Welcome to the pond

Welcome to the pond

"You're a Mean One, Mr Grinch" ~ Dr Seuss

Write a descriptive paragraph on the Grinch.
Click on the link below to explore Ralphie's house.

Coding with Stephen Curry

Click on the hyperlink below to explore a variety of Code Activities.

Image result for hour of code moana

Join Moana and Maui as they sail across the expansive ocean. You will use basic coding commands as you help steer the boat through unknown territory. You will use conditionals, sequences, and loops while "mastering the art of navigation". When Moana and Maui are attacked by the Kakamora (coconut clad warriors) you will use your coding skills to break down their defenses and escape pirate projectiles. Aloha!
Click on the hyperlink below to find our school.

Gumball's Coding Adventure (gr. 6-8)
Open the hyperlink below and start creating. In this joint venture between the Cartoon Network and CS First, "you will create an animated story based on The Amazing World of Gumball TV series."This week schools across the globe will be participating in the largest education event in history - An Hour of Code. From December 4th to December 8th is Computer Science Education Week across the globe and we would to encourage all students to participate in an Hour of Code to promote computer coding skills.



DIY Christmas crafts: CHRISTMAS TREE recycling a magazine - Innova Crafts


Please bring in a magazine for this Thursday.
    What Does Advent Mean to You?

Power of One: Assignment #4

Equal Education for Girls







Due:  Friday, December 1st

Where in the World?

Due: Thursday, November 23rd
Describing a Setting


Use the above video to help you write a descriptive paragraph.

Power of One: Assignment #3






What are you going to do to help end  BULLYING ?

 
Write your own personal pledge taking a stand against bullying.
Due:  Friday, November 17th

Rose Blanche

                       Hana's Suitcase

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Click on the links below to learn more about Hana Brady..

            






Click on the link below to view a WWI trench.




                The Original Dogfight

                  
                 WW II Dogfights 

Animals of War

Canada in World War 1 I THE GREAT WAR Special

The Battle of Vimy Ridge

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Watch the video below.




Open the link below to explore the official Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum site.

In Flanders Fields by Major Dr. John McCrae, read by Linus

World War I in 6 minutes

Where in the World ?

Learn more about the "Treaty of Versailles" by opening the link below.
https://youtu.be/jLJEdp7gdVo 

Due:  Friday, November 10th
View the following documentary on a former B 25 Mitchell
crew member's experiences during WWII.

Do you love me? A Dog's Remarkable Journey To Find A Home

Open the link below to learn more about "Dia de los Muertos"

Click on the video below for your personal flight.



What was the name of the first aircraft that was flown in
Canada and where was its flight?

 Flight Activities:

FLIGHT SIMULATOR
http://johnbenzies.com/flightsim/
This flight simulation reacts to your choices regarding the elevator, ailerons, throttle and rudder.
Click on the HELP button for an explanation of each control.  Now, can you fly this plane?

ARMADILLOS
http://mrnussbaum.com/flash/airmadillos4.swf
Choose the setting and type of aircraft. Then choose the best wing speed and angle to make your
airplane fly.

HOW THINGS FLY:  FORCES OF FLIGHT
http://howthingsfly.si.edu/media/forces-flight?skipintro=true
Experiment with the forces of flight and design an airplane that flies faster and higher.



Open the link below and just watch.



Check out the link above to learn more about Halloween.

Power of One: Assignment #2

Child Labour

     



           


Check out the following links to help with your research.




Due:  Friday, October 27th        
It's a Sad Day for Canada



Power of One: Assignment #1

World Food Day
October 16th







Open the link below for access to "Free the Children" resources.



Click on the hyperlink below to test your knowledge while donating Free Rice to others in need.


Due:  Thursday, October 12th
Gratitude





Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving holiday.

Where in the World?

pretty animated GIF

Due:  Friday, September 22nd

Nations of the World

'50s Adventures of Superman - Intro

Superman 1948 Serial - #1A


Identify 5 amazing attributes that Superman possesses which help him to battle the forces of evil and injustice.  Rank the top three attributes, you would consider to be the most important for being a superhero.

Remember To Always
Try Your Best

Baseball graphics
Please have your binder set up and 
ready to go by Friday!
Getting ready for your first day back at school

Back to School Blues

See you in September.
                 Health & Nutrition










1.  Click on the above picture and answer the questions on 
     eating etiquette throughout the world.  How did you do?
2.  Simon's Daily Deal - Food Groups Game
     Click on the above link and test your knowledge of food 
     groups and servings.
3.  Click on the chart below for a link to
        The Canadian Food Guide        


4.  How much sugar are you really eating?
Click on the above questions and watch the video.  What is the gist of the video?
5.  Would you eat lab grown meat?
Click on the above question.  How is lab grown meat made and do you think it is a good idea? Explain.
6.  Nutrition Labelling - Canada
Open the above link and learn how to read the nutrition labels on your food.
7.  Food Labelling Game

Introduction to Electricity


How Hydro Electricity Works



Hydro Electricity in Ontario




                      D-Day Anniversary
                         June 6th, 1944
Let us remember what happened on this day 73 years ago.
 
                    Juno Beach 
                  June 6th, 1944




Click the above hyperlink to explore the Juno Beach Centre.

"On June 5th and 6th, World War II veterans and world leaders will come together in France to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day. To mark this historic event, CBC News launches the special multiplatform project D-DAY LIVE. Imagine going back in time 70 years to June 6, 1944, and reliving the events of D-Day in real time. Using modern technology, CBC News will help you do exactly that. CBC News will be re-creating the events of this pivotal World War II event in an interactive breaking news timeline, online and on CBC News Network, CBC Radio, and during CBC Television live special programming. If World War II had happened in a multi-media era, this is how CBC News would have covered it." CBC Media Centre - Press Release.
Click on the link below to access the CBC.
http://www.cbc.ca/archives/categories/war-conflict/second-world-war/d-day-canadians-target-juno-beach/crusade-for-liberation.html