Math

7-1 Please complete #1-7 on page 146 of MathLinks 7.

Humanities - Thurs.Dec.11th

701 - Today we worked on practicing a Reading Strategy to monitor our understanding while reading. We looked at the differences between "Think" and "Thin" questions. A picture of this is on the blog from yesterday. 

We also have Ms. Morrison, a student teacher, who will be coming in one period every day from now until Winter break. She has been reading a story about the King's Daughters in New France and working on the strategy of predicting while reading and finding the answers in the text. 

702 - Today we looked at friendly letter format. Students started a task of writing a letter to someone in France as either a Habitant from New France or a King's Daughter. Students had time to brain storm today using several sources given to them for help. 

Science Update

Just a reminder that there is an Interactions and Ecosystems unit test on Monday Dec 15.  There is study material on D2L.  Student should be preparing at home for this test.    

Also, students have been asked to complete a water cycle activity by Monday.  It is an online activity that they will work through and use to answer questions.  The link to the activity can be found here.  Students will have to log on to this website.  The username and password are as follows

username: LA06

password: 4105 

The instructions of what to do on this website are in the student exploration sheet, which as been shared to all of their Google accounts.  If students are having trouble signing onto their Google account they can get the student exploration sheet from the Gizmo page under "Lesson Materials".  

Math

I would like students to use their IXL accounts to practice the skill of finding the percent of a number.    I recommend students practice until they have smart score of at least 80.  

7-1 and 7-2 Science

Today in class, we discussed ecosystem monitoring. Ecosystem monitoring is a way to check the condition of an ecosystem by comparing the results of investigations done at different times. Students brainstormed the abiotic and botic elements that can be monitored. Next, students were asked categorize their elements into the 4 different types of ecosytem monitoring.

 

Calgary Public Library Information

Last week a staff member from the Calgary Public Library visited our school and shared great information about online databases.  All of these databases are free for anyone with a public library card.  Here is a short summary of her presentation.  

• ·         Calgary Public Library cards are Free!
• ·         Our databases can be found online at www.calgarypubliclibrary.com à e-library

http://calgarypubliclibrary.com/books-more/e-library/cat

• Some great databases:
• Zinio à for magazines
• Hoopla à for streaming and downloading movies, music, tv shows and audiobooks
• Freegal à for streaming and downloading music
• 3M Cloud à Ebooks
• Overdrive à Ebooks
• Solaro à Gives you access to Key Guides
• Mango Languages à Language learning
• Novelist à Book recommendations 
• Some research databases:
•  Gale Virtual Reference Library
• Oxford English Dictionary
• National Geographic Virtual Library
•  Literature Resource Center
• Access Science

And so much more!

Check out our new website here:

http://www.calgarylibrary.ca/

Humanities - Tues.Dec.9th

701- Today we continued working on our Reading Strategies and showing our understanding of what we read as well as how we are active readers. The structure of New France and the people within the colony was the focus topic. Here is an example of how to show your understanding of reading by using:

- Visualization                - Questioning             - Searching for Answers              - Connecting

702 - Today students worked on a new reading strategy to monitor their own understanding. We looked at how to ask good questions. Here is an example of what we did today:

Upcoming assessment

Next week on Monday (December 15) there will be a science test for both 7-1 and 7-2.  The test will be on all concepts covered in the Interactions and Ecosystems unit.  A summary of the topics and some basic review questions can be found in the science folder on D2L. 

Science--December 9, 2014

Today in class we did a simulation to better understand the concept of bioaccumulation.  Please read pgs. 52-54 in the textbook and answer the following questions:

1.        What is a pollutant?

2.       How do pollutants move through the ecosystem?

3.       Explain the concept of bioaccumulation.

IXL Temporary Accounts

Math

I have been given a free account for the website IXL that I can use with students until the Christmas break.  IXL is a website that allows students to practice math concepts, get feedback, and keep a record of what they have been practicing.   I have signed all students up for an IXL account.

Their user names are firstlast141.  For example, if I were a student my account username would be juliaviola141.  

Some students had a chance to choose their own passwords, if so they should know them.  If students did not have a change to pick their own password then it is just their first name with no capitals. Once they log in they can change it to whatever they want.  For example, if I were a student my password would be julia, until I changed it.  

For homework this weekend I want to students to choose ONE of the skills linked to below and practice until they get a Smart Score of  at least 80.

