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cOMMENT FABRIQUER UN PLASTIQUE NON-POLLUANT?

Pour célébrer la journée de la Terre du 22 avril dernier, les élèves de 5ème année avaient pour mission de résoudre le problème de la pollution due au plastique. Ils ont mené des expériences avec différentes recettes afin de fabriquer du plastique non-polluant en utilisant uniquement des ingrédients naturels. Il

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Systematic Literacy Teaching – Remote Learning

​The Systematic Literacy Teaching Program (SLT) involves 1:1 tutorials that use an explicit, direct, and systematic method to teach reading, writing, and spelling skills to students who need some extra help. The school closures have provided an opportunity to work with students in online formats. Here is one example of

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Artwork inspired by Ted Harrison

During our unit on National Identity in January/February, students learned about symbols representing Canada. One symbol we learned about was art created by famous Canadians, and how they represent Canada around the world. We learned about Canadian artist, Ted Harrison. Ted Harrison is one of Canada’s most known artists. His

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Can you crack the code?

This is one of the math tasks from the Kindergarten telelearning program. Students had to solve the equation and then find the letter that corresponds to the answer to find the secret message. Source:: JK & SK Blog

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Model United Nations

Model United Nations – CAPMUN 2020 – Ottawa In late February, OSSD students attended the Model United Nations held at Ottawa University. They had an opportunity to play the roles of country delegates or characters in various scenarios. Some of the committees included: General Assembly on the Peaceful Uses of

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Introducing the Procedural Writing Unit

Today the Grade 3/4s began their new English unit on procedural writing. I kicked off the unit by having students listen to my step-by-step instructions to draw a mystery picture.The students found it very amusing to see each other’s final drawings! ​Students reflected on the importance of clear and precise

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