Earth Hour
Did you turn the lights off for Earth Hour? During that hour, did you ponder your reliance on energy, its use in your life, and perhaps ways in which you could be conserving energy every hour of every day, and not just once a year. Watch the videos below. What strikes me most in these…
Origami
What do you think is the message this film maker is trying to impart in Papiroflexia. Watch the video. What if the film ran in reverse? What if the film started with trees, and mountains and meadows, that were then folded into buildings and roads. Are you worried about the inhabitants of the buildings? Watch…
Wavin’ Flag :: Young Artists For Haiti
After watching the video of K’naan’s song, “Wavin’ Flag,” what do you think the message behind the song is? In other words, why do you think all these artists came together to sing this song? How does it make you feel? What do you think it does for other people? Have a look at Miss…
Energy Timeline
Below you will find a timeline created on a site called [Ed Note: Site no longer exists] This site allows us to create collaborative timelines. The grade 6 science curriculum requires us to “evaluate the impact of the use of electricity on both the way we live and the environment”, and “demonstrate an understanding of…
Hosting the Olympics
Think about what you know about the Olympic games: What are the positive aspects of having the Olympics occur in your city or country? Why do you think countries compete to host the Olympic games? Why would some groups be opposed to the Olympics? Read the post on this site and respond to what you…