The movie!

Grade 6 and Grade 10 present an iEARN connecting classroom project:

"How to maintain hygiene around us."

Health and Hygiene Awareness Days 2012

This video finally got uploaded alhumdulilah.

Enjoy!

Understanding topographic maps

Assalamu alaikum.

Eighth (8th) grade Earth and Space Science classes during two weeks, were about learning how to make and understand topographic maps and contour lines.

We had to build an island first using a playdough home recipe. The island had to have 2 peaks and 1 valley.

Then we added 1cm of water and marked where the water touched the island. We continuously added 1cm of water and marked it on the island until we reached the top of it.

The island was then used to make a topographic map.

Check out these pictures!

Science Fair competition

Assalamu alaikum!

Vous devez avoir vos idées déjà pour le Concours de science qui commence le 23 avril.

 Si vous n'avez pas encore choisi un projet, je vous suggère d'en choisir toute de suite!

Regarder ces liens pour vous aider!

Ce concours est destine a stimuler l’intérêt et la créativité des élèves dans la science et dans le monde autour de lui.

Don't forget that the competition is by class. Each class will have a winner. Last year, the awards were given at UNESCO Scientific Department. The awardees were also treated to a pizza and icecream party!

Grade 10

http://chemistry.about.com/od/sciencefairprojects/a/sciprohigh.htm

Grade 8

http://chemistry.about.com/od/sciencefairprojectideas/a/8thgradeproject.htm

Grade 7

http://www.projects.juliantrubin.com/science_fair_project/7th_grade.html

Grade 6

http://www.projects.juliantrubin.com/science_fair_project/6th_grade.html

Grade 5

http://www.projects.juliantrubin.com/science_fair_project/5th_grade.html

Grade 3-4

http://www.projects.juliantrubin.com/science_fair_project/3rd_grade.html

Grade 2

http://www.projects.juliantrubin.com/science_fair_project/2nd_grade.html

Grade 1

http://www.scienceprojectlab.com/1st-grade-science-fair-projects.html

Kindergarten

http://www.easy-science-fair-projects.net/kindergarten-science-fair.html

Preschool

http://www.ehow.com/info_7917386_science-fair-project-ideas-preschoolers.html

Competition winners

Félicitations a tous ceux qui ont participe aux compétitions pendant les journées de la sante et de l’hygiène.

Bravo a Babacar Aidara Traore, Grade 6, gagnant de la compétition "Meilleur slogan". Son slogan est:

"Environnent sain, vie saine."

Congratulations to the winners of The Cleanest Class Competition:

Grade 5!

They made an extraordinary effort to keep their class clean. Their prize will be a pizza and ice cream party this coming Monday inshaAllah!

Special recognition to Mohammed Fall, M Arame Ndiaye, Lamine Janneh, Orema Scott and Ndeye Khady Diba for their efforts in creating orginal and creative slogans!

Scientific reading articles

Assalamu alaikum!

Here are your scientific articles that you must read over the weekend.

Je vous suggère de prendre le soin de lire ces articles attentivement! Vous pouvez les imprimer. La lecture sera encore plus facile ainsi.

Tenth grade

Health and Ecosystem Issues Found With Popular Pavement Sealcoat

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120314124209.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fearth_climate+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Earth+%26+Climate+News%29

Eighth/Ninth grade

Millions of Americans at Risk of Flooding as Sea Levels Rise

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120314111738.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fearth_climate+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Earth+%26+Climate+News%29 

Seventh grade

Hiding in Plain Sight, a New Frog Species With a 'Weird' Croak Is Identified in New York City

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120314124016.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fearth_climate+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Earth+%26+Climate+News%29 

Sixth grade

Some Mammals Used Highly Complex Teeth to Compete With Dinosaurs

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120314142044.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fearth_climate+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Earth+%26+Climate+News%29 

Please answer the following questions.

Who is/are the author(s) of the article?

When and where was this article published?

What are the main ideas of the articles?

Did you enjoy reading this article? Why or why not?

Due date: Friday March 23rd.

The Showcase

Some pictures from The Showcase, Saturday 3 March.

Science connecting classrooms project

Assalamu alaikum,

We have been celebrating Health and Hygiene Awareness Days from since February 27. These activities and competitions will end March 17 inshaAllah.

Our activities are linked with the iEARN initiated project of Mrs Afshan Rupsi, Beaconhouse School Systems, Middle PECHS, Karachi, Pakistan.

The 6th graders exchange ideas and communicate with Mrs Rupsi 7th and 8th grade classes via blogs and Skype.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds55hHAs86Q

Take a look at what we have done so far in this slideshow!

We are doing surveys, posters, films, various competitions (The Cleanest Class competition, The Best Hygiene Slogan, The best Health or Hygiene Poem) on the chosen theme "How to maintain hygiene around us".

School restarts Tuesday 13th March!

On Wednesday March 14th, afternoon, we will have a Health March. Everyone should come with appropriate clothing for a walk on the Corniche. Reminder, headscarves will stay on the heads!

Thursday March 15th inshaAllah, we will be doing a litter pick up in the area.

On Friday March 16th, all winners will be announced. Do not forget that the winners of The Cleanest Class competition will be awarded a pizza party!

A huge thank you to Grade 6 and Grade 10 for their efforts!