PAA 8 - We finished up our cookie unit today by correcting our cookie questions and working on our cookie cook books. The cook books are due on Friday. We also did some 'house cleaning' and got the PAA room ready for Friday's Christmas Banquet.
HLTH 9 - Today was our last day to work on our Tobacco Action Plans. They are due on Friday.
ELA 7 - We worked on our Saskatchewan Mysterious Newspaper Article. Most students are finished the rough draft. Tomorrow is our homemade Christmas present exchange.
CND 30 - We did two culture presentations today and then had time to work on our Government and Constitution questions. They are due tomorrow.
SOC 10 - We finished off our videos on the Softwood lumber dispute between the US and Canada. We started looking at International and Regional groups that work to create fair trade among nations.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, Day 2
SOC 9 - We discussed change a bit more and took some notes on the types of change, and the process of change. Extensions for the worldview assignment will be given until tomorrow (Wed. 17th) due to the buses not running yesterday.
ELA 7 - We worked on our mysterious newspaper article today. Reminder that our homemade gift exchange needs to be ready for Thursday 18th.
CND 30 - Our culture project deadlines will be extended until tomorrow (Wed. 17th). Today we worked on government and constitution questions. They will be due on Thursday the 18th.
SOC 10 - We continued watching the softwood lumber dispute videos from the CBC Archives.
ELA 7 - We worked on our mysterious newspaper article today. Reminder that our homemade gift exchange needs to be ready for Thursday 18th.
CND 30 - Our culture project deadlines will be extended until tomorrow (Wed. 17th). Today we worked on government and constitution questions. They will be due on Thursday the 18th.
SOC 10 - We continued watching the softwood lumber dispute videos from the CBC Archives.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Friday, December 12, Day 6
SOC 9 - We looked at the topic of sanctions and started change questions from the text. The questions and the worldview poster are due on Tuesday, December 16th.
ELA 7 - We had only a short amount of time to pick our topics for our Sask. Mystery Newspaper Article as half of the class was used to attend an assembly on the "Brick by Brick" Campaign.
CND 30 - We spend time looking at the Confederation and then had some time to work on our culture projects which are due on Tuesday, Dec. 16th.
SOC 10 - We looked at protectionism and trade and started a CBC video on the Softwood Lumber problem between Canada and the US.
ELA 7 - We had only a short amount of time to pick our topics for our Sask. Mystery Newspaper Article as half of the class was used to attend an assembly on the "Brick by Brick" Campaign.
CND 30 - We spend time looking at the Confederation and then had some time to work on our culture projects which are due on Tuesday, Dec. 16th.
SOC 10 - We looked at protectionism and trade and started a CBC video on the Softwood Lumber problem between Canada and the US.
Thursday, December 11, Day 5
PAA 8 - We finished up our sugar cookies today. Students baked, decorated, and finally distributed their cookies to others in the school! Good work!
HLTH 9 - We worked again on our Anti-Tobacco Action plans. Students will have ONE more class to work on the project. They are due the last day of classes before holidays, the 19th.
ELA 7 - After finishing up our sentence structure assignments, students got together in partners or small groups to create a quiz on sentence structure that they will give to their peers.
CND 30 - We discussed political discourse and political systems today. We also started looking at the constitution of Canada.
HLTH 9 - We worked again on our Anti-Tobacco Action plans. Students will have ONE more class to work on the project. They are due the last day of classes before holidays, the 19th.
ELA 7 - After finishing up our sentence structure assignments, students got together in partners or small groups to create a quiz on sentence structure that they will give to their peers.
CND 30 - We discussed political discourse and political systems today. We also started looking at the constitution of Canada.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, Day 4
PAA 9 - Nearly all the students are done their hand sewing projects. ALL STUDENTS NEED TO BRING THEIR MATERIALS FOR THEIR DESIGN PILLOW PROJECT ASAP!!!!!!!
SOC 9 - We worked on our worldview poster all class. There will be some time to work on the project next class. They will be due next week.
ELA 7 - Today we started our Saskatchewan Mystery News Article assignment. We will spend more time researching and creating the newspaper article in the upcoming classes.
