Author Archives: Mr. Bell

Allons au cinéma! (French)

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Bonjour les amis! Using the National Film Board of Canada website. View some animated children’s movies in French – if you forget how to filter your search, ask for help! There are many to choose from so do not simply … Continue reading →

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How old???

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! With a provincial election approaching, there are many issues related to citizens who are not permitted to vote because they are under the age of 18. What is the ideal voting age? Explain. Additionally, you are expected to … Continue reading →

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Is it a fad or not?

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Is the Harlem Shake a fad or not? Click the link here to read about this popular dance style.  Discuss some of the following ideas: What is a ‘fad’? What makes something spread on the Internet? How did … Continue reading →

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Happy Pi Day!!!

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Can you guess why today is Pi Day? [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp9zLbIE8zo[/youtube]

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The Great Fracking Debate…

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class!  It’s time for civilized arguing. You’ve read about fracking and have explored both sides of the issue. Now it is time to take a stand. Are you in favour of or opposed to natural gas fracking? Post a … Continue reading →

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Do something! Be the difference!!!

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! It seems so easy… [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt5V6RPW_M4&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

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Technology & Perspective…

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Technology is awesome, however… [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiET57GTc2c[/youtube]

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Digital Footprint…

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Have you considered…[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DinW62zlWcc[/youtube]   Click here for more information.

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Technology Day…What’s your vision?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! The theme day this Friday is Technology Day. What does this suggest to you? Post your response, join the conversation so we can determine our path on Friday. Give the following questions some thought: What is digital citizenship? … Continue reading →

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Poetry Parade…

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Research a poem you connect with. Once you have identified a meaningful poem, provide the following details in your post: a link to the poem (thew web address) If you have a favourite poem from a book, it … Continue reading →

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