Work from Tuesday, Dec 13

Math - 4.3 Subtracting Integers 1 - 37 Odds

Quiz on Adding and Subtracting Integers on Wednesday (sort of Scroogey I know;)

L.A. Essays on Technology from Tedtalks.com - due end of class Wednesday

CLASS Party Thursday afternoon - Bring Secret Santa gifts on Thursday too.

Work from Friday, Dec 9

L.A. Opinion Piece on Technology and its uses...from Tedtalks.com - finish two pages (one page double sided - double spaced)

These video clips have been shown in class over the last several weeks...here are the links for each one:

http://www.ted.com/talks/marco_tempest_the_augmented_reality_of_techno_magic.html

http://www.ted.com/talks/marco_tempest_the_magic_of_truth_and_lies_on_ipods.html

http://www.ted.com/talks/joe_sabia_the_technology_of_storytelling.html

http://www.ted.com/talks/mike_matas.html

http://www.ted.com/talks/gabe_zichermann_how_games_make_kids_smarter.html

http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_gaming_can_make_a_better_world.html

Science Chapter 4 Review p. 114 Questions 1 - 4 7,8,10 and 11 Full sentence answers. Test is on Monday.

Work from Wednesday, Dec 7

Math - 4.1. Find the Missing Information - finish all assigned questions 1 - 15 Odds

Science: Density CYU 4.5 all questions

Work from Friday, Dec 2

Due Monday:

Math: Chapter 2 Review - # 60 to 92 Evens Chapter 2 Test on Monday

L.A. Homonym/Homophone sheet - purple sheet...both sides. Don't forget to write out sentences that use the other two forms not selected on the Homophone side.

Work from Thursday, Dec 1

Due Friday:

Math REview - Chapter 2 2 - 60 Evens

Work from Wed, Nov 30

Due Thursday:

Math: Solve a Simpler Problem 2.12 Odds

Social Studies: Try This p. 70 #1 & 2 Think For Yourself p. 71

Work from Tuesday, Nov 29

Due Wednesday:

Science: Start of Chemistry Unit - Chapter 4 Matter - 4.1 and 4.3 CYU Questions

Work from Nov 28

Due Tuesday:

Math 2.10 Odds and 2.11 Evens to #36

S.S. Climagraph - Baghdad and Vancouver

Due Wednesday

Science: 4.1 Properties of Matter 1 &2 4.3 Mass and Volume (Reading assigned in class pp. 100-103 - CYU p. 103 1 - 4)

Please bring back report card folders before the end of the week. They need to be signed by a parent. Keep all papers inside. Thanks:)

Work from Thursday, Nov 24

Due Monday:

Math: 2.9 Using a Data Bank - all questions. Data Bank is at the back of the book.

Professional Development Day - Friday, Nov 25.

Work from Tuesday, Nov 22

Due Wednesday:

Math 2.7 Writing Decimals as Fractions p. 55 1 - 26 all

Science: Chapter 9 Test from Chapter Review - Qs 1 - 7 + 9 & 11. The test will be taken from
this material. No open books:)

Due Thursday:

S.S. Baghdad Climagraph/Vancouver Data assignment. Make sure you have a legend that clearly explains what data refers to what location.

Work from Monday, November 21

Due Tuesday:

Math - Review for Fractions test 2.3 / 2.4 / 2.5

Due Wednesday:

Questions for Chapter 9 Review were discussed and marked Monday. Test on the very same questions will occur Wednesday.

EARLY DISMISSAL DAY - Thursday at 12:10..some parents will be called this week to see if they can come in for a meeting with me between 1 and 3:10 Thursday afternoon. If you don't hear from me, all is well:)

Work from Friday, Nov 18

Due Monday...

Science – Chapter 9 Review – Test Questions

Page 263 (assigned at end of class - noone has started)

#1 – 7 all questions

#9 and 11

Due Monday for marking

Chapter 9 Test Wednesday

L.A. Camp X Board Games - Board Layout and Cards

Work from Thursday, Nov 17

Due Friday:

Science 9.5 Volcanoes CYU p. 261 1-4

Work from Wednesday, Nov 17

Due Thursday

Math: 2.7 Writing Decimals as Fractions - all questions 1 - 26

Due Thursday

S.S. Make a list of the 10 largest cities in the world

Work from Nov 14

Math: Fractions as Decimals Even numbered Questions

Work from Nov 10

Due Monday

Math 2.3 / 2.4 / 2.5 Work on Fractions

L.A. All novel responses up to and including the Author's Note

Work from Nov 9

Due Thursday:

S.S. pp. 56/57 Red Text Questions

T.T. p. 64 1&3

Math: 2.3 / 2.4 / 2.5 Accelerated pace as is this all review. All these sections are due by Monday.

Work from Nov 8

Due Wednesday:

Math 2.2 Meaning of Fractions 2 - 30 Evens

L.A. Definitions on Camp X Spelling Sheet

Due Thursday:

S.S. TFY p. 55 #1&2

Red Text Questions pp. 56/57

T.T. p. 64 1&3

Notebooks in Social Studies will be collected for marking after class on Thursday.

