Math
Today we wrapped up two-dimensional geometry with a fun lesson with Tangrams. Share the video we watched with a parent or sibling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5mc-dkYLfI

Some tangram games:
http://www.tangramgames.co.uk/tangramgameA/
Printable tangram pieces:
https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/tangrams

Christmas tangrams:
http://www.suffolkmaths.co.uk/pages/Maths%20Projects/Projects/Christmas%20Stuff/Christmas%20Tangrams.pdf

Social Studies
What is the difference between weather and climate? Watch the video to review.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHgyOa70Q7Y

There are three different climate zones in the Cordillera. Do you remember the factors that influence the climate in a region? Do you remember the factors that influence weather?


Which scale goes with the temperature line graph?
Which scale goes with the bars?
The bars show precipitation and the line graph shows temperature. What are three conclusions that you can make from the climograph?

Health
You are what you eat. Remember those words before you choose a snack. READ THE FOOD LABEL. Review the information that is shown in food labels and the meaning of the percentages.


Please try to bring either a cereal label or a granola / snack bar label for Friday. We want to start comparing the nutritional values of different kinds/brands of the same food i.e. cereal or bars.

Interactive label games:
http://www.nourishinteractive.com/kids/healthy-games/7-ride-the-food-label-game-nutrient-information
http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/eating-nutrition/label-etiquetage/understanding-comprendre/interactive-tools-outils-interactifs/quiz-interactive-eng.php

Reminders:

• SCIENCE TEST TOMORROW!
• We'll wait for next week to have Reading Test. Two tests in a week is enough.
• Baby food jar for craft.
• Skating permission form.
• Food label (cereal and/or snack bars)
• Secret Santa (everyone has picked). Present exchange is next WEDNESDAY, December 21st. $10.00 or less gift.
• JoyFULL socks.... three more days left. 
• Canned / non-perishable food item.