-       Give examples of animals in each vertebrate class

-       Explain the difference between a vertebrate and an invertebrate and give an example of each

-       Classify animals as birds, fish, reptiles, mammals or amphibians and explain their classification

-       Compare and contrast different vertebrate groups (ex. what are the similarities and differences between birds and mammals)

Students have a vertebrates booklet in their Science Binder with all of the necessary informaiton and vocabulary to practice. We will also be completing review stations in class to practice.

2) 6A2 has Phys. Ed. tomorrow, students should come dressed in comfortable clothing and have outdoor shoes and a water bottle.

3) Tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day. Students are encouraged to wear an orange shirt to school in recognition of the impact of residential schools on our First Nations communities. More informaiton about Orange Shirt Day can be found here: https://www.orangeshirtday.org/

4) 6A2 will be doing the Terry Fox walk on Thursday afternoon (Friday afternoon rain date). Students are encouraged to wear comfortable footwear and to dress appropriately for the weather. GSMS will be raising money for the Terry Fox Foundation again this year. Students are encouraged to bring a toonie to school in support of the Terry Fox Foundation. Donations can also be made online in the school's name using the following link: https://secure.terryfox.ca/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?TeamID=913727. The JT Clark Foundation is challenging schools in our area to fundraise $20 000 in support of the Terry Fox Foundation. If this goal is met, the Family Foundation will donate another $20 000, doubling our collective efforts.

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