Flower Pot Math in Grade 1

Are there families in Math? Are there ways we can connect Math, Art and Science into one project? Our grade one students wrestled with these questions during their recent Flower Pot Facts project. Part of the project included understanding how the needs of plants and animals are impacted by seasonal changes. Students also worked at knowing about fact families, number relationships and problem solving. This project integrated many learner outcomes from different parts of the grade 1 curriculum.


Math

  • I can create a Math Family
  • I can connect addition and subtraction facts
  • I can write a Math sentence
  • I can read Math sentences
  • I can check to see if my Math makes sense.

Science

  • I can mix colours using crayons
  • I can use vocabulary to talk about parts of a plant

Art

  • I can use spatial awareness to organize my work
  • I can choose colours that compliment my background
  • I can use rubbing techniques to create colour
  • I can follow steps and procedures to complete my work



Calgary Youth Science Fair



We had several of our Hawkwood School Students participate in the recent Calgary Youth Science Fair. It was a great learning experience for all and we had some that achieved great results. These included three projects that got silver, two that got bronze, and one honourable mention 

https://platform.cysf.ca/project/browse/?search=&grade=&school=5437&award_type=&award_sponsor=

  • How does exercise affect heart rate? - by Joey
  • Melting Mayhem: How does the shape of an ice cube affect how quickly it melts? - by Sydney & Addison
  • Does the favourite slurpee flavour have the dirtiest handle? - by Taelyn
  • How does screen time affect kids? - by Molly & Nora H.
  • All About Slime! - by Leina & Aliana
  • Sprouting Solutions: a plant growing experiment - by Simon

Special thank you to our in-house Science Fair Team of Ms. Swinton and Ms. McGrath for putting this great learning experience together for our students.


Volunteer Tea - Friday, April 26th

If you have not RSVP’d yet, let us know if you are planning to attend.


 


Have a great week!