Work from Monday, Nov 7

L.A. See separate post from November 7

Science: Study yellow bold faced words and organize Chapter 8 notes for test on Wednesday.

Social Studies: Finish Try This from pp. 50 and 53

Camp X - Final Chapters Assignment

Hand in the following in pairs:

Chapter 15/16
Chapters 17/18
Chapters 19/20
Chapter 21/Author's Note - Summarize the author's note and make 2 comments/opinions on it.

Requirements for each pair of chapters:

4 questions of your own per pair
3-4 Connections per pair
Key Events from each pair for your Camp X board game

All work DUE MONDAY Nov 14. Hand in as you complete each pair.

Work from Tuesday, Nov 1

Due Wednesday:

Math Chapter 3 Quiz 2 Review p. 106 38 - 58 Evens show all steps

Work from Monday, Oct 31

Had a class party in the afternoon:)

L.A. Finish chapter 11/12 questions for Wednesday

Happy Halloween!

Work from Friday, October 28

Math 3.12 Order of Operations

# 17 - 47 p. 99

Show your parents how to solve this challenge question on the weekend! Bring in your solution to it on Monday and receive a Halloween treat!

-2[ (-7)(-3) - (+5)(0) + (+2)(-1) ]

No homework in any other "scaaaarreeeee" subjects!

Work from Thursday, Oct 27

Due Friday:

Math 3.12 Order of Operations p. 99 1 - 15 Odds Show all steps under the question

Work from Wednesday, Oct 26

Due Thursday:

Math 3.9 Estimating Quotients p. 92 1 - 29 Odds

All other core subjects are "in class only" at the moment.

Work from Tuesday, Oct 25

Due Wednesday

Math from Tuesday (we took a Math break today, so we could get a double block of computer time in the Library for our Early People Powerpoints)

L.A. Camp X - Reading from Chapter 9 & 10 - Quiz on this material Wednesday

Work from Monday, Oct 24

Due Tuesday

Math 3.10 Short Division p. 95 1 - 43 Odds

S.S. Finish your rough copy research for your Early People groups. Last day to put together Powerpoints is tomorrow.

Due Wednesday

L.A. Read Ch 9/10 in Camp X (Content Quiz Wednesday)
Science - Map 1 - reproduction of map on page 228

Work from Thursday, Oct 21

Due Monday

No Math due to today's Ch 3 Quiz

Science: 8.4 CYU p. 229 1-4 (Spot Quiz on this material Monday!)

L.A. - Camp X Ch 7 & 8 Storyboard Sheet

Draw and colour 8 panels (4 per chapter) and choose a suitable quote from the story
that explains what your drawing shows. Your quotes should signify IMPORTANT plot
events from each chapter.

Work from Wednesday, Oct 19

Due Thursday:

Math Chapter 3 Review p. 106 1 - 37 (odds) QUIZ on this material Thursday

Due Monday:

Science:

8.2 Evidence for a New Theory CYU p. 229 1-4

L.A. Camp X - Chapter 7/8 Storyboards - colour and quotations with page number

Work from Tuesday, Oct 18

Due Wednesday

Science: 8.2 CYU 1-2 p. 223

Math 3.8 2 - 18 Evens

Work from Monday, Oct 17

Due Tuesday:

Math 3.6 1 - 25 Odds Write down questions and rounded numbers

Due Wednesday:

Science 8.2 1-2 p. 223

Photo Re-take Day Tuesday

Work from October 12, 2011

No new Math:)

Social Studies: Continue research on your early people groups at home. Note taking is underway for Early People Powerpoints which will start next week.

Go Canucks!

Work from Tuesday, Oct 11

Math Test - Chapter 1 Test Wednesday.

Science - Rock Cycle Presentations start today....have your poster finished, areas you wish to present ready, and 5 questions to ask other presenters ready. No extensions.

Work from Friday, Oct 7

Due Tuesday:

Math - Ch 1 Review pp 32/33 1 - 63 Odds (students just started this in class today..noone will be finished:)

Science: 5 Questions to ask the Rock Cycle Poster presenters

Work from Thursday, Oct 6

Due Friday;

Math - 1.7 Guess and Check (all questions)

Hand in Math notebooks tomorrow....work on Chapter 1 review on separate paper over the weekend...details tomorrow.

Work from Wednesday, Oct 5

Due Thursday:

Math 1.9 Assumptions 1 - 10 all

No work to work on tonight:)

Work from Monday, October 3

Due Tuesday:

Math: Factors & Divisibility p. 27 2 - 74 Evens Write out question and indicate answer square

Divisibility Quiz Tuesday Rules for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 9

Due Wednesday

Science: Write out 5 questions from the Rock Cycle Poster to ask the presenters in class. Make them different than the obvious...

Work from Friday, Sept 30

Due Monday:

Math: Divisibility Tests - Activity 3, 4, and 5

Science - 7.8 Rock Cycle questions

Work from Thursday, Sept 29

Due Friday:

Math: Divisibility Tests p. 24 Activity 1 & 2 All questions

Science: 7.8 The Rock Cycle CYU p. 211 1-3 (Small Rock Quiz Friday:)

WEBSITE Slips

Students were given a parent signature slip for this website today...

