Tweaking our FMTs

FMTs are flying meat trays. We made the FMTs in our class for a project. We had to experiment with different styles. We had a great time and we would definitely  do it again. It was soooo awesome!!!

What are these structures? Read on for an explanation!

Would a chipmunk want a home like this?

Or maybe this?

Or how about this home?

On Monday we went to Gould lake. Mr. Moser took us to the campfire and shelters (with flint and bow drill) area. Mr. Moser put us into groups. First I was at shelters with Dylan and Brianna.  We worked together great. First we put two sticks with a v together then we started putting other sticks all around them like a tee pee.  Then we put bark and leaves on so we could insulate it and last but not least we put dirt on to stop the wind and we put a little bit of moss on it to keep the heat in the shelter. The shelter was for a chipmunk. We stuffed the cracks with moss.  So it was warmer instead of having holes in your home.  It had to be bigger than your palm.

By Rein

My Shelter For The Chipmunk!     

On Mon. Sept 16. 2013 My class went on a field trip to Gould Lake. Our instructors names were Dan and Jade. They took us on a hike. In the middle of the hike they stopped, and told us that we were splitting into groups. One group would try and make fire, with the bow drill, and steal and stone, the other made a shelter for a chipmunk!    

I did the chipmunk shelter first. My group and Jade hiked a bit further... 
Once we got there Jade explained to the group what we were doing, (making a shelter for a chipmunk! ) and how we were testing them! ( They were being tested by seven 5 pound sand bags! ) Mine was half pre built because there were two rocks leaning on each other! I built it out of sticks, rocks and leaves. I put a bunch of sticks on it first then lots of leaves for insulation, and the rocks were to keep the leaves tight. When it was time to test them only one part fell, but it was only camouflaging the door! In the end it probably got destroyed by the next group, but it did survive the sand bags. I wanted to work on it more though! I was sad to leave.... Frowny face! And it looked all the better with the help of Logan and Gage! And that is how we built our shelter!
                   
Written by: Riley
Editted by: John
Senior Editor: Kendyl

Welcome to Perth Road Public School 2013!

The school year is beginning with wonderful weather and lots of excitement!

Our class blog is called SYNERGY. The definition of synergy is two or more things working together in order to create something that is bigger or greater than the sum of their individual efforts. Throughout the school year, our class will be working together, understanding that through cooperation, we can accomplish anything we set our minds on!

As the year progresses, the students will be preparing text and images to share with parents and friends who wish to explore our blog. You are encouraged to comment on our postings.

All work on this site is for your enjoyment and is not for assessment or evaluation purposes.

The students will be encouraged to compose items to stand alone or to accompany a photograph or a piece of personal artwork.

The new school year will begin with a focus on building a community of learners and caring for our environment.

Look for our postings beginning September 16th!

Ms. de Groot and the Grade 5/6 class