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Thursday, January 29, 2015
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Monday, January 26, 2015
Math/Science- Jan. 26
We spent one full class looking under the microscope at onion skin. From there we diagrammed our findings and spoke about what the "white" of an onion does not possess........
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Family Literacy Day
January 27, 2015 | Family Literacy Day
Family Literacy Day is a national awareness initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 and held annually on January 27 to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.
Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development. Even just 15 minutes a day can improve a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and can help a parent improve their skills as well.
Here is the link to an excellent article about Encouraging your Teen To Read
Jan. 21-Math/Science
Today we continued our work labeling the cell parts and their functions.
Please ensure that your notes are up to date and that you are clear on the concepts. We will be looking at living organisms through the microscope for the remaining of the week.
Math- We have reviewed Converting percentages to fractions and decimals as well, stepped it up a notch by moving to decimals in the numerator position. If you are unsure of this process, please reach out to either Mr. Perritt or Mrs. Boucher.
This is a great movie displaying the conversion from percent to fraction.
Math- We have reviewed Converting percentages to fractions and decimals as well, stepped it up a notch by moving to decimals in the numerator position. If you are unsure of this process, please reach out to either Mr. Perritt or Mrs. Boucher.
This is a great movie displaying the conversion from percent to fraction.
Field Trip- January 27, 2015
Our grade 8 students have the opportunity to attend the play Dreaming Now at the Vertigo Theatre on on Tuesday, January 27, 2015.
Students are asked to leave all belongings, electronic devices (phones, ipods, etc.) and food at the school as they will have enough time for snacks and lunch at the school.
Students are also asked to bring a "bagged" lunch this day as there will not be enough time to run down to Dalhousie Station or heat up lunches.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Humanities- Tues.Jan.13th
Students watched a short video today to introduce Ch.5 - Exploration and Expansion.
This continued their discussions from yesterday where, in groups of 3, each student took on the task of researching a part of the overall topic of the chapter. Those 3 sections were:
1 - The Desire to Explore
2- The means to Explore
3 - European Expansion
During the video, Ms. Lockwood took some visual notes to demonstrate to the class one way of recording information. The remainder of the period was used to share information and build notes for the chapter.
Tomorrow we will have our Renaissance unit final. See previous blogs for more info! :)
This continued their discussions from yesterday where, in groups of 3, each student took on the task of researching a part of the overall topic of the chapter. Those 3 sections were:
1 - The Desire to Explore
2- The means to Explore
3 - European Expansion
During the video, Ms. Lockwood took some visual notes to demonstrate to the class one way of recording information. The remainder of the period was used to share information and build notes for the chapter.
Tomorrow we will have our Renaissance unit final. See previous blogs for more info! :)
Monday, January 12, 2015
Math/Science-Jan. 12
Math: Today we worked independently through a rates and ratios task. We were allowed to consult our notes, previous assignments, and the textbook. Now that all is completed and marked, please do not forget to ask Mr. Perritt and/or Mrs. Boucher for clarification. Taking things down to lowest terms seem to be slightly difficult for us.
Science: My FAVOURITE, The Microscope! Today we started by labeling the microscope and Mr. Perritt talked the rules of the scope.
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Humanities - Jan 8
As we approach the end of this topic, students are asked to reflect on the big question,
How did the exchange of ideas and knowledge during Renaissance Europe contribute to shaping the worldview of the Western world?
Keeping in mind that the elements of worldview include knowledge, geography, time, sociey, values and economy, students will be asked to prepare a response to this question as a final assessment for this unit of study. This will be done in class time on Monday. Students are allowed to use their notes and visual journals to support the work. Before Monday, students are encouraged to give some thought to the question, to consider how they might answer the question and to have specific examples to support their ideas.
Keeping in mind that the elements of worldview include knowledge, geography, time, sociey, values and economy, students will be asked to prepare a response to this question as a final assessment for this unit of study. This will be done in class time on Monday. Students are allowed to use their notes and visual journals to support the work. Before Monday, students are encouraged to give some thought to the question, to consider how they might answer the question and to have specific examples to support their ideas.
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Humanities - January 7
This week, we have been reviewing some of the work on humanism and the Renaissance. We discussed these ideas today and moved forward with the importance of science and innovation in the Renaissance. Students were asked to share their own ideas of who is might be a modern day "Rennaissance Man" and defend their choices. We will be wrapping up the unit on the Renaissance and moving on to our next time period in the next couple of weeks.
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