Mr Robson's Education Blog

Looking for the Grade 7 and 8 Website?

2011-12-09T09:26:00.001-05:00

Bake it Up! - 20 Healthy and Tasty Recipes

2011-08-21T13:00:00.004-04:00

From the Nutrition Resource Centre, Bake It Up! includes over 20 recipes for healthier baked goods that comply with the Ministry of Education’s School Food and Beverage Policy. Try these recipes at home with your family. My favourite so far...carrot cookies! Tonight I will try making oatmeal cookies!

GWAP- Play the Games, Improve the Internet

2011-07-14T09:09:00.003-04:00

Here is an interesting website. You look at some form of media and write a word that comes to your mind. The words that you write might be used to tag web-media to improve the internet experience for everyone.

Try ESP--it is 2 minutes of picture-word associations. You and a partner see the same image and are asked to type in a tag for it. When you agree on a tag, you move on and are awarded points. After just a minute of play, you've agreed on six or seven tags. The system records those six or seven tags and associate them with the images. After, search engines, like Google, will know more about the images on the internet--that means it will be easier to search for what you want in the future.

Summer reading for kids: Only the best

2011-06-28T23:30:00.000-04:00

Ayiti-Role Playing Game

2011-06-09T16:21:00.003-04:00

Find out what it is like to live in poverty.

Can you help the Guinard family to make ends meet and get ahead in their poverty-stricken homeland, Haiti? In this sometimes tragic and always challenging simulation game, you help the parents, Jean and Marie, and their children, Patrick, Jacqueline, and Yves, make decisions about work, education, community building, personal purchases, and health care that might brighten their future.

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

2011-05-17T22:00:00.004-04:00

This is fantastic website for virtual manipulatives. Take a look around.

PenZen-a distraction free writing tool

2011-05-16T07:23:00.001-04:00

Check out PenZen if you need to do some writing and you don't want to be distracted by anything else.

Cyberbullying-Not Just Name Calling

2011-05-14T08:10:00.004-04:00

Technology is fun to use for both education and entertainment. However, when it is used to hurt others, we all need to take a stand to stop it. Check out this website to read some stories, see some stats and learn more about cyberbullying.

K-Pop Stepmania! [www.MrRobson.info Exclusive!]

2011-05-09T08:02:00.003-04:00

New Stepmania files have been created to include some hit songs from Korea--including the infectious beats of Big Bang! Download it here. To use to the file, you will have to unzip it into the 'Songs' folder of your Stepmania folder.

How to Install Stepmania (Dance Dance Revolution)

2011-05-06T19:16:00.008-04:00

How to Install Stepmania (version 3.9)

1. Download the software from here: http://www.stepmania.com/wiki/Downloads or from my Dropbox here.

2. If you have a PC (not MAC), click ‘Windows’

3. Watch it download! Wait…

4. Once finished, open the downloaded file. It should be ‘StepMania-3.9a.exe’

5. It will say, Welcome to Stepmania…click Next

6. Click I Agree

7. Click Do not install SweetIM (or any extra software—you don’t need it!!!)

8. Choose a location to install. Usually it will install it in Program Files by default. If you want to change the install location, just click Browse. Otherwise, to move forward click Install

9. Once that is done, click Finish

Wasn’t that easy! You now have it installed! If you have a question, add it in the comments section below.

Check back for more details on how to install the songs and to get the Mr. Robson exclusive Korean Pop Music files!

Dance Mat Typing - Learn to Type

2011-05-05T09:56:00.002-04:00

This is a fun website with animation and games to help students aged 7 to 11 to learn the right way to type. Say no to "chicken peck" (one finger typing) :)

The Leader in Me [Games Site]

2011-05-03T08:34:00.000-04:00

Check out this website inspired by Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s, author of the 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. Here you will find a number of student games that will encourage the 7 habits as found in The Leader in Me (recommended reading for teachers and parents).

Have fun on the site!

Rube Goldberg Machines

2011-04-29T06:15:00.001-04:00

Some students out there are creating their own Rube Goldberg Machines. A Rube Goldberg Machine (or invention) is one that is very complex in order to do simple tasks. Here are a few images that might inspire creativity.

If you could vote...who would you choose?

2011-04-19T12:28:00.000-04:00

Click on vote compass to answer some question to find out where you might place your vote if you had the chance.

Online Persuasive Essay Builder

2011-04-18T12:58:00.001-04:00

Having some trouble getting started with your persuasive essay? Try this tool to create an outline or thesis statement. Just fill in your own details. Happy writing!

