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Sion Annual Bookmark Competition 2024 Results are in!!

08/15/2024

Serena Bellotti

To celebrate Book Week this year, our students were invited to design original artwork for bookmarks for the Learning Resource Centre. This year’s theme is “Reading is Magic”.

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Take the mystery out of history with these ClickView series!

Ready to ignite a passion for the past in your students? ClickView's brand-new History series are here to revolutionise your classroom! Packed with engaging content, these videos bring history to life, covering key curriculum topics with captivating visuals and expert insights. Discover how these resources can transform your teaching and inspire the next generation of historians.Exploring Ancient EgyptWhen the Sahara desert began to dry out around 8000 BCE, many people drifted towards the Nile River where the land was more fertile and the water supply was good. From this simple start developed one of the world’s first civilisations, an empire that built huge monuments, temples and pyramids which would last thousands of years.This 12 part series features short succinct episodes backed up with classrooms guides, interactives and resources. Produced in 2024 and most suitable for junior levelshttps://clickv.ie/w/uMv0Captivating HistoryExplore and experience history all the way from ancient civilizations to the wars that shaped the future of our planet.This extensive series is ideal for classes years 7 to 10. With most episodes clocking in between 10 to 15 minutes. Authoritive and entertaining.https://clickv.ie/w/MUlzInventions that Made HistoryExplore groundbreaking innovations that reshaped our world. From transportation marvels like the airplane and car to communication milestones like the telephone and computer, journey through history's most transformative inventions.Short episodes and snappy visuals with engage Junior students and teachers should take advantage of the classroom guide and resources that accompany each episode.https://clickv.ie/w/iOv0Explore these and other great history series on ClickView. New programs are added regularly.Glen Hannah .LRC....

New on ClickView (November 2024)

Many new programs have been added to ClickView this month. Some marvelous series.Research Skills (4 part series - all new)Knowing how to research a topic is an important skill for any student of history. This series explains the practice and purpose of historical research and study, and how to make the most of online and library resources.Crash Course Physics (series) Additional episodes addedMinuteEarth (series)This series of short videos covers a broad range of topics including about animals, diseases, and epigenetics, to name a few. Additional episodes added. All very short.Sustainability (Series)This series explores the different ecological and geographical facets of geography. More episodes.Nature's Force (New Series)This series explains a range of weather processes including how systems interact with climate change.Control and Coordination (Series)In this series, learn about how parts of the brain and nervous system are the key to control and coordination. New episode added. All have classroom guides and resources for teachers.Inventions that Made History (Series)Explore groundbreaking innovations that reshaped our world. From transportation marvels like the airplane and car to communication milestones like the telephone and computer, journey through history's most transformative inventions. More episodes added.Food and Digestion (Series)In this series, learn how the food we eat is digested. 3 episodes with teacher guide and resources.Some Natural Phenomena (Series)This series demonstrates how objects are charged.Practical Geometry (Series)In this series, explore geometric shapes and their properties.Symmetry (Series)This series explores the various forms of symmetry in geometry.Get Real: Business (Series)A series of case studies that demonstrates business concepts in the real world, from marketing to entrepreneurship and the external factors that can affect any business. 5 additional episodes added.Great Art Explained (New Series)Learn the history and techniques behind famous works of art in this video series presented by gallery curator James Payne. 5 episodes so far.Literary Contexts (Series)A thorough text study also requires a thorough context study, as there are often historical events, political attitudes, societal norms, and trends that influenced the author’s literary choices. This series delves into various historical periods to uncover the beliefs, behaviors, and trends that affected life and literature at the time. New episodes added.Captivating History (Series)Explore and experience history all the way from ancient civilizations to the wars that shaped the future of our planet. More episodes added.Festivals of the World (New series)From Coachella to Chinese New Year, this series will take you on a journey to the most colourful festivals around the world. Student and Teacher access to Clickview is via Seqta Learn and Seqta Teach. ...

ClickView: A Tsunami of Science

A Tsunami of Science videos have just dropped on ClickView. If you’re planning for 2025 or just want to screen something fresh, then you need to explore these new series.Most ClickView programs now are very short and get to the point fast. Ideal for classes. Also keep an eye out for those with classroom guides, resources, and interactives. Support material has been prepared by Educational professionals and may save you time and effort. General Science BBC Bitesize: ScienceLearn facts about the world of science with easy to digest 'bitesize' videos. 85 episodes. New episodes just added. For Years 7-9https://www.clickview.net/secondary/series/42190567/bbc-bitesize-science?sort=atoz MinuteEarth(*one word) There’s a little bit of everything in this series for all areas of science. Short animated explainers that tackle the key questions. 40+ episodeshttps://www.clickview.net/secondary/series/81267828/minuteearth?sort=recently_added Biology Body SystemsOnly 2 episodes but expect more to be added to this series Target audience is Yr 7. Look for more Biology in General Science.https://www.clickview.net/secondary/series/83885248/body-systems OUP BiologyA series that explores senior biology concepts.https://www.clickview.net/secondary/series/52947335/oup-biologyhttps://www.clickview.net/secondary/series/79346504/oup-biology-for-ib Physics MinutePhysics(*one word) Short explainers tackle the big concepts in an entertaining way. 55+ episodes. Some have Classroom Guides and interactives.https://www.clickview.net/secondary/series/81269699/minutephysics?sort=newest Crash Course PhysicsThis series from Complexly explores the world of physics and motion with Dr. Shini Somara. Some have Classroom Guides and interactives. Suits Years 11 and 12.https://www.clickview.net/secondary/series/21420641/crash-course-physics OUP PhysicsA series that explores key physics concepts.https://www.clickview.net/secondary/series/52947362/oup-physicshttps://www.clickview.net/secondary/series/79346513/oup-physics-for-ib This is a good place to start to find even more Physics videoshttps://www.clickview.net/search?query=physics&tagOrClassification=physics Psychology Crash Course PsychologyHank Green dives deep to explore one of the more tricky sciences. Fors Year 10 to 12. 8 episodes.https://www.clickview.net/secondary/series/21478744/crash-course-psychology Individual ProgramsBeyond the Bystander Effecthttps://clickv.ie/w/5Zmz Visit our Psychology portal here for morehttps://www.clickview.net/secondary/topics/7m2JLPq/psychology Chemistry OUP ChemistryFrom the Oxford University Press, this series explores essential chemistry topics. 18 episodes. Many with Classroom Guides and resources.https://www.clickview.net/secondary/series/52947350/oup-chemistryhttps://www.clickview.net/secondary/series/79346495/oup-chemistry-for-ib Visit our Chemistry portal here to explore more videoshttps://www.clickview.net/secondary/topics/0OPpqqo/chemistry Earth Sciences Sustainability13 part series. Produced in 2023. Climate Change and related issues. Some have Classroom guides and other resources. https://www.clickview.net/secondary/series/54445066/sustainability?sort=recently_added Earth in SpaceNew 8 part series exploring the basics of space and planet science.https://www.clickview.net/secondary/series/80476936/earth-in-space Free Graphics attached for your Google Classrooms. Glen ...

Free Audio Books

Did you know that ABC Australian allow you to listen to a collection of audio books completely FREE?New titles have just been added but you'll need to install the ABC app to listen.https://www.abc.net.au/listen/audiobooks?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=abc_radio_listen_sfmc_20241101&utm_term=&utm_id=2445027&sfmc_id=89681222 ...