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Here is a listing of the various Enrichment Opportunities offered by Lambton Kent District School Board elementary schools.

November 2008

Workshop Title: The Muddy Head
Presenter:  Lawrence House Centre for the Arts
Host School: Johnston - November 21st, Zone - November 17th
Description of Program: Working from a two-dimensional cartoon, a clay head is created using the tools and techniques of sculpture.

Workshop Title: Smart Ideas and Power Point
Presenter: J. Meister
Date: November 27
Host School: Bosanquet
Description of Program: Students will prepare a slide show with pictures, songs, and effects using the computer.

Workshop Title: Moody Watercolours
Presenter: Lindsay Beaubien
Date: November 13
Host School: McNaughton 
Description of Program: In this workshop students will learn to create a "modd" or express a feeling through their art work. After experimenting with techniques, looking at and discussing examples of professional artist's work, students will work with artist-quality supplies to produce expressive landscapes in watercolour paint.

Workshop Title: Transformation Masks
Presenter: Lawrence House
Date: November 20
Host School: Devine Street
Description of Program: This workshop focuses on the culture and art of the Northwest Coast Indian peoples and in particular the artwork of contemporary artist Richard Hunt and the transformation mask as a three dimensional art form.

  Workshop Title: Fitness and Nutritution
Presenter: S. Henderson/Sylke Kilbride
Date: November 14
Host School: A.A. Wright
Description of Program: Students will learn the basics of Curling, as well as get some information on healthy living.

Workshop Title: Sketching Techniques
Presenter: E. Shaw
Date: November 17
Host School: Gregory Drive
Description of Program: Students will learn drawing and sketching techniques.

December 2009

Workshop Title: Introduction to Chemistry
Presenter: P. Strickland
Date: December 11
Host School: King George VI Sarnia
Description of Program: A hands on workshop where students have the opportunity to work through a number of chemistry experiments at an introductory level.  

Workshop Title: Creativity Abounds
Presenter: H. VanderPol
Date: December 
Host School:  Harwich Raleigh
Description of Program:  Students will create their own cards and paper crafts using new techniques.

Workshop Title: Corel Draw
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Date:  December 10
Host School:  Errol Road
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Workshop Title: Introductory Chemistry
Presenter: P. Strickland
Date: December 11
Host School: King George Sarnia
Description of Program: A hands on workshop where students perform chemistry experiments.  
 

Workshop Title: Webquest
Presenter: H. Peters
Date: December 12
Host School: Sir John Moore
Description of Program: Students learn about Webquests.

Workshop Title: Skills for 21st Century Team Building
Presenter: J. Foster
Date: December 12
Host School: Kinnwood
Description of Program: Students will work in teams to create a "Mutual Mural", work together to build a device to protect an egg when dropped from a height, and explore the importance of emotional intelligence.  

Workshop Title: Structures
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Date: December 15
Host School: Winston Churchill
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January 2009

Workshop Title: Microscopy 
Presenter: H. Ferkel
Date: January 8
Host School: Wyoming
Description of Program: Students learn to prepare slides, compare animal and plant cells, and determine the effect of staining on cells.  Students will also have the opportunity to collect and view live water samples. 

Workshop Title: Endangered Species
Presenter: Henderson Conservation Area
Date: January 15
Host School: Dresden
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Workshop Title: Art Information: The ABCs of Poster Design
Presenter: B. Walters
Date: January 20
Host School: Lakeroad Public School
Description of Program: Students brainstorm ideas and slogans, and learn to apply the ABCs of poster design. 
 

Workshop Title: Sea of Tranquility
Presenter: M. Young
Date: Jan 29
Host School: Victor Lauriston
Description of Program: A problem solving workshop that challenges students to use a set of specific strategies to solve mathematical puzzles and problems, with an emphasis on the real life applications of these skills.  Students work together thereby developing teamwork and brainstorming skills as well. 

February 2009

Workshop Title: Curling
Presenter: S. Young & Volunteers
Date: February 13
Host School: Ridgeview Moravian
Description of Program: Students learn the basics of curling.

Workshop Title: Muddy Head
Presenter: H. Rogers
Date: February 25
Host School: Errol Village
Description of Program: Working from a two-dimensional cartoon, a clay head is created using the tools and techniques of sculpture.

Workshop Title: Survivor Canada
Presenter: S. Bird
Date: February 25
Host School: Confed. Central
Description of Program: Throughout the day, students will use their knowledge of Canada along with facts they will learn along the way to participate in "Survivor Canada" challenges.  Each child will need to bring a "luxury item" to discuss upon arrival.  This will be an item that they feel represents Canada's identity to them.   
 

Workshop Title: Learning to Draw the Easy Way
Presenter: L. Leigh
Date: February 26
Host School: Merlin Area Public School
Description of Program: Learn to draw using the "Follow the Line" method of reproducing an object.  Using this method of drawing, students will draw a picture as they view it when it is upside down.  They will also learn the basics of blending colours. 

Workshop Title: Physical Comedy and Theatre
Presenter: Take a Bow Productions
Date: February 27
Host School: King George Chatham
Description of Program: Students learn about theatre and physical comedy.  
 

March 2009

Workshop Title: The Art of Origami
Presenter: R. Knoll
Date: March 6th
Host School: Colonel Cameron 
Description of Program: Learn about origami and the art of paper folding.

Workshop Title: Blacklight Dance
Presenter: M. Herder and Take a Bow Productions
Date: March 9th
Host School: Ridgetown PS
Description of Program: Students will learn fast-paced choreographic routines and perform them onstage under the black light.

 Workshop Title: Space Studies
Presenter: J. Hanson & D. Donohoe
Date: March 27th
Host School: Grand Bend PS
Description of Program: The purpose of this program is to provide students with an enriching and challenging environment related to Ministry of Education Junior grades space curriculum studies.

Workshop Title: Jeopardy! Powerpoint Presentations
Presenter: H. Peters
Date: March 27th
Host School: Tecumseh
Description of Program: Learn about Microsoft Powerpoint and Star Office Impress.  You'll have the chance to learn how to design and present your own Jeopardy! game on the computer and big screen.  
 

Workshop Title: Technology Olympiad
Presenter: S. Drummond
Date: March 30th
Host School: Tilbury Area Public School
Description of Program: Students will work with a partner to complete several hands-on design challenges that will test their ability to be creative, solve problems, test theories, and make changes to improve their plans. Points will be awarded for the best results in each event. 
 
 

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