Our class was soon off to visit Milton Quarry and we couldn't have picked a more perfect day for our visit. The trees on the Niagara Escarpment were gorgeous. We saw how Dufferin aggregates had built a bridge across the the gap where the escarpment has been blasted so that the Bruce Trail can pass through. This may be a nice activity for Thanksgiving weekend.
Because it is an active quarry, students had a bus tour through the quarry. Our guides explained how the escarpment was formed and how their operation works. We also saw how Dufferin aggregates rehabilitates the land and the plans for the land once the mining operation is done. Ask your child to tell you what they learned.
Back at school, the children wrote this week's spelling test and then worked on writing a news report about our trip. This report is the main task where the children will show what they know about rock characteristics, how people use rocks and the effects that people have on the landscape, as we wrap up our first unit of inquiry.
The children attended french class today.
Look out for letters about karate and after care fees coming home today.
Reminders:
- Complete and correct MMS & arithmetic pages assigned this week
- Sign and correct spelling
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!
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