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Scratch Programs That Use Arrow Keys
Here are two Scratch programs that use the arrow keys:Chaser GameObstacle Course Source:: Mme Sarah’s Blog
Geodes
Here are some interesting links about geodes:Geodes – Wikipedia Geology.com – all about geodes How Geodes are formed – Youtube videoCracking Open a Geode – Youtube video Source:: Mme Sarah’s Blog
Le Printemps ADLC de la francophonie
A l’occasion du mois international de la francophonie, nos élèves célébreront la langue de Molière de maniere ludique. Intitulée ‘le printemps ADLC de la francophonie’, cette semaine d’immersion dans langue et la culture française se déroulera du 1er au 5 avril et permettra aux apprenants de s’exprimer à travers des
Drinking Water Protection
Keeping our drinking water clean is important! Here’s a short video that talks about what is being done in Ontario:Drinking Water Protection Source:: Mme Sarah’s Blog
Fun With Pascal’s Triangle
On the next Caribou Contest, there will be a question about Blaise Pascal, the French mathematician for whom Pascal’s Triangle is named. Pascal was not the first to discover the triangle, as it was known in ancient China. Regardless, it is full of lots of interesting patterns! Interesting Facts about
AcadeQUIZ 2019
AcadeQUIZ is Acadecap International School’s yearly trivia night fundraiser. We would like to thank our amazingly supportive community for another successful AcadeQUIZ! Click on the Facebook image below to view our photo album from the evening. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156126630387688&type=1&l=5fca86df37 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10156126630387688&type=1&l=5fca86df37
AcadeCap Teacher and Staff Blogs
From Farm To Table
The kindergarten class has been very busy designing and building our new class farm.Our new unit of inquiry is all about the process that food takes from the farm to our table and the connection between human-made systems and communities.We will be painting, decorating and adding to our farm as
Ottawa River Water
As part of a larger collaborative water project for science class, grade 7, 8, 9 students created an educational panel display with takeaway information sheets and table activities. The project aimed to increase awareness of environmental issues related to the Ottawa River, the source of drinking water in Ottawa. The
Black History Month
February is Black History Month. A significant subject which the Grade 5-6 students learned about, and deeply reflected upon. They explored the history (i.e. slavery, Underground Railroad), and discussed various recent events (i.e. Black Lives Matter). They expanded their knowledge as they discussed: why February is the month dedicated to
Capital Region Model United Nations
Capital Region Model United Nations (CAPMUN) is a simulation of the real United Nations, held at the University of Ottawa. This March, students from schools in the Ottawa area and surrounding areas gathered to participate in UN committees, where they took roles as delegates or historical characters to tackle real
Netflix Book Report
Over the holidays, the students selected a French novel to read. Applying their Media knowledge, they also prepared a Netflix page to share with the class upon the return to school. They had to summarize chapters as episodes, select an image as the clickbait for a trailer, list the characters,
Media’s Influence
Throughout the unit on Media the Grade 5-6 students have demonstrated their growing understanding of its advantages and disadvantages, and are now capable of navigating it safely due to their developing media literacy. To conclude the unit, they explored the influence of social media, fake news and propaganda. They viewed,