Pontiac 6P

Snakes, Reptiles, and You...OH MY!!

2011-11-15T16:09:00.000-08:00

Your challenge is to create a media text on the computer about snakes or turtles. Use the information from the links below and what you learned at the workshops (your connections will make the poster more believable). Think about the three elements of media text: design (layout needs to be balanced with text and pictures), images (you need pictures to show your information and add interest), and additional information (accurate details). Remember to save your work before you log off!

Snakes

Turtles

Gargoyles

2011-10-26T11:19:00.000-07:00

Create your own at this link

Gargoyles

TIME TO VOTE CANADA

2011-09-18T16:28:00.000-07:00

Are you ready to vote? Take the on-line survey from the link below.

SURVEY

Science Experiments

2011-05-16T12:02:00.000-07:00

Here is the link for experiment ideas. Remember to think up your question or problem. Do research (which is included on the link). Identify your independent (one thing changed), dependent variable (what you are going to measure) and the constant variable (what stays the same).

Scientific Method
Problem/Purpose
Research
Experimental Design (independent, dependent and constant variables)
Hypothesis
Materials
Procedure
Observations (describe what you saw)
Results (display your measurements)
Conclusion

EXPERIMENTS

BITSTRIPS

2011-04-12T07:57:00.000-07:00

Welcome to a new adventure. To start your first activity, click on the link below. BITSTRIPS

Make an Inference

2011-04-04T15:38:00.000-07:00

Our next goal is all about making inferences. So get cracking! With a partner, go to the link below and make some inferences. Good Luck! INFERENCES

PIGS IN SPACE

2011-03-27T14:53:00.000-07:00

Not really...but try your hand at building a space ship that would complete a mission to a planet. Click on the link below and Good Luck! PIGS IN SPACE

BE HEALTHY

2011-03-21T15:56:00.000-07:00

We are going to be investigating healthy living. Check out the links below for some related activities.

BE HEALTHY

STILL HEALTHY

FRACTIONS

2011-03-07T17:19:00.000-08:00

Time for practising fractions. Take your pick and test your skills!

FRACTIONS

2011-02-07T16:42:00.000-08:00

Reading NON-FICTION

Do you have the tools to be successful reading non-fiction. Read the article from the following link and fill in the graphic organizer.

Listen Up Article

Biographies and Making a Difference

2011-01-03T10:52:00.001-08:00

In writing we have been looking at the idea development. The theme of "making a difference" was in Ben Harper's and John Mayer's songs. Choose a biography from the link below to see how others have made a difference. Complete two activities after the reading and fill in an exit pass.

BIOGRAPHIES

Health and You

2010-11-30T08:33:00.000-08:00

Check out the link below. Explore areas of interest and be prepared to share what you learned!

Kids Health

Are You a Hero?

2010-11-22T18:11:00.000-08:00

Can anyone be a hero? What influences people to become heroes? Who would you consider a hero? Think of these questions while you read about two real-life heroes. After reading you will fill out an Exit Pass. I want to know what you learned from reading about the two individuals. How did it change your thinking? What will you do with the information? It's time to SYNTHESIZE!

Hero 1

Hero 2

Create a Comic

2010-11-15T15:13:00.000-08:00

Below is a link to create your own comic, with dialogue. YOU will have to read the instructions in order to be successful!

Comic Link

LITERACY

2010-10-18T12:53:00.001-07:00

Have some fun with literacy! Try the following links. Please read all instructions before beginning. Also look over any examples that are given.

Work on Finding Facts

Make Your Setting Postcard

Create a Fractured Fairy Tale

FOOD CHAINS

2010-10-18T12:53:00.000-07:00

See if you remember our lesson from yesterday. The following links will review and test your knowledge. Good luck!

Link 1

Link 2

Link 3

Link 4

Link 5

More Biodiversity

2010-10-05T05:19:00.000-07:00

Let's integrate our reading and science. The underneath has an Alligator King. Follow the link below to learn more about the King. Make sure you fill in your question sheet.

