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Good evening,

Today students did some trading in Social Studies. We have been discussing some of the languages that developed in the west alongside the fur trade (eg. Bungi – mixture of Orkney Scottish and Cree, Michif – mixture of Cree, French, Saulteaux, and English). Students today traded beaver pelts for different supplies (eg. pots, knives). At the start of our game, students could not speak to one another at all. As the game progressed, they could speak to one another again, but we added further complications. We found it was difficult to trade if there were too many fur traders in the game. Trade seemed easier when the teams were more equal. This helped us to better understand why the Governor of New France limited the number of men who were allowed to trade. When we were learning about the coureur de bois, this was something that confused some of us. It also helped us to understand why the fur trade expanded so quickly. Traders would want to move on to new areas and new resources.

What we could trade for.
What we could trade for.

Agenda:

Read 20 minutes

Math:

  • Math Help – Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:00 pm
  • Mathletics Meeting – TBD
  • Pgs. 168-169 #2, 3, 5, 6, 10

Google Classroom Form – ASAP

Jump Rope for Heart Jump Day – tomorrow

Grade 5/6 Floor Hockey – Monday (3:00-4:00 pm)

Henna Tattoos – Tomorrow ($2, permission form)

Yearbook Orders – May 29th ( ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter Yearbook ID code: 10359315)

Spring Splash – May 2nd (see poster below)

Spring Splash