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Enjoy your Summer!
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Well, as I sit at home and reflect on the school year, I have to say it's been an amazing year. I was a lucky teacher to have such a great bunch of kids. Be safe, play as much as you can, and have an awesome summer! See you in September!
Mr. Schade
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Article posted July 4, 2012 at 09:35 AM GMT-8 •
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French Conversation
Article posted June 6, 2012 at 03:19 PM GMT-8 •
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Learning Intention:
I can use the French vocabulary I have learned to make a short conversation.
Criteria:
-At least 30 seconds long
-No English, only French
-Must make sense
-Make it as clear as possible
-Loud voice and eye contact
-Everyone in the group must have a speaking part
Your conversation must include:
-Hello/Goodbye
-I am fine/ok/not great
-How old are you? I am ___ years old.
-What is your name? My name is ______.
-Also...things to do the house
-Numbers
-Colours
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Article posted June 6, 2012 at 03:19 PM GMT-8 •
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The Human Body - Presentation
Article posted June 6, 2012 at 07:27 AM GMT-8 •
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Learning Intention:
I can create a visual that describes the basic structure of the human body systems and detail how they are connected to each other.
Criteria:
•I have displayed and described the basic structure of the respiratory, digestive, circulatory, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems on my presentation.
•I have listed how each system is connected to the other systems in the human body.
Looking Back
In this unit, you have learned:
How your digestive system processes food to make nutrients for your cells.
How your respiratory system takes in oxygen for your cells.
How you circulatory system transports nutrients and oxygen throughout your body.
How your excretory system gets rid of wastes from your cells.
How your muscular and skeletal systems allow you to move and, with your skin, support and protect your other systems.
How your nervous system controls other body systems
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Article posted June 6, 2012 at 07:27 AM GMT-8 •
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The Human Body - Questions from Class
Article posted April 30, 2012 at 01:37 PM GMT-8 •
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The Human Body
Science Questions that the class has about the human body.
Questions are from the first day we started learning about the human body.
Digestive system
1. How much food can the average person consume
2. Why do you get full and feel it?
3. How long does it take for food to go through your system?
Skeletal System
4. How many joints do we have?
5. Why when you’re younger, you get more bones?
6. What is a bone?
7. How does the skeletal system work?
8. How many bones do you have?
Nervous System
9. How many brain cells does the brain have?
10. How does the brain work?
11. How does your nervous system work?
12. Do 10-12 year old kids actually have 10 pressure points?
13. How many blood veins are in the human body?
14. How does the brain think?
15. How does your brain think and tell parts of your body to move?
16. How come we dream when we sleep?
Muscular System
17. How long is the length of your thigh?
18. How are your bones connected and how do they move?
Not Sure
19. What makes you blush?
20. How can the human body adapt to anything?
21. What are your nails made of?
22. How can you see in your head, when your eyes aren’t actually seeing it? For example, in your dreams.
23. How do your eyes work?
24. Why do your eyes need glasses? What do they do?
25. Why do people pass away at young ages?
26. Why are there boys and girls?
27. Does your brain need certain foods to stay healthy?
28. How do you dream?
29. How does your body form into its shape?
30. How many teeth do we have?
31. Why do adults need to eat more when they don’t grow?
32. What are white blood cells and where do they come from?
33. How do we sneeze?
34. How does the human body really work?
35. How many pressure points do 8-12 year olds have? How many do adults have?
36. Why do humans see colour and dogs/cats see black and white?
37. What are boogers?
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Article posted April 30, 2012 at 01:37 PM GMT-8 •
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Science - Design a Compound Machine
Article posted April 5, 2012 at 02:15 PM GMT-8 •
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Designing a Compound Machine
In this unit, you have learned how forces affect the way that objects move, that there are six simple machines, and that simple machines can be combined to form compound machines. It is now your job to take what you have learned and create a compound machine!
Learning Intention:
I can show my understanding of simple and compound machines by creating and describing my own compound machine.
Criteria for Success:
•I have designed and built/drawn a compound machine that will make an everyday household task easier.
•I have accurately identified two or more simple machines.
•I have described why each simple machine would make the task easier.
•I have used scientific words from chapters 1-3 that explain my understanding.
•I have described why my compound machine would make the job easier.
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Article posted April 5, 2012 at 02:15 PM GMT-8 •
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Term 3
Article posted March 26, 2012 at 01:54 PM GMT-8 •
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Hi there,
The final term of Grade 5 is underway. It's been a fantastic year so far but we aren't finished yet!