King Alligator

Read and tell me six facts about reptiles and amphibians from the link below.

Reptiles and Amphibians

BIODIVERSITY

2010-09-28T05:15:00.000-07:00

Time to have FUN and LEARN! Choose an activity from the link. Once you're done, complete an Exit Ticket. If time, move on to another activity.

BIODIVERSITY LINK

HARVEST TIME

2010-09-21T05:07:00.000-07:00

Fall is the time for Harvest! Today you are going to learn about harvest festivals from around the world. Click on the link below to start your discovery.

HARVEST FESTIVALS

Letter Writing

2010-05-21T07:20:00.001-07:00

You are going to practice your letter writing skills and learn the parts of a letter. Pay close attention because I will quiz you on the parts of a letter!

Letter Writing

Introduction to Flight

2010-05-17T09:55:00.000-07:00

Do you believe air is related to flight? Visit the following sites. Answer questions on the handout related to the first link. Visit the second site and test your skill by completing the quiz.

Site One

Site Two

Researching for Finland

2010-04-18T08:01:00.000-07:00

Here are more links to specific sites.

Festivals

History Timelines, Climate, Interesting Facts

Seasons

Saunas

Christmas

Finland for Multicultural Day

2010-04-12T09:52:00.000-07:00

Click on the following sites to research your assigned topic on Finland.

Site 1

Fun Facts

Kidzone

Canada and Its Links to the World

2010-03-07T17:22:00.000-08:00

We are going to explore our links to the world. You will be completing a research project on a country of your choice. Click on the link below to begin your discovery!

Countries

Teach Us a New Game!

2010-02-21T13:50:00.000-08:00

Bored at recess? Below is a site with a variety of games. Choose two games. Write down the object of the game and how it's played. Make sure that you will be able to explain the game to the class.

Games for Recess

INTRODUCTION TO EXPLORERS

2010-02-09T07:21:00.000-08:00

Follow the link to learn about European explorers.

EXPLORERS

Can You Make a Difference?

2010-02-08T09:56:00.001-08:00

Making a difference can start with just one person...YOU! Click on the link below and find out about young people that have made a difference.

Canadian Kids Making a Difference

Wonderville and You!

2010-01-23T15:09:00.000-08:00

This following site has a variety of interactive activities. Click on the satellite image and then go to Interactive Activities. Work through and see how many you can complete successfully.

Wonderville Site

VIKINGS

2010-01-23T12:46:00.000-08:00

Learn about the Vikings at this site. You will play a game while learning about the Viking Explorers. Click on the link below to begin the adventure.

VIKING CHALLENGE

Health and You

2010-01-17T10:12:00.000-08:00

Ever thought about your body and how it works? What about your feelings and what causes them? Check out the following site for information on questions that you have about your body.

MY BODY

NON-FICTION READING

2010-01-17T08:56:00.000-08:00

Comprehending non-fiction is important. Visit the site Time For Kids. Read the top news articles and then challenge yourself by completing the quiz. Good Luck!

TIME FOR KIDS

SPEECH TIME IS HERE!

2010-01-12T09:25:00.000-08:00

Amaze us, excite us, humour us, inform us or even persuade us. It's your choice! Make sure your VOICE shows through in your speech. Remember it needs to be 3 - 5 minutes long. Check out the lifeline blogsite for the speech rubric.

Lifeline

Look for some ideas at the following sites:

Funny Ideas

Persuasive Ideas

Elementary School Speech Ideas

MATH CHALLENGE

2010-01-10T14:30:00.000-08:00

Go to the MATH CHALLENGE link. You will be able to choose a topic of your choice. You will learn new information while you practice your math skills. Good Luck!

MATH CHALLENGE

Kids and Jobs

2010-01-04T10:24:00.000-08:00

Looking for some extra cash, but need ideas to get started? Research the following sites for some information. Jot down ideas that you like or anything new that you learned. Be prepared to share.

Jobs for Kids
Money Making Ideas for Kids
More Ideas

Happy New Year!