Please ensure you have the website in your favourites and indicate that
by signing the white slip coming home today.

Parents will be called if the white slip is not signed and turned in by Friday.

Thanks!

Work from Thursday, Sept 28

Due Thursday

Math: Finish up Scientific Notation

Due Friday

Science: 7.8 The Rock Cycle pp. 210/211 CYU 1, 2 & 3

TERRY FOX RUN on Friday - bring in a loonie or a toonie Thursday or Friday!

Work from Tuesday, Sept 27

Due Wednesday

Math: 1.6 Scientific Notation 2 - 32 Evens + #31 (also study decimal number lines from Monday for a quiz).

Science: Finish up 7.6 Erosion CYU p. 207 1 - 5

Work from Monday, Sept 26

Due Tuesday:
Math p. 19 Exponents 1 - 71

Due Wednesday:

Math Quiz: Number lines from blackboard - all Values between:

0 and 10 (freebie for ya!)

0 and 1

0 and 0.1

0 and 0.01

Work from Friday, Sept 23

Due Monday

Math Activity 3 & 5 pp. 14-15

Science Erosion CYU p. 207 1-5

Open Notebook Science Quiz on sections 7.1 to 7.5 Have your notebook complete, labelled and organized ready to source your answers to these sections.

THREATS Pamphlet home today

Each student in attendance today was give a short talk and pamphlet about:

Making threats to others or receiving threats from others.

Please read through and discuss this pamphlet with your child.

Thanks:)

Work from Sept 21

Due Thursday:

Math: Exploring Mental Math p. 13 Activities 3 and 5...5 students may work out in their heads.

Socials: Read "Scientific Techniques" on p. 30 in Ancient Worlds. Be prepared to write a small explanation of each in a quiz tomorrow.

Also, read the section on the Laetoli Footprints and do "Try This" p. 32

Due Friday:

Science Weathering CYU p. 203 1-4

Work from Sept 20

Due Wednesday:

Math Mental Math p. 12 Activities 1 & 2 all questions

Work from Sept 16

Due Tuesday

Math: 1.4 Rounding 2 - 54 Evens

Socials: Steps to Make Hypotheses - Summarize each of the 5 steps from p. 25. Condense each step into 1 or 2 important points.

Try This p. 26 #1 - do the artifact speculations and justifications on your own in your notebook. You will then be prepared to share those with a partner and report out on Tuesday.

Due Wednesday

Science: Families of Rocks CYU p. 193 1-4

PRO-D on Monday

Work from Sept 15

Due Friday

Math 1.4 Rounding 2 - 54 Evens

S.S. Day I was Born webs (research as much as you can...if no info can be found on your particular "day" choose the same month or even the year. )

Work from Sept 14

Due Thursday, Sept 15

Socials "The Day I was Born" web. See text p. 5

Math 1.3 Place Value 21 - 45 Odds Place Value Quiz Tuesday

School Photo Day Thursday, Sept 15

Dress in your good duds:)

Work from Sept 13

Due Wednesday

Science p. 179 Try This....Chart and all questions regarding your 3 rocks

L.A. Factual Account story...rough copy (see your blackboard notes for criteria...criteria also available in classroom)

Math 1.3 Place Value 1 - 19 Odds

Work from Sept 12

Due Tuesday:

Math 1.2 Looking for a Pattern 1 - 17 Odds

Due Wednesday:

Science p. 179 Try This: Chart and Questions

L.A. Factual Account story - see blackboard criteria in your notes (Rough Copy)

Work from Sept 8

Due Monday:

Math 1.1 Choosing a Calculation Method p. 5 1 - 23 Odds

Due Tuesday

Science: Read 7.1 Minerals: Building Blocks of Rocks

Answer CYU p. 183 1-4

ALL Students now have textbooks assigned through the school library system. They must have their names and student numbers written in INK on the stamped page inside the front cover. Make sure you always have your own book.

FRIDAY Sept 9 - BBQ Day - Students will be supplied with a hamburger/chips and a drink for lunch tomorrow. Apply sunscreen and hats are ok outside:)

September 7, 2011

Due Thursday:

Do some thinking and jot a few notes down about a story, tv show, or movie that you could write a parody on. You should be very familiary with the original story.

Don't forget all forms, especially the Student Verification Sheet:)!

See you tomorrow...

September 6, 2011

Hi Parents and Students:

Welcome to Dunsmuir! A few notes about tomorrow...

Bring all your supplies (including geometry sets which will be kept in class until we are going to use them), calculator (not your phone:) and pencils, pens etc. Lockers will be issued tomorrow.

Report Card Pickup Wednesday 9 - 11

Once reports are picked up students may go home.

The TAG period for pick up is 9 - 11 a.m.

If you received a message regarding payment for lost books, use it as an excuse to
get your child to clean up the room!

See you tomorrow:)

"I" Days

Friday / Monday and Tuesday

Students officially in on Friday and Monday

D.S. Student Number 529142

B.K Student Number 529119

Beach Day Tuesday

Most Grade 7 classes are at the Esquimalt Lagoon Beach all day.

