Science
Aquarium Field Trip – from home!
Hi Team! I hope you’re having a good last week! I wanted to share some last ideas of things you can do, since I just heard last night that the Vancouver Aquarium will be opening again! It will be open with some new rules on June 26th (e.g. face masks are necessary for everyone over … Continue reading
Science Inquiry Challenge
Here is a science challenge you can try! The instructions and supplies are all included in the card…I can’t wait to see what you might try and build!! If you don’t have some of the suggested supplies, have a science discussion about what you could use instead! What do you have in your house that … Continue reading
Science experiment – playdough!
How is everyone feeling today? I am pretty excited. I came across a science experiment to make YOUR OWN super soft playdough – with only 2 ingredients! Of course, Miss Cobbett had to try it right away. And, oh wow, is it ever satisfying! All you need is conditioner (yep, the kind for your hair! … Continue reading
DIY Kites
Miss Cobbett was doing some collaborative research with Ms. Roz, our StrongStart teacher, and wanted to share this neat science exploration: kite making! There are tons of different ways you can make your own kite – you don’t even need fancy materials, there are instructions on how to make kites with plastic bags!! Some ideas … Continue reading
Squirrel Science
Now that Spring is fully underway, you might have heard a lot more birds chirping outside your windows, or maybe you have seen or heard them on your walks! Birds really love birdfeeders, and lots of people try to hang them outside for the birds…but there are a few problems with that… Lots of other … Continue reading
A Rain Lesson
Well, Team, we’ve had a little change in weather. This week looks like there will keep being rain clouds, so I thought we could add some rain activities into our learning! Here is a link to a story you can read along to. After the story, this site has two game/puzzles you can work on … Continue reading
Science Experiment!
Did anybody else get taken by surprise with a thunder and lightning and RAIN storm the other night?? Over at Miss Cobbett’s house, it was very loud – and very wet! It got me thinking a little bit about how rain gets made in clouds. Here in Burnaby we see it raining a lot, but … Continue reading
Townhall for Kids with Dr. Bonnie Henry
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Minister of Education Rob Fleming will be answering questions from children about COVID-19 during a virtual town hall that will be live streamed on News 1130’s Facebook page from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Details about the event and instructions for children to submit questions … Continue reading
Happy Earth Day!
Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day – where we can reflect on the planet we live on, and how we can help it grow the same way it helps us grow. Our Earth has plants, animals, water, air…there are so many different things to take care of! How can we help take care of … Continue reading
Life as a Salmon??
What would your life be like if you were a Salmon? Try and write about your life from the point of view of a Salmon. Discuss the stages of your life and travels. You can start by writing what you know about Salmon, and then add some details about what would happen as a Salmon! … Continue reading