Monday 11 May 2015

My Invention

I'm here today to tell you about what I want to invent. First I will tell you when the invention was supost to be Invented. It was going to be invented in 2000. Second I will tell you what it is I want to invent. I want to invent a hover board and cars. Now I will tell you How it is made. So it is like a basic car but no wheels just a powerful fan. In conclusion this is all I haft to say about my invention

Lexi


My Invention Is..........


The Weather Machine

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My invention is the weather machine that can change the weather when ever you want. For example say if you want it to be sunny when it is rainy you press the sun the press the blue button it will be sunny.

My Invention

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Alexander Graham Bell was an inventor. If I was inventor I would invent circular things that will translate into a car. Or a bike. Or any type of vehicle. This would help people get around through cities and towns faster. Then they can put it in their garage. P. O.


Robot Chefs

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Me & Mr. Bell gave me an idea for an invention.

My invention is a robot that can make any food in the whole world. For example if you want a cookie say "can i have a cookie" then the robot will say "baking cookie" and thats it. Its that simple.

Chloe

Ronan's Inventions

Just like mr bell I like to invent things. And if I would invent something this is what I would make. My first idea is a jet pack because everyone wants a jet pack and it is pretty easy. It is just a mini jet strapped to your back. My next idea is a substance that has primate DNA and human DNA. Which makes super soliders My last but not least idea is a electronic skateboard that runs of of electricity made from solar panels These are the inventions I would like to invent

Me And Mr.Bell


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Mr.alexandra graham bell,inspired me to create a machine and if I were going to exparament I would try and create a machine for homeless people . Then, I will tell you if I could make this invention everybody would have a home without paying money . Next ,if everybody had a home the world would be a better place and everybody would be happy. There for, if someone had a no home this machine would be give you and you could stay warm and safe. In conclusion,mr.bell has inspired me to build this machine and help homeless people.

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Tyson's Invention

I'm here to tell you. Of my idea. Of an awesome invention. First I will tell you what it is. A portable movie screen. And projector. Second I'll tell you how it will work. A pole will hold up a white screen. The projector will be on a fold up pop up stand. Next I'll tell you how people will benefit from this. So your calming and board have nothing to do. Pull the screen and projector out pop it up put you movie in bam movie night. In conclusion. That's what I would invent if I was an inventor.

Landon's Invention


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Landon's robot

Snowmobile That Never Runs out of gas


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My Invention Is..........


My Big Invention


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If I was to be like Mr. Alexander Graham Bell I would invent a. . . Mini desk Vacuum. It would clean out dirt and dust. Also it would organize all the stuff In your desk. I would invent that because, personally I have an extremely horrific jungle inside of my desk. And believe me it is the utmost eratating thing to clean out. In conclusion to be like Mr. Bell that is what I would invent. By.k.B

Friday 8 May 2015

Me & Mr. Bell and our visualizing activity



Me & Mr. Bell





Print Making for the first time!

Creatures and symbols from the Creature Department:



From There to Here & Regions of Canada Thinglink




From There to Here 

By: Laurel Croza & Matt James


This is a Silver Birch Express book that we read this year that led us on a journey through Canada! Our journey started with this book, when a little girl moved from Saskatchewan to Toronto. As we learned about differences between the rural geographic features and other key characteristics of Saskatchewan, and the urban features of Toronto. 

Our journey moved towards learning about the Regions of Canada, as part of our Social Studies unit. 

As we studied, and worked in groups together to focus on the different regions, we integrated Art and co-created a map of Canada in the x-ray style of Norval Morrisseau:





Next, we used technology to create slideshows that demonstrated our knowledge and understanding of the regions of Canada, we looked specifically at pictures to convey our understanding visually. We  then studied endangered animals and made connections with industries and regions of Canada. We asked questions to the Grade 9 class at North Collegiate. Students added audio or text, and created a thinglink.

https://www.thinglink.com/scene/651799658980442114


This thinglink has been shared on our classroom blog: http://educationcommons.net on Remind app for parents, and now on our Forest of Technology site!