CND 30 - We had our Unit Three Culture test today. Our Culture Projects will be due early next week.
SOC 10 - Today we talked about specialization, opportunity cost, absolute and comparative advantage. We did an activity to learn more about these terms.
SOC 9 - We worked on our worldview poster all class. There will be some time to work on the project next class. They will be due next week.
ELA 7 - Today we started our Saskatchewan Mystery News Article assignment. We will spend more time researching and creating the newspaper article in the upcoming classes.
CND 30 - We had our Unit Three Culture test today. Our Culture Projects will be due early next week.
SOC 10 - Today we talked about specialization, opportunity cost, absolute and comparative advantage. We did an activity to learn more about these terms.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, Day 3
PAA 8 - This morning we started baking our Christmas sugar cookies. We will bake more cookies and decorate them also on Thursday's class.
HLTH 9 - We worked on our Anti-Tobacco Action Plan assignment today. We will have two more full classes to work on this project as they are due on the last of classes before holidays, the 19th.
ELA 7 - Today we read "The Giant Hoax" and talked about parts of newspaper articles in preparation for our next writing assignment.
CND 30 - We did a quick review and then looked at our new unit: Governance
SOC 10 - We wrote our unit three test today.
HLTH 9 - We worked on our Anti-Tobacco Action Plan assignment today. We will have two more full classes to work on this project as they are due on the last of classes before holidays, the 19th.
ELA 7 - Today we read "The Giant Hoax" and talked about parts of newspaper articles in preparation for our next writing assignment.
CND 30 - We did a quick review and then looked at our new unit: Governance
SOC 10 - We wrote our unit three test today.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Monday, December 8, Day 2
SOC 9 - We worked on our worldview poster assignment. More time will be given to work on this project next class.
ELA 7 - We finished up our "Oak Island" reading guide today. Also, we started talking about hoaxes in preparation for our next article.
CND 30 - It was decided to change the date of our test until Wednesday, Dec. 10th. Today was our last full day to work on our culture projects. Tomorrow we will start our next unit.
SOC 10 - We did a quick review for our test tomorrow. We also started our next unit today.
ELA 7 - We finished up our "Oak Island" reading guide today. Also, we started talking about hoaxes in preparation for our next article.
CND 30 - It was decided to change the date of our test until Wednesday, Dec. 10th. Today was our last full day to work on our culture projects. Tomorrow we will start our next unit.
SOC 10 - We did a quick review for our test tomorrow. We also started our next unit today.
Friday, December 6, Day 1
PAA 9 - We worked on our sewing projects once again. STUDENTS NEED TO BE BRINGING MATERIAL FOR THE PILLOW DESIGN PROJECT!!!!
ELA 7 - This morning we were supposed to watch a Sask. Roughrider presentation at Hoffmann. The students ended up not going until the afternoon, so we had a morning of gym (with the grade six class), working on creating decorations for the ELA/Social Room, and planning our ''Homemade Gift Exchange". This is a fun and non-expensive way of having a gift exchange. We picked names and you must bring a gift for the person you received - the only rule is you need to CREATE the gift. Ideas for gifts include baking, drawings, a burnt CD, a piece of jewelery, or a knitted scarf :) As long is it is homemade, it will make a great gift. We will do the gift exchange on THURSDAY, the 18th.
CND 30 - We worked on our culture projects this class. The project will be due later next week.
SOC 10 - We had a period for review for the test. Test in on Tuesday, Dec 9th.
ELA 7 - This morning we were supposed to watch a Sask. Roughrider presentation at Hoffmann. The students ended up not going until the afternoon, so we had a morning of gym (with the grade six class), working on creating decorations for the ELA/Social Room, and planning our ''Homemade Gift Exchange". This is a fun and non-expensive way of having a gift exchange. We picked names and you must bring a gift for the person you received - the only rule is you need to CREATE the gift. Ideas for gifts include baking, drawings, a burnt CD, a piece of jewelery, or a knitted scarf :) As long is it is homemade, it will make a great gift. We will do the gift exchange on THURSDAY, the 18th.
