Backpack Weigh-in

Will, Kierra, Emma, Savannah, and Connor have weighed their backpacks.

• Will's backpack weighs the most.
• Emma's backpack weighs 0.45 lb less than Kierra's backpack.
• Savannah's lunch weighs 1.5 lb. With that lunch out of the backpack, the backpack weighs 16.55 lb.
• Connor's backpack weighs more than Emma's.

How much does each person's backpack weigh?

(lb stands for pounds - use kg instead)

Your solution is due to Ms. Earl on Monday. Be sure to show your math work and your thinking.

Farewell Genevieve!

Today we said goodbye to Genevieve. She is leaving for the rest of the school year and travelling to New Zealand. What an adventure! We are sad to see her go, but excited for her to experience a new country and culture. We celebrated her last day with a yummy potluck.

 

Weekend Math Challenge

Tyson and Nathan are making shelves that measure 75.5 cm. The wood from the hardware store is sold in 180cm lengths. How many pieces will the boys need to make 6 shelves?

Be sure to show all your work - number sentences, operations, explanations, etc. Your solution is due to Ms. Earl on Monday.

Fractions Math Challenge

Ms. Earl had gel pens to award after the BINGO game. She gave 4 to Evan and said that he had 2/6 of them. How many gel pens did Ms. Earl have to start?

Be sure to explain your thinking in pictures and words. Your solution is due to Ms.Earl on Monday.

Agricultural and Water Festival

On April 8th, we travelled to Seaforth for the Agricultural and Water Festival. It was a full day of activities and learning about our local watershed and agricultural industries. There was lots to see and do!


Here are some of our thoughts from the day:
"I learned that any sort of liquid chemical spill in the ground could not just hurt you, but can hurt many others." - G.L.

"I liked that we got to carry buckets of water like the pioneers did." - R.V.

"I learned that if you take one thing from its environment, it can affect all the other things." - N.D.

"My favourite part was when we got to feed the calf." - C.F.

"I learned that if you drop liquid or chemicals on the grass or a field, they can get into your well." - E.P.

"I learned that chickens need calcium to have a good egg." E.D.