It is time to UNPLUG and get outside and enjoy what nature has to offer!! I am so proud of the children in class 2B for adapting to a new way of learning and showing resilience.
Happy Summer!!
Love, Mrs. Wickson
Friday 26 June 2020
Thursday 25 June 2020
Canada's Birthday!!
Canada Day is Wednesday, July 1. Canada will be turning 153 years old this year! Usually the capital of Canada, Ottawa, holds large celebrations and fireworks displays each Canada Day to celebrate. This year, however, due to the Coronavirus all celebrations will be online. The following video is of the spectacular display of fireworks that occurred for the special CANADA 150 celebrations. This was in 2017 when Canada turned 150 years old. The fireworks are set off above and around the Peace Tower.
In class back in November, we discussed the Peace Tower during our Remembrance Day studies. The Peace Tower is also known as the Tower of Victory and Peace and it is the centre of the Centre Block building of the Canadian Parliament buildings. It was opened in 1920 and includes a bell and clock tower. This Peace Tower also includes a memorial to Canadians who have died in different wars and conflicts.
The fireworks video for CANADA 150 is 21 minutes long. It is a remarkable display!! Please make your own decision as to whether you would like to watch the video in it's entirety or perhaps just parts. This is the video link:
In class back in November, we discussed the Peace Tower during our Remembrance Day studies. The Peace Tower is also known as the Tower of Victory and Peace and it is the centre of the Centre Block building of the Canadian Parliament buildings. It was opened in 1920 and includes a bell and clock tower. This Peace Tower also includes a memorial to Canadians who have died in different wars and conflicts.
Happy Birthday Canada!!
Wednesday 24 June 2020
Animals With Jobs
Many types of animals actually work for a living! This video shows 14 types of animals that help humans in different ways, like dogs. Dogs can be trained to help people that are blind. They are called seeing eye dogs or guide dogs.
How are seeing eye dogs trained?
What type of dogs are trained as guide dogs?
How long does it take to train a dog?
How long do most trained dogs work as a guide dog?
Watch this video below to learn more about guide dogs and other helpful animals:
Which animal is your favourite helper? Why? Can you think of another animal that could be trained to help humans? How would they help?
What type of dogs are trained as guide dogs?
How long does it take to train a dog?
How long do most trained dogs work as a guide dog?
Watch this video below to learn more about guide dogs and other helpful animals:
Tuesday 23 June 2020
Cute Baby Animals
This video gives facts for 12 different kinds of baby animals. Listen closely and you can hear the sounds of the baby animal (e.g. croaks from an alligator hatchling and squeaks from a bear cub).
Watch the video below:
Chose 3 of your favourite baby animals featured in the video. Make 3 headings with their names (e.g. Hatchling Kit Owlet ) at the top of a piece of paper. Use dot jots to list as many facts as you can for each one. Draw and label each baby animal.
Monday 22 June 2020
Spooky Critters
Learn about some spooky looking critters like this star-nose mole, goblin shark, and mata mata turtle.
Watch the following video:
Watch the following video:
Which critter did you find the most scary? Do you know of another critter that is creepy? Chose a spooky critter from the video or another creepy critter you know about and ask an adult to help you research more facts. List as many facts as you can find and then sketch the animal. Be sure to add labels to your drawing.
Friday 19 June 2020
Report Cards
As communicated in HWDSB phone calls, emails, and school updates, you will receive your child's report card as a secure document through School Messenger at the end of June. When you receive the email you will need your child's Ontario Education Number (OEN) to verify access to the reports (password). This number is found at the top of every report card your child has received over the years. If you are unable to locate the OEN, please send me an email.
Marsupials
Marsupials are special kinds of mammals that have pouches. Although many marsupials live in Australia and New Guinea, there are over 200 types of marsupials that live all over the world. The most well known marsupial is the kangaroo, but have you heard about the bilby, yapok, or Virginia opossum?
Watch the following video to learn more about these amazing, pouched mammals:
After watching the video, answer these questions:
1. How do marsupial babies stay inside the pouch without falling out?
2. How are pouches different? Name the 2 kinds of pouches.
3. What is the name of one of the few marsupials that can swim?
4. When does the bilby hunt? How can they hunt so well in the dark?
Draw and label your favourite marsupial. Don't forget to add the pouch!
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