New theme in Science for Gr. 4's

Dear Parents and Students,

The grade 4's are wrapping up their Social Studies unit about Alberta's regions and we are now returning to Science.

Our Science theme this month is Simple Machines.

The six types of simple machines are:

• the inclined plane
• the wedge
• the screw
• the lever
• the wheel and axle
• the pulley

There are many good sites online to learn about simple machines.
Here are some websites with definitions and examples of simple machines:
http://cstmuseum.techno-science.ca/en/education/tell-me-about-background-information-for-simple-machines.php


Here are some fun games your kids can play:
http://www.2learn.ca/kids/listSciG4.aspx?Type=47
http://www.cite-sciences.fr/ressources-en-ligne/juniors/machines-simples/experiences-ludiques/


The Grade 5's

The grade 5's are continuing to learn about six regions in Canada.  Feel free to quiz your child on the six regions in Canada.  The students are playing an amazing race game and learning about he different regions as they complete activities to test their knowledge of each region.

Here are some games they can play
http://lizardpoint.com/geography/canada-geophysical-quiz.php
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/games/pt1/index.asp
 http://www.tvokids.com/games/canadastreasuretrek