Trip to Algonquin Park!

We’re going to Algonquin Park!

When:  next Friday, May 25, 2018

            9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Why:  to have a chance to study science, specifically rocks and minerals and wildlife research, in the context of beautiful Algonquin Park!

What:  We will be participating in two programs at the park, led by naturalist (and parent!) Kevin Clute:

1. Algonquin Rocks!  A study of how the rocks and minerals of Algonquin Park affect the growth and survival of living things.
2. Technology and Wildlife:  How many moose are there in the Park?  Where are the wolves? Through hands-on activities, we will learn how technology helps biologists to study wildlife.

How much?  Thanks to Kevin’s generosity, the students in our class will not have to pay the programming fee.  The cost of $8 is to cover the cost of the bus, only. Please note that there is a gift shop at the Visitors’ Centre with books and artifacts that students may want to purchase.

What students should bring: clothing and footwear for outdoor activities, a bag lunch

Can I come along?  Absolutely!  At least one parent volunteer is needed to make this trip possible.  Please e-mail me at anne.lindsay@tldsb.on.ca if you are interested.  Let me know if you have any questions.  Mme Lindsay

Making a mountain bike obstacle course and mini-recherches on a rock or mineral

  After watching a creative video called "Imaginate", featuring Danny McCaskill, a professional mountain biker, bike over a variety of different 3D objects, I told the students that their challenge at the end of our 3D Geometry unit would be to create and describe two different 3D objects for a mountain bike course.  In the interim, we have been busy building 3D objects in a variety of different ways, including via skeleton models that involved toothpicks and mini marshmallows and via nets or patterns that fold to make the figure.  Students have been getting proficient at creating a variety of different nets for the same 3D object.
  In the world of rocks and minerals, students are now working on an in-class research project about the rock or mineral of their choice.  From testing to see if their rock contains calcite to listing its uses in the real world, each student is becoming an expert on their particular specimen.  Class time will be given to work on this project, with a due date of Monday, May 28th.
  Keep watching for dates on our attached class calendar.  There are lots of special events at school in May and June!  Enjoy the beautiful weather,

Mme Lindsay