Language Arts:
Facts vs. Inferences vs. Opinion
Fact: something that is true without argument
Examples:
Alberta is a province in Canada.
Many people have dogs as pets.
Inference: using evidence and logic to come to a conclusion
Examples:
Many people in Alberta probably enjoy quality beef.
Dogs seem to be good at protecting homes from theives.
Opinion: a viewpoint on something that is not necessarily based on facts or evidence
Examples:
Alberta is the best place to live in Canada.
Dogs are a better pet than cats.
Try these: http://www.philtulga.com/Riddles.html
And this (though it is pretty easy): http://www.pspb.org/blueribbon/games/detective/DetectiveGame.html
Math:
Science:
The Earth and the other planets have satellites (moons) that move around the planets in a predicable way following an orbit. The follow this orbit and stay in the orbit as a result of the force of gravity.
The force of gravity from large object attracts smaller objects and keeps them in orbit. The Sun’s gravity keeps the Earth and other planets in our solar system in a predicable orbit.
Most of the other planets have moons as well. The larger plants have many, many moons of different sizes. These moons are made up of many different substances but all of them are classified as satellites because they orbit their planet.
Social Studies:
Cabinet ministers are MLAs that have been put in charge of a provincial department like education or health.Cabinet ministers:
- meet with premier to discuss what needs to be done,
- create a budget for their department to follow
- research and write bills
- work with committees
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