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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".  

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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

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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

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

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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.