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Posted: June 13, 2013

Grade 6: Circuit Building

Here is the link to today's assignment: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/circuit-construction-kit-dc #1: A circuit that won't shut off if one light bulb is removed #2: A circuit that that will shut off if one light bulb is removed #3: A circuit with one switch that completes the circuit on contact #4: A circuit with one switch that turns off the circuit on contact #5: A circuit that has two places to turn off/on #6: A circuit with three bulbs, one of which can be shut off without affecting the others #7: A circuit with one switch and a buzzer that can be turned off or on  

Posted: June 11, 2013

Grade 6 Science: Electricity

        http://www.engineeringinteract.org/resources/siliconspies.htm http://www.hyperstaffs.info/science/work/physics/bailey/electro.html http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/using_electricity/eng/Introduction/defa... http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/podsmission/electricity/annie02.shtml http://www.learningcircuits.co.uk/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/10_11/changing_circuits_f... http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/6_7/electricity_fs.shtml  

Posted: May 28, 2013

Grade 6 Science: Flight

Hi folks, Here's the link to the You Tube Bill Nye Flight Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgsWYYubQyM This is the link to the virtual paper airplane: http://flightsimx.archive.amnesia.com.au/

Posted: May 14, 2013

The Thrill of Flight

   Use the following link to begin your flight training assignments:    http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/setf/html/StudentResource/index.html    Click on the blue button in bottom right corner "You are cleared for takeoff." Expectations: You will be marked on your work. All students are responsible for finishing their own worksheets. Answer questions in full sentences, with good explanation. You should do the assignments in the order given.

Posted: May 2, 2013

Grade 5 Science: Solids, Liquids and Gases

Changing States: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/9_10/changing_state.shtml... Solids: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/solid_liquids.shtmlRe... and Irreversible Changes:http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/10_11/rev_irrev_changes.s... States Game:http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/science/materials/changing_states/play/ 

Posted: April 30, 2013

Grade 6 Science: Vertebrate Mini-Research Project

Due date for Grade 6R mini-research projects: Tuesday, May 7 Use your marking guide checklist (attached) to guide your work.  
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Posted: April 25, 2013

Science Grade 6 Websites:Vertebrates

Mammal Maker: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/mammals/challenges/flash/maker.shtml Animal Characteristics: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/games/animalc... Classifying Critters:(Takes a while to load) http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/forkids/critters/ Sort Animals: http://sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/class.html Classify 3 Groups: http://www.softschools.com/science/living_things/animals/animals.jsp Warm and Cold Blooded: http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/image_galleries/ir_zoo/coldwarm.html Infrared Zoo Game: http://coolcosmos.ipac.caltech.edu/cosmic_games/hide_seek/ What Kind Of Animal Is This? Game: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/kidscorner_ga... Groups of Animals Game-Scatter:  http://quizlet.com/7365505/scatter/

Posted: April 12, 2013

6R Science Websites

Microorganisms: What are Protozoa?http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/science/mic... Infection/Detection/Protection:http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection/infectionindex.html Microorganisms Around Us: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/10_11/micro_organisms.shtml Microbe Zoo: http://commtechlab.msu.edu/,sites/dlc-me/zoo/ Microscopes: Parts of A Microscope:  http://www.biologycorner.com/microquiz/# Virtual Microscope: http://www.udel.edu/biology/ketcham/microscope/ Virtual Electron Microscope: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/interact/vemwindow.html

Posted: March 14, 2013

Field Trip Notice

Field Trip Notice: On Friday, March 15, students from 5S and 5D will be going on a day-long class field trip to Tracadie! We will be leaving the school by bus at 8:30 and returning by 3:00. We will be doing a French scavenger hunt, ordering our lunch in French, and a little bit of shopping at the Dollarama. No parent volunteers will be needed for this trip. Please note the following details: ·         Students should wear appropriate clothing for the day’s weather, as we will be outside at times. ·         No need to bring a lunch, just a recess snack. ·         Maximum $5.00 spending money for Dollar store.

Posted: March 1, 2013

Happy March Break

Hope you all have a great week! Your homework is as follows:Read whenever you get the chance!On our first day back, (Monday, March 11), we will be going skating, so bring skates and helmet for that day.There will be no gym class that day. 

Posted: January 31, 2013

Grade 6R Social Studies Test

Just a note that the test date has been moved to Monday, Feb. 4th. Use your review to study. I've provided an overview of content covered below:   Step 1: Download and save class notes somewhere on your home computer.(It's the one called- lesson 4 stereotypes immigration.notebook) Step 2: Use this website to open the class notebook files: http://express.smarttech.com/ Click blue button on left: "Open an existing notebook file." It will prompt you to search for the file on your computer. Guide it to the file you've just downloaded-wherever you saved it.   Be aware that it takes several minutes to load.
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Posted: January 31, 2013

Grade 5 Science Test

Just a notice that we'll be having our Science test tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 1. Use your review!

Posted: December 21, 2012

Happy Holidays!

Just a note to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I will be keeping the student's agendas here at school over the holidays. Please note that the first day back after the break is Wednesday,January 9, 2013. Hope you all have a lovely break. I will post any new/important info. on my website if it arises. First day back: Gym

Posted: December 14, 2012

Concert Stuff

Just a note to let parents know about our concert gear. Our song has a "rapper" theme, so students are asked to bring a pair of sunglasses as the "prop" for our part.On the day of gthe concert, students may choose to wear "rapper" style clothing, or they may dress as they choose.Santa hats are fine.

Posted: December 13, 2012

Grade 6R Anti-Racism Stereotype Assignment

Attached are the requirements for the next assignment for Social Studies. Use the rubric to guide your work. Be aware that most of the work is to be done at home. You will need to submit your work to me for final approval. Use the notes I send back to guide you. I will be going online once per day to review submissions and send feedback. *Do not expect to have submissions answered after 7:00 pm the night before(19th)/ or the morning of the due date. Due Date: I will use the last draft version that exists on your personal account or the last version submitted or approved as of next Thursday, Dec. 20/12 class.  
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