January 28, 2015: Science

Science—In preparation for our cross curricular Plant project, today in science we examined soil closely to find out how it works.    We discussed how soil if formed, how it matures, how it helps plants grow, and what it needs to stay healthy.

 

Science--January 22, 2015

Today in class, we continued to learn about seed plant reproduction. Students dissected flowers and bean seeds and labeled the parts.

Math Assessments

Today in math we handed back two assessments to students, please go over these with your child and send them back with a signature.  On Monday January 26, there will be a test on probability.  To help students prepare for this they have a review assignment as homework to be completed by Friday January 23.  The assignment can be found on D2L.

Humanities - Tues.Jan.20th

Today both 701 and 702 continued into their Fur Trade Unit. Students divided up into home groups and then numbered off 1-5. Each number grouping then came together to become an expert on one of the 5 phases of the Fur Trade. Students used organizers and guiding questions to guide their research. Many reading strategies and research strategies were gone over in class and each student or student grouping was encouraged to choose which strategies or technologies would work best for them.
- Textbook (hard copy or online)
- Read independently
- Read together as a group
- Have Read-Write Gold read out loud
- highlight on Read-Write Gold
There is no homework for tomorrow as we will continue this in class.

NOTICE:  There will be a field trip to Vertigo Theater next Tuesday for grade 7's. A letter and form have gone home with all grade 7's today. Please fill out the form and return it to the school with a fee of $9 by this Friday. 

January 19, 2015

Tomorrow, we will be having a quiz on probaility.  To review, please complete questions 1-12 on pg. 190 of the textbook.

Students are now expected to have their tree diagram and water movement in plants paragraph completed and in their notebook.  The instructions to the assignment can be found here, and the accompanying diagram can be found here.

Math Practice and Homework book

At parent teacher interviews some parents were looking for math resources to use at home.  One suggestion is the MathLinks 7 Practice and Homework book.  This is not a requirement for any student but a very inexpensive resources for families who are looking for a way to help their child at home.  Here is the link to buy online.  MathLinks 7 Practice Book 

Today in Math

Today in math we played a game that involves 2 dice to create some data to practice working with probability.  We will be reviewing the games sheets tomorrow in class.  Students should come to class prepared to discuss their results.  A copy of the game sheet can be found on D2l.

Tues. Jan.13 - Humanities

701 and 702 - Both classes have spent the last two days beginning to learn about how the Fur Trade worked during European colonization. Students have started by mapping out the three areas major areas (Rupert's Land, New France, and the Thirteen Colonies), as well as some fur trade routes and posts. 

This map is due for homework tomorrow, Wed. Jan. 14th!

Math 7

Today we used tables to organize the possible outcomes of  two independent events.  For homework students are to complete page 169 and 170 #5, 10, 12.

January 12, 2015: Humanities

Today, we started to learn about the Fur Trade.  The following questions will guide our discussions and learning:

1.  How did economic competiton shape the fur trade?
2.  What roles did the French, British, First Nations and Metis peoples play in the fur trade?
3.  What impact did the fur trade have on the diverse peoples?

January 12, 2015: Celery Superhighway

Today in science class, students did an experiment to gain a deeper understanding of the functions of stems. 

 Homework:  Finish the anaysis for this experiment

Math homework

All studentuts need to finish for Monday MathLinks 7 pages 162-163 #1-8.  Also, students were given back a science test they wrote before Christmas.  They have been asked to show this to their parents and return it with a signature by Monday.

Today in Science the concepts of diffusion and osmosis were introduced.  These concepts often require time for students to fully understand. I suggested to all students that they spend some time reviewing the concepts tonight.  I have included a couple of videos that student might want to review. Students are not required to know everything covered in these videos they are meant to help students grasp the big ideas and some of the terminology such as: diffusion. osmosis. and semipermeable membrane.

Video One

Video Two

January 8, 2015--Math

Today in Math, students completed centers designed to further strengthen their understanding of theoretical and experimental probability.

Humanities--January 7

Today in Humanities, we reviewed for our upcoming quiz on Friday.  Each student became an "expert" in one of the following areas:

The Beothuk
New France
Rupert's Land
The Thirteen Colonies

Students then shared their understanding of their "expert" area with other members in their group.

Tues.Jan.6th - Humanities

Welcome Back!

Both 701 and 702 have been working on some reflections of 2014 and predictions for 2015. We also started doing some Colonization Review of New France, The Thirteen Colonies, the Beothuk, and Rupert's Land to prepare for a Quiz on Friday, January 9th that students were reminded of yesterday. 

Please start studying at home!

Reminder: New France Letters and Perspectives Poems that were due before break are still missing for some students. ALL work must be submitted by this Friday if it is to appear as a mark on the upcoming report cards.