Please bring:

Sunscreen (and use it!:)
Lunch / Drinks
Towel or Blanket
No swimming / wading only

We are walking down. Students are not permitted to go home early unless parent pick-up happens from the beach and contact is made with me directly.

Looking forward to fun in the sun!

CAR WASH FUNDS!

We all worked very hard and wash approximately 24 vehicles! Thank you parents for picking up and dropping the kids off.

We made $ 346!

Expenses $40 (card stock for signage + 3 car wash mitts + 1 liquid car wash soap)

Net $ 306.00

Each student participating in the car wash has NO admission fees tomorrow! Just bring money for snacks or lunch at Barb's.

Non car wash students please bring $13 + spending money for lunch and/or snacks.

Remaining funds: Can I suggest we share the remainder with the class for a trip to DQ?

FRIDAY CAR WASH SCHEDULE

At Canadian Tire by Superstore

3 - 4 p.m. C.C / A.G / S.M
3 - 5 p.m. K.C / E.C / T.L/ S.M. / A.W
4 - 5 p.m. K.B / M.H./ M.M / D.S/ B.S / R.T / W.W

Bring: 1 wash pail / 1 wash mitt or sponge

Arrange your rides home please:)

Work from Wednesday, June 15

Science: Chapter 1 and Biome Test to be completed Thursday.

TEXTBOOK TURN IN THURSDAY (tomorrow) AFTERNOON. All students were asked to bring in their texts today for checkover. Look at home tonight for any missing text books.

Books can still be turned in next week. Wednesday is the best day.

Class Excursion to Undersea Gardens and Imax

We are planning a class year end day trip to Undersea Gardens and the Imax theatre on Monday, June 20. We need parent drivers.

Several students have indicated that their parents MAY be able to drive. You will be compensated for any parking charges and receive a possible free admission to one of the exhibitions.

Could you send a note to school with your child indicating if you CAN drive and how many seat-belted seats you have excluding driver.

D. Gibson

Work from Monday, June 13

Due Tuesday:

Math - Stem and Leaf Plot #4, 5 & 6

Due Wednesday:

Science - 2.4 and 2.5 questions

Science Test on Thursday - Chapter 1 and Biomes

END OF TERM IS FRIDAY

All work from the last term must be in by Friday at 1:40.

Watch this website for students (by initial and student number) who are scheduled to attend "I" days. All parents will be notified by Tuesday, June 21 if attendance is required.

Work from Friday, June 10

Due Monday:

Science: Read 2.1 and 2.2 and complete CYU for each. Marking Monday

Math: 11.13 Stem and Leaf Plot 1, 2 & 3...don't forget to re-order the leaf numbers

NEXT WEEK: SCIENCE TEST ON BIOMES AND CHAPTER 2 Assignments..Friday June 17

Work from Thursday, June 9

Due Friday:

Math: 11.12 Median and Mode - all odd questions

Quiz on Mean, Median and Mode Friday

L.A. All movie posters due end of class Friday

Work from Wednesday, June 8

Due Thursday:

Math 11.11 Evens / 11.12 1 - 9 Odds

Due Friday:

L.A. Movie Posters / Skits Begin

Health / Careers - all presentations will wrap up.

Work from Monday, June 6

Finish:

L.A. Movie Posters by Friday

Word Searches a.s.a.p

Science - Health/Careers Posters for Wednesday

End of Year Dates

End of Final Term for Division 7-5

Friday, June 17

Class Field Trip Period - Monday June 20 - Thurs June 23rd...
some classes will be held depending on what we are doing for end of the year excursions.

"I" Days - Friday, June 24 to Tuesday June 28 - NO SCHEDULED CLASSES

Wednesday, June 29 - Report Card Pick-up 9 to 11 a.m. - once report is picked up students are free to go home.

Work from Friday, June 3

Due Monday:

All outstanding novel study assignments. Movie Poster if possible.

All remaining novel study work after Monday can only be finished during "I" Days later in the month.

Work from Wednesday, June 1

All students should be finished the purple sheet work in Language Arts.

Movie Poster due Monday...

Due Thursday: Math 10.4 Lines of Symmetry

Work from Tuesday, May 31

Due Wednesday:

Math: 10.4 Lines of Symmetry (all questions)

L.A. Read Ch 18 and the Acknowledgements - writing response assignment tomorrow on this material.

Work from Monday, May 30

Due Tuesday:

Math 10.3 Rotations - 8 - 13 all

Due Wednesday:

L.A. Wreckers - Ch 17 questions on purple sheet. Read Ch 18 and the acknowledgements as well. Be ready to respond in writing to those sections.

Work from Friday, May 27

Due Monday:

Math - 10.2 Reflections # 6 and #12...Quiz on Reflections Monday...review the concept from the teaching page.

L.A. The Wreckers: Ch 15/16 Questions from the purple sheet.