2010-01-03T13:52:00.000-08:00

Today you have two tasks.

1. The first is to create two Babysitting Ads. Pick two of the following perspectives: the parent, the child, a sibling or a babysitting agency. Create two ads, but don't give away the perspective you picked because a partner will guess. Keep in mind what your purpose for writing is and who the audience is.

2. Go to the following links to practice work with pronouns.

Pronouns (build your own playhouse)

Pronoun Jeopardy (play alone or with a friend)

CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD

2009-12-07T10:29:00.000-08:00

Explore Christmas in other countries at the link below. Jot down a summary of what you learned about three countries.

Christmas Around the World

Graphing IS Fun!

2009-11-30T16:25:00.000-08:00

Can you collect data and create a graph? Prove it!

Make a Graph

Grammar Work

2009-11-29T14:20:00.000-08:00

We need to practice our grammar! Go to the link below for review.

Grammar Practice

The World Around Us

2009-11-23T15:20:00.000-08:00

Life is very different in other parts of the world. Opportunities are not the same for everyone. You will be reading about some of these differences. While you read, think about your feelings. What do you think?

Life For Girls

Yuckiest Site on the Internet!!

2009-10-19T07:10:00.000-07:00

It's time to explore (if you have the guts for it)! You will be entering the "Yuckiest Site on the Internet." Believe it or not, it's all about YOU! Dive right in and practice organizing the new information you learn into a Fishbone Organizer.

Yuckiest Site on the Internet

If you're finished being grossed out, then prepare to "Make a Mummy." Be able to explain what you have learned after completing the activity.

Make a Mummy!

Ispiration

2009-10-13T06:34:00.000-07:00

We are all inspired by something or someone. Click on the link below to read about a truly inspiring father/son team. Think about what makes them an inspiration to others.

The Hoyt Team

CREATIVE BOOK COVERS

2009-10-05T05:08:00.000-07:00

Book covers can really catch your eye. The following link will show you creative and well thought-out covers. Choose two that appeal to you. Tell me why! Explain your thinking.

Amazing Covers

SOCIAL STUDIES

2009-10-04T15:11:00.000-07:00

We are beginning our study of the First People of Canada. Below you will find the links for your group's tribe.

Siksika (Blackfoot)

Haida

Woodland Cree

Wendat

Beothuk

Have You Heard of Ramadan?

2009-09-28T10:17:00.000-07:00

You will be completing an Islamic art activity, but first you will learn a bit about an Islamic festival named Ramadan. Follow the link below. Read and then fill in the blanks on your work sheet.

Learn About Ramadan

COLOUR WHEEL

2009-09-21T07:19:00.000-07:00

Today in art you used the colour wheel to choose two complementary colours. Where do you find complementary colours on the wheel? Try the following activities.

Learn About Colour

Game #1

Wheel Scramble

PLACE VALUE IS FUN!

2009-09-14T07:11:00.000-07:00

Try out some of these games to practice your place value skills!

Game 1

Game 2

Game 3

Game 4

SCIENCE FAIR

2009-04-21T09:13:00.001-07:00

Science Fair is quickly approaching. Miss Griffin gave a presentation on the project "musts." She also provided a website for additional information and ideas. Forget the address? Just click on the link below and it will take you directly to the site. Get Started! Presentations to the class will be on May 19th.

Science Fair Info.

Mad Libs Junior Games...

2009-04-07T05:49:00.000-07:00

4 Fun Games to choose from on this new website. Be sure to play them all and read about your individual word choices afterwards - it's so funny!!

Mad Lib Game

Recycling Word Search Game

2009-04-06T10:15:00.000-07:00

Today if completed the 2 Activities posted last week you can now work on the following game all about Recycling which may be more of a challenge!!

Let's see who can find the most words in this game and remember that these words can be spelled backwards too!!

Planet oz kids word games- Recycling

The Environment

2009-03-30T10:49:00.000-07:00

Earth Day is quickly approaching. Go to the following links to become better informed. Remember to answer the questions on your handouts in complete sentences.

