|
Subject |
Grade |
Strand |
Expectation |
Software |
Activity |
|
Math |
4 |
Number Sense & Numeration |
-identify the use of data in the world around them
-read and interpret data presented on tables |
University of Exeter Centre for Innovation in Mathematics
Teaching
http://www.ex.ac.uk
|
-go to the data interpretation set 1 section and after
examining the linked data on world records for the mile (men), use it to
answer the 12 questions |
|
Math |
1 |
Measurement |
-read analog clocks, and tell and write time to the hour
and half-hour |
BBC Education
http://www.bbc.co.uk
|
-use the Snapdragon (Tell the Time) program to make the
hands of the clock match the given time
-the alarm clock will ring if the match is correct |
|
Math |
6 |
Geometry & Spatial Sense |
-use a computer application to explore and extend
geometric concepts |
A+ Math
http://www.aplusmath.com
|
-use the Flashcards for Geometric Shapes
-select one of the 29 geometric terms which best describes
the shape illustrated
-the screen checks and tallies the answers |
|
Math |
1 |
Patterning & Algebra |
-use a computer application to explore patterns |
http://www.funschool.com
|
-finish the simple patterns of colours, shapes, letters,
or numbers as they are displayed by The Crazy Pattern Machine |
|
Math |
6 |
Data Management & Probability |
-construct line graphs, bar graphs, and scatter plots both
by hand and by using computer applications |
Microsoft Excel 2000 |
-have a student in Boy Scouts bring in data as to the
number of apples sold at each location in the city
-use the Chart Wizard to bar graph the results |
|
Language |
2 |
Writing |
-organize ideas in a logical sequence (e.g. writing
stories that have a beginning, middle, and end) |
Gus Town
http://www.gustown.com
|
-go to the Library’s Finish a Story section and read the
story starter and view the illustration
-submit your own ending
-view the endings submitted by others |
|
Language |
4 |
Reading |
-use their knowledge of oral and written language
structures and of elements of grammar to understand the meaning of
sentences |
Education Place
http://www.eduplace.com
|
-choose one of the Wacky Web Tales
-fill in the appropriate parts of speech in the blanks
(using the online help)
-read your mixed-up tale and print for a class collection |
|
Language |
5 |
Oral & Visual Communication |
-create a variety of media works (e.g. a simple
multi-media presentation) |
Microsoft PowerPoint |
-create a brief presentation designed to train a supply
teacher as to the morning routine of the class
-include procedures at the morning bell, the first recess
bell, and the lunch bell |
|
Health & Physical Education |
6 |
Healthy Living |
-identify people and community agencies that support
making healthy choices regarding substance use and abuse |
KidsHealth
http://www.kidshealth.org
|
-go to People and Places that Help Me
-identify the people and places in your community that
provide assistance to children (i.e. doctor, psychologist)
-view and summarize two articles in the Growing Up section
about alcohol and drugs |
|
Health & Physical Education |
5 |
Fundamental Movement Skills |
-hit ball with various parts of the body (e.g., heading a
soccer ball) |
http://www.calstate.edu/faculty/dfrankl/soccer01.htm
|
-read the Heading Safety tips and identify three
strategies for protection against head injuries in soccer |
|
Health & Physical Education |
6 |
Active Participation |
-improve their personal fitness levels by participating in
vigorous physical activities (e.g. Ultimate Frisbee) for sustained periods
of time (e.g., ten to fifteen minutes), including appropriate warm-up and
cool-down procedures |
http://www.cs.rochester.edu/u/ferguson/ultimate/ultimate-simple.html
|
-study the 10 Simple Rules of Ultimate Frisbee
-describe rule 10 (the Spirit of the Game) and comment on
the importance of both sportsmanship and competition when honing your
personal fitness level |
|
Science & Technology |
4 |
Life Systems |
-describe ways in which humans can affect the natural
world (e.g. conservation areas can be established to protect specific
habitats) |
National Geographic
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids
|
-use Cyber Tiger to keep an endangered Siberian tiger
alive in a zoo
-choose its home, safety, food and play using the tips
-view the habitat you create and if it is tiger-friendly
you will be able to release your tiger |
|
Science & Technology |
4 |
Matter & Materials |
-describe and demonstrate, using different materials, ways
of mixing colours to create new colours |
Ontario Science Centre
http://www.osc.on.ca
|
-go to the Mixing Light and Computer Crayons sections
-drag the colours to overlap them to see how the primaries
combine
-read about how computer screens make their colours |
|
Science & Technology |
5 |
Energy & Control |
-describe how energy is stored and transferred in a given
device or system (e.g. in an automobile) |
Newton’s Apple http://www.ericir.edu
|
-after reading about car engines, use the project
guidelines simple materials to construct a piston which converts linear to
rotary motion
-answer the online questions about your device |
|
Science & Technology |
4 |
Structures & Mechanisms |
-design, make, and use a pulley system that performs a
specific task |
ThinkQuest
http://www.thinkquest.org
|
-in the library of entries, go to the Simple Machines
section of Rat Tales to view animated pulleys plus a student-built Knex
pulley used in a tiny elevator |
|
Science & Technology |
6 |
Earth & Space Systems |
-recognize major constellations visible at night and
describe their origins |
The Night Watchman
http://www.spaceday.com
|
-research the stories behind the naming of the star
formations |
|
Social Studies |
6 |
Heritage & Citizenship |
-identify current concerns of Aboriginal peoples |
Government of Canada
http://www.indianclaims.ca
|
-click on the map of Canada to discover the magnitude of
both local and national land claims
-identify and outline three nearby claims |
|
Social Studies |
4 |
Canada & World Connections |
-use latitude and longitude to describe location |
Brooklyn College
http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/geology/leveson/core/linksa/maptop.html
|
-review the longitude and latitude lesson pages
-take the four questions of the quiz and check your
answers online |
|
The Arts |
4 |
Music |
-identify the individual instruments of the woodwind,
brass, string, and percussion families |
Canadian Broadcasting Company
http://www.cbc4kids.ca
|
-play guess the instrument by selecting the necessary
clues (a solo sound clip, an orchestral sound clip and a picture of the
instrument
-take brief notes from the paragraph describing the
correct instrument |
|
The Arts |
5 |
Visual Arts |
-define the elements of design (colour, line, shape etc.)
and use them in ways appropriate for this grade |
Microsoft Publisher |
-using the line tool, custom shapes, and fill colour to
illustrate these elements of design: line, shape and colour
-use the text frame tool to label and define the 3
elements of design depicted |
|
The Arts |
6 |
Drama & Dance |
-produce a short script that makes use of a variety of
technologies to create different effects for different audiences |
Incredible Story Studio
http://www.storystudio.com
|
-submit our scripts to this critically acclaimed Canadian
dramatic TV series which selects and adapts 2 kids stories into 10 minute
dramas each episode
-view the stories, writers, and actors information section
for ideas
-watch an episode on YTV |