We are working on finishing off simple and compound machines in science then will begin a unit on the human body. My goals for math include finishing 3 digit by 1 digit division, then get a handle on fractions and finally segue into decimals and measurement. I also wish to focus on healthy living and lifestyle choices in health and career education. We will continue classroom discussions that revolve around current events and social studies. In addition, we will continue to blend all subjects into language arts.
Report cards as it stands now, will be issued towards the end of the year. As always, please feel free to address any concerns with me via email lschade@sd57.bc.ca or by calling the school.
Thanks for your continued support.
L. Schade
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Article posted March 26, 2012 at 01:54 PM GMT-8 •
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March 2nd Math Homework - Area of Items in my Room
Article posted March 2, 2012 at 03:30 PM GMT-8 •
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Learning Intention:
I can use different multiplication strategies to figure out the area of objects in my room.
Criteria:
-I have sketched a relatively accurate scale of the floor plan in my room.
-I have measured, using my base ten block, 5 or more items in my room.
-I have used multiple strategies such as:
-Using an array
-Expanded form
-Long form multiplication
-Doubling and halving
-Compatible numbers
-Breaking into smaller parts
-Front-end estimation
-A calculator to check
-I have shown my calculations
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Article posted March 2, 2012 at 03:30 PM GMT-8 •
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Northern Gateway Pipeline
Article posted February 24, 2012 at 03:18 PM GMT-8 •
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Northern Gateway Pipeline Blog Assignment
Criteria
1. What is the Northern Gateway Pipeline? Describe.
2. What is your stand? (for or against)
3. Paragraph using 5 or more details to back up your viewpoint (supporting or opposing)
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Article posted February 24, 2012 at 03:18 PM GMT-8 •
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Science Quiz Questions
Article posted February 16, 2012 at 03:36 PM GMT-8 •
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Here is the list of questions that you and your classmates came up with. I am impressed with the quality of the questions in this list. It shows that you really took an honest look at the major topics covered in this forces chapter. You really showed ownership of your learning. Please remember to study the concepts and ideas of the questions and try not to memorize the answers! If you understand the concepts, the answers will be easy-shmeezy :)
Question: Explain what happens when one force is greater than another force.
Question: Give two examples of what surface texture can do to an object.
Question: There is a sled sitting at the top of a hill. What forces are acting on this sled to keep it from moving? How could the forces change? What would happen if they did?
Question: Use drawings, words, and label a diagram to show how surface texture and slope can affect the amount of force needed to ride a bike. Give two different examples.
Question: What is friction? Name three things that can happen when two surfaces rub together.
Question: If a roller skater is going up a hill and the other roller skater is on a flat road, which skater will have an easier time moving? Why?
Question: Draw an object that needs force to move. Include slope, load, surface texture, and the force.
Question: What tool can you use to measure force? How do you use it?
Question: What makes a person slide on ice?
Question: What affects the amount of force needed to move an object? Use scientific words from the chapter to explain.
Question: Which surface would be easier to run on, a gym floor or an icy sidewalk? Why?
Question: Would it take more force to move a 4L jug of milk or a loaf of bread? Why?
Question: What does equilibrium mean?
Question: What will an object do if forces are equally balanced on it?
Question: Will you move faster if you drag the load from your backpack on ice or on grass? Why?
Question: How does load affect a 1000 pound boat pulling a 1,500 pound boat? Explain.
Question: If you were to roll a medicine ball and a dodgeball down a hill at the same time, what would happen?
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Article posted February 16, 2012 at 03:36 PM GMT-8 •
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Canada 11
Article posted February 3, 2012 at 03:05 PM GMT-8 •
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1. Which Canadian province/territory has the largest population? The least? How many more people does the largest province have?
2. What two provinces were linked for the first time when the Confederation Bridge opened in 1997?
3. What Canadian singer originally composed the lyrics "pave paradise, put up a parking lot"? What message do you think this singer is trying to say? Hint: I want to ride in a "Big Yellow Taxi"
Good luck!
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Article posted February 3, 2012 at 03:05 PM GMT-8 •
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Visualize! If I was....
Article posted February 3, 2012 at 02:53 PM GMT-8 •
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Our Language Arts focus for the week.
Learning Intention:
I can visualize and write about what it would be like to be a certain animal.
Criteria:
-I have described what I smell, see, hear, feel, and taste.