Waste: The Great Garbage Caper

The Journey of a Wildlife Photographer

Games

2009-03-23T12:14:00.000-07:00

games

CELEBRATE WORLD WATER DAY!

2009-03-22T14:55:00.000-07:00

Every March 22nd is designated world water day. Click on the following link to watch the video, "The Adventures of Super Toilet." Once you have watched the video you will go to the next link to play some games. After playing some games visit the last site to learn a bit more about "water" issues around the world.

Let the Adventure Begin

Games

Water Around the World

The World Around Us

2009-03-08T09:09:00.000-07:00

It is important for us to know about the world around us. Today we integrated math and art together. You created Islamic Geometric Art. Now let's learn something about the Islam holiday - Ramadan. Click on the link below and read the information. Did you make any connections? Do you have any questions?

Ramadan

The Talking Earth

2009-03-04T13:02:00.000-08:00

Background research is useful when beginning a new novel because it allows you to develop your own schema. Use the following sites to gain pertinent information about "The Talking Earth."

Seminole Tribe

Plants and Animals of Everglades

Jean Craighead George

MATH...EXTRA! EXTRA!

2009-02-20T17:20:00.000-08:00

Looking for extra practice in math? The following link will take you to the Nelson math site (which is our math text book). Click on the chapter you want to work on and you can complete the activities on-line. This is excellent for reviewing (EQAO testing is quickly approaching) and if you want a glimpse of things to come!

Nelson Math

ELECTRICITY!

2009-02-16T08:16:00.000-08:00

In our last space activity, you learned about the Ion Engine. You discovered some information about "like" and "unlike" charges. In our new unit, Electricity, you will have a chance to apply this knowledge. But before you begin, you need to know some basics about electric circuits! Click on the link below (Buzz) to complete activities and quizzes. Once you're done you are on another mission (Silicon Spies). Good Luck!

1. Buzz

2. Silicon Spies

3. Create Circuits

Home Remedies

2009-02-01T17:12:00.000-08:00

In Sounder, you were introduced to a traditional home remedy. You probably know some of your own home remedies. Today you are going to research other home remedies. Click on the following link and do some exploring!

Home Remedies

2009-01-25T13:52:00.000-08:00

LEGENDS

Go to the following website on legends. Choose three to read. Then continue and research one animal from that site. You will be writing your own legend about the animal of your choice. Do you know why legends are to be told during the winter months?

LEGENDS

Speeches

2009-01-12T13:01:00.000-08:00

It is time to prepare for speeches. Sometimes it's hard to come up with interesting topics. The best speeches are the ones that you can make personal connections to. This adds interest to your speech. Remember...You don't want us to fall asleep during your presentation! Class presentations will be on January 28 and 29.

Visit the following site for some cool ideas!

Cool Ideas

Your speech needs to be 3-5 minutes in length. I attached the rubric I will be using to mark you. Good luck!

Speech Rubric

CONTENT 40%

Speech Development

(Structure, organization-

Introduction, body, conclusion,

support material)

20 marks

Effectiveness

(Interest, reception,

achievement of purpose)

10 marks

Speech Value

(Ideas, logic, originality)

10 marks

DELIVERY 40%

Volume, Projection, Clarity

Voice

(Change in pitch, pace, volume, clarity,

annunciation)

10marks

Manner

(Enthusiasm, confidence, poise) 10 marks

Physical

(Appearance, posture, facial

expression, eye contact, body language)

10 marks

LANGUAGE 20%

Appropriateness

(Choice of words, related to topic and audience)

10 marks

Correctness

(Grammar,

pronunciation)

10 marks

Space Exploration

2009-01-12T12:49:00.000-08:00

Can You Make It Into Space?

Today you are going to explore rocket propulsion. You will even design your own ion engine! Click on the following link and scroll down to "Design an Ion Engine." You will have to do three activities before you are able to design the engine. Be prepared to answer questions in class based on your experience. Good luck and may the force be with you.

Ion Engine

If you are successful in your mission...continue to explore the website in the areas that interest you.