As a teacher who is constantly reading and gaining knowledge so that I can bring new and exciting material to you in the classroom everyday, I have discovered a snip-it from the Ontario curriculum documents regarding our Life Systems unit! I think you and your parents would be interested to know exactly what it is that we are learning and why! Here is the snip-it:
The study of living things in Grade 6 focuses on the use of classification systems as ways
of learning about the great diversity of species and as ways of organizing the study of
species. Particular attention is given to the classification of organisms in the animal
kingdom. Classifying animals not only will enable students to learn about many different
types of animals, from mammals to microscopic organisms, but will help them to observe
and describe similarities and differences among species more precisely. To acquire firsthand
experience in studying the diversity of living things, students will examine and
classify organisms in a specific habitat – a pond, for example.
- The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8: Science and Technology, 1998, page 21
of learning about the great diversity of species and as ways of organizing the study of
species. Particular attention is given to the classification of organisms in the animal
kingdom. Classifying animals not only will enable students to learn about many different
types of animals, from mammals to microscopic organisms, but will help them to observe
and describe similarities and differences among species more precisely. To acquire firsthand
experience in studying the diversity of living things, students will examine and
classify organisms in a specific habitat – a pond, for example.
- The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8: Science and Technology, 1998, page 21
Hmm.... a pond. This brings me right to the BIG NEWS I had for you in class. Our upcoming trip will be to TooGood Pond in Unionville! We are going to investigate the organisms that we find, in their specific habitats, and classify them according to the CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM we are working on in class now!
TooGood Pond is a 33-hectare park that has many points of interest including a partially naturalized pond and a marsh.
I know you will love it, as this pond is full of character and life! We will also have time for some shopping and eating on the famous Main Street.
See you tomorrow!
Ms. Seguin
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