![]() Did you know there are 7 different inukshuk meanings? Here are the different types of inukshuks that we have been learning about! Inunnguaq (EE-new-gnoo-AHk) It means, “image statue.” Indicates presence of humans. Aulaqquit (a-oh-laa-KO-ate) It means “ scarecrow or boogeyman.” Used to guide a caribou toward waiting hunters. Nakkatait (nak-ka-ta-eet) It means, “things that fell in water.” Points to a good place to fish. Nikisuittuq (ni-ki-sweet-tuck) It means, “North Star.” Points to the North star in the winter sky. Qajakkuvik (ka-ya-ko-vik) It means, “kayak rests.” A place to store a kayak while it dries. Pirajaqarvik (pi-roo-ya-kar-vik) It means, “where the meat cache is.” Represents a place where meat is stored. Tupjakangaut (toop-ya-kang-out) It means, “footsteps of game.” It steers hunters toward good places to find animals to hunt. Inukshuk quviasuktuq (ee-nuck-shuck ko-vee-a-suck-tuck) It means, “inukshuk expressing joy.” It is built to express the joy of the builder. Niugvaliruluit (nee-OO-VA-le-ROW-loo-eet) It means, “a navigation inukshuk.” Frames a window to a distant point and to show the best way forward. Ms. Kostiuk taught us how to sketch realistic inukshuks by using images as our inspiration. We focused on the rock shape and placement as well as authentic designs from nature. After we drew our inukshuks, we used that picture as a blueprint to build mini inukshuks. We can't wait to share our inukshuks with you next week at
Parent Teacher Conferences! ![]() Over the next few weeks the grade 2 students will be exploring the Inuit communities in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Students have been learning about how water is connected to the quality of life in the Arctic communities and this week we will begin to understand the important role that inukshuks play within the Inuit communities which are surrounded by water. Inuksuk (also spelled inukshuk, plural inuksuit) is a figure made of piled stones or boulders constructed to communicate with humans throughout the Arctic. Our class will have the opportunity to learn how inukshuks show direction, tell about a good hunting or fishing areas, show where food is stored, indicate a good resting place or act as a message centre. As we learn the significance of inukshuks we will work together to build a life size inukshuk with paper mache in the Studio with Ms. Kostiuk! We are comparing an inukshuk artifact to a life size inukshuk. Here are some books that we are using to gather all of our information about inukshuks.
As part of our Science curriculum we will be exploring liquids, hot and cold temperatures, and buoyancy and boats. As an introduction to these ideas we are asking the question: What Is The Story With Water? Our first few conversations about water will include questions, such as:
In exploring these ideas, grade two students will more fully understand the scientific properties of water and the importance of water in our lives and as part our environment. We will also explore non-fiction and fiction stories about different forms of water, including snow, ice, hail, rain, and sleet. This will give us the opportunity to learn from the stories of published authors, which will support us as we generate and write stories of our own. How are we connected to communities across Canada?We will intertwine Social Studies topics into Science and focus on the role water plays in communities across Canada, and for communities as part of Canada's history. We will continue to use water and the art of story telling to learn about Inuit, Acadian, and prairie communities in Canada.
We are beginning our work with comparing Calgary families with Inuit families in Iqaluit. Eeek...I must apologize for not posting anything since we our return to school! I heard all about your holiday adventures and it sounds like you all had a wonderful time with family and friends. We are now back in our groove and digging deep into our next inquiry...
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AuthorMy name is Mrs. Sloane and I am excited to be your child's teacher this year. We have already started exploring new and exciting topics and I can't wait to see what else we will discover together this year! Please remember to check my Blog on as regular basis, as this is where I will update you with what is happening in our classroom! Archives
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