CND 30 - We worked on our culture projects this class. The project will be due later next week.
SOC 10 - We had a period for review for the test. Test in on Tuesday, Dec 9th.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Thursday, December 4, Day 6
SOC 9 - Today we looked at the concept of worldview. We took some notes and also received and started an assignment based on our worldview.
ELA 7 - We did some housekeeping today; I handed back assignments that were corrected, and students handed in assignments that needed to yet be turned in. We then received our new spelling words.
CND 30 - We worked on our culture project in today's class. Students also got their unit two review outline. We will have our test on Tuesday, December, 9th.
SOC 10 - We worked on our test review today. We will have some time tomorrow also to review. We will have our test on Tuesday, December 9th.
ELA 7 - We did some housekeeping today; I handed back assignments that were corrected, and students handed in assignments that needed to yet be turned in. We then received our new spelling words.
CND 30 - We worked on our culture project in today's class. Students also got their unit two review outline. We will have our test on Tuesday, December, 9th.
SOC 10 - We worked on our test review today. We will have some time tomorrow also to review. We will have our test on Tuesday, December 9th.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, Day 5
PAA 8 - Today we baked cookies/slices! Job well done to the four lab groups. Our delicious recipes included: Skor Bit Cookies, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Carmel Chocolate Slice, and Texas Brownies. Ms. Prince is very full today....
HLTH 9 - We started our action plans today for our anti-tobacco campaign. Every class until the end of December will be used to work on this action plan. They are due the last day before Christmas holidays.
ELA 7 - After our spelling test we looked at sentence structure. We worked on a worksheet. We will have more time to work on these during the rest of the week.
SOC 10 - We finished up our unit today with a look at women's rights, and how women have lobbied the government to create equality between the genders. We looked specifically at the Bird Commission and how it has created change for women in Canada. We also received our unit three test review. TEST WILL BE EARLY NEXT WEEK.
HLTH 9 - We started our action plans today for our anti-tobacco campaign. Every class until the end of December will be used to work on this action plan. They are due the last day before Christmas holidays.
ELA 7 - After our spelling test we looked at sentence structure. We worked on a worksheet. We will have more time to work on these during the rest of the week.
SOC 10 - We finished up our unit today with a look at women's rights, and how women have lobbied the government to create equality between the genders. We looked specifically at the Bird Commission and how it has created change for women in Canada. We also received our unit three test review. TEST WILL BE EARLY NEXT WEEK.
Tuesday, Dec. 2, Day 4
PAA 9 - We worked on hand sewing projects and finished up nearly all the sewing machine test. STUDENTS WHO ARE DONE NEED TO BRING MATERIALS FOR THEIR PILLOW DESIGN PROJECT FOR NEXT CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!
SOC 9 - We worked on Health today. We continued to look at anti-tobacco advertisements, both print and video.
EL A 7 - Our spelling test is postponed until Wednesday. We read "Oak Island Treasure Hunt" and did a BDA (Before-During-After) strategy with it.
CND 30 - We started working on our final project for the culture unit. We will be having a unit test next week.
SOC 10 - We did our Oka Crisis role plays today. We also started looking at feminism, our last topic in this unit. We will be soon having a test for our third unit.
SOC 9 - We worked on Health today. We continued to look at anti-tobacco advertisements, both print and video.
EL A 7 - Our spelling test is postponed until Wednesday. We read "Oak Island Treasure Hunt" and did a BDA (Before-During-After) strategy with it.
CND 30 - We started working on our final project for the culture unit. We will be having a unit test next week.
SOC 10 - We did our Oka Crisis role plays today. We also started looking at feminism, our last topic in this unit. We will be soon having a test for our third unit.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Monday, December 1, Day 3
PAA 8 - We worked on finishing up our cookie cookbooks today. We will bake cookies on Wednesday's class.
HLTH 9 - We did a 'switcheroo' today and worked on Social Studies instead. We had the hour to color and label our maps of Europe. This was our last class to work on this project. The maps will be due Thursday, Dec. 1.
