This week, students where introduced to reading non-fiction and how to find information using the table of contents and index and using pictures, captions and the glossary to learn. Many students who do not normally read non-fiction enjoyed some time to find and read something of their interest and at the same time expand their reading interest.
In GD, students worked in partners on their KWL for the unit "Forces acting on Structures". Many students knew about Sir Isaac Newton, the Laws of Motion, examples of forces and how they can affect structures. It was good to see so many students coming to class with such a strong prior knowledge and an eagerness to participate and learn from each other.
Below are expectations created by the class and how the students can reach them.