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.