Today was a BIG math day! We explored Pythagorean Relationships (using Smarties). This is an extremely important concept to take into grade 9.
Khan Academy is an amazing link to watch over and over as they explain how it all works. Thank you so much to the students who followed along and took amazing notes.
Math Homework due Thursday: Part I: Page 92-93 (#4,6,12)
Part II: Page 104-105 (#3,5,7,9,10)
Part III: Page 110-111 (#3-7)
DUE THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2015
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Probability Quiz - Friday, May 29th
Science Quiz - Monday, June 1st,2015
1) Types of Light - Topic 1 Assignment - Bioluminescent, Chemiluminescent etc.....
- Transparent, translucent, opaque
2) Ray model of Light - How shadows form
3) Reflection - Ray diagrams of smooth surfaces - Incident Ray, incident angle, normal line, reflected line, reflected angle.
4) Reflection off an uneven surface
5) Reflection off curved mirrors - convex and concave
6) Refraction - Ray diagram - bending of light away or towards normal depending on density of materials.
7) How does light behave in a concave vs. convex lens
8) Eye - structures and function of eye parts
9) Eye conditions
10) How a camera works
Science Quiz - Monday, June 1st,2015
1) Types of Light - Topic 1 Assignment - Bioluminescent, Chemiluminescent etc.....
- Transparent, translucent, opaque
2) Ray model of Light - How shadows form
3) Reflection - Ray diagrams of smooth surfaces - Incident Ray, incident angle, normal line, reflected line, reflected angle.
4) Reflection off an uneven surface
5) Reflection off curved mirrors - convex and concave
6) Refraction - Ray diagram - bending of light away or towards normal depending on density of materials.
7) How does light behave in a concave vs. convex lens
8) Eye - structures and function of eye parts
9) Eye conditions
10) How a camera works
Friday, May 22, 2015
Science May 22
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Math/Science May 21
Math- Brand new unit, Probability. We have taken notes to refer to that will be extremely helpful. 
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
FIELD TRIP FORMS- Kananaski County June 4
ALL students were given field trip forms for an upcoming field trip. We also require 3 parent volunteers to help ensure that this trip is a success. If you are interested, please let Mr. Perritt or myself know.
All forms are required back by May 15.
All forms are required back by May 15.
May 6-Math Class
We are moving right along in solving Algebraic Equations. For homework please have pg. 392 #4,6,8,10,13-15 ~ completed.
A lot of you are not here tomorrow and out of the building on school activities~ you need to ensure that these questions are complete as we will be moving on when you return.
Those working out of the booklet: You must have completed up to and including pg. 545.
A lot of you are not here tomorrow and out of the building on school activities~ you need to ensure that these questions are complete as we will be moving on when you return.
Those working out of the booklet: You must have completed up to and including pg. 545.
Monday, April 27, 2015
Humanities
Today we had some time to work on our Literature Circle assignments and The Outsiders and The Shakespeare Stealer had their discussions with a teacher.
Tomorrow the two groups reading Samurai Shortstop will have their discussion groups.
We also continued to talk about Myths and their characteristics. Students were given the task to start brainstorming to write their own myth.
Challenge: Choose a culture you have lots of knowledge on (perhaps Medieval Europe, Renaissance, Aztecs, Japan, or other) and include parts of the culture in your myth.
Tomorrow the two groups reading Samurai Shortstop will have their discussion groups.
We also continued to talk about Myths and their characteristics. Students were given the task to start brainstorming to write their own myth.
Challenge: Choose a culture you have lots of knowledge on (perhaps Medieval Europe, Renaissance, Aztecs, Japan, or other) and include parts of the culture in your myth.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
April 21 - Science
We have started a brand new unit in Science "Light and Optics"
For tomorrow:
1. All glossary words defined and page numbers placed into your Science Journals
2. Front page of the "textbook" walk through.
For tomorrow:
1. All glossary words defined and page numbers placed into your Science Journals
2. Front page of the "textbook" walk through.
Monday, April 20, 2015
Humanities
Today we continued to work on a Worldview Element Wheel for Japan that was started on Friday. Students should have read through Ch.12, using text features for support, and have placed information about Japan on the wheel where they feel it fits best. It is due for tomorrow!
Also, today students continued to work on their Literature Circle reading and roles. Today, The Outsiders and The Shakespeare Stealer had their discussions. The following discussions are scheduled for this week:
Tues. April 21 - Samurai Shortstop (x2)
Wed. April 22 - Men of Stone, Under the Blood Red Sun, and Of Nightingales that Weep.
Please come prepared!
Also, today students continued to work on their Literature Circle reading and roles. Today, The Outsiders and The Shakespeare Stealer had their discussions. The following discussions are scheduled for this week:
Tues. April 21 - Samurai Shortstop (x2)
Wed. April 22 - Men of Stone, Under the Blood Red Sun, and Of Nightingales that Weep.
Please come prepared!
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Humanities April 16
Students are starting a unit on Japan. A mapping activity was given out today. It is due tomorrow. Also, current events will be shared in small groups tomorrow. Please be prepared to share if it is your turn.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
I Cube Ready to Go
All I Cube projects are due tomorrow~ Wednesday, April 15!
