So far we have looked at how architecture have developed over time. The kids did really well during this line of inquiry and towards the end most them began to make connections between eras.
Next up we are looking at how forms follows function. Modern architects concern themselves with how the form of a structure supports the function of that structure. This part of architecture is really important when you think about how a building's form allows and encourages people to be social.
Nathan Hones, Lochlan's dad, is coming in this week and throughout the rest of the unit to talk to us about he, as an architect, approaches his projects. The kids are really fortunate and I thank Nathan for connecting our learning to the real world.
We will start the summative task soon. The summative is going to be a huge undertaking but I am giving the kids enough time to learn while they are creating their final product.
Next up we are looking at how forms follows function. Modern architects concern themselves with how the form of a structure supports the function of that structure. This part of architecture is really important when you think about how a building's form allows and encourages people to be social.
Nathan Hones, Lochlan's dad, is coming in this week and throughout the rest of the unit to talk to us about he, as an architect, approaches his projects. The kids are really fortunate and I thank Nathan for connecting our learning to the real world.
We will start the summative task soon. The summative is going to be a huge undertaking but I am giving the kids enough time to learn while they are creating their final product.
Math
For math we have looked at multiplication and division. I am satisfied that most kids can use a written method to multiply big numbers and we are working at division. Please encourage your children to practice these skills as much as possible at home on IXL. Next, we are going to look at area and perimeter. These two skills fit in nicely with our unit of inquiry.
Here are some clips to show you some methods we used in class.
Here are some clips to show you some methods we used in class.
Literacy
For literacy we are looking at information text. So far we have looked at using formal sentence starters and technical language. The kids will write an information report based on their final structure for our unit of inquiry which I will use to assess their writing.