Click here to get started

Learn HTML

2011-04-03T19:05:00.003-04:00

Learning the basics of website creation is fun and educational. You can do a lot of interesting programming with a simple word processor such as Notepad (found in 'Accessories' in your Windows start menu).

Check out this website for a lot of great tips and tricks on making your own website.

Co-Co's AdverSmarts

2011-03-30T10:18:00.001-04:00

Join "Co-Co" as you learn the marketing techniques (tricks) companies use on websites to target kids.

Teachers/Parents: find more Media Awareness games here.

Work on Writing

2011-03-28T22:44:00.000-04:00

On this webpage, The Story Kitchen, strange tales get cooked up. And you get to be the chef. Just pick your hero, place and bad guy -- and see the story I've started for you to finish. There are nearly 50 of them! Each story has a drawing. The web author has done everything for you--all you need to do is print it out (or copy it into a word processor) and start writing.

Word Word and Spelling

2011-03-28T10:40:00.001-04:00

Correct spelling makes our writing more fluent. If we can spell better, we can get our ideas onto the paper much faster.

Check out this word jumble or word search machine here.

Listen to Reading

2011-03-21T10:38:00.001-04:00

We can hear good stories and examples of fluent readers. We learn more words,expand our own vocabulary and become better readers ourselves.

Listen to these original stories written by other kids here.

Learning About Electric Circuits with Tim and Moby

2011-03-14T19:09:00.003-04:00

Once you have watched the video, check out the activity. You can also print it to share with your family.

Work on Writing

2011-03-14T10:36:00.001-04:00

Just like reading, the best way to become a better writer is to practice each day.

Read to Someone

2011-03-07T10:32:00.002-05:00

Reading to someone allows for more time to practice your skills. This can help you with Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency and Expand your vocabulary.

Don't Buy It--See Through the Sales Pitch

2011-03-01T12:19:00.002-05:00

Be a savvy shopper. Check this media awareness website.

Read to Yourself

2011-03-01T10:29:00.002-05:00

The best way to become a better reader is to practice each day, with books you choose, for your reading level. The more you read, the smarter you get.

Have you checked out your local library recently?

Does your Library have 'Violet'?

2011-02-17T14:57:00.005-05:00

Check out this review by Heather--a mother, a book reviewer and writer.

Year of the Rabbit 신묘년 (Korean)

2011-02-10T07:07:00.001-05:00

2011 is ‘Sinmyonyeon’ (신묘년), meaning ‘the year of the rabbit,’ the 4th animal of the 12 jisins. Koreans believe that there are twelve gods of the earth (Sibiji or 12 jisins) who take the form of twelve animals: the mouse, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, chicken, dog, and pig.

Read more here.

Learn Your Multiplication Tables--Memorize for an Easier Life!

2011-02-09T11:19:00.000-05:00

Check this interactice table out. Click here.

Long Multiplication- How to and Practice

2011-02-08T11:02:00.002-05:00

Long Multiplication is a special method for multiplying larger numbers.

It is a way to multiply numbers larger than 10 that only needs your knowledge of the ten times Multiplication Table.

To view the "How to", click here.

If you are ready to start practicing, check out Grade 4 multiplication practicehere.

Wiarton Willie Festival!

2011-02-02T07:39:00.000-05:00

Hey Grade 4/5, Check out these sites for Math

2011-01-28T13:41:00.002-05:00

Grade 4 Click Here

Grade 5 Click Here

How to do a Bibliography

2011-01-24T13:58:00.001-05:00

What is a bibliography (bib-li-og-ra-phy)?
A bibliography is a list of the books of a specific author or publisher, or on a specific subject.

Why do I need to make a bibliography?
A bibliography helps you know where you got your information from and it lets your teacher know you are giving proper credit for your sources of information.

What do I include in a bibliography?
You should list every source you use such as a book, a movie, a website, an interview or any information that did not come from you

Where do I put the bibliography for my assignment?
The bibliography goes at the end of your assignment. The title of this page should be Bibliography or Works Cited

Source:
Barrie Public Library. http://www.library.barrie.on.ca/ (January 24, 2011)

Electrical Safety Interactive

2011-01-13T15:06:00.002-05:00

All About Electrical Safety

This module helps children identify things that use electricity and explains the importance of electricity in our homes and neighbourhoods.

It talks about electrical equipment that kids need to stay away from and how to stay make your home electrically safe.

