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Renaissance Artists
There are many resources on Renaissance Artists including print resources in the LLC. Here is the link to a curated selection of resources. Also go to the Online Encyclopedias here. Explora is especially good
Napoleon-Villain or Hero?
Napoleon is a complicated historical figure. Your task is to judge his actions and decide once and for all- is he a villain or a hero? Look through a variety of sources and then prove your point. Please click here for a set of curated resources on Napoleon. Also check out the school’s online encyclopedias…
Dumplings 101: Resources & Recipes
Here are some initial ideas for your research. Go here for a curated list of online sites. Also check out Explora under the Online Encyclopedia portion of the LLC Blog. It’s a wonderful online resource. Also check out the print resources located on the cart.
Sketch Notes
Sketch Notes or Visual Notetaking is an effective way to both learn and share ideas with others. There are a number of key visuals that can help such as stylized font or lettering, bullets, frames and connectors. Details, shapes and images can also help make an image stand out. Here is an video…
Biology 12: Diseases and Disorders
Besides the LLC’s print texts and reference books we have access to a number of sites. Please avoid using Wikipedia for this type of research. Although Wikiedia is handy, it may not always be accurate. The district offers online Encylopedia and Databases. Explora 8-12, World Book Advanced and Science in Context all offer good options…
Ms OSullivan’s Senior Group
Students viewed video clips from Historica, looked at images from the Canadian War Museum and a local paper and then read a picture book. For our final activity we planted tulips in the school garden to commemorate people who have died in war.
Ms O’Sullivan’s Classes
Check out our Padlet! Students viewed video clips from Historica, looked at artifacts from the Canadian War Museum and articles from local newspapers. We also read the book picture book, Sadako. We completed a reflection activity using Padlet.
Remembrance Day Resources
Click here to see come great online and print resources focussing on Remembrance Day.
Grade 8 Artist AnimatedVideos
Ms Elderton’s students visited the LLC to research and then describe the importance of some key contemporary artists. They used books and online research tools and then created White Board Explainer Videos using the online program My Simple Show. Click on the links below to watch the videos: Gurjot & Viola’s Video Riona, Shine &…