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Fractal Tree Scratch Project

Fractal Tree Scratch Project Choose the Ball Make these variables: Add the Pen Extension. Find: then Add this code on the ball sprite: Run the program: Source:: Mme Sarah’s Blog

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Bonus Computer Program Challenges

Need an extra challenge when programming in class? Try these! 1) Write a program called “LeapYear” in which the user is asked to enter a value – a year to be tested to see if it is a leap year. Have the program say either, yes, the entered year is

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Scratch 3.0 is here!

Scratch 3.0, the latest version of the popular block-based programming language, it now available for all users!ScratchScratch 3.0 will work on both desktops and tablets alike, and has some exciting new blocks: you can make your characters speak out loud, and there is built in support for Makey Makeys! Scratch

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Hexaflexagons – back by popular demand!

We seem to have a holiday tradition of making hexaflexagons! Here is a link to my favourite template for making tri-hexaflexagons: Aunt Annie’s Tri-HexaflexagonsVi Hart’s video about Hexaflexagons:Intro to hexaflexagons Source:: Mme Sarah’s Blog

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PYP Science Fair

​Eager and enthusiastic voices were heard as the PYP iSTEAM Fair got underway yesterday afternoon. Smart work, innovative ideas, and application of the scientific method led to this final demonstration of their learning. Source:: Mme Christine’s SLT Blog

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Solar Eclipse Wonders

It was a day of anticipation and excitement as students engaged in various Solar Eclipse activities throughout the day, starting with a morning special assembly led by the Science 10 students. Later, the students built Solar Eclipse pinhole projectors and learned how to view the eclipse safely using eclipse glasses

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Ottawa Regional Science Fair

The pre-secondary and secondary students were excited to head to the Ottawa Regional Science Fair taking place at Carleton University this past weekend. Students competed in the junior and intermediate categories and were judged for some of the special awards. Our students won an honourable mention at the intermediate level

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We are heading to the Finals of the Let’s Talk Science Engineering Challenge!

Science 7/8 students are heading to the Let’s Talk Science Engineering Challenge held at Carleton University, where they will join other students in the final competition on April 25th, 2024. They will compete in the ultimate STEM knowledge quiz, the final engineering problem-solving challenge, and the Lorna Collins Spirit challenge.

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CAPMUN 2024 – Capital Region Model United Nations

This past weekend, several AcadeCap students attended CAPMUN 2024, the Capital Region Model United Nations conference, now celebrating its 10th anniversary as a bilingual Model United Nations conference. Three students participated in the Consitutional Diet of 1911: The Second Austro-Hungarian Compromise, a specialized committee where our students took on the

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iSTEAM Fair Success!

Pre-secondary and Secondary students participated in the AcadeCap Science/iSTEAM Fair on March 4, 2024. The students enthusiastically presented their projects to the external judges. Our students will be heading to the Ottawa Regional Science Fair in early April. Source:: PSSP & OSSD

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