The Ultimate Underdogs picked the perfect day to sled at Cranna Lake. The +2 weather was ideal. Fun was had by all. Please leave a comment about our Sledding Animoto video. Also, we would like to wish all of our “blogging friends” a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Month: December 2011
Hot Air Balloons
Today in science we launched our hot air balloons. These balloons were carefully constructed by the students in groups of five. Using simply hot air, we were able to send off each of the balloons to a height not expected by the students. Take some time to comment on our cool video.
Field Trip to Edmonton
On Thursday, December 1 Rankin’s Ultimate Underdogs traveled to Edmonton. While there we made two stops: The Aviation Museum and City Hall. The Aviation Museum was very educational. The students learned more about the four forces of flight, the history of flight and how engines work. As well, they got to have an up-close look … Continue reading Field Trip to Edmonton
Remembrance Day Poems
Recently, the students completed their Remembrance Day poems. We did this project for a couple of different reasons. The first reason was to pay respect to such an important day in November. The second reason was to get better with poetic writing devices and develop an appreciation for poetry. Attached below are a few of … Continue reading Remembrance Day Poems
