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What a hike!
Our class produced a wonderful Science Fair. Here are their comments:
I like the way I…
I am proud of…
I did well on…
Next time I would like to improve…
During this activity, I learned…
Dear student. We have been doing Quiet Time for a few months now…15 minutes, 3 times a week:
1. What things do you choose to do during your Quiet Time?
2. What do you like or don’t like about Quiet Time, and why?
3. What do you feel during Quiet Time?
4. What do you notice about it?
5. What does it mean to you?
6. What surprised you?
7. Who would you recommend it to?
8. Do you have any questions?
Before you blog, I expect you to read the QUIET TIME BROCHURE posted on our class website. I look forward to hearing from you.
VIDEO ~ Making Plasticine Pictures with Barbara Reid
Barbara illustrates all her books with plasticine.
Hello,
Plasticine paintings are incredible and so fun to look at, not to mention inspiring.
Plasticine (also called modelling clay) works especially well for kids because it’s a forgiving medium. You don’t have to be great with fine motor skills or details. It’s movable and moldable and kids are not intimidated by it!
Students were instructed to come up with a SPRING THEME.
How do you get these amazing results?
THINK FUN!
THINK CRITICAL THINKING!
THINK SPATIAL REASONING SKILLS!
THINK MENTALLY STIMULATING!
Our class made a box with a maze on top with holes and a marble. The object of the game is to try to tilt the playfield to guide the marble to the end of the maze without letting it fall into any of the holes.
Quick video 0:48 / us making our marble mazes
Marble mazes are designed to test your child’s critical thinking, visual perception and spatial reasoning skills. Unlike a straightforward marble run, where the object of the exercise is to construct a structure for marbles to tumble down, a marble maze is far more mentally stimulating.
A marble maze is a logic game. A child has to think very carefully about what path their marble will take. If they choose the right path, the marble ends up in the right place and they win the game. But, one wrong move and it’s game over!
Marble mazes are great for children and adults alike!
Father’s Day was Sunday, June 21, 2020
Father’s Day is a relatively modern holiday. Different families have a range of traditions. These can range from a simple phone call or greetings card to large parties honouring all of the ‘father’ figures in a particular extended family.
Father figures can include:
Some students do not have a father at home. Some mothers fill in as a father-figure. And some families have another male person who is a caregiver to you.
STUDENT VOICE
The people who make up our families love and care for us. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparents Day, and Family Day are special days in which we show our appreciation for the wonderful people in our families.
“This is how I was able to use my strengths to contribute to my family.”
The people who make up our families love and care for us. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Grandparents Day are special days in which we show our appreciation for the wonderful people in our families.
Think back to Mother’s Day on Sunday May 10, 2020. Share your story of how you made her feel important, especially during this unusual and stressful covid-19 pandemic.
prompt — “This is how I was able to use my strengths to contribute to my family on Mother’s Day.”
On June 12th, the grade 7s visited the downtown Vancouver law courts to watch real trials in progress and observe the roles of justice system professionals: judges, lawyers, sheriffs, and court clerks. Participants may see witnesses and the accused in court. There may also be the possibility to see a jury trial. You got to meet a judge and a lawyer for 30 minutes each to ask about their role and experience in the justice system.
https://www.we.org/we-schools/program/campaigns/we-walk-for-water/
Clean water is the fastest way to change a life. When communities gain access to clean water, young girls can go to school, and the health of the entire community improves. You can help create this ripple effect of change. Walk, fundraise, or donate and turn clean water on!
Awesome grade 7 students in Me to We walked for water with milk jugs or pails. The event happened on a sunny, hot Thursday of May 23rd, 2019 during their lunchtime. Each of them committed to collecting $25 in pledges. Twenty-five dollars gives one person water for life.
Congratulations! Now that you have finished your Young Entrepreneur Marketplace, you can consider your success and learn from your experience.
1. What did you enjoy?
2. What did you learn?
3. What was one problem you had? How did you overcome it?
You must also consider the success of your product. Remember, the amount of money you made is not what’s most important. The main goal with this program was to have fun learning about business.
Responsible business owners help others by donating a portion of their profits to their communities. Think about how your business helped others.
Dear student. We have been doing Quiet Time for a few months now…15 minutes, 3 times a week:
1. What things do you choose to do during your Quiet Time?
2. What do you like or don’t like about Quiet Time, and why?
3. What do you feel during Quiet Time?
4. What do you notice about it?
5. What does it mean to you?
6. What surprised you?
7. Do you have any questions?
Before you blog, I expect you to read the QUIET TIME BROCHURE posted on our class website. I look forward to hearing from you.
Dear student. We have been doing Quiet Time for a couple of months now…15 minutes, 3 times a week:
1. What things do you choose to do during your Quiet Time?
2. What do you like or don’t like about Quiet Time, and why?
3. What do you feel during Quiet Time?
4. What do you notice about it?
5. What does it mean to you?
6. What surprised you?
7. Do you have any questions?
Before you blog, I expect you to read the QUIET TIME BROCHURE posted on our class website. I look forward to hearing from you.
Hi. Think about a favourite novel you have read. Here you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts and insights about a favourite novel. What makes the book special to you? Maybe it is the themes, characters, plot, or your personal connection to the story. Think! Analyze! And express your passion for literature.
Firstly, briefly introduce the novel. That means give the title, author, publication date, genre, and a ranking out of 10.
Secondly, provide a concise summary of the plot (avoid spoilers).
Lastly, use 2 or more of these bullets:
VIDEO: Making plasticine pictures with Barbara Reid YouTube 7:20
Barbara Reid illustrates all her books with plasticine.
Hello,
Plasticine paintings are incredible and so fun to look at, not to mention inspiring.
Plasticine (also called modelling clay) works especially well for kids because it’s a forgiving medium. You don’t have to be great with fine motor skills or details. It’s movable and moldable and kids are not intimidated by it!
Students were instructed to come up with a SPRING THEME.
How do you get these amazing results?
Dear student. We have been doing Quiet Time for a couple of months now…15 minutes, 3 times a week:
1. What things do you choose to do during your Quiet Time?
2. What do you like or don’t like about Quiet Time, and why?
3. What do you feel during Quiet Time?
4. What do you notice about it?
5. What does it mean to you?
6. What surprised you?
7. Who would you recommend it to?
8. Do you have any questions?
Before you blog, I expect you to read the QUIET TIME BROCHURE posted on our class website. I look forward to hearing from you.
Father’s Day is a great day to spend time with your father. Although my family doesn’t really celebrate any holidays, even Father’s or Mother’s Day, this year I still did something special for my father.
Although this year was quite different from others, it did stop me from making my dad a gift, I noticed when I was short on supplies because I didn’t have any at home to make the gift, I eventually found replacements for some of the items. So, what gift did I make? I made a quite fascinating bag that looked like a tie with candy in it, I also tried making a pull-out card for my dad, which was great because now I know how to make these things.
I just want to say, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!