-I have used descriptive words and included lots of detail.
-I have asked at least 2 questions.
-I have marked myself against rubric criteria.
-I have improved my story after marking myself.
-I have asked a trusted peer to review my work.
-I have included a border and a background photo.
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Article posted February 3, 2012 at 02:53 PM GMT-8 •
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Chinese New Year- The Year of the Dragon
Article posted January 23, 2012 at 03:32 PM GMT-8 •
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Division 9 has been learning all about Chinese customs and culture. Specifically, we have focused on Chinese New Year and the similarities and differences between Canadian culture and Chinese culture. After researching Chinese New Year, the class researched and then brainstormed a list of information that was important to them. Here's the list!
-Chinese New Year is also named the Lunar New Year
-In ancient China, bamboo stems were filled with gun powder and burnt to create an explosion, similar to a firecracker.
-It is believed that loud noises drive away evil spirits and dragons.
-2012 is the year of the dragon (Chinese Zodiac)
-On the 7th day of the New Year, people turn one year older.
-Chinese New Year starts with a full moon.
-Chinese New Year usually lasts for 15 days.
-Older family members give younger family members red envelopes filled with money.
-"Xin Nian Kuai Le" means Happy New Year, in Chinese.
-The lantern festival is on the 15th day of Chinese New Year.
-Chinese New Year is the most important of the traditional Chinese holidays. In China, it is known as the Spring Festival.
-It is said to be bad luck to wear black or white during Chinese New Year. Red on the other hand, is good luck.
-The colours red and yellow are seen everywhere. They are found on lanterns, costumes, and clothing.
-It is believed that a complete house cleaning is needed in order to start the year fresh, without bed luck. This ensures good fortune for the upcoming year.
-Xiao-Sui is the practice of staying up until midnight as a family to greet the New Year.
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Article posted January 23, 2012 at 03:32 PM GMT-8 •
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Canada 10
Article posted January 16, 2012 at 01:27 PM GMT-8 •
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1. In which province did Canada establish its first national park? Why was it created?
2. What form of energy is measured in amperes, volts, and watts?
3. Is Nunavut in the central, eastern, or mountain time zone?
4. Which province was named for one of Queen Victoria's daughters?
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Article posted January 16, 2012 at 01:27 PM GMT-8 •
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Canada 9 - Currency
Article posted January 3, 2012 at 02:27 PM GMT-8 •
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Name the person on the five, ten, twenty, fifty, and hundred dollar bill and tell me two important details that each person is known for.
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Article posted January 3, 2012 at 02:27 PM GMT-8 •
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Term 1
Article posted December 12, 2011 at 02:07 PM GMT-8 •
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Wow, I know that I have mentioned it before but I am amazed how time flies by! Term 1 is complete! I must admit, your children have made my teaching year a real pleasure. I'm impressed with the level of ownership your children have shown so far in grade 5.
Some focus items that we will be diving into in the new year include units in forces and machines (science), nutritional health (health and career education), class debates (language arts), multiplying and dividing whole numbers, and I hope to also get to the human body and sustainability (science). Of course nothing is set in stone but my units are planned and i'm looking forward to the fun!
Over the Christmas break, I encourage you and your son/daughter to maintain a physically active lifestyle and keep up with reading. I am happy to read and review blog postings as well. Anything about Christmas, outings, outlook on the new year, etc. That's what a blog is for :)
I hope you get some time to relax and make the most of your time with family and friends. See you in 2012!
L. Schade
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Article posted December 12, 2011 at 02:07 PM GMT-8 •
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Short Stories
Article posted November 17, 2011 at 01:13 PM GMT-8 •
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Think of your favourite story for a few seconds....what is it about the story that makes it fantastically juicy? It probably has amazing characters, a great setting, and a plot that takes you on an amazing journey!
Your son or daughter is in charge of creating a short story that tantalizes the reader's imagination. He/she needs to include vivid details of the characters, the setting, and the plot (events that take place along the way). Included in the short story will be an introduction (of the characters and the setting.....all of course using details and descriptive words), the rising action or events leading up to the climax (the big issue, event, or problem), the falling action (problems, issues being solved), and the resolution (or conclusion or lesson learned).
Our first short story journey takes place on another planet. Your son/daughter is in charge of creating as interesting and gripping story as they can about a character waking up on another planet.
I'm looking forward to the results. Stay tuned for the story to be published on their blog!