These are the expectations we covered:

The following is a list of overall expectations we covered in our unit on the Regions of Canada:
D3. Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts: demonstrate an understanding of a variety of art forms, styles, and techniques from the past and present, and their sociocultural and historical contexts.
  • B1. Application: assess some key ways in which industrial development and the natural environment affect each other in two or more political and/or physical regions of Canada (FOCUS ON: Cause and Consequence; Interrelationships)
  • B2. Inquiry: use the social studies inquiry process to investigate some issues and challenges associated with balancing human needs/wants and activities with environmental stewardship in one or more of the political and/or physical regions of Canada (FOCUS ON: Perspective)
  • B3. Understanding Context: identify Canada’s political and physical regions, and describe their main characteristics and some significant activities that take place in them (FOCUS ON: Significance; Patterns and Trends)
Oral Communication:
1. listen in order to understand and respond appropriately in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes;
2. use speaking skills and strategies appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes;
3. reflect on and identify their strengths as listeners and speakers, areas for improvement, and the strategies they found most helpful in oral communication situations.
Media Literacy
1. demonstrate an understanding of a variety of media texts;
2. identify some media forms and explain how the conventions and techniques associated with them are used to create meaning;
3. create a variety of media texts for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, conventions, and techniques;
We also connected with the Grade 9 class at North Collegiate using Green Screen and Twitter: Here is our Storify!!!!


Writing:
3. use editing, proofreading, and publishing skills and strategies, and knowledge of language conventions, to correct errors, refine expression, and present their work effectively;
Reading:
1. read and demonstrate an understanding of a variety of literary, graphic, and informational texts, using a range of strategies to construct meaning;
Science & Technology – As we study our endangered animal and look at the interrelationships between the environment, physical features, animals, culture and industry of each Region of Canada.
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  1. analyse the effects of human activities on habitats and communities;
  2. investigate the interdependence of plants and animals within specific habitats and communities; 3. demonstrate an understanding of habitats and communities and the relationships among the plants and animals that live in them.

Thursday 9 April 2015

Red Wolf by Jennifer Dance


This is a post written by one of the families in our Grade 4 class this year. Literacy is about sharing the text, emotions, and communicating about the books with those we care about. This family engaged very deeply with the Silver Birch books this year, have shared one of their experiences! Thank you Jennifer & Jordyn!





My daughter, Jordyn, and I read Jennifer Dance’s Red Wolf together. It was her first choice to read from the Forest Of Reading’s 2014/15 Silver Birch nominee list.  I must admit it was my first choice as well, having seen all the selections in the classroom.  

What an awesome book!  

Jennifer Dance has written a story that is compelling, not only because of the characters and storyline, but because it opens the door to some of the terrible history of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada.  

I want my daughter to grow up learning about--and from--the history of the people on whose land our ancestors settled. Red Wolf is written so that it draws the reader into the story and characters at hand, while at the same time allowing many opportunities for further discussion of the real stories, history and issues of Indigenous People.  

My daughter and I spent much time reading and then talking about and finding further understanding of the reality of the story.  The book is so skillfully written that it allowed my nine year old child to grasp the concept of how 5 year old Red Wolf was actually losing his own identity and sense of self because of the teaching and treatment he received at the residential school.  Many times since reading Red Wolf, Jordyn has made reference and connections back to the story in what she sees in everyday life and in exploring other historical stories.  
We were also able to connect with Jennifer Dance on Twitter, and after speaking with me, Ms. Dance took the time to personally email Jordyn and speak with her about Red Wolf.  That was extremely exciting for Jordyn!!  We can’t wait to read Jennifer Dance’s new book, Paint, that was released in February!!



Jennifer McLean

Tuesday 20 January 2015

The Hidden Agenda of Sigrid Sudden


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Dear Jill Maclean, Your book was really good because it teaches people that bully's are mean and its not good to be one. I also like how sigrid changed herself to be nice and stand up to her friends for being mean. Next time could you please add more details on how Sigrid became a nice person? Thank you! Sincerely, Jordyn

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Kung Pow Chicken


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This book is called Kung pow chicken and it is a funny non-fiction book by Cyndi Marko . I love it so much because it has so much detail and it's not like a little laugh it's a cry laugh and I also have much more to say too much I can't even say it . This why I love Kung pow chicken bye Cyndi Marko .

Kung Pow Chicken


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Kung pow chicken is an amazing book you couldn't believe how funny it is and first it's like what and then your like this is so funny.

KUNG POW CHICKEN


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Tuesday 6 January 2015

Forest Of Reading


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Were back and ready for some more fun reading we are ever closer to the day to vote were so exited silver birch is so fun and were all happy for the time to have the vote then the winners of each sections when they are revealed stay tuned .