daily update – November 13
Social Studies 9-E/F
French Revolution
Activity: Lecture/Notes: Philosophes & the Enlightenment
Assignment: philosophes worksheet
Reminder** “Corrupting Nature of Power” comic strips are due next class.
Science 7
Human Survival Depends on Sustainable Ecosystems
Assignment: Ajax Mine persuasive paragraphs (good copies)
Social Studies 7
Steps to Civilization
Activity: Read text pages 51-53; discussion on how hunters/gatherers used tools or adapted the environment to help them meet their needs
Assignment: hunter gatherer scenario
daily update – November 9
Social Studies 9-A
French Revolution
Activity: Lecture/Notes: Philosophes & the Enlightenment
Assignment: philosophes worksheet
Reminder** “Corrupting Nature of Power” comic strips are due next class.
Math 7
Decimals
Activity: pages 112-113 3-15 (odd #’s only)
Assignment: 3.4/3.5 – Multiplying by Numbers Greater than 1
Science 7
Human Survival Depends on Sustainable Ecosystems
Assignment: Using pros/cons evidence gathered on the Ajax Mine issue, write a persuasive paragraph outlining your position on this controversial issue.
daily update – November 8
English 7
Novel Study
Activity: Read Freak the Mighty chapters 13-14; students respond to story in Literature Response Journals
Assignment: Freak the Mighty ch15-17 comprehension questions & vocab
Social Studies 7
Chapter 3: Steps to Civilization
Assignment: Early Humans. Read the text pp. 44-50 and complete the organizer.
Social Studies 9-E/F
French Revolution
Activity: Notes/Lecture – French Monarchy
Assignment: Chapter 3 Louis XIV Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette
daily update – November 7
Science 7
Chapter 3: Human Survival Depends on Sustainable Ecosystems
Assignment: 3.3 Conduct an Investigation – Ajax Mine – Pros/Cons
Examine the websites, www.ajaxmine.ca and www.stopajaxmine.ca and consider both sides of this controversial land-use issue. Complete the Ajax pros & cons chart.
Math 7
Chapter 3: Decimals
Activity: p. 109 #3-11 text
Assignment: 3.3 – Multiplying Decimals
Social Studies 9-A
French Revolution
Activity: Notes/Lecture – French Monarchy
Assignment: Chapter 3 Louis XIV Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette
daily update – November 6
Social Studies 9-E/F
Chapter 3 – The French Revolution
Assignment: “Chapter 3 French Society in the 17th Century” questions (text pp. 56-61)
English 7
Novel Study
Activity: Read “Freak the Mighty” chapters 13-14; students respond to story in literature response journals.
Assignment: Freak the Mighty ch 13-14 comprehension questions & vocab
Social Studies 7
Current Events
Activity: Discussion of US election
Assignment:Read article, “America Votes 2012” and complete Venn Diagram on Obama/Romney
daily update – November 5
Social Studies 9-A
Chapter 3 – The French Revolution
Assignment: “French Society in the 17th Century” questions (text pp. 56-61)
Science 7
Current Events
Assignment: Read article, “Falling From Space”; do corresponding activities.
Math 7
Chapter 3 – Decimals
In-class Activity: p. 104 #3-6, 8-10
Assignment: 3.1/3.2 – Adding & Subtracting Decimals
daily update – November 2
Social Studies 7
Puzzling Pieces
Activity: Chapter 1-2 Quiz
English 7
Novel Study
Activity: Read Freak the Mighty” chapters 10-12; respond to story in Literature Response Journals
Assignment: Freak the Mighty ch10-12 comprehension questions
Social Studies 9-E/F
Research Project
Activity: Students continued working on their comic strip project, focussing on the corrupting nature of power. Three classes have already been allotted to undertake this research. The remaining work will be done outside of class time. This project will be worth 30% of Term 2’s mark.
Due: November 15
daily update – November 1
Math 7
Fractions
Activity: Chapter 2 Quiz
Science/English 7
Current Events
Assignment: “Smart Cars” article & comprehension questions
Social Studies 7
Chapter 2: Puzzling Pieces
**REMINDER: Chapter 1-2 Quiz Friday, November 2
Social Studies 9-A
Research Project
Activity: Students continued working on their comic strip project, focussing on the corrupting nature of power. Three classes have already been allotted to undertake this research. The remaining work will be done outside of class time. This project will be worth 30% of Term 2’s mark.
Due: November 14
daily update – October 31
Social Studies 9-E/F
Research Project
Activity: Students continued researching/designing their comics on the theme, “the corrupting nature of power.”
English 7
Novel Study
Activity: Read “Freak the Mighty” chapters 7-9; respond to the story in literature response journals.
Assignment: Freak the Mighty ch 7-9 questions.
Social Studies 7
Chapter 2: Puzzling Pieces
Activity: View video, Otzi the Iceman. Collect evidence supporting the 4 theories of the Iceman’s occupation: herdsman, hunter, trader, warrior. Record evidence in Otzi the Iceman organizer.
Assignment: Write a detailed paragraph on what you think the Iceman’s occupation is, based on the strongest evidence.
**IMPORTANT REMINDER: Chapters 1-2 Quiz on Friday, Nov. 2
Math 7
Chapter 2: Fractions
**IMPORTANT REMINDER: Chapter 2 Math Quiz (Fractions) on Thursday, Nov. 1
daily update – October 30
Social Studies 9-A
Project Work
Assignment: Ongoing work on “the corrupting nature of power” comic strips.
Social Studies 7
Chapter 2: Puzzling Pieces
Homework Assignment: View YouTube videos: Otzi Iceman, parts 1-4 (see previous Social Studies 7 blog entry) for links. Collect evidence supporting the 4 theories of the Iceman’s occupation: herdsman, hunter, trader, warrior.
Math 7
Chapter 2: Fractions
Assignment: Chapter Review pp. 93-94 #3-7, 10-12
**IMPORTANT REMINDER: Chapter 2 Quiz – Thursday, Nov 1
Science 7
Chapter 3: Human Survival Depends on Sustainable Ecosystems
In class Activity: read pp. 69-71 together; analyze land-use scenarios & discuss impact on habitat
Assignment: Read article, “Vinyards a Threat to Rare Species” (text p. 70). Do “Check Your Understanding” p. 71 #1-5.