Work from Thursday, May 26

Due Friday:

Math 10.2 Reflections # 5 & 6 + 14

Work from Wed, May 25

Due Thursday:

Math 10.2 Reflections 1 - 4 + 7

Due Friday

Health/Careers: Self Image in Society - Blackboard Questions

Due Monday:

L.A. Ch 15/16 questions - (purple sheet)

Work from Tuesday, May 24

Due Wednesday:

Math: Review p. 308 1 - 8 all + CCheck p. 310 1 - 4 all QUIZ on Translations Wednesday

L.A. Read Chapter 13 & 14 for the Wreckers before class tomorrow.

Work from Friday, May 20

ALL STUDENTS HAVE HOMEWORK:) (no one is finished)

Due Tuesday:

Math 10.1 Translations p. 293 #11 - 18 inclusive

Due Wednesday:

L.A. Wreckers (purple sheet..all students in attendance on Friday were given one).

Questions on Ch 11/12 - students in attendance Friday handed this in.
Read Ch 13 and 14 this weekend. Quiz on Ch 14 on Wednesday.

S.S. Notebook work: (for E.C:)

T.T. p. 174#2-3
T.T. p. 175 chart
Rome Timeline
TFY p. 181
Keeping an Empire work: pp. 182 - 186 (assignments from each page)
End of an Empire p. 193 Cause/Effect chart
Map of Roman Empire (Mediterranean)
Letter to the Emperor
Rome Crossword

Have a safe weekend everyone!

Work from Thursday, May 19

Due Friday:

Math: 10.1 Translations 1 - 9 inclusive

Health/Careers: Paragraphs on # 8 & 9 (back of sheet ...self image and getting along with parents) Comment on the tips listed on this sheet.

Work from Wednesday, May 11

Due Thursday/Friday in TAG:

Practice your read aloud passage from "The Wreckers"...students will continue to be evaluated on this during TAG on Thursday and Friday...

Work from Tuesday, May 10

All students need to ensure they have a protractor in order to finish the Math Quiz tomorrow...

Due Wednesday:

Health / Careers: 2 paragraphs...one on self image and one on seeking independence

Work from Monday, May 9

Math - Partial review for Chapter 9 Quiz...p. 282 all questions

Work from Friday, May 6

Due Monday:

Math 9.6 Classifying Angles 23 - 44 (1 - 22 has been corrected in class)

ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN PROTRACTOR - this is standard school supply equipment...please shop for a Math Set this weekend to prepare for next week.:)

Work from Thursday, May 5

Due Friday:

Math: 9.6 Classifying Angles 1 - 22 all p. 267

L.A. Chapter 7 & 8 8-10 comprehension questions of your own design (per chapter...with answers) 2 from each chapter must be inference questions...(a question that requires an educated guess...refer to page number and paragraph number if re-reading would be required for your inference questons)

Work from Wednesday, May 4

Due Thursday:

Math 9.5 Angles - all questions (you must have a protractor at school from now on...there are few loaners.)

Due Friday: L.A. Wreckers...Ch 7 & 8 Generate 8 - 10 comprehension questions of your own...range from easy to critical thinking levels - 2 "inference" questions per chapter.

Inference:
1.
to derive by reasoning; conclude or judge from premises or evidence: They inferred his displeasure from his cool tone of voice.
2.
(of facts, circumstances, statements, etc.) to indicate or involve as a conclusion; lead to.
3.
to guess; speculate; surmise. ( a good grade 7 level definition:)

Work from Tuesday, May 3

Due Wednesday:

Math 9.4 Language of Geometry - all questions (no one finished in class)

GEOMETRY SETS ARE NEEDED TOMORROW AND FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS

Science: CYU 1.4 & 1.6 (all questions for each)

Work from Monday, May 2

Due Tuesday:

Math 9 . 3 Measuring Instruments 1 - 4 all

(Math Geometry Sets are needed by Wednesday)

Due Wednesday

Science: 1.4 & 1.6 CYU for both (all questions)

Work from Tuesday, April 26

Due Wednesday:

Math Ch 7 p. 249 #14 b, c, and d. Graph the table and also question d up to diagram 10

L.A. Wreckers Ch 3 & 4

Homework not done from Easter Weekend

These students had nothing started for their S.S. letter to the Emperor at the start of class today. It was assigned Thursday and due today.

J.A. 529120 / T.A. 677067 / L.B.M. 528319 / B.G. 438558 / Z.M. 223261 / L.R. 528308 / M.S. 885374 / R.T. 509848 / A.W. 285552 / W.W. 526786

Work from Thursday, April 21

Due Tuesday:

S.S. "Letter to the Emperor"

Write a 10 paragraph letter describing:

8 problems with 1 possible solution for each

2 other problems from your own research (Mr. Spence)

L.A. Chapter 3 & 4 response for "The Wreckers".

Work from Wednesday, April 20

Due Thursday:

Math - review Interpolation and Extrapolation (p. 212 Activity 2)...most likely a small quiz on this material tomorrow.

S.S....review your print-out about "The Fall of the Roman Empire." Finish highlighting the main points of the passage and have it with you in class tomorrow.

