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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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AcadeCap Teacher and Staff Blogs

Welcome to Our Classroom

Hello Grade 2/3 Families! I am so excited to get the year started together! Here is a quick video tour of our learning space this year. Students have assigned desks, and each desk is fitted with a shield. Students will store personal belongings in a black bin, along with their

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Teachers' Blogs

Career Programme: Year-in-Review

Our Career Programme spans all grade levels and is packed full of activities to help students learn about and practice the essential skills needed for success in a 21st Century career.​ ​This year, students used the myBlueprint All about Me and Education Planner web-based tools to explore occupations and career

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Teachers' Blogs

Art class reflection 2019-2020

​This year has been amazing with so many activities to discover and learn. Students were able to improve and develop their creativity and imagination. During this year, the students experienced different opportunities to communicate distinctive forms of meaning, develop their technical skills, take creative risks, solve problems, and visualize consciences.

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English Class Musings

​Well, what a year we’ve had! Our students proved themselves to be resilient, dedicated, and creative. When we went online, we took a little break to do wellness checks, taking advantage of all the online content, viewing and discussing, orally and in writing: videos of people singing from their balconies,

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Reflection 2019-2020 for PSPE

​​During this year, students had the opportunity to increase their self-esteem and self-confidence, developing positive interpersonal skills and attitudes. They practiced fair play and respect for others through a wide variety of daily physical activities, such as dance, games, sports, fitness,  and individual recreational activities. They became increasingly responsible for their

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