ELA 7 - We finished up our mystery stories today in the drama theatre. We then had some time to start correcting our fact/opinion sheet. SPELLING TEST TOMORROW!
CND 30 - We are coming to the end of our culture unit. We looked at the topic of racism in history, specifically looking at First Nations land rights, and residential schools. We talked about how the government has been involved in helping 'right' the wrongs of the past.
SOC 10 - Today was our last class to prepare for the OKA crisis role plays. We will perform these tomorrow.
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HLTH 9 - We did a 'switcheroo' today and worked on Social Studies instead. We had the hour to color and label our maps of Europe. This was our last class to work on this project. The maps will be due Thursday, Dec. 1.
ELA 7 - We finished up our mystery stories today in the drama theatre. We then had some time to start correcting our fact/opinion sheet. SPELLING TEST TOMORROW!
CND 30 - We are coming to the end of our culture unit. We looked at the topic of racism in history, specifically looking at First Nations land rights, and residential schools. We talked about how the government has been involved in helping 'right' the wrongs of the past.
SOC 10 - Today was our last class to prepare for the OKA crisis role plays. We will perform these tomorrow.
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Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thursday, Nov. 27, Day 2
SOC 9 - This morning we got to watch "Stripped Down Romeo and Juliet" by a performing group called "Shakespeare in the Ruins". It was an awesome performance!!!
ELA 7 - We went through "The Big Question" sheet which summarized an article we read on the 'seven-no-so-well-known' wonders of the world.
CND 30 - We looked at pluralism today, and the four models of acculturation. We then applied the four models to historical scenarios.
SOC 10 - We spent time working on our Oka role plays.
ELA 7 - We went through "The Big Question" sheet which summarized an article we read on the 'seven-no-so-well-known' wonders of the world.
CND 30 - We looked at pluralism today, and the four models of acculturation. We then applied the four models to historical scenarios.
SOC 10 - We spent time working on our Oka role plays.
Wednesday, Nov. 26, Day 1
Today grade sixes and sevens went on a Field Trip to Regina. We took in "Into the Woods" a musical that mixes several fairy tales together. We also went to the Science Center and the Imax. A good time was had!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Tuesday, Nov. 25, Day 6
SOC 9 - This morning we started unit two: Change. We started by getting acquainted with the continent of Europe by labeling and coloring a map.
ELA 7 - We had our spelling test today. We also got our new spelling words.
CND 30 - We looked at the information from last day on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and culture. We are currently working on a jigsaw that is dealing with the many groups of people who live in Canada and how they came to be a part of our country.
SOC 10 - After finishing watching our video on the Oka Crisis, we started our assignment which is a role play allowing students to see the many perspectives of people who are involved in the crisis. We will work on these role plays tomorrow.
Check out the footage of the Oka Crisis: http://archives.cbc.ca/dossier.asp?page=1&IDDossier=99&IDCat=326&IDCatPa=260
ELA 7 - We had our spelling test today. We also got our new spelling words.
CND 30 - We looked at the information from last day on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and culture. We are currently working on a jigsaw that is dealing with the many groups of people who live in Canada and how they came to be a part of our country.
SOC 10 - After finishing watching our video on the Oka Crisis, we started our assignment which is a role play allowing students to see the many perspectives of people who are involved in the crisis. We will work on these role plays tomorrow.
Check out the footage of the Oka Crisis: http://archives.cbc.ca/dossier.asp?page=1&IDDossier=99&IDCat=326&IDCatPa=260
Monday, November 24, 2008
Monday, November 24, Day 5
PAA 8 - We worked on our cookie cookbooks and prepared for our next cooking lab (Monday, Dec. 1.
HLTH 9 - We looked at anti-tobacco advertisements today and analyzed them.
ELA 7 - Some of the class performed their mystery stories this morning. The rest who have not gone will perform theirs next Monday. SPELLING TEST WILL BE TOMORROW.
CND 30 - We looked at culture a bit more today, and started looking at the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and how it protects all Canadians, no matter their race, culture, etc.
SOC 10 - Today we started looking at the Oka Crisis. We watched some videos on the CBC archives that showed the showdown between First Nations people and the Quebec police regarding land claims.