Work from Monday, April 18

L.A. The Wreckers Novel Study - Chapter 1 - make a detailed summary as described on the board. Also, make a list of sailing terms and research their meanings. Here is the website http://www.schoonerman.com/...due Wednesday Due Tuesday: Math: p. 215 1 - 4 all Due Wednesday: Science CYU 1.1 p. 7 CYU p. 14 (all questions for both)

Work from Thursday, April 14

Due Monday: Math p. 212 #4 - Add on to your graph from #3. Do a good copy of the whole graph if you have enough graph paper.

Work from Wednesday, April 14

Due Thursday: Math - Interpreting Graphs p. 212 Activity 12...q 1 - 6 all + Activity 2...q 1,2,&3 End of Term 3 tomorrow at 3:10 p.m. MATH QUIZ ON COORDINATE PLANE TOMORROW.

Work from Tuesday, April 12

Due Wednesday: L.A. 3 Form Poems Science Chapter 6 Review 1 - 11 inclusive...Chapter Test will be Wednesday (not open book).

FSA Booklets returned to students today

Students are to bring these booklets home and keep them. Questions regarding results and marking can be directed to Mr. Frizzell...Vice-Principal

Work from Monday, April 11

Due Wednesday: Science: Chapter 6 Review 1 - 11 inclusive. Ch 6 Test Thursday End of Term on Thursday 3:10 p.m.

Work from Friday, April 8

Due Monday: L.A. Finish 4 verses of your poem started last week.

Work from Thursday, April 7

Due Friday: Nothing is due Friday....yes that's right, you heard it here first!:) Do chores and clean up your room!

Work from Wednesday, April 6

Math: Review content from 7.4 / 7.5 / 7.6 for tomorrow's quiz!

Work from Monday, April 4

Due Tuesday: Math: 7.6 Ordered Pairs q 1, 3 &5 p. 207 S.S. Keeping an Empire (see details from Thursday's post) Due Wednesday: Science: 6.8 Measuring the Acidity of Solutions REad pp. 160 - 162 Do: CYU p. 162 1,2&3 L.A. All remaining song presentations must occur Wednesday

Work from Thurs, March 31

Due Tuesday: S.S. Keeping an Empire - Reading from p. 182 Try This p. 183 # 1 only Closer Look p. 184 - Choose 1 Public Work by the Romans - list 2-3 reasons why you think it was the best one they did. Economic Opportunities - from the map choose any 5 imported resources - list 1 possible use for each (these are the ones in green) Try This - p. 186 Complete the Web called Running an Empire (use a full page and make each bubble easily readable)

Work from Wednesday, March 30

Due Thursday: Math p. 203 # 4 & 5 S.S. Roman Red Crests vs Celtic War Host TFY p. 181

Work from Tuesday, March 29

Due Wednesday: Math 7.4 Patterns p. 203 1,2 & 3. L.A. All remaining song lyric presentations go on Wednesday Science: Mystery Mixtures (10 marks for each student who makes a mixture and brings it to class tomorrow). Also, print off your Earthquake Kit list and hand in.

Work from Mon, March 28

Due Tuesday: Math: p. 201 - SHOW ALL STEPS 9 - 51 odds Practice quiz tomorrow Due Wednesday: L.A. - Poem #1 - two stanzas with rhyming couplets - your choice of topic Science - Mystery Mixture! (from 6.5 Science text) Bring in a mixture with 6 - 8 ingredients in a non-breakable container. Label your container so it can be returned.

Work from Thursday

Social Studies: Hand in Timeline on Ancient Rome p. 176 (it was due today)

Math: Finish up work from Wednesday (see Wednesday post)

Science: MARCH BREAK PROJECT - print off all items that would be necessary in your home earthquake kit. Come to Science class with that list, complete with items checked off that you have put together in your kit so far. List can be printed off from the following website:

http://www.pep.bc.ca/hazard_preparedness/prepare_now/prepare.html

Work from Thursday

Work from Wednesday, March 16

Math - p. 197 17 - 41 odds + pp. 199 2 - 26 evens

Work from Monday, March 14

Due Tuesday:

Math p. 188 15 - 40 all...Chapter Test review on Tuesday

S.S. Try This p. 175 Chart

Due Wednesday and Friday:

L.A. Song Lyric Presentations

Work from Friday, March 11

Due Monday: Song Lyrics Presentation

Print out your lyrics / Be prepared to go through the story and writing techniques of the lyrics / Have a recording of the song on iTouch or CD / Research some information on your artist or band / Have a website you can show us


Due Tuesday: S.S. Try This p. 175 Chart - Read previous pages from "A Safe and Abundant Land".

Those at Cabaret Friday should take this home Monday evening for Tuesday's class.

Overdue Assignments for Mr. Lidstone

Friday will be the LAST DAY to give assignments to Mr. Lidstone. List posted in the class is current as of Tuesday night.

Work from Wednesday, March 9

Due Friday:

Math Rate 6.4 1 - 31 Odds + #30

Due Monday: Science - Elements and Compounds

CYU p. 139 1-3
CYU p. 143 1-3

Read up on Mixtures also...think about a mystery mixture you could make
at home and bring to school for next Wednesday. 6 ingredients max - plastic containers
are preferable.

