Month: June 2020

Students attending in person from Division 4 and 12 harvested the potatoes we started growing before Spring Break  this years harvest yielded 259 potatoes  Well done everyone!

During Project Runway students in Division 4 explored the evolution of masculinity and femininity over the ages. They discussed where stereotypes come from and looked at how clothing influences identity. As you can see from their timeline students concluded that people should be free to express themselves and diversity should be accepted and celebrated. They also pointed out that we need to get to know the whole person and not judge someone based simply on the clothing they wear.

Link to:

SOGI Fashion Timeline

Thank you for all you help and support throughout the year especially during Term 3 as you helped your children transition to remote learning.  I truly appreciate everything you do and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with you and your children this year.

June 1st marked the beginning of Indigenous Peoples Month  and Indigenous Peoples Day will be observed and celebrated on June 21st.  Listen and/or read along to this selection of stories and books to learn about Indigenous traditions, culture, and history.

https://vimeo.com/4314398

This video is about the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, whose traditional territory we reside on and touches many shores of the Burrard Inlet.  See how they care for their land and community.  What can you learn from their teachings and ways of knowing?

https://safeYouTube.net/w/glG7

History of Earth Day

Earth Day Movies and Conversation Starters

NASA-Explore Earth

The Truth About Plastic

Plastic Pollution

Plastics in the Marine Environment

Reducing Plastic Pollution

Earth Day Craft Ideas

Recycled Material Abstract Art

Before Spring Break we were exploring the structure of comics and graphic novels. We explored how text and visual features work together in graphic novels to tell a story. From organizing the panels and gutters, to different perspective shots, and various ways to create feeling, suspense, emotion, drama, connection.

We looked at what features are important to a story and explored the various elements of a plot.  We looked at different ways to introducing characters and develop the setting.  We also examined how rising actions build up to a climax and how conflicts are resolved through falling action.

Using the resources listed below you can finish your graphic novel assignment in paper or digital format.  Once you have completed your assignment please upload a copy of your finished work to your Blogfolios for assessment.