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As a fun math activity linking to our unit on Eras, students made some stained glass window designs. They learned about the tools of their geometry set, how to use them, and reinforced their understanding of angles and shapes. All the while, they gained knowledge via “experience” regarding stained glass

To conclude the Eras unit, the students were challenged in building their own catapults or trebuchets. With one weekend to research ideas, collect materials and build they were highly motivated. They came up with some awesome machines! ​Through such activity they learned how the end of the Medieval Era came

​The kindergarten class, along with the grade 1/2’s, had the awesome privledge to be part of an interactive experience with a paralympian this morning. We learned all about the sport of curling. It was such a great experience for the children to meet such inspirational individuals. Source:: Kinder Blog

Students have been exploring maps and their features. Using fantasy mentor texts such as; ” Wings of Fire,” ” Narnia,” ” Eargon,” and ” How to Train Your Dragon,” students determined how the maps can create a new world and help the readers understand the story. Students then created their

As a final Civics assignment, and an example of a collaboration with Science, students engaged in a model UN roleplay where they each became delegates on the UN Environmental Assembly, a UN committee meeting to discuss global issues related to the environment. Each student researched the topic of pharmaceutical pollution,

The children at Acadecap have been enjoying all of the snow that we have received in our area.They decided to challenge themselves and build an igloo.Building an igloo teaches the children to explore their ideas, test them, evaluate them and problem solve. They also learned to cooperate with their peers