On Thursday, they will complete five quick-writes on five special treasures they have. They began their list today and are encouraged to finish for Thursday.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Humanities
This week students have taken notes and watched a video on New France. They will have a quiz next Wednesday on the vocabulary shared in class.
Friday, October 25, 2019
Science Plant Presentations due Monday, October 28th
Reminder - Science Plant Presentations due Monday, October 28th! If they are done well, we will begin presenting on Tuesday. See information below to ensure you have included everything you need and remember to keep your information concise on your slides. Try for less than 20 words/slide. The presentation on the screen is for your audience, not you. You can make yourself cue cards or notes to glance at during your presentation but you should not be reading off the SmartBoard.
Thursday, October 24, 2019
Math Test - Integers
Students received their Integer Unit Tests back on Monday and have completed their corrections, with support, in class. These should have come home to parents by now.
I have asked them to get parents to sign their test and return it to me so I know it made it home and has been discussed. Most students have already returned their signed tests to me but a number are still somewhere in the in-between.
I have asked them to get parents to sign their test and return it to me so I know it made it home and has been discussed. Most students have already returned their signed tests to me but a number are still somewhere in the in-between.
Monday, October 21, 2019
Humanities
Tomorrow students will begin learning about New France and the Thirteen Colonies. We are looking at how European imperialism was responsible for the settlements in North America. We will also be looking some of the key figures who helped create these settlements.
Students will be given a checklist on the different assignments that will be required and could be done during this unit. They also have an assessment tool to guide them throughout the unit.
Students will be given a checklist on the different assignments that will be required and could be done during this unit. They also have an assessment tool to guide them throughout the unit.
Plant Research Presentations
Plant Research Presentations - Due Monday, October 28th
RESEARCH QUESTIONS:
- What are your plant's ideal growing conditions?
- How much water does it need? Frequency? Amount?
- Does it grow best in Calgary inside or outside?
- Where in the world does it grow naturally outside?
- What soil depth does it require?
- What is pH? What is the best soil pH for your plant?
- Is it poisonous?
- Is it edible? How would we consume it? What other animals eat it?
- What other uses does the plant have?
- Has it been or is it still used for medicine or healing purposes?
- How much sunlight does it require?
- How many varieties are there? What are some differences and names of those?
- How does it grow? Mostly above or below ground? Does it need support?
- What is the timeline for growth?
- What pests tend to bother this plant? What is the best, most environmentally friendly way to get rid of those pests?
- How does your plant reproduce?
ASSESSMENT:
- Have you answered as many questions as appropriate for your plant?
- Do you have images on every slide?
- Short video clips are appropriate if they are under 2 minutes
- Music is great if it is appropriate and at low volume
- Make sure to include actual photos of the plants you are growing
- Information should be in short form (bullet format) - no sentences or paragraphs
- Does it make sense and is the information all connected?
- Check spelling and grammar
- Make sure to paraphrase and summarize
- Only use words if you know what they mean and know how to pronounce them
- Include group members names on slides
- Include all websites/resources used on last slide (use appropriate resources)
Structures we can build for the classroom:
- Include images of structures you found/created
- Include a list of materials - in structure and tools necessary
- Make the best use of recycled materials
- Explain what makes the structure stable
- What does ‘Margin of Safety’ mean? How do you ensure you include that when we build this structure?
- It must be lightweight
- Where in the classroom will it be located?
- How will we water the plants in the planter?
- Where will be build it?
7-3
Daniel, Jack, Nathan - Gout Weed, Spider Plants, Carrots
Rabia, Farah, Brooklyn - Spider Plants
Josh, Cale, Rahma - Cucumbers, flowers
Olivia K, Rebecca, Hallee - Strawberries, Lavender, Spinach, Carrots
Lucas, Connor, Enes - Sunflowers
Kaden, Austan, Simsi, Ian - Spinach, flower
Olivia T, Taja, Talia - Sunflowers, Lettuce
Matthew, Jackson, Benson - Cucumbers
Owen, Liam, Hudson - Planters
Sarah, Kennedy, Emma - Lettuce, Aglaonema Costatum, Planters
7-4
Sunnie, Jakub, Lionel - Tomatoes
Derrick, Caleb, Brady - Cucumbers and Spider Plants
Jackson, Cohen, Moussa - Pineapple, Canola, Corn, Strawberries, Peas, Lettuce, a flower, wheat
Tom, Tyler M, McKenna, Gabe - Broccoli, beans, Dracena
Nathan, Dylan, Marcus - Spider Plants, Mystery Plant
Emma, Kevin, Tyler R - Nasturin (flower), Planters
Laiba, Meryem, Taylor - Pumpkins, Edible plants in our area
Daphne, Porter, Reid - Peas (mystery), Beans, Carrots
Carolyn, Amna, Tracy - Marigolds, mystery, Tomatoes
Vivian, Ryli, Brianna - Sunflowers, Peas, Venus Fly Trap, Planters
Friday, October 18, 2019
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Math test Thursday
Students have a test on Thursday (Oct 17) on everything we have learned in our Integers unit:
- sorting integers from lowest to highest and vice versa
- adding and subtracting integers using (+/-) tiles and a number line
- solving word problems that involve integers.
