Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Podcast #2

Listen to Mr. Antonides as he shares some thoughts on identity with the second podcast.

Friday, January 23, 2009

Podcasting Comes to Grade 6


We've completed our trials and now officially launch our first ever Surrey Christian School podcast. Listen to Mr. Antonides and Mr. Embree talk about the vision for the grade 6 podcast: Scribbles Online. Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes by clicking Advanced > Subscribe to Podcast and typing http://grade6scs.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default. Use the comments section to offer your feedback.

The Story of Stuff

Today Mrs. Penner shared a video called The Story of Stuff. She challenged us to look at the stuff we use and become better stewards of that stuff. In the comments section, suggest practical ways that you can reduce the amount of stuff you use.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Trial Podcast

This is a trial podcast.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Podcasting for Students

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There will be a sugary reward for the first grade 6 student to show evidence of downloading the first Scribbles & Scoops podcast and presenting it to Mr. Embree on some kind of mp3 device (e.g. an iPod). In iTunes, click on Advanced > Subscribe to Podcast and type http://grade6scs.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default. You can now download some trial podcasts.

Monday, January 19, 2009

Chinatown Trip Postponed



Due to huge traffic problems created by the closure of the Pattullo Bridge, we need to postpone our Chinatown trip until later in the spring. Thank you to all the parents who volunteered. We will let you know when a new date is selected. Stay tuned...

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Library Field Trip


In the next few months, each grade 6 class will be visiting the Surrey Public Library. The first class field trip is for an orientation and the second is for a research block. Forms will be sent home for you and your child to complete. Note that parents must sign the form and return it by a specific date. Check out the library's website.

Friday, January 9, 2009

Each grade 6 class will be writing their extreme environments science test in the next week or so. Studying is expected. Check out this helpful study link from the textbook publishers.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Booster Rockets

A Month in Space


As part of our unit on extreme environments, we are studying how humans function in and adapt to the conditions of outer space. Click on the image to see a slideshow of amazing space images captured during the month of December. Note the amazing attention to detail the Great Author and Creator has used...