The Importance of The Hubble Telescope



Open the above link and watch the video.  Tell me why The Hubble Space Telescope is so important in the history of space exploration. Work with a partner and create a googledoc. When you are done compare your response with another pair of students. Work together to prepare one final document to post.

Your Brain On Fiction...

Six Science Based Reasons To Go Read A Book Right Now

Does Reading Help You Improve Your Writing Skills?

Watch the above video and read the above articles.  How does reading make your "brain better"? Post your response in list form. You may also add your personal opinion.

Dragon Activities

How To Train Your Dragon - Official Website
Open the above link and go to: 
1. Dragon Racers Direct A Movie 
Direct your own Dragon Movie and comic book for Dreamworks.
2. Open the Explore link (at the top) and open. Go to Dragon's Edge and explore Hiccup's new map using Google Maps.

In-class ~ Where in the world....due Fri., Sept. 23

The Hive at Kew Gardens
The Human-sized Bee Hive
Our first WI|TW will be an in-class activity. Watch the above video and explore the two links provided.

Dragon Wordles

Create a Dragon Wordle

Open the above link and create a dragon wordle. 

Come up with a list of words and phrases that come to mind when you think of dragons.  You may work with a partner. When you are ready create a dragon wordle. Bonus points for creativity and originality!

See gratitude wordle below for a sample.

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) & Baby Dragons

DNA/Genetics
Dog breeding with DNA
Genetics - Where do you come from?
Heredity and Pea Plants
Open the above links and learn about DNA and genetics.















Animal Planet - Are dragons real?
Open the above link and find out what Animal Planet thinks.

Dragon Genetics - We will be creating (hatching) baby dragons using genetic combinations over the next two weeks.  You will learn about Mendelian genetics throughout this process.

After joining with a partner you will combine the genetic traits of your dragon eggs and use a key to determine your baby dragon’s genotype and phenotype.

Some of your possible dragon features include: horn-present/absent, fire breathing/non-fire breathing, green/gray body, long/short tail, spikes/no spikes, red/yellow wings, black/red tail spikes, freckles, ear frills/no ear frills…..

So many possibilities - What kind of dragon will you hatch?

Quiz on Genes and DNA
After using some of the research sites above complete the above quiz.  Show me your results.

Out of Eden Learn

The importance of Gratitude

See you at 8:55 SHARP!

Supplies 2017

Dear Students,

Junior suggestions include:

- two 1.5" binders - one is for french (no zippers please) 

- a package of 8 dividers or you may make your own

- a package of lined paper (to be kept at home or in your locker and refilled as needed)

- calculator (for basic operations)

- a protractor

- highlighters

- post-it stickers (Dollar Store)

- gmail account for Google Docs and Google Slides etc.

Note - Please try and have your supplies by Monday, Sept. 11th.  I will provide pencils, erasers, rulers, pencil crayons, and glue, but if you prefer to use your own supplies that is fine as well. 

Students are always encouraged to have reading material at their desk.  This routine will begin on the first day of school!  Reading material may be brought from home or borrowed from the classroom library.  As well, students will visit the school library weekly and may take books out throughout the school year.

 Please note you will be assigned a locker on the first day. 

Supplies

Dear Students,

Junior suggestions include:

- two 1.5" binders - one is for french (no zippers please) 

- a package of 8 dividers or you may make your own

- a package of lined paper (to be kept at home or in your locker and refilled as needed)

- calculator (for basic operations)

- a protractor

- highlighters

- post-it stickers (Dollar Store)

- a 2-5 GB memory key for saving work on the computer would be an asset, but is not necessary
- gmail account for googledocs

Note - Please try and have supplies by Monday, Sept. 12th.  I will supply pencils, erasers, rulers, pencil crayons, and glue, but if you prefer to use your own supplies that is fine as well. 

Students are always encouraged to have reading material at their desk.  This routine will begin on the first day of school!  Reading material may be brought from home or borrowed from the classroom library.  As well, students will visit the school library weekly and may take books out throughout the school year.

 Please note you will be assigned a

 locker on the first day. 

DRAGON GENETICS

Dragon Genetics

Learn about genetics while breeding dragons.