Mackenzie's Mystery Scene Diorama

Holy Week

What does Holy Week mean to you?  (Post your answer.)

Special Hockey International (playlist) - Yes I Can

What is the Big Idea in this video?

Video clip: When The World Began - First Nations

http://youtu.be/27YTTx4mU28
The grade 6 students will be watching this video in class.
Be ready to discuss struggles that the First Nations people faced.

Sites for Research Projects -
http://www.bigorrin.org/cree_kids.htm
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/settlement/kids/021013-2161.12-e.html
http://www.canadashistory.ca/Kids/YoungCitizens/Themes
http://www.linktolearning.com/grade6ss.htm
http://www.bigorrin.org/mikmaq_kids.htm
http://www.bigorrin.org/wyandot_kids.htm
http://www.bigorrin.org/blackfoot_kids.htm

Where in The World.....due Thursday, March 28th

http://www.vatican.va/various/basiliche/san_pietro/vr_tour/index-en.html
Open the above link and explore. 

Katherine's Mystery Diorama

The One and Only Ivan - Book Trailer

http://mrschureads.blogspot.ca/2011/12/watch-fantastic-book-trailer-for-one.html
Open the above link and watch the book trailer. 
1. Read the Q & A with Katherine Applegate (author).  What did she base her story on?  What kind of research would she have to do to write this book?  (Post your answers.)
2. Use the sites below to research the silverback gorilla.  Make a point form list of all the information you think Katherine Applegate would have found useful when writing her book.  Import a picture of a silverback gorilla. (Use a word document.)
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/gorilla.html 

http://youtu.be/ewJLlu3lddo (video of Ivan at Atlanta Zoo)

http://youtu.be/GCi2-dChYt8 (Watch the video to learn more about the silverback gorilla.  Find out how you can adopt a gorilla.  Would this be something you would be interested in?) (Post your answer.)

3. Imagine you are Ivan.  Write about a day in your life.  Make sure you use Ivan's voice.  (Post your writing.)