Skill 1 Converting between fractions, decimals and percent.
Skill 2 Comparing fractions, decimals, and percent

Thurs.Dec.4 - Humanities

701 - Today we completed watch Disney's Pocahontas and discussed the importance of studying stereotypes in history. Students discussed the stereotypes shown within the movie. We also discussed how the colony of New France started out. There is no homework over the weekend. We will move into looking at European colonies next week.

702 - Today we discussed the colony of New France and created a mind map on the board of information we have learned in the past week. Students then continued to work on their reading strategy skills by looking for answers in the textbook focused on new vocabulary and reasons for colonizing. This is not homework. We will continue it on Monday.

Both classes are reminded to be returning signed assignments! Also...

There is no school tomorrow, Fri. Dec.5th, because it is a PD Day. Have a great long weekend! :)

Homework

Math
Complete the practice work from Math Links 7 page 130 #12-18.  The link to the textbook can be found on D2L.

Math

Math

7-1: Complete the practice work from Math Links 7 page 130 #12-18.  The link to the textbook can be found on D2L.

7-2:  Harry Potter puzzle .  If you want to check your answer look here.  

Signed Assignments

702 and 701 Humanities:
Please have your recent written assignments signed and returned by this Wed. Dec. 3rd. 

702 and 701 Math:

Please have your operations with Decimals test signed and returned by this Wed. Dec. 3rd. 

Thanks! :) 

Mon. Dec. 1st - Humanities

702 - Today we discussed what Stereotypes are and then finished watch Disney's Pocahontas. While watching, students picked out obvious stereotypes that Aboriginal People had about Europeans and Europeans had about Aboriginal People during the time of Exploration. There is no homework. 


701- Today we continued to work on our Perspective Poems. Students should have followed the following steps to complete their poem:

1. Decide if you are a European or First Nation between the years 1450-1550.

2. Write a journal entry / letter about your first encounters with the other group (include key words and phrases that show your perspective of them)

3. Highlight all key words and phrases

4. Re-write the highlighted words so that each highlighted word or phrase has its own line

5. Edit so that it has a logical order of ideas, key words or phrases that show a clear perspective, spelling, an appropriate title, and an appropriate picture. 

This poem is due on WED. DEC. 3rd.

Mon. Dec.1st - HOMEROOM NEWS

HELPING BAGS - Please remember, leadership is putting together bags to help people in need. Items will be collected Dec. 15th. 7-2's helping item is WARM SOCKS. Please start bringing these in so we can help some people have warm feet this winter! :) 

7-1's helping item is toothbrush and toothpaste.  

November 28, 2014

Please review the test on operations with decimals with your child.  It must be signed and returned to school on Monday.

Effects of Exploration and Perspectives

These are class brainstorm notes from 701. 702 completed this last week. Please use these pictures to enhance your own notes in your journal or for quick study references! 

Science

Students designed and conducted their own experiment investigating what a suitable habitat for meal worms is.  At this point students should have completed in their notebook all of the steps for conducting a scientific investigation.

Question

Hypothesis

Procedures

Materials

Results

Conclusion

Variables

Nov 25 Class

Math

In math we are beginning to convert number between their fractions, decimal, and percent form.  A useful skill in this unit will be being able to create equivalent fractions.  Tonight at home students should practice making equivalent fractions using this link IXL practice.

Science--November 24, 2014

Homework:

1.  Food web or food pyramid that includes the owl and organisms from your pellet.
2.  Written paragraph that explains the energy flow in the ecosystem where your owl was living.

Humanities - Thurs. Nov. 20th

702 - Today students began writing an entry from the point of view of either A First Nations person or a European. They have brain - stormed key words, phrases and experiences from the perspective of one of these groups about the other group.

HOMEWORK - These brainstorms need to be turned into a journal entry, dairy entry, letter, from the perspective of a European or First Nations, describing their thoughts on the other group. This is due Monday, November 24th.



701 - Today students continued writing cause and effect paragraphs about how European Exploration caused the Beothuk to become extinct. Students have edited, had other students make suggestions, and sat one-on-one with a teacher for feedback.

HOMEWORK - The good copy of the paragraphs are due Monday, November 24th.  (along with the picture that was completed earlier in the week)

(Beothuk Sources Assignment - on D2L)

Science

Today in Science students completed the dissection of their owl pellet and then  identified and recorded the bones they founds on a data sheet in their notebooks.  They are know working on creating a food web or food pyramid that includes an owl and is based on the bones they found in their pellet and on research.  Finally, they are writing a paragraph that explains  the flow of energy through the owls ecosystem.  Students should think about what happens to the amount of energy that is passed on from trophic level to trophic level, the number of organisms at each trophic level and the beginning source of energy.

