Our Grade 6 classes were true ambassadors of our school community as they took part in a tour of the Air & Space Museum located in Downsview Park, where they were able to ask probing questions to learn more about the museum's history and those who volunteer to make it what it is today.A special thanks to Ron and John, our tour guides for their enthusiasm and patience and
for sharing their insights and wisdom with the students. With the support from staff at Media Services and Ms. Papulkas from IT, students were engaged and able to integrate the use of new technology to conduct their interviews and make a photo diary through the use ipods and digital cameras. Students will be using Audacity and Photo Story to edit and compile their learning. Keep visiting this blog as it will be updated over the next two weeks with the images and interviews conducted by the students. Also, a few student reflections of their learning experiences will be included. Enjoy :o)
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I loved the visited to the Air and Space Museum. I enjoyed doing the interviews with the ipods but I was wondering when we get to edit the recordings and hear what others asked? Chris
ReplyDeleteI liked to learn new stuff about flight, like how kites, airplanes, hot air balloons and some other stuff about flight. Since it's cool to travel around the world through the sky and clouds, learning about flight has been very exciting. Randy
ReplyDeleteWhen I went to the Air and Space Museum, it was really cool to see airplanes that were over 100 years old. The museum was also getting ready for their 100 year anniversary celebrating in late February. The museum used to be a secret base where airplanes were being built. Randy
ReplyDeleteThe Air and Space Museum was so cool because I have never had a great experience like this visit before. I learned new things like when the first plane was built and also a lot about the history of aviation. I would like to go back there to share this experience with others. JESSICA
ReplyDeleteThe Air and Space Museum is a great place to visit if you want to learn about the history of aviation, especially Canadian aviation. It was very interesting because I got to see many flying machines. I'm looking forward to new additions after their 100th year anniversary celebrations. DanYang
ReplyDeleteMs T I would like to thank you for booking the trip for our class to visit the Air and Space Museum. I learned that thrust needs to be at a good weight level to make the plane land. This helps me with my project because I am researching thrust's role in flying devices. I hope to visit the museum this weekend. Thanks again. Troy
ReplyDeleteThe Aerospace Museum was an awesome trip. We had the chance to see some of Canada's oldest aircrafts. The planes on display were great and the tour guides were amazing because they talked about the history of the planes. I would like to go back there on a weekend soon and try the flight simulator. Jason
ReplyDeleteThe Air and Space Museum was so cool! We learned about so many planes and about famous pilots. My favourite plane was the Avro Arros because it was going to be one of the best planes back at its time. I have a question for everyone, why do you think the Avro Arrow project was cancelled?
ReplyDeleteI also really enjoyed the sports centre and the animal rehabilitation center. Malik
The Areospace Museum was huge and a cool place for airplanes to be displayed and their parts. I enjoyed it since the place used to be an airplane base a long time ago. I also enjoyed visiting the Hangar to play basketball. Randy
ReplyDeleteThe Air and Space Museum was really fun. It was interesting to learn about different types of flight and their history. My favourite flying device it the helicopter. The Hangar was really fun because we played basketball together. We also visit the animal shelter and this was nice because I saw animals that I have never seen before. I hope to visit there again. Bobbie-Gaye
ReplyDeletelooks like it was a lot of fun I wish I had been there. is it likely we will do somthing like this in this school year?-Gabriel
ReplyDeleteThe Air and Space Museum is always a great place to visit. I have included their website below for anyone who would like to look up more information about the Museum and any tours / activities that will be going on in the near future.
ReplyDeletehttp://casmuseum.org/index.html
Taking field trips that allow students to get up close to items is a great way to put things into perspective. The size of the planes, materials used to build, advancements made over time with technology and so on. I too found standing next to the Avro Arrow very "cool". It is truly a remarkable aircraft that makes a very political time in Canadian history. Several students have shared a plane or planes which particularly interested them. What could you share about the aircraft that captured your attention and what role did it play in Canadian Flight?
ReplyDeleteI think that the trip to the air and space is a great way for not only students but also for all
ReplyDeleteaircraft lovers to learn about their canadian history.what would happen/what should we do if an animal is hurt but still able to fly?