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Article posted November 17, 2011 at 01:13 PM GMT-8 •
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Whole Numbers
Article posted November 17, 2011 at 01:03 PM GMT-8 •
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Hello parents and students. Our Learning Intention this week (and part of next week) is "I can read and write numbers in standard, expanded, and written forms." When you have a moment this weekend, take a look at a newspaper or magazine and extract a few numbers from it (preferably in the hundred thousands). Ask your son or daughter to write these numbers in standard, expanded, and written form.
For example:
345,608 is in standard form.
The following is written in expanded form.
345,608 =(3 x 100,000)+(4 x 10,000)+(5 x 1,000)+ (6 x 100)+ (8 x 1)
or 300,000 + 40,000 + 5,000 + 600 + 8
Three hundred forty five thousand six hundred eight is written form.
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Article posted November 17, 2011 at 01:03 PM GMT-8 •
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Canada 8 Remembrance
Article posted November 3, 2011 at 10:13 PM GMT-8 •
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1. He was the last Canadian killed in action, shot by a German sniper minutes before armistice took effect at 11:00am on 11 November 1918. What is his name?
2. What happened on the 11th Hour of the 11th Day in the 11th Month, in 1918?
3. What is another name for Remembrance Day? What does it represent?
4. How would you explain to someone that doesn't understand freedom, what it means to be free?
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November
Article posted November 2, 2011 at 10:57 PM GMT-8 •
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November is underway and so are a few new activities in Division 9.
We have been working with our "little buddies" lately. Our class is embracing the leadership role that they are in when they partner up with the kindergartners. We are currently creating Remembrance Day messages and artwork, both with our buddies and on our own.
Your child has hopefully given you an informational sheet on whole numbers. This is our new math focus for the next few weeks. It's interesting to note that we could fit 182,000,000 single square units into our classroom. Although we generally cover up to 1,000,000 in our grade, we sidetracked from the lesson's focus and had a little bit of fun. Students estimated how many single 1cm cubes would fit in the classroom then we measured the length, width, and height of the room. Ask your child what the 182 million represents!
Every so often I add new links to the left-hand side of the class blog. Feel free to explore these links with your son or daughter. They connect with what we are working on in class. For example, the link on main ideas is similar to what we are currently working on in Language Arts.
Thank you for keeping your child focused on his or her blog. All of the feedback that I have received from parents has been very positive. Feel free to use the blog for anything you feel would be important for your child to blog about.
P.S Our PowerPoint presentations on the 6 physical regions of Canada are looking great. It has turned out to be a massive undertaking. Some students will have between 20 to 30 slides on their presentation.
Until next time!
Mr. Schade
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Canada 7
Article posted October 28, 2011 at 08:16 AM GMT-8 •
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1. What animal is on the quarter?
2. What are the three oceans that touch Canadian land and what is the cardinal direction (east, west, north, south) of each (if you are looking at a map).
3. What is the smallest geographical region?
4. Which physical region(s) are present in 5 or more provinces and/or territories?
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Article posted October 28, 2011 at 08:16 AM GMT-8 •
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Canada 6
Article posted October 21, 2011 at 01:38 PM GMT-8 •
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1. In what profession did Margaret Laurence and Margaret Atwood become world-famous?
2. What French speaking Nova Scotians were expelled from Canada in 1755?
3. Canada and the U.S share the spectacular Niagara Falls. What's another name for the Canadian falls?
4. Before taking office, this prime minister won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957. Who was he?
5. Which provincial capital was once known by the Cree name Wascana, meaning "pile of bones"?
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Article posted October 21, 2011 at 01:38 PM GMT-8 •
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Getting to Know Canada 5
Article posted October 14, 2011 at 04:06 PM GMT-8 •
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1. Which Canadian physical region might you find polar bears?
2. What is permafrost? What Canadian regions have continuous permafrost?
3. What is Canada's largest geographic region?
4. What are the two highest producing agriculture regions in Canada? (hint: Which regions have the best soil for farming).
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Article posted October 14, 2011 at 04:06 PM GMT-8 •
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Getting to Know Canada 4
Article posted October 6, 2011 at 10:01 PM GMT-8 •
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1. Name the 6 physical regions of Canada?
2. What are the most significant industries you will find in the Cordillera region?
3. What does “tree line” mean and what province or territory sees the least amount of tree growth?
4. What capital cities have NHL hockey teams? Place them in order from largest population to smallest.
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Article posted October 6, 2011 at 10:01 PM GMT-8 •
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This and That in Division 9
Article posted October 4, 2011 at 03:36 PM GMT-8 •
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Wow! Is the time flying by or what? We have been in school for a complete month now.