This module is 7 minutes long and is geared to children aged 5 to 7.
View All About Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety Forces

Become a member of the Electrical Safety Forces and rise up the ranks from Cadet to Commissioner by correctly solving a series of multiple choice scenarios.

You become an agent and have 15 assignments to help you earn rank.

This module is 20 minutes long and is geared to children aged 9 to 13 years.
View The Electrical Safety Forces

Woodshock: The Shocking Truth!

Woodshock: The Shocking truth follows a group of rock band "roadies" as they go about their jobs. See them make unsafe choices with electricity and learn from their mistakes.

This module is 9 minutes long and is geared to kids aged 11 and up.
View Woodshock: The Shocking Truth

When in Doubt, Doodle Out

2011-01-10T10:32:00.000-05:00

Sometimes drawing a picture will help us understand our thinking better.

Brain Jokes,

2011-01-01T07:23:00.000-05:00

What did one eye say to the other eye?
Something smells!

Where do brains go for vacation in Massachusetts?
The city of Braintree!

What do you get when you cross a thought with a light bulb?
A bright idea!

Why are sponges and brains similar?
They both like to soak up materials!

When does a brain get scared?
When it loses its nerve!

What do you call a flying ear?
An earplane!

It is Good to Explore New Ideas

2010-12-20T10:31:00.001-05:00

Your Brain Needs Fuel to Power Itself

2010-12-13T07:30:00.000-05:00

Dec 22 @ the Guelph Public Library,

2010-12-13T07:23:00.000-05:00

There is no school, so why not check out the West Minister Woods library? At 10:30 AM it is 'Storytime Surprise' for kids. Can't tell you what it is (it is a surprise!).

See more events here.

More about GPL here.

Need Somewhere to UG2GO?

2010-12-09T21:54:00.000-05:00

Mad Glibs - Funny Story Makers

2010-12-03T07:30:00.000-05:00

The Metric System

2010-11-26T19:46:00.000-05:00

This 6 minute video will show you the Metric System. Warning: you will learn something if you watch this video!

Spelling Fleas!

2010-11-15T07:15:00.000-05:00

Make Your Own Wordsearch!

2010-11-11T15:09:00.000-05:00

Hallowe'en Games [Online]

2010-10-24T10:42:00.000-04:00

How do you learn? Find out and tell your teacher!

2010-10-01T11:11:00.001-04:00

10 tips to keep reading skills sharp over the summer

2010-06-27T23:27:00.000-04:00

He Shoots! He Scores! [CBC.ca]

2010-06-15T07:25:00.002-04:00

Spelling Words - June 14 - HARD!

2010-06-14T09:24:00.002-04:00

fantasy
exhausted
airplane
chalkboard
Wednesday
crocodile
tremendous
branches
carpenter
orchestra
earthquake
ostrich
creature
parachute
midnight
Saturday
cruel
gold
window-shopping
sandwiches
beanstalk

Cool Math 4 Kids

2010-06-14T06:53:00.001-04:00

Take a look at this.

MicroWorlds Jr.

2010-06-14T06:31:00.000-04:00

I have posted this link to allow you to get MicroWorlds Jr. It is only a demo, but it is a good way to practice using your math brains :)

What is MicroWorlds Jr?

MicroWorlds JR is an iconic version of Logo that teaches non-readers or early readers to program in Logo. Logo was created by Seymour Papert to provide children with a robust computer language with which to explore mathematical concepts. Papert invented Logo as part of a team at MIT, after spending time during the late 1950’s and early 1960’s working in Switzerland with Jean Piaget to investigate how children learn mathematics.

If you want more of a challenge, check out Scratch.

World Cup Soccer!

2010-06-10T07:42:00.004-04:00

2010 FIFA World Cup is happening in South Africa this year and it starts tomorrow! Learn some more about Africa...click here.

Spelling Words June 7, 2010

2010-06-07T08:00:00.001-04:00

own
pick
seven
shall
show
six
small
start
ten
today
together
try

Write each word into a short story about your weekend.

How Big is the Oil Spill in the Gulf?

2010-06-03T07:14:00.003-04:00

What would it look like if it were our home? Click the picture to find out more.

Smories - Kids Reading to Kids

2010-06-01T12:36:00.000-04:00

Original stories for kids, read by kids.

Get ready to plan, write, edit and then present your own story in video! Check out these stories to get some ideas!

Just for Fun - Plants vs. Zombies

2010-05-28T15:39:00.001-04:00

...as a reward for reading and completing your homework.

