Are you smarter than a Harvard graduate?

Today the students were challenged to find a way to light a bulb using just a battery and a wire.  When first asked for a hypothesis on whether or not this was possible, many were not certain if they could do it.  However, once the experimentation began, every group was able to light a standard light bulb as well as an LED.  We then watched a video of some Harvard engineering graduates who struggled with the same task.  Congrats to all on your ability to stick with it and create a simple circuit!

Friday's awesome

Dance

Fun to do -  Fun to watch.  AWESOME!

Today's awesome

Outdoor Picnics 

Picture this.  Sunshine. Gourmet sandwiches.  Salads.  Chocolate chip cookies.  Lemonade.  Picnic table.  Family.  AWESOME!

Persuasive Techniques in Advertising

I have been so impressed with the great glogs you each created!  You put a lot of thought and effort into the layout and design and used a variety of advertising techniques that we learned about (emotional appeal, plain folks, caricature, etc.) to help make your point.  I loved how you combined these techniques with the use of technology by adding links and videos to help promote the Humane Society.  You never cease to amaze me with your talents!  Check out Ava's and Sana's glogs and see if you can figure out which techniques they used!  

Catholic Ecucation Week Open House

Wow!  It was great to see so many of you out with your families tonight.  I am sure that your parents were impressed by your work, I know I am!  I was also excited to see the Monsters Dance.  Super job to all the girls in our class that participated, you are going to knock their socks off at the Dance showcase tomorrow!

Yesterday's awesome

Having the support of your family and friends

It always make you feel great when you that you can count on others to be there for you, whether it's to help you through tough times or to celebrate your successes.  AWESOME!

Today's awesome

Getting help when you need it most

What could be better? AWESOME!

The importance of punctuation

We had lots of fun learning about the importance of proper punctuation today.  We saw how improper punctuation could totally change the meaning of a sentence (think "I saw a man-eating lobster vs. I saw a man eating lobster).  We also saw how with incorrect punctuation a love letter could go terribly wrong!  I hope you will now give punctuation the proper respect it truly deserves :)

Today's awesome 
Paper quilling 

An art form  that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create beautiful designs.  AWESOME!

Fun with fractions

Over the past few days, we have been learning all about fractions.  What they are, their equivalencies and how to simplify them.  I'm so impressed with how fast you are learning everything!  Turns out fractions can be pretty fun after all :)  Just wait til next week when we learn more about the relationships between fractions, decimals and percentages!  I think I feel a fraction SHOWDOWN coming on :)

Yesterday's awesome 

The Heart of a cinnamon roll

Did you know that you could buy the heart of a cinnamon roll?  It is seriously made up of just the middle of the roll, all cut up into tasty bite size pieces, topped with icing and filled with caramel.  Doesn't that sound mouth-watering?  Alright, so it's probably not something you should be eating everyday, but as a treat?  "Cinfully" delicious and completely AWESOME!


End of the week awesome

Maple Syrup

A Canadian staple.  Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...  AWESOME!

PS  I know there are lots of food related awesomes as of late...  Must be pregnant or something :)

It's Electric!

Today we talked about the differences between current and static electricity.  It truly was a hair-raising event!  We still have some exciting experiments coming up in this unit, so stay tuned! 

As promised, here are my late awesomes (warning: there are many!).

Last Wednesday's awesome

Cleaning the Capital 

A school-wide effort to clean up our community and put an end to littering!.  AWESOME!


Last Thursday's awesome

Our Lorax Presentation

Do I even need to say it?  AWESOME! AWESOME!  AWESOME!


Last Friday's awesome

Scavenger Hunts

What's not to love about running around like a pirate looking for treasure?  AWESOME!


Monday's awesome

Baby kicks

While they don't always feel very comfortable, there are two major advantages to these.  1)  It lets you know baby is doing alright in there.  2)  It's kinda funny to see your belly move :)  AWESOME!

Tuesday's awesome

The Humane Society

An organization committed to helping animals who are neglected, abused, exploited stray or homeless. They help raise awareness of humane treatment of all animals and find homes for animals in need.  Even more awesome than the organization?  The grade 6 girls who fund-raised for them and made $440 to go to a great cause!  AWESOME!

Today's awesome

Static electricity

OK, so I know it doesn't actually have a real purpose like current electricity.  But the way it can make your hair stick out?  AWESOME!

Hopefully this will be the last time I'm this far behind :)

A STOMPin Good Time

Wow!  What a fantastic time we had today in our special STOMP workshop!  Everyone participated so well and you guys looked fantastic!  It was really great to learn not only about dance and rythm, but also about the importance of standing up to bullies.  Not to mention the power of collaboration.  I saw the STOMP show when it was in Ottawa years ago and it was phenomenal!!  Here is a little clip so you can see what the show is all about! 

PS  I know I am really behind on my awesomes - promise to catch up tomorrow!