Showing posts with label research. Show all posts
Showing posts with label research. Show all posts

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Learning About Qatar and Teaching About Alternative Schools

On Friday, February 22nd, six to ten teachers from the country of Qatar are coming to visit Churchill. They want to learn about Alternative Schools, because they are considering opening one in their country.


Let's spend some time today learning about Qatar so we can be very welcoming to them.

Step 1: Visit some of the sites below and read about Qatar. (Read, understand, look away, write)
Kids World Travel Guide: Qatar
Fact Monster: Qatar
World Factbook: Qatar

Step 2: Make your FIRST comment on this post, writing in full sentences, in your own words, and share two interesting facts you learned about Qatar.

Step 3: Make your SECOND comment on this post, writing in full sentences, and share two reasons why you think an Alternative school is a great place for kids to learn. 

Remember: I have had to turn on Comment Moderation, so I have to read and approve all comments BEFORE they are published. So, when you hit "publish", your comment won't appear right away! Give me a moment and then refresh your page!

Double Check: Before you move on to another activity, make sure you've followed ALL instructions and made two comments on this post.

UPDATE: Fiona has decided to write a post to respond to this instead of leaving comments! Check it out!
So did Fin! Check out her's!
Mel, too!

Once you are done, please visit the Stop Motion post and join in the conversation there. Next week, I will split you into groups and you will create your storyboards to get ready for filming. This is your chance to share your ideas and develop those ideas that you like. Your classmates have come up with some AWESOME "Movies With a Message"! I can't wait to see these movies come to life!

UPDATE: I have the list ready for Stop Motion groups. If you want to be added, post a comment!

Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Where Challenge Research!

We are right into it now, boys and girls!

  Our Where Challenge projects are underway. You have made your beautiful research folders and we have begun researching in the computer lab

Research Tips:
-Often we are finding words like: polyethelyne, iron oxide
-Search "raw materials"

Topics:
1. Camden - DVDs
2. Daniel - hot dogs
3. Fiona - Paint
4 and 5. Gabby and Vickie - Cameras
6. Haydon - Oil machines
7 and 8. Hunter and Ethan - Diamond jewellery
9. Jack - World Cup Soccer Ball
10. Jackson - dirt bikes
11. Kaleigh - Lava Lamp
12. Laryssa - Erasers
13. Liam - Mood ring
14. Madi - Bubble wrap
15 and 16. Melodee and Lauren - Coca Cola
17. Miguel - Baseballs
18. Millie - Touchscreen gloves
19. Mollie - Ferris wheel
20 and 21. Pat and Finley - Microphones
22. Ricki - Ear piercing gun
23. Thomas - Headphones

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24. Sophia