Posted: April 29, 2015
Over this long weekend students are expected to get their science project rubrics signed, as well as finish their social studies stories to hand in on Monday!
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Posted: April 22, 2015
We have finished our Heritage Fair projects- Well Done Everyone!! Students have begun creating illustrated stories with their research data from Heritage Fair. In order to submit these stories for the Kayak contest ( see below) students will need to work on these projects in class AND at home. I have assigned these stories as homework for this week and next- they are due Wednesday April 29th. For more details on this contest please see the following website;http://www.canadashistory.ca/Kids/Contests/Kayak-Illustrated-History-Cha...
Posted: April 22, 2015
Students have been researching objects from our Solar System in class. They are responsible to build a model of their chosen object. Students should have have supplies to create their models (Dollar store materials) and be ready to present by Monday April 27th. Time will be given in class for their models however they are responsible for bringing in the supplies. Good copies of research information due tomorrow.
Posted: April 9, 2015
All Heritage Fair projects- 6M, 6C and 8M are due Wednesday April 15th. Students have been sent home with a rubric they will be assessed with.
Posted: March 26, 2015
Social studies students are beginning work on their Heritage Projects. We have brainstormed project ideas in class and students are to complete a project idea worksheet over the weekend. Please see attached sheet and visit the gnb website for more information. We have also posted pictures of our brainstorming sessions. http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/heritage/content/herit...
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Posted: February 23, 2015
Science classes will be ging to the lab at JMH at the end of this week to experiemnt with a hands on activity- Bristle Bots. They will be designing and building a Bristle Bot to race against their fellow classmates. I have attached the challenge sheet for further explanantion. Students can bring in extra supplies to implement their designs. Looking forward to seeing what they come up with!
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Posted: February 18, 2015
Projects are due next Monday February 23rd. Students should be nearing completion of their experiments and preparing their project boards.
Posted: February 14, 2015
Students have been introduced to Pixton and have begun creating their own digital comics. We will be using this software in all of our subject areas, but are currently exploring our Folk Tales with this resoource. Students can access this program from home at https://www.pixton.com/ca/schools/login . Students have chosen their own screen names but all have "student" as a password. Their first assigned comic is due Monday Feb 16th. Have Fun!!
Posted: February 11, 2015
Students have been introduced to this year's Heritage Fair theme "Hope Restored". Some time will be given in class for research on the topic they choose to complete their presentation on which is due Tuesday April 14thPlease visit GNB website for more information on the Fair http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/thc/heritage/content/herit... Please see attached sheets for project planning sheets and judging rubrics
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Posted: February 9, 2015
Folk Tales due Wednesday
Posted: February 3, 2015
To extend our learning beyond the classroom, I have registered to participate in the Let's Talk Science Challenge held at UNB Fredericton for Friday April 24th. Please visit the website for more information regarding the event and activities the students can do at homehttp://www.letstalkscience.ca/I will be discussing this opportunity with all the students and selecting those interested in representing Dr. Losier Middle School in this competition. More information will follow when the teams have been chosen.
Posted: February 3, 2015
Both classes have been working for several weeks in preparation for Science Fair projects. Students have been given time and resources to help them choose an experiment or invention to complete. The projects are due Monday February 23rd at which point students will present their projects for teacher/peer evaluation. This allows students to have an opportunity to receive feedback about their projects and make any changes to ensure success. Projects must be completed on tri-fold boards which can be purchased at the Dollar Store. Students have copies of how the board should be designed (please see attached). Students have also been completing sheets on the elements of their projects during class and for homework(see attached). The experiments and boards are to completed at home.
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| stem-fair-student-planning-sheets-2015.pdf | 234.92 KB |
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Posted: December 2, 2014
Students are to complete their political cartoons by tomorrow
Posted: December 2, 2014
We will be sending Holiday cards to children in other countries as part of our Social studies Cultural unit. Students are to choose one country from the following; Jordan, Belarus, Russia and Taiwan. They are to research the following - cultural celebrations especially around November, December and January. Traditions such as decorations, presents, and food. Weather, clothing, family life, school life, typical pets, sports and out of schools activities.
Students are to have a letter drafted by Tomorrow to the international pen pal.
Posted: November 28, 2014
We will be sending Holiday cards to children in other countries as part of our Social studies Cultural unit. Students are to choose one country from the following; Jordan, Belarus, Russia and Taiwan. They are to research the following - cultural celebrations especially around November, December and January. Traditions such as decorations, presents, and food. Weather, clothing, family life, school life, typical pets, sports and out of schools activities.
Students are to have a letter drafted by Monday to the international pen pal.