Work from Tuesday, March 8

Due Wednesday:

Math 6.4 Rate 1 - 17 Odds

Due Thursday:

S.S. - Roman Empire - Try This p. 174 # 2 & 3

Work from Monday, March 7

L.A. - Poetry Unit

Find a song with school appropriate lyrics
Print out the lyrics - check them with Mr. G for approval

When approved be prepared to:

Research a bio on the artist and present it to the class
Have one website you want to use in your presentation
Go through the lyrics with the class / conduct a Q and A about what they mean / identify any rhyming techniques used
Bring a recording of the song on CD or iPod- Presentations start Monday, March 14

Math Quiz TUESDAY - review unassigned questions from 6.1 / 6.2 / 6.3

Tasks from Wednesday, March 2

P/T/ Interviews Thursday - morning classes dismissed at 11:48. Buses will be picking up students started at that time. Morning classes are Exploratories as usual.

Interviews start at 1:30.

Pro-D Day Friday

Due Monday: Math 6.3 Proportions 2 - 40 Evens - write out all questions

Tasks from Tuesday, March 1

Due Wednesday:

Math: Ch 6 - 6.1 & 6.2 Evens both pages.
Reminder on overdue for Mr. Lidstone

Language Arts - Quiz on Section 5 - Partner Work due

Science - Quiz on Chapter 5 - open book - open notes

Tasks from Monday, Feb 28

Math - Chapter 5 Quiz
ALL assignments from Chapter 5 must be submitted in order to do a re-test (if needed)

Science - Chapter 5 Review Q1-7, 10, 13

Socials - Egypt Timeline Due Tuesday

Language Arts - Finished Novel - ALL assignments due. Partner Worksheet due Wednesday, Final Quiz on Wednesday (Ch 20-23). Mural Collage pictures due Thursday

* all students received a list of assignments to be submitted. These sheets need to be signed by parent and returned Tuesday.
* Mr. Lidstone's in-class assignments are ALL due by Thursday, Mar 3

Tasks from Friday, Feb 25

Math, Review Worksheet 1 and 2 Due Monday. Chapter 5 quiz on Monday

Science - Check your Understanding p. 124 Q 1-5

Language Arts - Read up to and including Chapter 22 due Monday

Socials - Ancient Egypt Timeline - Due Tuesday (Good Copy)

Tasks from Thursday, Feb 24

Math - Review Chapter 5 P. 166 Q. 1-72 evens

Socials - Ancient Egypt Timeline - Good Copy Due Tuesday, Mar 1

Language Arts - Vocab Section 4 Due Friday - Section 4 Quiz Friday (ch 16-19)

Tasks from Feb 22

Math - 5.6 worksheet

Socials - Ancient Egypt Timeline

LA Vocab and quiz for section 4 on Wednesday

Tasks from Monday, Feb 21

Math, 5.5 P159 Q 1-36 all

Language Arts - Quiz and Vocab due on Wednesday

Science - 5.1 worksheet

Students are recieving lists of overdue assignments daily for completion.

Tasks from February 14th

Math - 5.3 worksheet

Language Arts - 1-page write #3, Vocab #3 due Wednesday, Quiz on Section 3 (ch 11-15) on Wednesday

Science - All Chapter 4 assignments due now

Tasks from Friday, Feb 11

Math 5.3 P. 155 Q 1-50 evens

Social research project due Tuesday

Tasks from February 10th

Math - 5.2 worksheet due Friday

Socials - God/Goddess expert project now due Tuesday.

Parent / Teacher Meetings

Forms were sent home today for parent/teacher meetings. If you would like to meet with Mr. Gibson and/or myself, please reply by Friday. This meeting can also be done via email if the dates are not suitable. If we would like to meet with you, we will notify you by mid-next week. If you don't here from us and you have no concerns, all will proceed as usual.

Thanks
Mr. Lidstone and Mr. Gibson

Tasks up to February 9

Math - 5.1 p. 151 Q 1-32 ALL - From Monday Feb 7
5.2 p. 153 Q 1-37 ALL - From Tuesday Feb 8

Language Arts - Novel Study - Vocab 2 Crossword should be in now - Vocab 3 Synonyms are due Wednesday Feb 16. Rules sheet is now overdue.
Read Chapter 11 and 12 for Monday Feb 14

Socials - God/Goddess research project due Friday. Criteria will be handed out next class.

Science Quiz on Monday Feb 14 on Chapter 4

Thanks
Mr. Lidstone

Assignments for February 4th

Language Arts - Vocab #2 Crossword due at the start of class Monday Feb 7
Read up to and including chapter 8 so that we can read chapter 9 in class on Monday.

