February 4th, 2013
Dear Students,
Today we'll be looking at some of the artefacts from the Museum of Civilizations in Ottawa. Please click on the link below to make sure you have the weblinks for your handout:
http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/tresors/ethno/docs/ety0200/ete505se.pdf
Look to this site for helpful links as you move forward in your native studies project.
Here is a document filled with links to support research on First Nations, separated into regions (adapted from Exploring Native Art in Canada, © Larry Maenpaa and Clarice Kloezeman, 2006):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B05cSlKXf-JGUFhWbEhvTkpVZ1k/edit?usp=sharing
I've also uploaded the powerpoint I showed the class with some of my personal images of Native Masks, taken from the Museum of Civilizations, Cleveland Natural History Museum and the Peabody Museum, among other places. You can access that here:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B05cSlKXf-JGZTE3RnFmdC1TSnM/edit?usp=sharing
Speaking of the Peabody Museum, it remains one of the best museums collections I've managed to see. Some highlights from their collection are online here:
https://www.peabody.harvard.edu/node/362
I'll continue to add to this post as we collect more resources.
Regards,
Ms. G
P.S.
Canadian Museum of Civilizations Haida Mask Collection:
http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/aborig/haida/haama01e.shtml
Two good Inuit mask overviews:
http://firstpeoplesofcanada.com/fp_groups/fp_inuit5.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masks_among_Eskimo_peoples
Monday, February 4, 2013
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Dear Students,
We've been looking at Canada's trading partners over the past couple of weeks. I've posted our project outline under Social Studies and, as you begin to focus on your research, here are a couple of good sites to consider:
National Geographic Kids (I've linked to the United Arab Emirates, but there are many countries to choose from via Google)
http://kids.yahoo.com/reference/world-factbook/flags
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ae.html
Happy Researching!
Ms. G
We've been looking at Canada's trading partners over the past couple of weeks. I've posted our project outline under Social Studies and, as you begin to focus on your research, here are a couple of good sites to consider:
National Geographic Kids (I've linked to the United Arab Emirates, but there are many countries to choose from via Google)
http://kids.yahoo.com/reference/world-factbook/flags
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ae.html
Happy Researching!
Ms. G
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Biodiversity
Dear Parents,
This week we'll dive into our first project of the year. Each student will choose one organism to look at more closely. The project outline (and rubric) are posted here and in the science section.
Regards,
Ms. Goegan
Starter Sites for Biodiversity Research:
This week we'll dive into our first project of the year. Each student will choose one organism to look at more closely. The project outline (and rubric) are posted here and in the science section.
Regards,
Ms. Goegan
Starter Sites for Biodiversity Research:
http://kids.yahoo.com/animals
www.biodiversity911.org
www.hww.ca
http://canadianbiodiversity.mcgill.ca/english/index.htm
http://www.globalissues.org/issue/169/biodiversity
http://www.amnh.org/ology/?channel=biodiversity#
http://www.countdown2010.net/biodiversity
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/biodiversity/index.cfm
www.biodiversity911.org
www.hww.ca
http://canadianbiodiversity.mcgill.ca/english/index.htm
http://www.globalissues.org/issue/169/biodiversity
http://www.amnh.org/ology/?channel=biodiversity#
http://www.countdown2010.net/biodiversity
http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/biodiversity/index.cfm
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Curriculum Links
Grade 6 is a big year for students. If you're interested in finding out more about the EQAO testing upcoming in May, try going to http://www.eqao.com/, where you'll find information about past tests and sample questions if you want to see how ready students are for success.
If you're interested in finding out more about curriculum in general, please go to http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/, which is the Ontario Elementary Curriculum site. The links there connect to all strands of the curriculum.
And, if you have specific questions, I'm always ready to answer them.
Upcoming in the classroom:
1. This Friday is Terry Fox Day. We'll have a morning assembly and an afternoon walk. Students who wish to bring in a donation for the Terry Fox Foundation are encouraged to do so and everyone is encouraged to dress in Red and White for our first Spirit Day.
2. On Monday, October 1, we'll welcome a scientist in the school to our classroom for a Classy Critters presentation, where students will get hands on experience with a variety of organisms.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Scientist Powerpoint
There are many kinds of Biologists. Pick one below:
Marine biologists
Botanists
Biochemists
Immunologist
Molecular Biologist
Histologist
Paleontologist
Parisitologist
Pathologist
Pharmacologist
Toxicologist
Geneticist
Evolutionary Biologist
Make a PowerPoint slide showing:
- What this kind of scientist studies
- At least one picture relevant to your topic
- One major scientist in the field, with details about their work in your own words, a date of birth and death (if applicable) and a photo of them.
- Once you’ve done this research, make sure your slide is readable and visually pleasing.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
September 1, 2012.
Welcome back to another school year!
