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HISTORICA FAIR

“A Celebration of Our Canadian Heritage”

Adam Scott is pleased to be participating this year in our second Historica Fair. This is an event that has been taking place across Canada for several years and that involves thousands of students. It is an educational initiative that provides an opportunity for students to explore any aspect of Canadian heritage, history or geography in a dynamic and captivating learning environment. They are invited to tell personal family stories as well as more general ones. The project’s relevance to curriculum is multi-faceted, as it may include Language, History, Geography, Art, Music, Science or even Physical Education. Students may use a medium of their choice to share information and to tell stories about Canadian heroes and legends, milestones and achievements and then present the results of their research at a public exhibition.

There will be classroom presentations and displays, and the top five projects from each class will set up a special display in the upper cafeteria. These projects will be judged by community members and teachers, and several of these will be chosen to proceed to a regional fair at the Canadian Canoe Museum, where they will take part in seminars and workshops with students from other schools. Following the regional fair, there is a Provincial Fair which will be held in Hamilton this year. One student from the provincial fair will be selected to go to the national fair in Saskatoon in the summer. This is a tremendous opportunity for our students to interact with others who have an interest in heritage.

Students are just beginning their research processes, brainstorming for topics, developing good questions, accessing resources and considering their method of presentation. They are encouraged to enhance their book and Internet research with visits to local museums (e.g. Peterborough Centennial Museum and Archives at 300 Hunter St. E., the Liftlock Centre next to the Liftlocks on Hunter St. E., etc.) and with personal interviews where appropriate. They need to keep all of their research in one folder, and bring it to their Library classes each week. Some time will be given in Library periods, and may also be given in home room classes. They will need to do some at home as well. Display boards may be purchased for approximately $1.15 each. This will be confirmed at a later date.

The fair will occur on the afternoon and evening of Thursday, April 14. The evening open house will provide an opportunity to see Historica Fair Projects, Science Fair Entries and band presentations.

How can parents help?

For further information on Historica, visit the website at http://www.histori.ca/. You will see ideas, rules and regulations, and lots of interesting historical information.

To see pictures of projects from previous years visit www.historica-ontario.ca

To see how to work through a research project, see the Adam Scott site http://www2.kpr.edu.on.ca/acvi/     and go into the Intermediate Library section - Librarian’s message. See the presentation on The Research Process at the bottom of the page. Or go directly to :

http://www2.kpr.edu.on.ca/acvi/mccord/powerpoint/researchprocess_files/frame.htm

2005 Historica Time Frame:

National Fair – July 11-18, 2005 – Saskatoon

Provincial Fair – May 18-22 – Hamilton

Kawartha Lakeshore Regional Fair – Thursday April 28 - Canadian Canoe Museum

Adam Scott Open House – Thursday April 14 – top 5 projects from each class to be judged in upper cafeteria in the afternoon – all projects on display for evening and awarding of prizes

Due dates for each stage of research: (may vary with individual home room teachers)

In-class presentations and selection by individual teacher of the top 5 projects in the classroom (teacher is responsible for finding an additional judge or two if desired – also possible to do peer evaluation) – April 7 – 13

Due date for project to be completed for presentations and marking (Stage 4) – Thursday April 7

Due date for processing information (Stage 3) – all point form notes, revision of questions, recording of sources, recording of thoughts and ideas – Tuesday March 29

Due date for accessing resources (Stage 2) -searches recorded on a tracking chart, have the best resources selected, show that an adequate number of resources are available ( at least 5) – Thursday March 10

Due date for preparing for research (Stage 1) – brainstorm, topic chosen, what is already known, inquiry questions wanting to answer, topic subdivided, a research framework prepared, keywords for searches listed, due dates for 4 stages recorded, consultation with teacher – Thursday February 24

         SCIENCE FAIR AT TRENT

Students interested in taking part in this year’s Science Fair at Trent are asked to prepare an outline of their project and bring it to Mme. Girard in room 124. The Science Fair will be held April 12 at Trent U. so, start on your project now.

IMPORTANT DATES

February 15                 Ski Trip

February 17                 Valentine’s Day Dance

April 1                        Grade 8 Grad Photos

March 10                    Report cards go home

March 11 - 18             March Break

March 25                    Good Friday

March 28                    Easter Monday

May 23                       Victoria Day

June 27                       Grade 8 Graduation

June 28                       Report Card distribution

June 29                       Last day of classes

June 30                       PA day.

PUBLIC SPEAKING

The Adam Scott Intermediate Public Speaking Group has been meeting with Mme. Harding since early January to share ideas and develop writing and speaking skills. Members will present their speeches at a school assembly February 25. Top placing speakers will move on to the Peterborough Legion Public Speaking Contest on March 6.

ADAM SCOTT INTERMEDIATE CONCERT BAND

Grade 7 and 8 Concert Band students are busy rehearsing in the wee hours of the morning for Kiwanis Festival in April, a Feeder School Tour and Wonderland Music Festival in May. We are planning to host a visit from a Niagara “All-Star” Stage Band directed by Mr. Andrew Carruthers during the first week of May. We are looking for Adam Scott Intermediate “hosts” to billet Niagara student musicians in their homes (2 per home). Please contact Mrs. Locklin if you can assist us.

Rock ‘n Bowl for Concert Band students is happening this Friday, February 11 at Chemong Bowlerama, 8:30 p.m. Parents are welcome. Please get your $6.00 to Mrs. Locklin, ASAP.

PLEASE NOTE

Extension 152 is disconnected. All calls, including safe arrival, should go to extension 155.

TRY THIS WEBSITE

Our school website, www.adamscott.ca has a lot of great links and sites for research. The Internet Club has been keeping homework posted on a regular basis and parents are encouraged to check the “Teacher Message Board” to get the latest in class information.

The Internet Club is continuing to work on Class Websites and Power Point Math Tutorials. These should be posted over the next few weeks.

Histori.ca! Visit here to see your favourite history “Minute”, discover new stories, and see just how far-ranging HISTORY is. This site also showcases student work from across the country on historical topics of student’s personal interest, all history projects contributed to local, regional, and national History Fairs. Adam Scott Intermediate is planning its own History Fair for the spring - watch for it!

VOLLEYBALL LIONS

Congratulations to the Adam Scott Volleyball teams who played in tournaments recently.

Both teams played very well, narrowly missing the semi-finals in their respective tournaments.

Good Luck to the mixed team who will compete on February 21^st at Crestwood! Team members are:

KNIT-WITS

Adam Scott’s knitting group still meets in room 124, but you need to speak to Mme. Girard re: the new schedule. If you would like to learn to knit or learn another craft, see Mme. Girard.

YEARBOOKS

The Yearbook Club is presently working on this year’s book. We are hoping to receive them in late June. If you wish to purchase one, the cost is $25.00 for a 56 page colour book. See Mme. Girard if you would like to buy one.