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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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Biome Inquiries

As we launch our last unit of inquiry of Grade 1/2, we’re setting up learning zones in our classrooms that reflect the different biomes. Students have the opportunity to explore the Arctic Tundra, The Tropical Rainforest, The Ocean, The Desert, and the Savanna Grasslands. In each centre, students will inquire

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Tomatosphere

The Grade 5/6s are working on a project having to do with plant growth in their unit about space. They received tomato seeds from NASA. Half of the tomato seeds were sent to space, and the other half stayed on earth. The students created a question, made a hypothesis, and

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TED Style Talks

​The PSSP students have created and presented amazing TED-style talks on a wide variety of inspiring topics. During the TED-Ed Student Talks Programme students analyzed TED Talks and then developed their own TED-style talks. They participated in the full process starting with idea generation and progressing to the development of

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Oxidation

​Science 9 students used their skills of observation to explore a classic oxidation reaction. They then researched the reaction’s applications. Source:: PSSP & OSSD

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Sakura Flower Festival

This week, students in Grade 1/2 learned about Hanami, a celebration that takes place every Spring in Japan. Hanami literally translates to “flower watching” and is an annual celebration of Sakura and springtime. People gather around cherry blossom trees with family and friends to enjoy delicious drinks and food under

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