Who is Terry Fox?

Today, you will use the link's below to learn more about Terry Fox. Who was he? What was he running for? Have you learned any new interesting facts? 

Terry Fox Foundation 
Canadian Encyclopedia
All about Terry
Britannica for Kids - Terry Fox

Online Shopping

For today's math lesson, we will be going shopping. Use the links below to help you with today's assignment:

Superstore
Toys R Us
MasterMind Toys

Ramadan

Many students in our school, city and across the world celebrate Ramadan. Ramadan is a Muslim holiday. In order to be accepting and appreciate each and every member of this beautiful world, we must educate ourselves on the various holidays and traditions celebrated around the world. Today we will learn about Ramadan. Below you will find different sites where you can educate yourself on some of the incredible lessons from Ramadan.

National Geographic - Ramadan
Video - What is Ramadan?
Facts about Ramadan
Video on facts about Ramadan
More Facts!

What is a WISH TREE?

View the following links to learn more about Wish Trees.

Great Britain Wish Trees
Fascinating Culture of Wish Trees
Wish Trees Around the World
Ireland Wishing Trees

One District One Book!

We have LAUNCHED! Lethbridge School District 51 has taken on a new and exciting project: One District One Book. Every student from Kindergarten to Grade 12 will be spending the next two weeks reading the SAME book. What book?!?!? Well here it is!!
 

Here is a video from those that have made this project possible:

Each night, students will be expected to read a few chapters. The next day we will be discussing the chapters and answering trivia questions. This is a great time to shut off technology, unplug, sit down and enjoy literacy with each member of your household. We hope you enjoy the book as much as we do!

Here is our Reading Schedule 

Monday: March 25 - Chapters 1-5 

Tuesday: March 26 - Chapters 6-11

Wednesday: March 27 - Chapters 12-15

Thursday: March 28 - Chapters 16-20

Weekend: March 29-31- Chapters 21-24

Monday: April 1 - Chapters 25-29

Tuesday: April 2 - Chapters 30-36

Wednesday: April 3 - Chapters 37-42

Thursday: April 4 - Chapters 43-46

Weekend: April 5-7 - Chapters 47-51

Youtube Videos of Teachers Reading chapters from the Wishtree

St. Patrick's Day

Being from Newfoundland, St. Patrick's Day or St. Paddy's Day as we like to call it, is one of the most celebrated days of the year. It is a day where we all wear green and possibly dance a jig or two! Below you will find many links to help you with your centers. Have fun :) And Happy St Patrick's Day! 


Websites for Web Quest:

Question 1: http://www.alphabet-soup.net/hol/sphist.html
Question 2: http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/st.patricksday/history.php
Question 3: http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Holidays/StPat/blarney.html
Question 4: http://www.dltk-holidays.com/patrick/about.htm
Question 5 & 6: http://sunniebunniezz.com/holiday/stpatday.htm
Question 7: https://kidskonnect.com/holidays-seasons/saint-patricks-day/



Extra Free Time Websites: 

St. Patrick's Day Games 
Interactive Sites for Education - St. Patrick's Day 
Stories about St. Patrick's Day
Irish Kids trying to describe St. Patrick's Day  - Video!
Irish Kids describe Ireland's Weather - Video
Irish Kids describe what it means to be Irish - Video
Irish Dance
Cliffs of Moher - Video


Check out the beautiful country of Ireland.

Social Studies

We've been researching and viewing the various regions in Alberta now for quite some time. It is now your turn to create a travel plan throughout Alberta. Visit the following link to help you with your travel plans.

Travel Alberta