HLTH 9 - We looked at anti-tobacco advertisements today and analyzed them.
ELA 7 - Some of the class performed their mystery stories this morning. The rest who have not gone will perform theirs next Monday. SPELLING TEST WILL BE TOMORROW.
CND 30 - We looked at culture a bit more today, and started looking at the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and how it protects all Canadians, no matter their race, culture, etc.
SOC 10 - Today we started looking at the Oka Crisis. We watched some videos on the CBC archives that showed the showdown between First Nations people and the Quebec police regarding land claims.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Friday, Nov. 21, Day 4
PAA 9 - We worked again on our hand sewing projects and also did some sewing machine tests.
SOC 9 - Had our unit one test today.
ELA 7 - A catch up class to work on assignments that needed to get done. REMINDER THAT OUR MYSTERY STORIES ARE DUE ON MONDAY!!!!!!!!!
This afternoon we went to the theatre to watch Passchendaele. A great world war one movie!
SOC 9 - Had our unit one test today.
ELA 7 - A catch up class to work on assignments that needed to get done. REMINDER THAT OUR MYSTERY STORIES ARE DUE ON MONDAY!!!!!!!!!
This afternoon we went to the theatre to watch Passchendaele. A great world war one movie!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Thursday, Nov. 21, Day 3
PAA 8 - We cooked like crazy today in preparing food for the Act 24 event this weekend. A HUGE thanks to all the grade eight students who helped out in today's class!!!! THANKS!!!!
HLTH 9 - This morning we looked at the "Tricks of the Trade" that advertisers use when promoting tobacco. We then got into partners to start analyzing tobacco advertisements. We looked at the messages they were sending, along with the target audiences.
REMINDER: Social test tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!
ELA 7 - We worked again on our mystery stories in the drama theatre. Students were also to read the story 'King Tut's Tomb' and do a sheet on fact and opinion.
CND 30 - We watched the rest of "A Class Divided" and discussed the topic of culture in great depth.
SOC 10 - We looked at pluralism and culture, specifically looking at First Nations Treaty rights. We watched some CBC videos that showed the many controversies that deal with First Nations and the Canadian government.
HLTH 9 - This morning we looked at the "Tricks of the Trade" that advertisers use when promoting tobacco. We then got into partners to start analyzing tobacco advertisements. We looked at the messages they were sending, along with the target audiences.
REMINDER: Social test tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!
ELA 7 - We worked again on our mystery stories in the drama theatre. Students were also to read the story 'King Tut's Tomb' and do a sheet on fact and opinion.
CND 30 - We watched the rest of "A Class Divided" and discussed the topic of culture in great depth.
SOC 10 - We looked at pluralism and culture, specifically looking at First Nations Treaty rights. We watched some CBC videos that showed the many controversies that deal with First Nations and the Canadian government.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, Day 2
SOC 9 - We reviewed for our Unit One test today. TEST IS ON FRIDAY, NOV. 21
ELA 7 - We spent more time rehearsing for our mystery stories. We will practice these tomorrow in the drama theatre.
CND 30 - We watched a video today that looks at discrimination called, "A Class Divided". A very interesting video. Check it out if you wish: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/divided/
SOC 10 - We had our last class to work on our interest group assignment. THESE WILL BE DUE ON FRIDAY, NOV 21. WE WILL HAVE NO MORE CLASS TIME TO WORK ON THESE.
ELA 7 - We spent more time rehearsing for our mystery stories. We will practice these tomorrow in the drama theatre.
CND 30 - We watched a video today that looks at discrimination called, "A Class Divided". A very interesting video. Check it out if you wish: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/divided/
SOC 10 - We had our last class to work on our interest group assignment. THESE WILL BE DUE ON FRIDAY, NOV 21. WE WILL HAVE NO MORE CLASS TIME TO WORK ON THESE.
Tuesday, September 18, Day 1
PAA 9 - We worked on our hand sewing projects today. Some students finished their projects!!!! REMINDER TO BRING IN MATERIALS FOR THE PILLOW DESIGN PROJECT ASAP.
