First grade students need to have this extension completed by Monday, February 2.
Second grade students need to have this extension completed by Thursday, February 5.
Next week in GT class, we will be learning about the continent of Australia. To prepare the children with some background information, please have fun with the following critical thinking activity.
First you will need to learn some interesting facts about the outback in Australia. You can find some information by clicking on this link: The Outback in Australia. As a family, read and discuss the Outback with your child.
Next, you will need to solve this dilemma using your critical thinking skills:
You are traveling in a desolate part of the outback in Australia. You are on your way to an educational symposium when your plane crashes. You are three days away from an airfield. There is no chance of making the symposium on time. Your best bet is to start walking as you won't survive staying where you are. Take inventory of your items to determine what is important to take and what is not. You may only take FIVE things with you. Remember it is a three day trip!
Here are your supplies:
- 1 partial box of saltine crackers
- 2 cans of beef stew
- 4 bruised apples
- 6 litres of water
- 1 can pork and beans
- 2 ripe bananas
- 500 grams of coffee
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1 first aid kit
- Map of Australia
- Candles
- 6 damp matches
- Rope
- Tents/sleeping bags
- Pots and Pans
Remember you may only take FIVE of your items with you. In your journal, draw you five items and be prepared to explain why you chose those items.
Have fun and have interesting problem-solving discussions.
Parents, please complete the following form so I have your feedback: Parent Feedback
Enjoy and as usual, please let me know if you have any questions and/or concerns. It was sooo good to be back in class this week!
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