CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD

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!

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

Make a Graph

Grammar Work

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

Grammar Practice

The World Around Us

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!!

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

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

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

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?

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

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!

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

Game 1

Game 2

Game 3

Game 4

SCIENCE FAIR

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...

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

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

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

games

CELEBRATE WORLD WATER DAY!

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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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.