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Learner Profile

nainisingh — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:24:59 CDT

What learner profile do you think I have in mind?!

IB learners strive to be: Inquirers They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learningThey actively enjoy learning and this love of learning will be sustained throughout their lives. Knowledgeable They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines. Thinkers They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions. Communicators They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others. Principled They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them. Open-minded They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities. They are accustomed to seeking and evaluating a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience. Caring They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and to the environment. Confident They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs. Balanced They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others. ReflectiveThey give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to
support their learning and personal development.

Naini Singh's Grade 4A Wiki

nainisingh — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:56:00 CDT

Welcome to Naini Singh's Wiki! Please use this great resource to
keep yourself updated with current happenings in Grade 4A.

What is a wiki?

Web of life

nainisingh — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:35:10 CST

The 12 year old girl who silenced the world for 5 minutes. Watch this video.

1) What is an ecosystem?

2)How are living and non-living things connected to one another?

3) How does the use of its resources affect an ecosystem?

4) How are resources used by different groups?

5) How can our choices affect ecosystems?

6) Why do some people think it is important to protect ecosystems?

Some useful resources

Downloads:

http://www.brainpop.com/science/ecologyandbehavior/ecosystems/ http://pzweb.harvard.edu/ucp/curriculum/ecosystems/s1_background.htm http://ilc.royalsaskmuseum.ca/ilc6/pages/62b/63c/f63cp1.htm http://www.ecologyfund.com/registry/ecology/res_kid_home.html http://www.bigelow.org/edhab/matchgameprint.html http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/adaptations/index.cfm http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/animalneeds/ http://www.geography4kids.com/files/land_ecosystem.html http://www.nhptv.org/NatureWorks/nwepecosystems.htm http://www.vtaide.com/png/foodchains.htm#create

http://ecosystemgsis.wikispaces.com/(Teacher- resource)

Number skills

nainisingh — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:40:37 CDT

follow this link

Times table

nainisingh — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:46:18 CDT

Follow this link

Fun way to learn your tables

Children's Rights

nainisingh — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:11:31 CDT

Welcome to our unit on children's rights. We will be pursuing the following lines of inquiry to guide us through our learning journey.

Who we are

Transdisciplinary Theme
Who we are
An inquiry into the nature of the self; beliefs and values; human relationships including families, friends, communities, and cultures; rights and responsibilities; what is means to be human.

Central Idea

Children make up a unique part of a society and are recognized as a group who have specific rights and responsibilities.

Inquiry Lines:

International rights of the child-UNICEF (1989)
Varying rights actually accorded to children in Kenya and around the world.
The nature of, and differences between rights and responsibilities.

Homework Assignemnts

nainisingh — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 03:39:46 CDT

Homework everyday should include half an hour of reading. ( ORT, library book or simply any book at home. Try include magazines and newspapers too). Check out the list of grade 4 books suitable for your age in out LA page on the wiki.

If your parents allow you to, listen to the news on TV with them. We can share interesting news snippets of information every morning :)

Monday

Tuesday Math HW

Wednesday Complete you center assignments (LA and Math)
Plan your Scrap Book project(unit)
Thursday Comprehension

Friday Y

Monday
Tuesday	Math HW
Wednesday	Complete you center assignments (LA and Math) Plan your Scrap Book project(unit)
Thursday	Comprehension
Friday	Y

Literacy activities

nainisingh — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:03:32 CDT

Follow this link

If having trouble play noun games here. First be sure of what a noun is!
NOUNS

Choose the complex option in this game:
Singular- plural

Nouns for balloon poppers :)
Nouns and Balloons