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The Skate. The Ski. The Run.

2/13/2020

The day of the Winter Triathlon had finally arrived! After weeks of anticipation… The skate. The Ski. The Run. The ongoing competition between ScienceTrek and EcoQuest would continue with the 6th Annual Winter Triathlon! The day was expected to be both competitive with others, but first-handedly ourselves. We were about to individually challenge ourselves to not only skate, but also cross-country ski and run in a triathlon-style format with pre-set heats and transitions between events. This day may have brought new experiences for you, or maybe it allowed you to put your skills and expertise to the test!

Whatever the day brought your way, share in detail both your anticipation and progress as you worked to complete the Winter Triathlon. Did you surprise yourself? Describe your emotions as you crossed the finish line and realized you had reached success! Be sure to follow proper writing structure and utilize vivid word choice to share your experiences from the day with the reader. Please have your blog posted to your website by Friday, February 14th.

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Kicksled Chaos!

1/30/2020

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After months of designing, don't forget the numerous “alterations”, and gathering of supplies the time came to test out the all mighty KICKSLED! It definitely was a journey that included a myriad of emotions. Take the reader of your blog entry on a journey into the world of the creation of your kicksled. Go waaaaaayyyyy back to the warm days of October when your ideas seemed so clear that you could see that kicksled right before your eyes. Continue on the trail exploring the initial design, including multiple trips to the Restore; keep traveling through the hills and valleys of the well worn path of exploration or trial and error ending with the final creation we saw yesterday.

Next came the Tour de Kicksled! Kicksled vs. Kicksled. Strength against determination. Triangles colliding with LOTS OF SCREWS! Continue your tale by sharing the certainties of your competitiveness along with the uncertainties of your creations. DId you make it to the top of the mountain? Did you make it back down? How about your kicksled? Include a photo of your original design as well as the final product. Be sure to refer to your Blogging Checklist to be reflective and thorough with sharing your ideas through content, word choice and voice. Please have your blog uploaded to your website by Monday, February 3rd.

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Got Ya!?

1/10/2020

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As I hear the words from my climbing partner that sets me free to climb on, my heart begins to race. I guess you could say I am a bit nervous. If you take a look at the sweat glistening on my forehead you would have guessed that I just finished running a half marathon. I wipe my forehead with my hand and respond with a weak, "Climbing!". I desperately grab for one of the first few holds and realize my previous action was that of a poor choice. My hand slides off the hold like a hockey puck sliding across a sheet of ice leaving me dangling by one hand mere inches from a padded demise. Luckily my belay partner has reflexes like a possum and they eventually take up the slack and save me from my padded plummet.

Take the reader of your blog entry into the world of climbing by roping them into a moment from your climbing experiences. It may be an encounter with not knowing knots, handling the pressure of pulling on “the black handle”, or the smallest victory that seems like you reached the peak of the mountain. Work to use vivid, sport specific, and exciting language to pull the reader into your experience. Your entry should be posted, with a supporting and meaningful picture, by January 13

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"Just Eat It".

12/6/2019

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Today we heard the story of Jen and Grant who decided to stop buying groceries for six months and lived off of “scraps” to meet their daily nutritional needs. Throughout the documentary, they tackle the concepts of food waste by looking at food production all the way from seed to table.

As you were watching the film, where did your mind wander? What particularly stood out to you the most on Jen and Grants journey? The concept of food waste is becoming more apparent in our world today.

Throughout the day, you have had the opportunity to do some thinking, discussing and brainstorming around the concepts of food waste. What can we do as individuals around this issue? Further, what can we do as a group to advocate for food security within our school communities? We know the concept of food security doesn’t solely fall on the consumer but food waste can be found along the production line from seed to table.

Based on our experience and discussions today along with the questions/prompts from above, please write a blog post responding to the concept of food waste. Feel free to utilize stats and figures from our experience today. Most of all, be sure to be reflective by sharing your voice and original ideas on the issue. Please have your blog posted to your website by Tuesday, December 10th.

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E-Book

11/21/2019

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Solo? What's a Solo? (Brightwater Blog)

11/19/2019

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It started as a grey morning as we boarded our bus heading to Brightwater for the day. So many questions began to flood my brain… Was I wearing enough layers? Wait, maybe I don’t have enough layers on… When will we eat lunch? What will we do ALL day? As I was beginning to feel overwhelmed, I looked up to realize that we had arrived. I looked around to see a beautiful landscape of rolling hills, a vast amount of trees and the Eco-Centre that would be the starting point for our day.

One of the pieces of our day included a solo reflection, in which you were asked to sit in solitude and begin to build a connection with the land. Share with the reader your observations and reflections during your 10 minute solo. Remember to use descriptive word choice to share with us your senses during this experience (i.e. sight, sound, touch, etc.). You may have also explored the concept of place and how Brightwater reminded you of another natural place of importance to you. It is important for us to appreciate the land and our ability to access wide-open spaces within our own backyard! Please make reference to the Blog Checklist linked below. Your final post should be uploaded to your website by Thursday, November 21st.

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"There Will Come Soft Rains" Reflection

10/24/2019

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Now that we have spent time reading and analyzing the short story, “There Will Come Soft Rains” by Ray Bradbury, it is your turn to reflect on the reading and powerful discussions in a blog post. Choose to respond to one of the following prompts:

This story is set in August 2026, less that 7 years from now. Based on Ray Bradbury’s tone in the short story, did he believe that technology was more harmful or helpful for humanity? Consider how you would describe technology and the way the world is shifting presently to Ray Bradbury.
What themes standout to you the most within the story? Explain how the owner’s favourite poem “There Will Come Soft Rains” by Sara Teasdale is related to the events and themes within the story. Use specific examples from both the poem and story.

Consider the following when completing your blog:

Your post should be a paragraph in length (5-8 sentences)
Make a connection to the reading; your voice and opinion should be apparent
Use proper mechanics, grammar and spelling

Refer to the blog writing checklist

Please have your blog post uploaded to your website by Tuesday, October 29th.

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Whole Numbers Check-In #1

10/15/2019

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Are We There Yet?

9/14/2019

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The day had finally arrived, our first trip as a class out to St. Volodymyr Camp! As I set off to school, the rain came down and a million thoughts flooded my brain: Would I make the 21 km bike ride? Who would be my cabin mates? What kind of snacks did my classmates bring? Did I pack my toothbrush? What will we do for three whole days? From a mud covered bike ride out to camp, food challenges, exploring the planets, night games and everything in between, it’s safe to say our first camp was an adventure like no other! An adventure that started with somewhat strangers and ended with new friends and the beginning of our ScienceTrek family.

Now it’s your turn to take the reader of your first blog entry on a journey; include the experiences from camp that had an impact on you. Ensure that you use elements of proper writing style including descriptive word choice, organization and proper transitions. Avoid a “tell about” and create a whole picture for your readers by including your thoughts, emotions and experiences surrounding our many activities. Please have your blog post completed by Thursday, September 19th. Your blog should be submitted to Miss Boys via GoogleDocs, as well as a printed copy at school to use on Friday.

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The Skate. The Ski. The Run.

Kicksled Chaos!

Got Ya!?

"Just Eat It".

E-Book

Solo? What's a Solo? (Brightwater Blog)

"There Will Come Soft Rains" Reflection

Whole Numbers Check-In #1

Are We There Yet?

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