1. Social Studies H.W. - both Grades 5 and 6 - due tomorrow, Gr. 5
2. Word Work - editing - due tomorrow (see below)
3. ***We still require volunteers for our trip to Nose Hill on Thursday, June 2nd (9:30-2:30)
4. POW - Gr. 5 only - due tomorrow
Highlights
What did you learn today?
We learned about the 'Great Migration' to Canada.
How did you show what you learned?
We shared some stories of family members that came to Canada during this period.
What do you need to learn next?
We need to learn about Chinese migration to Canada.
According
to Native american legend, Crater lake in Oregon was formed in a greight battle
be tween the god of the above world and the god of below. a more scientific
explanashun suggests the lake was form by a volcanic eruption and the collapse
of near by Mount Mazama. Explorers discovered the lake in there search for
gold. Thay siad crater Lake was the blewest lake they ever seen. The area
around the lake became a national park on may 22, 1902.
On
June 26, 1959, president Dwight Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II dedicated the
Saint Lawrence Seaway. The seaway is the worlds longist inland waterway. Ships
are able to travel the seaway from Duluth, Minnesota, to the atlantic ocean,
which is a total distance of more then 2,000 miles. More than 50 million tons
of cargo moves along the seaway each year ships carry steel wood coal and much
more.
