Student Resources

Looking for some extra reading, writing, and listening practice? Check out these resources!

 Daily Writing Prompts: 
CBC Kids News : https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/
Once Upon a Picture : https://www.onceuponapicture.co.uk/
Johnny Express : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfQ0EEz5m4U
The Black Hole : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5_Msrdg3Hk
Pobble 365 : https://www.pobble365.com/

Reading Comprehension: 
Read Theory : https://readtheory.org/auth/login

Listening: 
But Why? A Podcast for Curious Kids : https://www.npr.org/podcasts/474377890/but-why-a-podcast-for-curious-kids

 Local Government: 
City of Calgary : https://www.calgary.ca/SitePages/cocis/Default.aspx

 Ancient Athens:
Introduction: The Daily Life of an Ancient Athenian


Novel Study: 
Freak the Mighty: Chapter Summaries

Myth Series: 
Myth Series: Summaries
Thor's Journey
Thunder, Lightning & Rain
The Giant's Causeway
The Chinese Zodiac

 Social Studies: PAT Review 
Local & Provincial Government: Practice

 Ancient Greek God & Goddess Research
Research Websites: 
https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greek_mythology.php
https://www.historyforkids.net/ancient-greek-gods.html
https://www.natgeokids.com/za/discover/history/greece/greek-gods/
https://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/


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