Just to clear up a few misconceptions:
Machine Mania assignment:
- The boys and I have talked at length with regard to a due date for this assignment. As yet we have not set one. It is certainly NOT this Friday.
- We will discuss as a class a suitable due date
- The boys all know that they DO NOT have to MAKE a machine. The alternatives as we discussed in class were: draw a detailed picture of your machine with labels or make a simple model using lego, cardboard etc. This model should not be big or working - it should be very simple
- Most boys have chosen to keep things very simple and have drawn a complex machine, they are now working on putting labels on the diagram to show the various components and simple machines used.
- All work has been done in class either on an A3 poster format or on powerpoint. I have therefore been able to track the progress made by the boys and how efficiently they have been using class time.
- All boys were given a criteria sheet with a Rubric explaining what exactly needed to be done (this should be in your son's communication folder). An example poster is on our board. As a class we went through the expectations for this task.
- This is a FREE Time activity.
- If a boy has finished all class work and they have spare time they work on the Lost on an Island activity.
- There is no due date for this task - I anticipate that most boys will take quite a considerable time to complete this task as it is only done when all other work is completed.
- This activity is a class activity not for homework.
Chapel:
- We have Chapel this Friday
- Some boys have lines that they need to rehearse in their diaries. Please help them pronounce difficult words. These lines do not need to be memorised.
Easter Egg Donation:
- The P&F are having an Easter Egg Fundraiser. Please support this cause by donating as many Easter Eggs as you can.
- There is a box in our classroom awaiting your donation
Nesha
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