Homework - For homework students need to complete and submit the Topic 1-4 quiz on D2L.  

November 19, 2014: Sceince

“Today in science class, we dissected an owl pellet and discovered many different bones.   We also discovered that an owl can eat as many as 5 rodents in half a day. We found rodents or birds inside the owl pellet with almost all of bones intact. We also found that the owl would ball up the pellet with the bones on the inside and all the hair on the outside. The class was afraid we would get diseases but we figured that they went into an incinerator type thing to disinfect them.”

By: Saulomon

Math 7-1

Students completed a self assessment on the outcomes we have covered so far in the Operations with Decimal units.  They have brought it home tonight to share with parents and get signed.  There are 3 assignments from this unit that they should be sharing with parents also.  The unit test for Operations with Decimals is on Tuesday.

Thurs. Nov. 13th - Humanities

702 -  We have been working on Primary and Secondary sources. Students have read about an Aboriginal tribe, the Beothuk, who are now extinct as a result of European Exploration. Students have recreated a "photograph" of what happened during contact between the Europeans and Beothuk (primary source). Today we worked on editing our secondary source (an explanatory paragraph about their photograph). 

Homework -  Both the primary and secondary sources are due on TUES. NOV. 18TH.


701 -  Students have been doing work on understanding and identifying Primary and Secondary sources. Yesterday this class began working on the primary source about the Beothuk (see 702 blog above). Today, students continued this work and started working on the writing about their photograph. 

Homework -  The primary source (picture) is due on TUES. NOV. 18TH

Math

Complete page 75 #17 and page 71 #4-6

Nov 12

Math 7-2

Students completed a self assessment on the outcomes we have covered so far in the Operations with Decimal units.  They have brought it home tonight for share with parents and get signed.

Science 7-2

Complete the review notes for Topic 2 and 3.  There will be unit test on Tuesday November 18th.

November 5, 2014

Math---Today in class, we divided decimal numbers. If you did not finish the division assignment, please work on it tonight at home.

 

Nov 4

Math 7-2
Today in class, we learned how to estimate and divide decimals.  Complete question 4-6 on page 65.  Here is a video if you need some help.
Also, use grid paper to solve the following problems.

3.6 ÷ 0.4 =

2.5 ÷ 0.5 =

Math 7-1
Today in class, we learned how to estimate and divide decimals. Please find an exact solution for the following questions. Show your work on grid paper.

3.2 ÷ 0.4 =

2.7 ÷ 0.45 =

Science
Today in class we were investigating the question "Why does the biomass decrease as you move up the food chain?" .  Students are to read one of the articles posted on D2L and write a summary statement.

November 3, 2014

Math 7-1
Today in class, we learned how to estimate and divide decimals.  Complete question 4-6 on page 65.  Here is a video if you need some help.
Math 7-2
Today in class, we learned how to estimate and divide decimals. Please find an exact solution for the following questions. Show your work on grid paper.

3.2 ÷ 0.4 =

2.7 ÷ 0.45 =

Science: Food chain and food web assignment is now due. Please make sure you have submitted your assignment to Ms. Viola.  You can find the assignment on D2L if you lost your copy.  

Science--October 28, 2014

Homework

7-2: Finish compare and contrast food webs and food chains

Homework

Math

Please complete #17-20 on page 59 of MathLinks 7 for homework.

702 Fri.Oct.24

Humanities

702 - Today we continued to work on using the textbook to research information about Early European Explorers, Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain. 

Homework: The research questions and map are due on Monday. The textbook can be found in the D2L Gr.7 Core Shell in Links (Our Canada Textbook Ch.2). 

Science
You ecological foot print assignment is to be completed by Monday.  You can find a copy of the assignment here. If you are doing the assignment digitally please submit your final copy to the dropbox on D2L. 

Math  

Complete the  Multiplying Decimals Assignment for Monday.  You may use calculators on the backside but not on the front side.  Show all of your work.  You can find a copy of the assignment here.  

701 - Today we discussed reasons for Early European Exploration. We learned about exploring for the purpose of becoming rich - GOLD! We focused on the Mercantile Cycle. This Mercantile Cycle puzzle is due tomorrow for homework!

