Aug 29

Science:
- continue learning about the Scientific Method with Mythbusters
- students learned about a Cree teaching called aoksisowaato'p - or" sit spot". Ask your student about this experience.


Upcomming:

Aug 30 - PD Day, no classes
Sept 2 - Labor Day, no classes
Sept 4 - Journey 2050 field trip
Sept 6 - EMS Pancake breakfast (7:30am to 9:30am) and motivational speaker Alvin Law. Families are welcome to attend

Aug 28

Math:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcWLe_f-wQk

Students created drawings like the one in this video, measuring, creating and identifying parallel, perpendicular line segments, and an angle bisector for the shadow in the drawing.



Upcomming:
Aug 29 - initial IPP meetings and Meet the Teacher 6-8pm
Aug 30 - PD Day, no classes
Sept 2 - Labor Day, no classes
Sept 4 - Journey 2050 field trip
Sept 6 - EMS Pancake breakfast (before school starts) and Guest Speaker

Aug 27

We have a field trip planned for Sept 4 to the Agrium at Stampede Park, to learn about sustainable farming practices in a program called Journey 2050. There is no cost to this trip. If you are able to volunteer, please contact me at mammatheson@cbe.ab.ca or 403-777-7800 ext 3020.

 Please sent back completed risk forms with your students as soon as you are able.

Math:
- practice drawing parallel and perpendicular lines using rulers, compases, and protractors
- practice measuring precisely and labeling (communication) in math

Science:
- identifying parts of the scientific method using an episode of Mythbusters - "Bubble Pack Plunge"

Upcomming:
Aug 29 - initial IPP meetings and Meet the Teacher 6-8pm
Aug 30 - PD Day, no classes
Sept 2 - Labor Day, no classes
Sept 4 - Journey 2050 field trip
Sept 6 - EMS Pancake breakfast (before school starts) and Guest Speaker

Aug 26

Math:
- introduced Monday Math Talks - will happen each Monday

Science:
- investigating the Scientific Method using Mythbusters (will continue tomorrow).

August 22

Math:  Deep understanding is better than speed in math

https://vimeo.com/125927211

- students worked in pairs on a paper folding activity and made convincing arguments that they had folded a square piece of paper in specific ways.

- students refined their understanding of the concepts of area, shapes (specifically a square) and fractional amounts.

Science: Observation & Inference Assessment

Important Dates:

August 29 - Meet the Teacher Evening 6-8pm ** There will be early dismissal for students this day

Sept 4 - Journey 2050 Field Trip (Look for paperwork early next week)

Sept 6 - Pancake Breakfast & Guest Speaker Event (more details to come...)

Aug 20

This post covers August 15, 19, and 20

Math:

• Week of Inspirational Maths (Jo Boaler) https://www.youcubed.org/weeks/week-1-grades-5-9/ 
• Video 1: Everyone can learn math and brain research proves it!! https://vimeo.com/126645788
• Using Four 4's and addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, students came up with solutions for numbers 1 through 20. 
• Video 2: Brain Crossing helps learn math https://vimeo.com/126647645
• Students investigated visual patterns in the numbers below: 
  

Science:

• Science Inteview
• Observation & Inference
• Mystery Footprints

Welcome

My name is Mrs. Matheson and I am pleased to be your Math & Science Teacher this year!! I am entering my 16th year of teaching in the Calgary Board of Education and my 3rd year at Ernest Morrow School. I am a proud born and raised Calgarian and have a passion for teaching and learning. 

I am looking forward to working with your child while creating a positive and exciting learning environment. Students will be challenged in a variety of situations this year and will work towards improving their skill level in all subjects. Both students and parents are encouraged to check my blog regularly in order to stay up to date as to what is happening in class. I believe that open lines of communication are important to your child having a successful year. Please contact me at any time regarding all questions or concerns that you may have, and I will respond in a timely manner. 

My contact information is as follows: 
email: mammatheson@cbe.ab.ca 
Blogs: mathesonsmath.blogspot.com 
Phone: 403-777-7800 (extension 3020) 

Our meet the teacher night is scheduled for August 29th from 6pm to 8pm. I look forward to meeting with parents and guardians on this date and putting names to faces!