ELA 7 - We had some rehearsal time today in the drama theatre for our mystery stories. I gave an example by sharing my story as well. We will have more rehearsal time on Thursday, and will perform the stories next week.
CND 30 - We looked at race and culture a bit more today. We had a bit of time to work on our Nature/Nurture assignment. These will be due on Friday, Nov. 21.
SOC 10 - Students worked on researching an interest group of their choice. We will have more time to work on these tomorrow.
ELA 7 - We had some rehearsal time today in the drama theatre for our mystery stories. I gave an example by sharing my story as well. We will have more rehearsal time on Thursday, and will perform the stories next week.
CND 30 - We looked at race and culture a bit more today. We had a bit of time to work on our Nature/Nurture assignment. These will be due on Friday, Nov. 21.
SOC 10 - Students worked on researching an interest group of their choice. We will have more time to work on these tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
SOC 9 - We finished up our unit today with culture and time. TEST IS ON FRIDAY, NOV 21.
ELA 7 - We worked a bit more on our mystery story. WE WILL PERFORM THESE ON THURSDAY, NOV. 20. IN THE DRAMA THEATRE. We also had a chance to attend the book fair.
CND 30 - Today we looked at racism and culture. We also had a bit of time to work on our nature/nurture assignment.
SOC 10 - We started looking at pluralism and lobby groups. We worked on questions WHICH ARE DUE TOMORROW (TUESDAY, 18). THE POLITICAL PARTY ASSIGNMENT IS ALSO DUE TOMORROW.
ELA 7 - We worked a bit more on our mystery story. WE WILL PERFORM THESE ON THURSDAY, NOV. 20. IN THE DRAMA THEATRE. We also had a chance to attend the book fair.
CND 30 - Today we looked at racism and culture. We also had a bit of time to work on our nature/nurture assignment.
SOC 10 - We started looking at pluralism and lobby groups. We worked on questions WHICH ARE DUE TOMORROW (TUESDAY, 18). THE POLITICAL PARTY ASSIGNMENT IS ALSO DUE TOMORROW.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Friday, November 14, Day 5
PAA 8 - Today we made several batches of cookies, including chocolate chip, chocolate fudge, oatmeal, and ginger snaps. These were very well done and all students had enough cookies to take home!
HLTH 9 - We watched the rest of the video we started last day, and answered some questions on it. We will look at these next day.
ELA 7 - For language study today we worked some more on verbs. We did a rap/song/cheer that asked each group to include ten action verbs and then do actions to for the audience to see. These were quite hilarious, and very well done!
CND 30 -We worked more on nature vs nurture today. We started an assignment that analyzes a skill that the students possess by looking at both nature and nurture, and how they apply.
SOC 10 - Today was the last day to work on our political party ideology and political spectrum assignment. THESE WILL BE DUE ON TUESDAY, NOV. 18TH.
HLTH 9 - We watched the rest of the video we started last day, and answered some questions on it. We will look at these next day.
ELA 7 - For language study today we worked some more on verbs. We did a rap/song/cheer that asked each group to include ten action verbs and then do actions to for the audience to see. These were quite hilarious, and very well done!
CND 30 -We worked more on nature vs nurture today. We started an assignment that analyzes a skill that the students possess by looking at both nature and nurture, and how they apply.
SOC 10 - Today was the last day to work on our political party ideology and political spectrum assignment. THESE WILL BE DUE ON TUESDAY, NOV. 18TH.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Thursday, November 13, Day 4
PAA 9 - Today we worked on getting a plan for our pillow design project. We also worked on organizing our portfolios and our hand sewing projects.
SOC 9 - We looked at culture and time today. QUESTIONS ARE DUE NEXT CLASS, MONDAY, NOV 17. We will soon be having a unit one test as well, on FRIDAY, NOV. 21.
ELA 7 - We spent time working on our mystery stories today. THESE ARE DUE ON MONDAY, NOV 17.
After lunch we had a pep rally and early dismissal!