Thurs. Oct. 23- Humanities

702- Today students worked on the skill of reading for information. They read about Jacques Cartier and collected information about why  he was exploring, who he met, and what his experiences were.

 Homework --> Complete research on Jacques Cartier on the chart paper provided today in class. 

7-1 and 7-2

Science

Discuss and brainstorm with your family the following:

How do choices made in food, waste, transportation, purchases, and homes/housing impact your ecological footprint?

Math

Page 57 #3-10 are to be done for homework.

Homework

Science

Students needs to complete all 5 vocabulary cards for the following words.

Biotic 

Abiotic

Non-renewable resource

Sustainability

Ecological Footprint

Math 7-1
1.63 x 3
0.98 x 12
15.22 X 12.43

Estimate and solve using the method we discussed in class today.

October 17- Science

Homework--Vocabulary word cards for 3 of the following words: 

Biotic

Abiotic

Non-renewable resource

Sustainability

Ecological Footprint

701 Hum - Oct. 17th

Today we completed Prediction Paragraphs that we started yesterday. Students were predicting if they thought the First Nations culture and way of life would change once the Europeans come into contact with them. They were focusing on creating a clear topic sentence and backing up their opinion with facts and examples. This should have been printed and handed in today or submitted in google drive.

Monday we will begin work on new vocabulary for our Exploration unit.

702 Hum - Oct. 17th

Today students completed vocabulary work we started yesterday. Students became experts in groups on one new word that will be discussed throughout the next unit (Exploration). Students presented the words to the class in the form of a skit and Frayer Model (definition, example, non-example, and pictures and details).

Words: Perspective, Worldview, Empire, Imperialism, Colonization, Ethnocentric, Exploration)

Homework

Science 

Complete the "Living Sustainably" google doc and share it with jrviola@educbe.ca

October 15, 2014

7-02 Math:  Finish mulitplying decimals word problems.  Choose the best answer based on an estimate.  If you forgot your sheet at school it is the first 2 pages from this test.

7-01 Science:  Finish "Living Sustainabily" google doc.

October 14, 2014

Humanities

Homework:  First nations compare and contrast paragraph is due tomorrow

Science

We are finishing off with Topics 1&2 in the Interactions and Ecosystems Unit.  For homework student are to create an index card for the ring with one key term from Topics 1 or 2.  The card should have the work, a definition, and a symbol.

Homework

Math

MathLinks 7
pg 48 # 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 19, 23
pg 49 #8-10

Due on Friday

Today, many students had an opportunity to share their learnings about the Aboriginal tribe each group has been researching.  We will continue with the presentations tomorrow. 

Math

Students were practicing using estimates of decimals to add and subtract.  For homework please complete #4-7, 11, 19, 23 from page 48 of MathLinks 7.

Tomorrow, the folks from CPAWS will be here to teach us about grizzly bears in Alberta.  Discuss the following questions with your parents:

1.  What human activities have an impact on the grizzly bear population?

2.  What can we do to help the grizzly bear population?

October 6, 2014

Humanities

Please be prepared to present your Aboriginal project starting tomorrow.

Math

"A Night Out" Boston Pizza Assignment part 1 and 2 are due on Wednesday Oct 9.  Here is a link to the menu.

Part 2- Estimating

4.  a) Which option is going to cost less, an order of cactus cut potatoes and a Caesar salad, or poutine  and a taco salad.  Use an estimate to figure it out and show strategy that you used.

5.  You have $50.00 to spend on dinner for three people.  What would you buy?  What is approximate total cost?   If you estimate your total cost to be over $50 change your order to remain under $50. 

  

6.  You ordered 3 medium pizzas, one rustic Italian, one BBQ Chicken, and one ultimate peperoni.  You pay with a $100 bill and receive a  dollar bill $5, a loonie, and a quarter back in change.  Does this seem reasonable?  Justify your answer with an estimate. 

7.  You have $20.00.  Jasdeep thinks that is enough for the both of you to buy an individual pizza.  Is she right?  Explain your thinking.

Homework

Math 

We have been continuing our work with adding and subtracting decimals in class though an assignment that used a Boston Pizza menu.  Part I of this assignment is due tomorrow.  The menu can be found in the content folders on D2L.

Part 1- Calculating

1. a)  How much would it cost to buy a single order of cheese toast and a Chicken Cannelloni?  Show the strategy you used.

b)  How much change would you receive from a $20.00 bill? Show your strategy.

