kit. Students took time to look at and reflect on past artifact sketches in order to determine what they are doing well and their next steps for sketching. Some students chose to focus on using more sketching techniques in order to make their sketches more accurate and realistic. Furthermore, we looked more closely at the thinking routines connected to artifacts and how we can be more successful in creating meaningful observations through our wonderings and questions. We looked at the features of Thin and Thick Questions, they will help guide us in developing high order questioning skills and making our thinking more visible.
To continue our exploration of multiplication and division concepts. We have been listening to and pulling out the features of mathematical stories. Students will engage in creating their own mathematical story next week!
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Morden
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