Assignment for Today Feb 1

Language Arts Section 1 Quiz Wednesday

Math Review P. 138 Q. 1-32 All

Tasks from today

Language Arts - Vocab. Section 2 Crossword Due Monday Feb 7 - Section Quiz Wednesday Feb 2

Math - 4.7 P. 135 Q. 1-30 (evens) *Test Friday*

Assignments from Friday, Jan 28

Math - P. 131 Q. 1-26 all (P. 121, Worksheet 2 and p. 129 Q. 1-25 odds will also be marked on Monday from previous classes)

Language Arts - Vocab Assignment due Monday - Have read up to Chapter 4 so we can read chapter 5 as a class on Monday

Socials - Colour map for Tuesday (Label in class)

Have a great weekend!
Mr. Lidstone

Work from Wed, Jan 26

Language Arts - 1 page write
Read up to and including Capter 4 for Monday

Science - Lab 4.4 Procedures, Analyze Q. 1-3, CYA Q. 1-2

Assignments

Posts from Monday and Tuesday

Math P. 121 Q. 1-25 odds - Math Worksheet 2
Both due Thursday

Science P. 103 Q. 1-4

Language Arts - Vocab List Due Monday, Jan 31 Read Chapters 1-5 by Monday, Jan 31

Socials - Cities of Ancient Egypt - Due Thursday

Work from Friday, Jan 21

L.A. - Good copy of T.V. Violence essay due Monday.

Math - Worksheet on Adding Integers - Mr. Lidstone

Work from Thurs, Jan 20

See post from Wednesday:)

Wednesday Homework

Math p. 119, Questions 1-22 Evens Due Friday
Science 4.2 Investigation. Sketch Line Graph, Hypothesis, Data Chart, Analyze Q. 1 and 3, Conclusion, Further Question creation. Time will be given on Friday but we have a FUN SCIENCE activity to do also...

Thanks for all the hard work from students since I have begun my teaching. I am excited to work with such a great group of students. If parents need to contact me, I can be reached at brad.lidstone@gmail.com

Thanks, Mr. Lidstone

Work from Tues, Jan 18

Math: 4.1 Find the Missing Information 1 - 17 all Due Wednesday

Work from Friday, Jan 14

Math - 11.8 Broken Line Graphs 1 - 4

11.9 Reading Circle Graphs - all Percentages! 35% of 2000 = .35 x 2000

L.A. Rough Copies of Essay were due today. Students who are late are indicated below by
initials...

Student Teacher Mr. Lidstone

Mr. Lidstone starts his final practicum for his degree with us on Monday.

He has been visiting us for several classes in the past several weeks and the students are quite familiar with him by now. He promises to be an excellent teacher to work with our class in the next 2 months.

We will be in touch regarding contact information for him. You can reach him by phone at the school with the usual number

250-478-5548 Ext 237

FSA Exams start Monday

First section will be done Monday morning with several more sprinkled in throughout the week.

Work from Thursday, Jan 13

Math: Finish 11.7 Drawing Bar Graphs

L.A. - Finish your rough copy of your Language Arts essay on T.V. and Movie Violence in Society

Work from Wed, Jan 12

Math - 11.6 Bar and Broken Line Graphs - all questions

L.A. - finish your rough copy of T.V. and Movie Violence for Friday

Work from Tuesday, Jan 11

Math - 11.5 Pictographs 1 - 8 all

S.S. - Many students need to re-write today's comprehension quiz from the text. Life of the Mind reading .... pp. 168 - 170 Read carefully this time:)

L.A. Finish your notes for your opinion piece of T.V. and Movie Violence (see Monday's post)

FSA TESTS

FSA Tests begin Monday, January 17 for Grade 7 students.

Information letters from the STA were distributed today to students.

If you wish to excuse your child from writing the FSA please provide a signed
letter with phone number by this FRIDAY, January 14.

Students who are absent when a section of the test is written will be able
to make it up when they return.

Work from Mon, Jan 10

Math: 11.3 Methods of Collecting Data - due Tuesday

L.A. Notes for your opinion essay on T.V. and Movie Violence - Does it affect the way people behave and does it affect our ways of looking at the world? - due Wednesday

Work from Friday, Jan 07

L.A. - Check out a 1/2 hr or 1 hour newscast.

Write down the stories featured - categorize them as negative or positive in nature.

For example: Fire burns in apartment - negative
Lost dog found in neighbouring city - positive!

The Hubble Space Telescope Website

http://hubblesite.org/

Check out the Hubble Space telescope's picture of deep space far back in time!

http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/1996/01

Work from Thurs, Jan 6

Math p. 319 1 - 6 all for Friday

L.A. Chart of Violent Incidents from Television...chart is used as data for upcoming essay on the topic.

Work from Wed, Jan 5

Math - 11.1 - Surveys all questions for Thursday

L.A. - Media Education Essay on "Issues around the effects of T.V. and Movie Violence in Society."

After reading an article on T.V. Violence and discussing it today students were asked to:

Watch 1 -2 television programs tonight and/or tomorrow night
It must be a program normally permitted for viewing by parents
Programming types: Detective / Crime / Drama (no ratings higher than 14+)

Tally any and all acts of violence as listed in class.

Think about whether these acts of violence are necessary for the show's storyline, or possibly extra (gratuitous) violence added for dramatic effect.

E-mail me with any questions or concerns

Work from Tues, Jan 4

Hippy New Year everyone:)

S.S. Think For Yourself p. 164 - both items

Math Ch 3 Review Part 2 p. 106 1 - 37 Odds Quiz on this material tomorrow.