We have been reviewing in class but, students are expected to bring all their Integer work home with them tonight and tomorrow night to review if they are not confident in their understanding.
- I went through each student's Integer foldable/poster with them in class today. They also went over their review quiz and their 7 Integer Stations work thoroughly.
Here are some examples of the students' Integer Posters and Foldables the created to review:
- sorting integers from lowest to highest and vice versa
- adding and subtracting integers using (+/-) tiles and a number line
- solving word problems that involve integers.
We have been reviewing in class but, students are expected to bring all their Integer work home with them tonight and tomorrow night to review if they are not confident in their understanding.
- I went through each student's Integer foldable/poster with them in class today. They also went over their review quiz and their 7 Integer Stations work thoroughly.
Here are some examples of the students' Integer Posters and Foldables the created to review:
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Math Homework? Maybe....
Students were given back their Integer Stations work they submitted last week and asked to complete any missing work from the 7 stations. Most students completed this work this week but some will be bringing it home this weekend and a few students have still not submitted this work at all. PowerSchool will tell you if your student handed in the work or not.
As well, as a review of our Adding and Subtracting Integers work, students completed a poster, foldable, or something of the like to explain adding and subtracting using tiles, the balloon model, number lines, and the additive inverse option. Most were completed by the end of the day today but some will be coming home to be finished this weekend. These are due Tuesday, October 15th.
As well, as a review of our Adding and Subtracting Integers work, students completed a poster, foldable, or something of the like to explain adding and subtracting using tiles, the balloon model, number lines, and the additive inverse option. Most were completed by the end of the day today but some will be coming home to be finished this weekend. These are due Tuesday, October 15th.
Humanities
October 10th 2019
Today, both classes had excellent conversation about the current events that their classmates presented. The topics ranged from global warming to fishes being named after the Black Panther. Remind students to check when it is their date to present their current event. If they are missing their assignment sheet, it is posted on the blog.
In the afternoon students participated in a readers/writers block. This time allowed them to be immersed within their literature. Make sure to discuss with them what they are reading and what feelings their reading is evoking.
Next week, we will be continuing with life-writing and looking at New France and its impact on the First Nation groups living in Canada.
I hope everyone has a fantastic long week and is able to relax and spend time with family.
Today, both classes had excellent conversation about the current events that their classmates presented. The topics ranged from global warming to fishes being named after the Black Panther. Remind students to check when it is their date to present their current event. If they are missing their assignment sheet, it is posted on the blog.
In the afternoon students participated in a readers/writers block. This time allowed them to be immersed within their literature. Make sure to discuss with them what they are reading and what feelings their reading is evoking.
Next week, we will be continuing with life-writing and looking at New France and its impact on the First Nation groups living in Canada.
I hope everyone has a fantastic long week and is able to relax and spend time with family.
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Links for Multiplication and Division review
Games
https://www.timestables.com/games/
https://www.mathplayground.com/index_multiplication_division.html
Worksheets - Rules, Tables, Single and multi-digit, decimal, short and long division
https://www.k5learning.com/free-math-worksheets
http://www.math-aids.com/Division/
https://www.timestables.com/games/
https://www.mathplayground.com/index_multiplication_division.html
Worksheets - Rules, Tables, Single and multi-digit, decimal, short and long division
https://www.k5learning.com/free-math-worksheets
http://www.math-aids.com/Division/
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Math and Science
Math and Science
Students have spent the past month working with integers and learning about plants.
Using a number line, integer chips, hot air balloon analogies and real-life examples, they have developed an understanding of how positive and negative numbers relate and created a set of rules for how to add and subtract using both positive and negative numbers. Creating word problems from popsicle sticks and an elevator analogy, solving magic squares of equal sums, finding the important information needed to solve a problem, using card games to challenge their knowledge, and rolling a die and a coin repetitively to build the highest sum were some of the methods we used last week to deepening this knowledge. Ask them to show you how to 'Walk the Line', add and subtract on a number line or use two different coloured items to show how positive and negative integers cancel each other out and how to create 'zero-pairs' when subtracting. Challenge them to a card game adding or subtracting integers. Playing cards and other games at home that involve number sense and strategy can improve mathematical reasoning.