SOC 9 - We looked at culture and time today. QUESTIONS ARE DUE NEXT CLASS, MONDAY, NOV 17. We will soon be having a unit one test as well, on FRIDAY, NOV. 21.
ELA 7 - We spent time working on our mystery stories today. THESE ARE DUE ON MONDAY, NOV 17.
After lunch we had a pep rally and early dismissal!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Wednesday, Nov. 12, Day 3
PAA 8 - We studied up on cookies today, and learned the six types of cookies there are. We are also working on a cookie cookbook. Next class we will bake cookies!!!!!
HLTH 9 - After correcting our smoking questions we started watching a video called "Secrets Through the Smoke" which discusses the tobacco industry and the problems associated with smoking.
ELA 7 - We worked on our mystery story today. We will have more time to work on these in tomorrow's class. REMEMBER: SPELLING TEST TOMORROW!!!
CND 30 - We started our third unit today called "Culture". This unit begins with the discussion of human nature, nature vs. nurture, and socialization. We had some great discussions today.
SOC 10 - After correcting some information on political spectrums we worked in our groups to establish a new political party. Students had to describe the political party's ideology and where they would sit on the political spectrums. They will have more time to work on this tomorrow.
HLTH 9 - After correcting our smoking questions we started watching a video called "Secrets Through the Smoke" which discusses the tobacco industry and the problems associated with smoking.
ELA 7 - We worked on our mystery story today. We will have more time to work on these in tomorrow's class. REMEMBER: SPELLING TEST TOMORROW!!!
CND 30 - We started our third unit today called "Culture". This unit begins with the discussion of human nature, nature vs. nurture, and socialization. We had some great discussions today.
SOC 10 - After correcting some information on political spectrums we worked in our groups to establish a new political party. Students had to describe the political party's ideology and where they would sit on the political spectrums. They will have more time to work on this tomorrow.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Friday, November 7, Day 2
This morning we had a very touching and meaningful Remembrance Day service. All students that contributed did a great job!
EL A 7 - We has some more discussions on our unit two topics: Mysteries and Uncanny Events. We also looked at our first assignment on this topic which is telling a mysterious story.
CND 30 - We had our unit two test today.
SOC 10 - After spending some time working on political spectrum questions (WHICH ARE ARE DUE ON WEDNESDAY IF THEY DID NOT GET FINISHED), we looked at our next assignment which is creating a political party, along with its ideology and it placement on the political spectrums. These are being done in small groups.
EL A 7 - We has some more discussions on our unit two topics: Mysteries and Uncanny Events. We also looked at our first assignment on this topic which is telling a mysterious story.
CND 30 - We had our unit two test today.
SOC 10 - After spending some time working on political spectrum questions (WHICH ARE ARE DUE ON WEDNESDAY IF THEY DID NOT GET FINISHED), we looked at our next assignment which is creating a political party, along with its ideology and it placement on the political spectrums. These are being done in small groups.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Thursday, November 6, Day 1
PAA 9 - We worked on our hand sewing projects today.
ELA 7 - We did our Terry Fox Memorials today. They were AWESOME!!!! Very well spoken, and written. They were also very emotional and spine tingling. We started our next unit: Mysteries and Uncanny Events.
CND 30 - We studied for our test TOMORROW!!!!
SOC 10 - We looked at the political spectrum today. We filled in some charts and started questions.
ELA 7 - We did our Terry Fox Memorials today. They were AWESOME!!!! Very well spoken, and written. They were also very emotional and spine tingling. We started our next unit: Mysteries and Uncanny Events.
CND 30 - We studied for our test TOMORROW!!!!
SOC 10 - We looked at the political spectrum today. We filled in some charts and started questions.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, Day 6
ELA 7 - We worked on our Terry Fox memorial speeches today. WE WILL PERFORM THE SPEECHES TOMORROW, SO STUDENTS SHOULD PRACTICE THE SPEECHES TONIGHT SO THEY ARE READY TO GO TOMORROW.
CND 30 - Today we reviewed for our Unit Two test ON FRIDAY.
SOC 10 - We looked at ideologies today and started figuring out where each of us sits on the political spectrum. We also looked at more information on the political spectrum.