Since the last update, Division 9 has been working on creating PowerPoint presentations. Stay tuned for information on how to view your son or daughter's presentation. I hope to have active web links to view them online.
In language arts, we have created autobiographies in newspaper formats. We have also composed Acrostic and Cinquain style poetry. In addition to the writing component of the poetry, students created pastel and paint, autumn pictures. The poem results can be viewed on our blogs. The paintings have been framed and placed in our classroom. They look fantastic! Many compliments have been expressed from fellow teachers, parents, and students in the school.
We have ran over 150 kilometers since the first week of school. In support of the Many in Motion tour, we decided that if heroes like Rick Hansen and Terry Fox can have the courage and determination to make it, we can too! It is our goal to make it across Canada before the end of the year. It's a lofty goal but I think we can do it!
Please feel free to contact me if you would like to know more about what we are doing in Division 9! Enjoy your Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Mr. Schade
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Getting to Know Canada 3
Article posted September 30, 2011 at 08:28 AM GMT-8 •
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1. What is the highest mountain in Canada and how much taller is it than Mount Robson? (in feet)
2. The inventor of the telephone is buried on Cape Breton Island. Who was he and what are three other inventions that he was a part of?
3. What is the largest lake in B.C and what city is it closest to?
4. Name the Great Lakes from largest to smallest.
5. Who was Canada's Prime Minister during World War II?
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Article posted September 30, 2011 at 08:28 AM GMT-8 •
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Teacher For A Day
Article posted September 27, 2011 at 02:57 PM GMT-8 •
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If you could become the teacher for a day, what would you do?
Your criteria is to use your imagination! Spelling, grammar, and sentence structure as always, is important. Be ready to share your day with your classmates.
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Getting to Know Canada 2
Article posted September 22, 2011 at 03:38 PM GMT-8 •
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1. Who is Maude Abbott and what is she known for?
2. Name the Italian explorer who sailed through Newfoundland's fishing grounds in 1497.
3. What city in Ontario was once known as Bytown? What is so important about this city today?
4. What ocean liner sank off Newfoundland after hitting an iceberg just before midnight on April 14th, 1912?
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Article posted September 22, 2011 at 03:38 PM GMT-8 •
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What have we been up to?
Article posted September 22, 2011 at 03:08 PM GMT-8 •
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Hello parents! We have been jelling as a classroom over the past couple of weeks. Routines and rules have been established as a class and ink is really starting to be placed to paper.
We have been working on connections in Language Arts. Using background knowledge and personal experiences, we have been reading and writing about connections to stories and events that are going on in the world.
We have dove into patterns this week. Students are getting the hang of using textbooks and have enjoyed working with others to solve problems. Our learning intention for this unit is "I can understand, explain, and show different patterns."
We have also began a unit on mapping. The learning intention for this unit is "I can use maps to locate, interpret, and represent major physical features in Canada."
We have also created personal flags or banners that depict personal traits and identity.
Please talk to your son or daughter about what they have been learning.
Things are going great so far in Division 9. As always, feel free to drop me an email if you have anything you want to discuss about your son or daughter!
Mr. Schade
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Article posted September 22, 2011 at 03:08 PM GMT-8 •
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Getting to Know Canada
Article posted September 12, 2011 at 02:53 PM GMT-8 •
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1. Who became Prime Minister when Paul Martin's liberals lost the 2006 election?
2. Is Canada the second or third largest country in the world?
3. What northern territory was established on April 1, 1999?
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First Assignment
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OK, we begin the 2011/2012 school year with a blog. It's a simple assignment that gets your feet wet in the blogging world.
All I want you to do is tell me 5 things about you. It can be anything that you want to share. Examples could include your favourite food, sport, outdoor activity, favourite class, how many animals you have, or what you want to be when you grow up. Really, it's all up to you!
So once again, your criteria is to tell me 5 things about you. Also, I would like to see your writing skills. Do your best to write your blog in paragraph form, using complete sentences, capital letters and punctuation.
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My Classes & Students
About the Blogger
Pictured above are my fantastic (yet at times troublesome) chocolate labs. Their names are Nash and Xiao Guai. Xiao Guai actually translates from Chinese to English, meaning "good boy." Nash is named after my personal hero, Steve Nash.
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