Robert Bateman Centre Field Trip

Grizzly Head Study, Robert Bateman

Thanks to our volunteer parent drivers, our March 2nd field trip to the Robert Bateman Centre is a go.  We will be participating in the "BC Animals" Program from 11:00 to 12:30, departing from Colquitz @ 10:30.

For more information visit: http://batemancentre.org/

#bringbackshowandtell :)

The VIP Assignment

Goal: To present to the class something important in your life, or something that your classmates would find informative.

When:

Your presentation is due on your selected day.  You will present in the morning during our Advisory block, on that day.

Ideas:

1. Something you are doing outside of school (Ex. club, music, sports, family event).

2. Something special in your life (Ex. a special coin with a story attached to it, a stuffy from your childhood, a medal won in a sporting contest, an award).

3. Pets (note: any pet brought to the classroom must be brought home immediately in the morning, following your presentation).

4. Inform the class about a current event in the community (Ex. Teen event, community fair, possible employment opportunity).

Requirements:

1. Explain why your item/event is important to you.

2. Include facts about the event or thing.

3. Present evidence/artifacts (ex. pictures, awards, pets, brochure).

4. Ask for questions from class, and respond to three of them.

5. Last about five minutes.

Use the presentation sheet from the classroom to get organized.  Read it during your presentation.  

You will be assessed on your presentation skills, and the completeness of your paper.

Weather Warning!

Hi students... if the rain continues to pour like this, we will not be going to the river.  However, if the rain lightens up, then yes, expect us to go for it!

Wear your rain jacket, boots and bring an umbrella today.

Click here for today's weather.

Colquitz River Watershed Links

Hi class!

After you have finished your research project, please use these links to investigate the CRD's educational resources on the Colquitz River watershed.

Meet Ollie the Otter,
the CRD's Watershed Mascot!

Ollie's World - an interactive flash animation all about fresh water in the CRD (Capital Regional District).

CRD Watershed Videos - all about watersheds in the CRD.

Feel free to investigate the various other educational resources the CRD offers on its webpage, by surfing through the website.

BONUS Assignment: If you have gotten this far, use your research to write a multi-paragraph piece about the Colquitz Watershed.  Paragraph topics:

- history
- wildlife
- environmental concerns
- ways to protect the watershed

Remember: every paragraph starts with an opening sentence, and ends with a closing sentence (or clincher).  Keep your paragraphs clear, include examples, and keep each paragraph to about 5-7 sentences in length.

~ Mr. Nast