Play the Heart Game

2010-05-27T14:02:00.002-04:00

Your heart is the size of your fist. It resides just to the left of the centre of your chest.

It pumps blood to every cell of your body, giving them the oxygen and nutrients they need to stay alive and healthy.

Once your cells have used the oxygen from your blood, they produce carbon dioxide and other waste that your blood then carries away thanks to your beating heart. How's that for smart?

Play the Heart Game to see just how hard your heart works for you!

Spelling Words of the Week [Wordle.Net Format]

2010-05-25T08:21:00.001-04:00

All About iPOP 3.0

2010-05-19T18:41:00.000-04:00

What You Should Practice on IXL.com

2010-05-18T16:16:00.004-04:00

Geometry: Reflection, rotation, and translation

Don't forget to sign in to keep track of your results!

iPOP / pPOP Information

2010-05-18T09:20:00.000-04:00

Click here to share what you are going to do for our class project.

Grade 2 and 3 Words

2010-05-17T09:29:00.000-04:00

much
myself
never
only
own
pick
seven
shall
show
six
small
start
ten
today
together
try

In your spelling book, please write a sentence with each word in it.

Countries Around the World Project

2010-05-13T15:54:00.004-04:00

Here is the research that you have completed. Just click your own country and you can view it. You can use this information to create your presentations in Google Docs.

The countries:

China
India
Brazil
Nigeria
Ireland

Probability Games

2010-05-13T11:51:00.000-04:00

Click on the dice to enter the information on how to play your game!

South Korea Presentation - Google Docs

2010-05-13T07:37:00.003-04:00

This is a brief presentation about my 1 year teaching and living in Korea. You will be able to make a similar presentation on a country that you have researched.

Grade 2 Spelling Words

2010-05-12T10:49:00.000-04:00

full
got
grow
hold

hot
hurt
if
keep

kind
laugh
light
long

3D Shape Creation - Homework

2010-05-08T19:28:00.002-04:00

In case you forgot to bring in your project on Friday, please prepare it for Monday. Happy building!

My Wonderful Farm - Rural Life

2010-05-07T07:43:00.004-04:00

Grade 2 Spelling Words

2010-05-03T09:14:00.000-04:00

about
better
bring
carry
clean
cut
done
draw
drink
eight
fall
far

Please write 1 sentence for each word.

Free Comic Book Day - May 1, 2010

2010-05-02T08:25:00.003-04:00

I picked up 4 new comic books for our class from the comic book shop downtown. The titles are: DC Kids, Alison Dare, Shrek and Archie. Look for them during independent reading time in class.

Wiarton Willie Cam -LIVE-

2010-04-30T07:36:00.003-04:00

As a follow up to Ryan's presentation yesterday, here is the link to the Wiarton Willie Cam!

Grammar Gorillas - Game

2010-04-30T07:12:00.000-04:00

Will you practice as beginner or advanced?

Get More Active

2010-04-26T08:00:00.000-04:00

Pause to Play -- April 24 to April 30, 2010

2010-04-24T08:19:00.003-04:00

Each day we will fill out the tracker form. If you lost your tracker, you can download and print a new one here. Let's all try our best to pause to play! You can learn more here.

Are You Having Fun?

2010-04-22T16:07:00.000-04:00

Acts of Green

2010-04-22T16:01:00.000-04:00

Fractions Pizza

2010-04-22T09:19:00.002-04:00

More practice here -->click

Are you a Fraction Fanatic?

2010-04-21T18:49:00.001-04:00

Here Comes a New Joiner!

2010-04-21T18:44:00.002-04:00

We have a new classroom friend--Fang, the Bat! Read all about Fang...she might be coming to your home sooner than you think!

We have a new friend--Fang, the Bat! Read all about Fang...she might be coming to your home sooner than you think!

20 Hours of Solid Math Practice!

2010-04-21T18:28:00.000-04:00

Grade 2 Spelling Words

2010-04-20T14:55:00.000-04:00

Make your own wordle--click here.

Student of the Week

2010-04-20T14:54:00.001-04:00

Spelling Wordle

2010-04-20T09:33:00.001-04:00

Make a spelling word Wordle. You can print it off to study the words this week.

Eat Something Good

2010-04-19T08:00:00.000-04:00

Practice Your Spelling

2010-04-14T23:02:00.000-04:00

Make a wordsearch or jumble.

