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?