Welcome to the pond
September 2012
Dear Students,
Unfortunately I am not able to welcome you back this September. Two weeks ago I went into the hospital to have a chest x-ray to see if I had bronchitis. Instead the doctors found a problem with my heart. To make a long story short, the doctors had to repair my mitral valve. The operation was a success and now I am going through the healing process. I look forward to teaching you later this year.
Mr. S.
The Hockey Sweater, by: Roch Carrier
Congratulations grade 5&6 students on your completion
of this choral reading project. It was a great learning
experience. Special recognition goes out to Laura, Bailey,
Alex and Tiegan whose perseverance made this video possible.
21st Century Learning
The 21 st Century Learner in Our Classroom
During this school year students have been using technology in
the classroom as a learning tool. They have used computers to research, gather
and organize information on a variety of topics. Students have sharpened their
presentation skills by producing cross curricular projects using a variety of
media programs (e.g. MovieMaker, Prezi, Corel Presentations, Blogger and
Glogster). As a final project, a group of students were asked to create a Glog
that would show you some of the computer activities and assignments that our
class has been working on. You can check out their collaborative project by
clicking on the hyperlink above. You will have to "Temporarily Allow Pop-ups" to
view the internal glogs.
A job well done goes out to: Adam, Laura, Henry, Kristen, Erica and Jack.
View the video below on how to make your own Glog.
The War Of 1812
View the following videos on the War of 1812 in preparation for
this week's trip. Be prepared to discuss the role that Joseph Brant
and the First Nations' Peoples played in the Battle of Queenston
Heights.
this week's trip. Be prepared to discuss the role that Joseph Brant
and the First Nations' Peoples played in the Battle of Queenston
Heights.
Where in the World ?
http://www.royal.gov.uk/virtualtours/BuckinghamPalaceVirtualTour/white_drawing_room.html
View the video above. Find the large portrait of Queen Alexandra, by François Flameng. Bailey, "What date did he complete the portrait?"
Due: Thursday, June 7th
View the video above. Find the large portrait of Queen Alexandra, by François Flameng. Bailey, "What date did he complete the portrait?"
Due: Thursday, June 7th
Titanic Diary Assignment - Due: Friday, April 19th
Write and post a diary entry of your last hour on the Titanic. Make sure it is
descriptive and don't forget to include your first name only and age.
Where in the World ?
Where was this great ship built? Be prepared to discuss the 100th Anniversary
of its maiden voyage this Friday.
other links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHMv_FzHKbU&feature=watch_response
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=138NHrNNGv0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pun18bi_0-g&feature=fvwrel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSPPYT-1JCc&feature=related
of its maiden voyage this Friday.
other links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHMv_FzHKbU&feature=watch_response
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=138NHrNNGv0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pun18bi_0-g&feature=fvwrel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSPPYT-1JCc&feature=related
Happy Easter
In honour of my Great Uncle Donald who always made family
celebrations eggstra special when I was growing up.
The Hockey Song via Skype
The grade 5/6 students linked up with retired high school teacher Mr. Tracey (on guitar) from St. Catharines, On. via SKYPE to record their version of "The Hockey Song", written by Stompin' Tom Connors. After a number of takes using a digital camera, editing, combined with MovieMaker and Audacity software the students were able to create their own unique recording.
Awesome job!
Where in the World ? Due: Friday, Feb. 17th
View the above video on the crystal cave. Using your "Where in the
World" planning sheet as a guide and write a response describing these
amazing wonders. Post your final draft on the Blog.
The Underground Railroad in Canada
Check out the above hyperlink below to find out further information.
"The Mysteries of Harris Burdick"
Write your final draft focusing on the setting in the above picture.
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