Science Presentations

Hello Class! Our science presentations are coming up. Remember, we need to talk about one undersea animal (ex. what they eat, where in the ocean they live, etc.) and adaptations they've developed. For example, a whale's fin is used for steering! Here is a site that may be helpful for you. Also, check out the other sites I previously posted!

Sharks
Dolphins
National Geographic

Ocean Animal Facts

Parents, here are the curriculum guidelines for this project to help your children.

- investigate the ways in which a variety of animals adapt to their environment and/or to changes in their environment, using various methods.

- use scientific inquiry/research skills and knowledge acquired from previous investigations, to investigate the basic needs, characteristics, behaviour, and adaptations of an animal of their choice.

- use appropriate science and technology vocabulary, including life cycle, migration, adaptation, body coverings, and classify, in oral and written communication

- describe an adaptation as a characteristic body part, shape, or behaviour that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment.

Math Scavenger Hunt!

Hello Class! In a few days we will be doing a math scavenger hunt and we will be using undersea animal facts to help us along the way. As you know though, we first need to be able to read maps and follow step by step instructions. So you will be expected to know your directions and what it means when we say beside, around, two steps to the right, down the hall or over by the window.

Here is a resource for you to read over with your parents; only the first 3 pages, which outlines what a map is and how to use it.

http://mapzone.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/mapzone/PagesHomeworkHelp/docs/easypeasy.pdf

Parents, when reviewing the above resource, have these curriculum guidelines in mind.
Location and Movement
By the end of Grade 2, students will:
– describe the relative locations (e.g., beside, two steps to the right of ) and the movements of objects on a map (e.g.,“The path shows that he walked around the desk, down the aisle, and over to the window.”)
– draw simple maps of familiar settings, and describe the relative locations of objects on the maps (Sample problem: Draw a map of the classroom, showing the locations of the different pieces of furniture.)

Enjoy!

Here is a video that shows real footage of various undersea animals. Parents, please help your child locate on the task bar, for which animal they would like to view.

Real Footage of Undersea Animals!

Undersea Games
http://kids.yahoo.com/games/game/undersea
http://www.chevroncars.com/games/pearl/

Here is a book about a Whale's birthday!
http://www.freewarcardgame.com/(S(xtbrsi3dknnjqj55d4srvcat))/squirtthewhale_page1a.aspx

Resources for the Undersea Unit

Hello Class! Here are some great resources to help you through our Undersea Unit for the next couple of weeks. These resources will help you through the homework assignments and projects.

Undersea Community
Here you can explore the undersea by creating your own explorer and discover the sea from all over the world. You can find facts about undersea animals, as well as popular games to help your learning.
For Parents, you can track your child's exploration and there are a lot of resources for you to take a look at on the site as well. Your child will be expected to write a journal on a specific sea animal daily and list facts about them, which is part of the Ontario reading and writing curriculum.

Ontario Curriculum

Here are some more fun links...

Undersea Animal Facts
Search Site Just for Kids
Ocean Facts
Coral Reef Facts
Other Facts