Be ready to present to your class:)
Monday, April 13, 2015
Humanities
Today we assigned novels to students to start our Literature Circle unit. Every student had some choice in which book they wanted to read and everyone was assigned either their first or second choice based on availability of the book.
Discussions will be had each week for every novel group. Each member of the group will have a job to complete to bring to the discussion. Jobs will be handed out and assigned tomorrow. The schedule students have so far is as follows:
Discussions will be had each week for every novel group. Each member of the group will have a job to complete to bring to the discussion. Jobs will be handed out and assigned tomorrow. The schedule students have so far is as follows:
The
Shakespeare Stealer, The Outsiders
Samurai
Shortstop
Men of
Stone, Of Nightingales that Weep, Under the Blood Red Sun
Week
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Chunk to Read
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Discussion Date
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Job Description
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Assignment & Due Date
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1-
April 13th -17th
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This will vary by book.
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You will rotate each week!
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Start reading first chunk!
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2-
April 20th -23rd
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Mon. April. 20
Tues. April 21nd
Wed. April 22
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3- April
27th –May 1st
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Mon. April 27
Tues. April 28
Wed. April 29
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Reading Response #1 – “Book Intro”
Due Date:
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4- May
4th – May 8th
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Mon. May 4th
Tues. May 5
Wed. May 6
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5- May
11th – 15th
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Mon. May 11th
Tues. May 12
Wed. May 13
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Reading Response #2 –
Due Date:
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6- May
18th – 22nd
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Tues. May 19
Wed. May 20
Thurs. May 21
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7- May
25th – 29th
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Mon. May 25
Tues. May 26
Wed. May 27
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015
March30/31- Math
Calculating Volume
Math Questions: Due Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Pg. 258-259 #4,5,7,9,10
Pg. 265-666 #4,6,8,13,14
**Those working from the Math Workbook: Your entire Surface Area booklet is due on Thursday, April 2, 2015**
Monday, March 30, 2015
Humanities - March 30
Welcome back! We hope you had a great holiday. We started back to school by working on a poem that we started before the break. This poem is due tomorrow. Please finish it for homework.
As well, we will be working on the I3 project in Humanities this week. Each team will be expected to create a logo, a slogan and a script for a 30 second TV commercial. This work will begin in class tomorrow. Students will have some time each day to work on it. This work will be due after the long weekend. Any students who are traveling will be expected to complete this work by Tuesday, April 7.
As well, we will be working on the I3 project in Humanities this week. Each team will be expected to create a logo, a slogan and a script for a 30 second TV commercial. This work will begin in class tomorrow. Students will have some time each day to work on it. This work will be due after the long weekend. Any students who are traveling will be expected to complete this work by Tuesday, April 7.
Friday, March 13, 2015
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
March 11- Science
I-Cubed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1K2jdjLhbo
Today we began with a brainstorming activity:
1. List as many activities that you do on a daily basis.
2. Using your list of activities that you brainstormed, choose several of them and create a "wish" for each activity.
Eg. I wish my lunchbox would keep my pizza warm until lunch
I wish I could see through the rain in my glasses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1K2jdjLhbo
Today we began with a brainstorming activity:
1. List as many activities that you do on a daily basis.
2. Using your list of activities that you brainstormed, choose several of them and create a "wish" for each activity.
Eg. I wish my lunchbox would keep my pizza warm until lunch
I wish I could see through the rain in my glasses
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
March 10- Math
Today we continued looking at calculating Surface Area, specially of a cylinder.
http://www.wikihow.com/Find-the-Surface-Area-of-Cylinders is a great visual, including steps
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/basic-geo/basic-geo-volume-surface-area/basic-geo-volumes/v/cylinder-volume-and-surface-area is also a good website however, you have to skip to 3.30 minutes into the presentation.
For Homework: Pages 186-187 #3-6, 8-10 is due tomorrow.
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/basic-geo/basic-geo-volume-surface-area/basic-geo-volumes/v/cylinder-volume-and-surface-area is also a good website however, you have to skip to 3.30 minutes into the presentation.
Remember: The formula for circumference.....
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Monday, March 2, 2015
Humanities - Mar 2
This week, students are working toward the following learner outcome:
Students will assess, critically, how the Aztecs were affected by the Spanish worldview by exploring and reflecting upon the following question:
What key elements of Spain’s worldview led to the desire to expand the Spanish empire?
We have looked at Chapter 9 together. Beginning tomorrow, students will be demonstrating their understanding by responding to questions from the text.
As well, please remember that we have current events this Friday. Students should know, based on conversations with their group members, who is responsible for bring a current event this week. The assignment and the rubric can be found on D2L under the shell 8-02 Core. These documents can be found under content.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Humanities - Feb 26
Students are working on consolidating their understanding of the Aztec worldview. They have been assigned a task to connect the details of the Aztec to the elements of worldview. This can be done visually or in writing. Most students have finished. It is due tomorrow.
Current events are due tomorrow for the group member who is in charge of presenting.
Current events are due tomorrow for the group member who is in charge of presenting.
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