Working in groups, students were provided 'Mystery Seeds' and given the challenge of discovering how best to make that grow. Learning the difference between control, manipulated and responding variables enabled students to discover the ideal conditions their 'Mystery Seeds' require to grow and thrive. In addition, they have been researching a variety of plants and formulating presentations to present to both classes to teach everyone about these plants. Some students have been developing plans to build structures that are lightweight and can hang from the walls in our classroom or use the existing space to house the incredible plants they are growing.
Last week we all read the labels of our clothing to discover the different fabrics that are used to make the clothing we wear. In pairs and groups of three, students learned about fabrics, such as linen, viscose, polyester, cotton, rubber, nylon, spandex, hemp, and leather. They discovered what these fabrics are, where they come from or are manufactured, what they are most commonly used for and the environmental impact of each type of fabric. The importance of sustainability regarding production, manufacturing, use, and disposal led to critical discussions and connections. Discussing current events involving improvements companies are trying to make to decrease their environmental impact can connect the outside world to the work we are doing in the classroom.
If anyone has any tall planters, wall planters, sun lamps or any other plant growing equipment at home you are not using and you would like to contribute these to the classroom, feel free to send them to school. The students love the gardening they've been doing and are so excited to see their plants grow and thrive!
Students have spent the past month working with integers and learning about plants.
Using a number line, integer chips, hot air balloon analogies and real-life examples, they have developed an understanding of how positive and negative numbers relate and created a set of rules for how to add and subtract using both positive and negative numbers. Creating word problems from popsicle sticks and an elevator analogy, solving magic squares of equal sums, finding the important information needed to solve a problem, using card games to challenge their knowledge, and rolling a die and a coin repetitively to build the highest sum were some of the methods we used last week to deepening this knowledge. Ask them to show you how to 'Walk the Line', add and subtract on a number line or use two different coloured items to show how positive and negative integers cancel each other out and how to create 'zero-pairs' when subtracting. Challenge them to a card game adding or subtracting integers. Playing cards and other games at home that involve number sense and strategy can improve mathematical reasoning.
Working in groups, students were provided 'Mystery Seeds' and given the challenge of discovering how best to make that grow. Learning the difference between control, manipulated and responding variables enabled students to discover the ideal conditions their 'Mystery Seeds' require to grow and thrive. In addition, they have been researching a variety of plants and formulating presentations to present to both classes to teach everyone about these plants. Some students have been developing plans to build structures that are lightweight and can hang from the walls in our classroom or use the existing space to house the incredible plants they are growing.
Last week we all read the labels of our clothing to discover the different fabrics that are used to make the clothing we wear. In pairs and groups of three, students learned about fabrics, such as linen, viscose, polyester, cotton, rubber, nylon, spandex, hemp, and leather. They discovered what these fabrics are, where they come from or are manufactured, what they are most commonly used for and the environmental impact of each type of fabric. The importance of sustainability regarding production, manufacturing, use, and disposal led to critical discussions and connections. Discussing current events involving improvements companies are trying to make to decrease their environmental impact can connect the outside world to the work we are doing in the classroom.
If anyone has any tall planters, wall planters, sun lamps or any other plant growing equipment at home you are not using and you would like to contribute these to the classroom, feel free to send them to school. The students love the gardening they've been doing and are so excited to see their plants grow and thrive!
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Humanities
This week students will begin presenting their current events. Not all students are presenting on the same day so if you forget your day please ask Ms. M as she has the list.
I have included a copy of the assignment incase you have forgotten your sheet.
I have included a copy of the assignment incase you have forgotten your sheet.
CURRENT EVENTS
Directions: Find an article either in the
newspaper or online from a newspaper source, CBC, BBC, The Globe and Mail, Time.com,
Calgary Herald, The National, etc., or any other reputable national or local
source. Read the article and fill out the statements or answer the questions
below. You may not use articles on
Entertainment/Gossip or Sports. Please
find and read about important issues in our world today. Because this is a current events assignment
you are to choose an article that is no more than a week old from when
the assignment is given.
You will present your
current event on your assigned date and the information you have learned from
it.
Topic
of Article: _____________________________________________________________________
Title
of Article: ______________________________________________________________________
Source:
_____________________________________________________________________________
WHAT is this story about? Provide a summary that is at least 5-10
sentences long.
WHY did you pick this article and why is this
story important? Answer should be between 4-6 sentences.
CONNECT the
article. What does it have to do with you?
Questions: think of 2-3 questions you have that are connected to the article.
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