It's been a busy and eventful summer for me, personally, and I'm looking forward to hearing about everyone else's summer when we return to class next week.
As most students are returning to the class this year, many of my expectations will be familiar, but I am hoping to build more chances for project based learning and more exploration of the opportunities for learning outside the classroom that Toronto offers us as well.
I'll be using this blog to post photos of our work, useful links and updates on events in the classroom. Please feel free to subscribe on the left in order to ensure you're automatically updated when new posts appear. Daily homework will be written in the agenda, which you're encouraged to check on a regular basis. If there are any notes in the agenda, I'll be sure to initial that I've read them and would appreciate if parents do the same. I try to check them daily to ensure students are marking in their homework and I will write up any overdue work myself to help you keep track of student progress.
In brief, a data key or usb stick would be a useful tool for students to have, as we will be using computers more in the classroom this year. More detailed information about the curriculum is below and, as always, if you have questions or concerns, please contact me via the school at 416-393-9025 or through email at lisa.goegan@tdsb.on.ca
Language
This year, I'm looking forward to doing more work with literature circles and hope to introduce students to some of the great YA novels I've been reading over the summer as well. I like having students read in groups because it gives them opportunities to share their ideas and learn collaboratively from each other.
We'll also be exploring some different modes of writing and media. Happily, we have access to some laptops for the class. I think these will be tremendously useful in building research and presentation skills and I'm hoping that we'll be able to use them to create video, powerpoint and other media in the classroom as well.
Math
We'll begin the year by reviewing basic arithmetic skills and continue to use the Nelson math text books to support our learning and make sure we're ready for EQAO in the spring. I'm proud of the progress the class made in this area last year and we'll continue in many of the same routines that proved successful for us, with math sheets going home for practice once or twice a week.
Science and Social Studies
Our first unit in Science is Diversity of Living Things and I'm looking forward to exploring all the different types of life that surround us. I'm hoping to get a Scientist in the School to support this strand as well. Other topics we'll be looking at include Electricity, Space and Flight.
For Social Studies, we'll begin the year looking at Contemporary Native Issues. Next term, we'll look at Canada's Trading Partners, where students will focus on a particular country's relationship with Canada and, in the last term, we'll look at European Explorers and First Contact.
Arts and Physical Education
Students will have Ms. Greenwood for Music as in past years, but Drama and Art will be integrated into our classroom learning. Dance will be covered by Ms. Fenton as part of her gym program.
Welcome back to another school year!
It's been a busy and eventful summer for me, personally, and I'm looking forward to hearing about everyone else's summer when we return to class next week.
As most students are returning to the class this year, many of my expectations will be familiar, but I am hoping to build more chances for project based learning and more exploration of the opportunities for learning outside the classroom that Toronto offers us as well.
I'll be using this blog to post photos of our work, useful links and updates on events in the classroom. Please feel free to subscribe on the left in order to ensure you're automatically updated when new posts appear. Daily homework will be written in the agenda, which you're encouraged to check on a regular basis. If there are any notes in the agenda, I'll be sure to initial that I've read them and would appreciate if parents do the same. I try to check them daily to ensure students are marking in their homework and I will write up any overdue work myself to help you keep track of student progress.
In brief, a data key or usb stick would be a useful tool for students to have, as we will be using computers more in the classroom this year. More detailed information about the curriculum is below and, as always, if you have questions or concerns, please contact me via the school at 416-393-9025 or through email at lisa.goegan@tdsb.on.ca
Language
This year, I'm looking forward to doing more work with literature circles and hope to introduce students to some of the great YA novels I've been reading over the summer as well. I like having students read in groups because it gives them opportunities to share their ideas and learn collaboratively from each other.
We'll also be exploring some different modes of writing and media. Happily, we have access to some laptops for the class. I think these will be tremendously useful in building research and presentation skills and I'm hoping that we'll be able to use them to create video, powerpoint and other media in the classroom as well.
Math
We'll begin the year by reviewing basic arithmetic skills and continue to use the Nelson math text books to support our learning and make sure we're ready for EQAO in the spring. I'm proud of the progress the class made in this area last year and we'll continue in many of the same routines that proved successful for us, with math sheets going home for practice once or twice a week.
Science and Social Studies
Our first unit in Science is Diversity of Living Things and I'm looking forward to exploring all the different types of life that surround us. I'm hoping to get a Scientist in the School to support this strand as well. Other topics we'll be looking at include Electricity, Space and Flight.
For Social Studies, we'll begin the year looking at Contemporary Native Issues. Next term, we'll look at Canada's Trading Partners, where students will focus on a particular country's relationship with Canada and, in the last term, we'll look at European Explorers and First Contact.
Arts and Physical Education
Students will have Ms. Greenwood for Music as in past years, but Drama and Art will be integrated into our classroom learning. Dance will be covered by Ms. Fenton as part of her gym program.
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