Heather Durnin contacted me via AWW80S if I would be able to connect with their class and answer questions about the Kristallnacht and my family’s history. Heather’s class from Ontario, Canada was collaborating with Clarence Fisher’s class from Manitoba as they were studying “[...]
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May 21st, 2010 - 3:48 pm § in Canada
Connection #60- St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada
Skyping with Newfoundland, Canada by Jordan from Classroom Blog, May 21st, 2010 Today at 12:50 we skyped with St. John’s, Newfoundland Canada. When we were starting the call we had technical difficulties, but you know computers. Aaron and Joey were telling about our class and what grade we are in,[...]
May 17th, 2010 - 10:32 am § in Canada
Connection #48- Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
One of their students introduced the class in Hebrew. He used to live in Israel. They loved to watch the Olympics just as we did too. They learn English & French at school. They have 198 students in their school and 18 kids in their 5th grade class. Their favorite speed skater is Denny Morrison.[...]
May 17th, 2010 - 10:20 am § in Canada
Connection #41- Montreal, Canada
This connection was part of the sixth grade interviews for the Jewish History Fair. It’s topic was “Jews Around the World”. We were speaking with a sixth grade class from the Hebrew Academy of Montreal. Questions: Do you celebrate any Jewish holidays? How do you celebrate them? How[...]
May 17th, 2010 - 8:54 am § in Canada
Connection #33- Port Hardy, BC, Canada
Eagle View Elementary School on Vancouver Island. Jacksonville and Port Hardy are over 2700 miles away from each other. We are on the Atlantic Ocean, while they are an island in the Pacific Ocean. Mrs. Soltau-Heller’s class First and Second Graders. The Winter Olympics will be held in 2010 in [...]
May 16th, 2010 - 10:18 am § in Canada
Connection #19- Ottawa, Canada
A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School Teacher: Mr. Toft WindChill Factor of -28 today in Canada www.5nt.ca www.portableradio.ca www.PortablePD.ca Mr. Toft’s 5th graders won an award for their podcast show “Portable Radio”. They had an amazing trophy. They interviewed Daniel Cook. They[...]
May 16th, 2010 - 9:01 am § in Canada
Connection #3- Regina, Canada
Favorite food: Pizza They play outdoor Hockey in the snow! Shared with us their blog and Flat Stanley project. -47 degrees celcius in Regina Canada Mrs. Brown shared with us a Photo Slideshow of activities they do in the snow.[...]
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