daily update – October 29

English 7

Novel Study

Activity: Read “Freak the Mighty,” chapters 4-6; respond to the story in literature response journals.

Assignment: Freak the Mighty ch 4-6 comprehension questions.

Social Studies 7

Chapter 2: Puzzling Pieces

Activity: Read pages 34-37 and view YouTube videos, “Otzi the Iceman, ” iceman part 1, iceman part 2, iceman part 3, iceman part 4.  Find evidence from these sources in order to determine the occupation of the Iceman.  Use the organizer, The Icemanto gather your evidence.

Social Studies 9-E/F

Project Work

Assignment: Commence work on Comic Strip project using the theme, “the corrupting nature of power.”  Use the textbook and independent research to find examples in history of the corrupting nature of power.

See templates links for variations in layout: template 1, template 2, template 3, template 4, template 5, template 6, template 7.

Some cool online comic creators you may wish to use: Stripgenerator, ToonDoo, Pixton, pikistrips, Toonimate.

Due: November 15

daily update – October 26

Science 7 Chapter 3: Human Survival Depends on Sustainable Ecosystems Activity: Read pages 62-65; do section 3.2: Pollution of Ecosystems notes Assignment: Case Study – Nanaimo River Estuary & Vancouver […]

daily update – October 25

Social Studies 9-E/F The Fight for Democracy & the English Civil War Activity: Chapter 2 Quiz   Parent/Teacher Interviews: 12:30 to 3:00; 6:00-8:00

daily update – October 24

Social Studies 9-A Chapter 2: The Fight for Democracy & the English Civil War Activity: Chapter 2 Quiz   Science 7 Chapter 3: Human Survival Depends on Sustainable Ecosystems Activity: […]

daily update – October 23

Social Studies 9-E/F The Fight for Democracy & the English Civil War Activity: Chapter 2 Review **Reminder: Chapter 2 Quiz on Thursday, October 25   Social Studies 7 Investigating the […]

daily update – October 22

Math 7 Fractions Activity: Adding & Subtracting Fractions pp. 77-78 #3-15 Assignment: worksheet 2.9   Science 7 Energy Flows & Matter Cycles in Ecosystems Activity: Chapter 2 Quiz   Social […]

daily update – October 18

Social Studies 9-E/F The English Civil War & the Fight for Democracy Activity: lecture/notes – the English Civil War & the aftermath Assignment: The Triumph of Parliament   Social Studies […]

daily update – October 17

Social Studies 9-A The English Civil War & the Fight for Democracy Activity: lecture/notes – the English Civil War & the aftermath Assignment: The Triumph of Parliament   Math 7 […]

daily update – October 16

English 7 Responding to Literature Assignment: “Making a Difference” comic strip (ongoing)   Social Studies 7 Connections with the Past Activity: Discussion on our collective past; identifying our common needs, […]

daily update – October 15

Social Studies 9-A The Fight for Democracy & the English Civil War Assignment: The English Civil War   Science 7 Energy Flows & Matter Cycles in Ecosystems Activity: Read pp. […]