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Sodoku Practice for Caribou
Here are some websites that provide multiple Sodoku games: My Puzzle SodokuSodoku VIP Source:: Mme Sarah’s Blog
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
Scratch Project Ideas and Instructions
Here are a few choices of Scratch projects to make: Platform Game by CS FirstLauncher Game by CS First Source:: Mme Sarah’s Blog
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
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
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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Simple Machine Riddles
This week, students chose a simple machine found in their house and wrote 5 clues to describe it. These clues were shared with the class and they had to guess which object they brought from their house. Students then identified what simple machines were part of the object. Source:: Mme
Museum of Science and Technology
On November 20th, we got to visit the museum of Science and Technology. We participated in a workshop about simple machines, and spent the afternoon exploring the different exhibits with many hands on learning opportunities! Source:: Mme Shannon’s Blog
Our New Unit!
To launch our new unit of inquiry, we started this gloomy Monday morning off with an exciting building activity! The students were challenged with a task to build a pyramid out of sugar cubes, but the trick was they couldn’t use their hands! Students were encouraged to use simple machines
Native American Artwork
Our inquiry into culture has brought us towards Native American culture, and its impact that it has on current day society. We listened to Native American music, watched videos about Pow Wows, and looked at types of clothing. We were especially intrigued about their dot art work, so we created
Parliament Field Trip
The month of October brought us on our first field trip of the year to Parliament Hill. During our tour, we looked for symbols around Parliament and learned about their significance. We enjoyed visiting the library, the Senate, the hall of Honour, and seeing the giant portraits. Source:: Mme Shannon’s
New unit of inquiry – the brain!
Our new unit on the brain has officially begun. Not only will we be talking about the brain as a part of our anatomy and its functions, but we will also be discussing our individual learning styles and how they differ from one person to another. Students have already done