2.  If you and your friends wanted to buy 2 large pepperoni pizzas, and 2 full sized Caesar salads to share and you had a $50.00 bill, would you have enough money?

3.  a) If you were ordering a meal ( you can include appetizers, mains, and dessert) for yourself from this menu what would you order and how much would it cost.  Show your work in an organized way.

b) You had a $20 bill, $10 bill, two $5 bills, a toonie, three loonies, 5 quarters, 8 dimes and 10 nickels.  What bills and coins would you use to pay and how much change would you receive from your purchase?

September 30

Humanities
Today, we had time to work on our First Nations project.  We will continue to work on this assignment for this week.

Math
In math we are working on writing decimal numbers, ordering decimals numbers based on sized, and we are just beginning to add and subtract decimal numbers.  Here is the activity we have been working on.  This is homework tonight and due on Wednesday Oct 1 for 7-1.

Student	Heat Time	Final Time
A	25.34 s	25.29 s
B	26.12 s	25.13 s
C	25.45 s	25.01 s
D	25.89 s	25.45 s

1.  In the Final race what place did each runner finish in?

  

2.  Place the final running times for each runner on the number line below. 

                                                                                                                         

      25                                                                                                                        26          

  

3.   If the winner was decided by adding the heat time to the final time, which student would win the race?  Did they finish in the same order compared to the final?  Show your work.

  

4.   Which student showed the most improvement in their times from the heat to the final race?  Show your work.

5.  How far do you think the race was?  Justify your answer.  

Science
Tomorrow we will continue student presentations on one of the three symbiotic relationships.  

Blackfoot Crossing Trip Tomorrow (Thurs. Sept.25)
Things to Remember:

- Water bottle
-Proper shoes
-Litterless lunch (extra snacks)
-Rain jacket/ jacket
-Wear blue
- Arrive at 8am!

September 22, 2014

What did we do in school today?

Science-

Today in class, we worked on our three cards about commensalism, parasitism and mutualism. The cards should have a definition of the word, a symbol describing the word and an example of how the relationship is one of commensalism, parasitism or mutualism. Also have a video of the card you will present to the class.  The cards are due by Wednesday and that is when you have to present one of your cards to the class.

Homework-

1. Finish project

by: Ayesha A.

Humanities--September 22, 2014

What did we do in school today?

Today in class, we explored Terry Fox's identity. We searched for words in newspapers and magazines that best describe him.  The words were used to create a Wordle.

Homework:

1.  Finish Map of Canada. IT WAS DUE TODAY!
2. Bring back field trip forms if you haven't handed them in yet.

by: Ayesha Ashfaq

September 18--Humanities

Today in class, we strengthened  our understanding of the following words using the Frayer Model: First Nations, diversity, and contact.  We also continued to work on the map of Canada.

Homework:  You will have 15min. tomorrow to complete your map.  If you require more time, please work on it tonight at home.

Science

In science students are deepening their understanding of symbiotic relationships through a research project.  The end result of this project will be three index cards, each card will have a definition, a symbol, and an  example on one of the three symbiotic relationships.  Students will present their work in class on Wednesday September 24.  The assignment sheet for this project can be found on D2L in the content folders.

Math

In math we have worked through a number of class activities aimed at strengthening students understanding of the value of decimals numbers.  We are moving towards  being able to compare and order numbers that are in decimal, fraction, or percent form and performing operations with decimal numbers.

Humanities Tues.Sept.16th

Today we submitted our Story of My Life assignment by gluing them into our journals. Afterwards, we started working on labeling a map of Canada. We will continue working on the map tomorrow in class.

Blackfoot Crossing Fieldtrip

Field trip forms and money are now due! Please return completed forms and the $17 fee to Ms. Lockwood and Ms. Patel as soon as possible. Blackfoot Crossing fieldtrip will happen on Thurs. Sept. 25th.

Please contact Ms. Lockwood about volunteering. Volunteers are needed!

Story of My Life Due Tues.Sept.16th

Today in Humanities we continued to work on our Story of My Life Assignment. We started this assignment last Monday. It is due tomorrow, Tuesday September 16th, both Part 1 and 2.

Homework

In science class we have been exploring adaptations and how animals are well adapted to survive in their particular ecosystem.  On Thursday we played a game to investigate how different animals would survive in the same ecosystem.  

FOR HOMEWORK:  Students are to complete the analysis questions #1-4 from Science Focus 7 page 12.  These is due on Wednesday.