What's New in the World? --News for Kids

2010-04-14T21:45:00.000-04:00

This is a site for news that is designed for kids 5 to 12 years of age. Perfect for making "connections to the world"! Check it out tonight with your family.

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2000 Questions!

2010-04-14T16:15:00.001-04:00

Way to go! Let's master multiplication and division!

Map Maker

2010-04-13T07:51:00.002-04:00

Make your own map. You can even print it when you are finished!

Division Practice

2010-04-13T07:42:00.001-04:00

Master these skills:

X.1 Divisors and quotients up to 5 [Grade 2]
X.2 Divisors and quotients up to 10 [Grade 2]
F.1 Division facts to 5 [Grade 3]

Practice Multiplication

2010-04-12T12:50:00.005-04:00

Clean Up

2010-04-12T07:10:00.000-04:00

Word Challenge Game and Red vs. Blue Buzzer

2010-04-12T06:47:00.003-04:00

A common vowel combination is shown at the top of the screen and the student is challenged to make the longest word they can from the variety of letters shown on the given tiles. Non-scoring words such as those that do not contain the given vowels or are incorrect will result in points being taken away. A four letter word will score 1, a five letter word 2, 6 letters will score 3 and more than 6 will score 5.
This resource will show who hit the button first by lighting up and playing a buzzer sound.

Iggy as Teacher?

2010-04-06T18:17:00.002-04:00

Multiplication Practice on IXL

2010-04-06T14:01:00.003-04:00

Use your new login info [valid for 20 days only!]

Grade 2 Practice
W.1 Multiplication sentences

Grade 3 Practice
E.1 Multiplication sentences
E.2 Multiplication - facts to 12
E.3 Word problems - facts to 12
E.4 Missing factors - facts to 12

Introducing Iggy the Internet Iguana!

2010-03-24T19:38:00.003-04:00

Iggy is officially part of our class! Watch for Iggy as he might be joining you and your family for a sleepover party! More details to follow!

Class Math Problem - Going to the River Run Centre

2010-03-24T15:13:00.002-04:00
Here is our class problem we worked on today. Practice this question :)

22 students and their teacher are going on a trip to the River Run Centre. Three parent helpers will drive the students.

Parent #1 can take 4 people at a time.
Parent #2 can take 5 people at a time.
Parent #3 can take 6 people at a time.

How many total trips will it take to get all the students and their teacher to the River Run Centre?

Challenge Question:

Parent #1 drives to the River Run Centre in 15 minutes; parent #2 takes 20 minutes; parent #3 takes 25 minutes. How long will it take to get everyone to the RRC?

*remember to think about the point, process and comment.

Eric the Circle

2010-03-22T07:31:00.000-04:00

Day 5 of 5, Challenge #008 and #009

2010-03-19T07:03:00.002-04:00
Challenge: Nature Walk and Observations [#008]

It's almost spring! With an adult, go for a nature walk! Your walk can take place in a park, on a nature trail, or even in your own back yard or playground -- all you need to do is go outdoors and observe what you see!

Write a few sentences about what you see, smell, touch, or hear. Draw or print a photo (if you have a camera) of your walk.

-or-

Challenge: Complete a Book Report [#009]

Login to Tumblebooks Library and find a book you would like to read/listen to/watch. I like Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watt. You can choose any story you wish.

In case you forgot, your login and passwords are:

After you have finished with the story, you can try the story quiz, then complete the following questions on a separate piece of paper.

You can also type this on the same website, then send it to a printer (but this might be difficult to find--look for TumbleBook Report).

Day 4 of 5, Challenge #007

2010-03-18T07:49:00.002-04:00

Challenge: Find the Main Idea with Tim and Moby [#007]

Follow the link above. Watch the video. Take the quiz. Then, complete this activity on a separate piece of paper. Be sure to use APE strategy when writing your responses. To get 10 points for completing this activity, you will need to hand in your written answers.

Additional free activities here.

Scratch

2010-03-17T16:40:00.000-04:00

You will need an adult to help you with this.

About Scratch
Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web.

As young people create and share Scratch projects, they learn important mathematical and computational ideas, while also learning to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively.

Day 3 of 5, Challenge #005

2010-03-17T07:59:00.001-04:00
Challenge: Iguanas in a Cage [#005]

The grade 2/3 class has 15 iguanas (this is just fiction!). Kevin must put them in 4 cages to go home for the long weekend. No cage should have fewer than 3 iguanas. How should he divide the iguanas? How many possible solutions can you find?

For each solution, be sure to explain why you divided the iguanas the way you did.