A Visual Journal
is...
- your ticket to understanding science/social studies.
- a place where you can write, draw and stretch your thinking and make sense of the content you have learned.
- a place you can examine, express, and keep track of your reasoning and thinking. This will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses. It will also help you assess your progress and set goals for your learning.
- It is a place you can discuss connections you have made to other subjects, your life, or events happening in the world.
Please ensure that you update your visual journal on a daily basis.
As well, please review your rubric located on the inside cover of your journal. Remember to explain your thinking thoroughly and include visuals and linking words. Be creative and have fun!
Grade 5
Science 5
1. Electricity Title Page
2. Table of Contents
3. The Scientific Method
4. Hot Stuff Activity
5. Open/Closed Circuit
6. Series Circuit vs. Parallel Circuit (January 18)
7. Conductors and Insulators
8. Classroom Chemistry Title Page (Mar. 20)
9. Table of Contents
Social Studies 5
2. Confederation (Mar. 21)
Grade 6
Science 6
1. Evidence and Investigation Title Page
2. Table of Contents
3. The Scientific Method
4. Bennett Center Booklet- The Case of the Missing Millionaire
5. Important Book for Evidence and Investigation (January 20)
6. Sky Science Title Page
7. Table of Contents
8. Comets, Meteors, Asteroids, etc.
9. Phases of the Moon Chalk Pastel Art
10. Glue Bennett Center Booklet onto a page
11. Glue sundial into journal and explain what you learned about sundials
12. Glue star clock into journal and explain what you learned about stars/constellations
13. Rotate vs. Revolve Page (Feb. 24)
14. Reasons for the Seasons (Mar. 22)
Social Studies 6
1. Local/Municipal Government Title Page (Nov. 28)
2. Local Government Services (Nov. 28)
3. How is Local Government Elected? (January 17)
4. How can you support at the local level? (January 20)
5. School Boards (January 25)
6. Why do we need a Provincial Government (March 22)
7. How does the Provincial Government Make Laws? (March 22)