Gandhi's life

This content is for the use of fifth grade students at The Mackay school only.

Let's be reflective!

Read the following quote by Gandhi and reflect on what he said about beliefs.

World Religions

In these websites you will find information on the six different religions that we will be researching during our last unit of inquiry: 

http://primaryresources.co.uk/re/re.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion/

https://sites.google.com/site/worldreligionsforkids/

http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/Religion.html

http://www.uri.org/kids/world.htm

http://www.softschools.com/facts/religion/

Unit of Inquiry 6: Beliefs

Show and Tell: Technology

The objective of this presentation is that you share what technology means to you. In order to do so, you have to give your opinion on the subject, and additionally you have to name and explain one technology or technological device that you like, giving 3 reasons to support your opinion on why you like that specific technology or device.

This presentation will be assessed using two different rubrics: one for English and one for Natural Science.

English: you need to pay attention to the use of grammar (verb tenses and word order) and the vocabulary you are going to use, you need to organize your content properly and speak clearly when presenting, also considering your pronunciation and intonation.

Natural Science: Please remember to stay on topic, which means that the content of your presentation needs to be focused on what technology means to you and present your favourite technology, by giving 3 reasons of why it is your favourite technology and giving the characteristics of that technology or technological device. Remember to show enthusiasm when presenting.

• Your presentation needs to last between 3 and 5 minutes.
•  You can only bring 1 picture to support your presentation (you have to bring it in your pendrive).

Famous Scientists

Dear Students,
These links will help you in your inquiry (class work) about famous scientists:

http://www.famousscientists.org

http://www.dkfindout.com/uk/science/famous-scientists/

http://www.ducksters.com/biography/scientists/scientists_and_inventors.php

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/scientists.html

http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=pioneers

Electricity (videos)

Electricity Generation



Electricity - Bill Nye, the science guy



The Discovery of Electricity



Nikola Tesla vs. Thomas A. Edison (Aleternate vs. Direct Current)



Electrical Circuits

ENERGY SOURCES: THE PROS AND CONS

Reading for fun!

Here you will find an assortment of books related to energy (sources of energy, energy and its impact, people who have contributed to the understanding of energy, etc.). We hope that you enjoy them and that you learn a lot about this exciting topic!













THIS BOOKS ARE ONLY FOR COMPLEMENTARY READING!

Energy (links)

Dear students,

Here you can find useful websites to inquire about energy and electricity.

Kinds of Energy: http://www.eschooltoday.com/energy/kinds-of-energy/all-about-energy.html (this information will be very useful for your X-file assignment)

Energy kids: http://www.eia.gov/kids/index.cfm

Electricity (Kids zone): http://www.enwin.com/kids/electricity/

Kids & Energy: http://www.kids.esdb.bg

Energy resources (video)

Different Sources of Energy

Unit of Inquiry 4: Energy that surrounds us

Guía de estudio "La era de la exploración y colonización"

Estimados Alumnos,

A continuación les dejamos una guía que preparamos para ustedes, donde se resumen los temas más importantes que hemos visto en esta unidad.

Esta guía la revisaremos en clases, y sirve como material de estudio para la evaluación del día 5 de julio, que además considera lo repasado respecto a Incas, Mayas y Aztecas, y las guías trabajadas en clases sobre los exploradores y las caravelas.

(Se entregará una copia impresa a cada alumno)

Chile: época colonial

En los siguientes enlaces encontrarán información respecto a la Colonia en nuestro país, que les pueden servir de ayuda para su trabajo de investigación:

• Icarito

• Materiales sobre historia de Chile

• La Colonia en Chile

• Memoria Chilena

Descubrimiento, Conquista y la Colonia en Chile (videos)

EL DESCUBRIMIENTO DE CHILE

CONQUISTA DE CHILE

LA COLONIA EN CHILE

EL PERIODO COLONIAL  

Además en el siguiente link puedes encontrar un video corto y explicativo de cómo se dio la colonia en América en general:

AMERICA COLONIAL: https://youtu.be/LaEPIQFzYsA

Ancient American Civilizations

In the following links, you will find information about the Inca, Maya and Aztec civilizations.

Use this information to do the activities in our Inquiry lessons.

http://www.ducksters.com/history/aztec_maya_inca.php

https://www.classzone.com/net_explorations/U4/U4_article1.cfm

https://edu.hstry.co/timeline/aztec-inca-maya


P.S.: Be sure to read and compare all the information before you start writing.

Reading for fun!

Dear students,

Here you will find several books related to this unit of inquiry, specifically about explorers.
Enjoy!











 * This are complementary books (NOT compulsory).

Show & Tell: Explorers

Dear students,

These are the guidelines for the show and tell that needs to be presented next Thursday 9th June. 

You will also find the rubrics that will be used to assess your presentation.

- You have to choose one known explorer (from the present or past), and present it to your classmates. 

- You have to bring only one image to support your presentation.

- This presentation will be assessed with two different rubrics; you will be given one grade for your performance and use of language (English), and another one for the content presented (natural science).

- You need to focus on the technology (innovations) used by the explorer, explaining how it helped to enable the expedition. You also have to explain what the innovations were and what was their purpose (characteristics and use).

- The purpose of  the expedition needs to be clear, including historical context that helps understand the motivation to explore.

- Choose an explorer that you find interesting and fun! In that way, you can enjoy the inquiry process much more (and the presentation too!).

- Your show and tell should last between 2 and 5 minutes.

Explorers!

In this websites you will find important and interesting information about explorers throughout our history.

http://www.exploration.marinersmuseum.org

http://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/

Unit of Inquiry 3: The age of exploration and colonization