Grade 4 weekly newsletter

DUNES INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Volume 8 Issue 2 ACADEMIC SESSION 2019-2020 09 Feb to 13 Feb ,2020  “Spread the goodness......it will come back to you”  Prepare well for the Computer science weekly test. Compassion is the concern we show to the sufferings of others. Keeping this thought in mind, students of Grade 5  Schedule and portions for final G presented the class assembly. The assembly started by examination is uploaded in the singing Songs of praise followed by news. A skit was per- formed by the students that revealed the importance of portal friendship. For people who are dependent on others for help and support, compassion is often the most important factor in allowing them to lead fulfilling lives. The song in the skit showcased the emotions of a child losing her friend. The skit left a spark in each one’s mind – ‘A true friend is one who open our eyes.’ The assembly was informative as well as thought provoking. Students got a chance to learn 2 new scientific terms from the assembly – Heliotropism and Heliophytes.

Grade 4A– Anagha Santhosh Grade 4 B– Mariam Khan Grade 4C– Jaijith Saji

4A Nehan Hood 4B Khadeeja 4C Muhammed Maaz

Dance Western free style dance with Bun Up The Dance Freestyle dance is a way of dancing in which the dancer improvises his moves on spot, instead of having them planned beforehand. Bun Up The Dance is a moombahton inspired collaboration with none other than Skrillex. The track combines the two’s wackyness with their musical prowess. The track bounces, grooves and bangs all at the same time. Students of grade 4 were able to make freestyle dance movements, still perform trademark moves or sequences they've practiced earlier. Not to be confused with All-Style dancing, in which different dance styles are mixed.

Science Simple Machine (Model) A simple machine is a mechanical device that changes the direction or magnitude of a force. The most notable of these are known as the \"six simple machines\": the wheel and axle, the lever, the inclined plane, the pulley, the screw, and the wedge, although the latter three are actually just extensions or combinations of the first three. To understand how this amazing feat occurs, students were given the materials of simple machines to assemble its parts into wheel and axle, the lever, the inclined plane, the pulley and the wedge. They came to know that mechanical advantage enables them to use less force to move an object, but they have to move it a longer distance.

French Puzzle Making Completing a puzzle, even the most simplest of puzzles sets a single goal to achieve. Tod- dlers and children must think and develop strategies on how to approach in achieving this goal. This process involves problem solving, reasoning skills and developing solutions which they can later be transferred into their personal/adult life. The French students were given an opportunity to create a puzzle and challenge other students to solve it. The accomplish- ment of achieving a goal brings so much satisfaction to a child. Overcoming the challenges involved in solving a puzzle really gives them a sense of achievement and pride within themselves. It provides a boost to their self-confidence and self-esteem as this prepares them for other challenges in life.

Math A little competition can inspire math students to greater achievement. The goal of  Math Wizard competition to be \"stimulate enthusiasm and a love for mathematics, introduce important mathematical concepts, teach major strategies for problem solving, devel- op mathematical flexibility in solving problems, strengthen mathematical intuition, foster math- ematical creativity and ingenuity, and provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting chal- lenges.\" Students were asked to solve a math paper that they have learned this year. Practicing for math wizard will help them to think critically logically etc. Students use problem solving skills to find the solution to the questions.

SOCIAL STUDIES Map Work Map Work will give the children opportunities to make maps and plans at a variety of scales. This can be done by looking at the object what you can see. It can be made by using some rectangles out of card or by drawing square or rectangular shapes. Students can make a map of the classroom showing the layout of tables and chairs . With the help of the carinal direc- tions, students were able to make questions of various levels to identify the places, or with the help of drawings can be used for playing games like Treasure Hunt.

2020: Towards the next 50' Counsellor Desk Strategy for the Future The school education system provides Sheikh Mohammed announced that 2020 will be the year when de- psychological counselling, which focus- velopments will be made across the education, infrastructure, health ses on addressing learning and educa- and media sectors. He wrote: “We want 2020’s atmosphere to be tional problems and on developing edu- similar to that of in 1970 when our founding fathers and their teams cational skills, to children, young people, were preparing to embark on a new stage and new life.” parents and teachers. It is provided in nursery schools, schools and institutions The UAE is known for its strategic planning, and early adoption of attended by children and young people, innovation. This is one of the reasons that led it to become a pioneer as well as in counselling and guidance across many sectors. Sheikh Mohammed’s announcement of the centers. the assessment of pupils’/ work, effort and expectations of next year, reminds us of the im- students’ individual developmental and portance of planning ahead, for years and years to come, and this is educational needs and their psychologi- especially important for any young entrepreneurs planning to launch cal and physical abilities in order to iden- their own businesses. tify: their strengths, interests and apti- tudes or talents; and reasons behind aca- The UAE is known for its strategic planning, and early adoption of demic failure or difficulties in function- innovation. This is one of the reasons that led it to become a pioneer ing, which make it difficult for the pupil/ across many sectors. Sheikh Mohammed’s announcement of the student to function and participate in in- work, effort and expectations of next year, reminds us of the im- stitution . portance of planning ahead, for years and years to come, and this is especially important for any young entrepreneurs planning to launch their own businesses. An infographic by Online Schools Centre highlighted that 41 per cent of Americans who belong to Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2010) plan to start a business one day, while 45 per cent be- lieved they will invent something that will change the world. Sunday Innovation Day Weekly Test 16.02.2020 Monday to- Computer Science Thursday Writer’s Hub Competition 16.02.2020- “Make a Book Mark” 20.20.2020 Monday 17.02.2020