CND 30 - Today we reviewed for our Unit Two test ON FRIDAY.
SOC 10 - We looked at ideologies today and started figuring out where each of us sits on the political spectrum. We also looked at more information on the political spectrum.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, Day 5
PAA 8 - This morning we worked on salad questions and corrected them. We also cleaned and organized the PAA room.
HLTh 9 - We looked at reasons why the tobacco industry targets youth and worked on questions based on tobacco manufacturing. THESE QUESTIONS ARE DUE ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12.
ELA 7 - This is class was used to work on our adjective shape poetry.
CND 30 - We finished up unit two today!!! We will have review tomorrow and Thursday and OUR UNIT TWO TEST WILL BE ON FRIDAY.
SOC 10 - We worked on Locke and Hobbies questions. We also started discussing ideologies today.
HLTh 9 - We looked at reasons why the tobacco industry targets youth and worked on questions based on tobacco manufacturing. THESE QUESTIONS ARE DUE ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12.
ELA 7 - This is class was used to work on our adjective shape poetry.
CND 30 - We finished up unit two today!!! We will have review tomorrow and Thursday and OUR UNIT TWO TEST WILL BE ON FRIDAY.
SOC 10 - We worked on Locke and Hobbies questions. We also started discussing ideologies today.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Monday, November 3, Day 4
PAA 9 - We worked on hand sewing projects and a few people started doing their sewing tests.
SOC 9 - We looked at technology and time again today, and had some good discussions based on the pros and cons of technology.
ELA 7 - We had our spelling test today and then worked on our Terry Fox memorial assignment.
CND 30 - Today we looked at the Post Industrial model.
SOC 10 - After discussing sovereignty and legitimacy we worked on some questions based on two philosophers, Locke and Hobbes, who had some interesting viewpoints on how government should work.
SOC 9 - We looked at technology and time again today, and had some good discussions based on the pros and cons of technology.
ELA 7 - We had our spelling test today and then worked on our Terry Fox memorial assignment.
CND 30 - Today we looked at the Post Industrial model.
SOC 10 - After discussing sovereignty and legitimacy we worked on some questions based on two philosophers, Locke and Hobbes, who had some interesting viewpoints on how government should work.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Friday, October 31, Day 3
PAA 8 - To celebrate Halloween, today we made 'Bloodshot Eyeballs'. Sounds kind of gross, but they tasted really good!
HLTH 9 - We started our Tobacco Unit today. We did some brainstorming and notes.
ELA 7 - We finished 'Run' today and had time to work on reader response questions. READER RESPONSE IS DUE ON MONDAY, NOV. 3. We also started planning our assignment to wrap up 'Run': a memorial for Terry Fox. Each students will act as a person who was some how connected to Terry Fox and say a word of remembrance.
CND 30 - We looked at the Foreign Investment model today.
SOC 10 - Unit three began today: Ideology and Decision Making. We had some discussion based on decision making and legitimacy.
HLTH 9 - We started our Tobacco Unit today. We did some brainstorming and notes.
ELA 7 - We finished 'Run' today and had time to work on reader response questions. READER RESPONSE IS DUE ON MONDAY, NOV. 3. We also started planning our assignment to wrap up 'Run': a memorial for Terry Fox. Each students will act as a person who was some how connected to Terry Fox and say a word of remembrance.
CND 30 - We looked at the Foreign Investment model today.
SOC 10 - Unit three began today: Ideology and Decision Making. We had some discussion based on decision making and legitimacy.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Thursday, October 30, Day 2
SOC 9 - After a short school assembly we finished watching the last of the ancient civilization presentations. We then started the topic of technology and time.
ELA 7 - We worked on reader response and read chapter 18 or 'Run'.
CND 30 - We looked at the Community Development Model today.
SOC 10 - We did our Unit Two test today.
ELA 7 - We worked on reader response and read chapter 18 or 'Run'.
CND 30 - We looked at the Community Development Model today.
SOC 10 - We did our Unit Two test today.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, Day 1
PAA 9 - Today we worked on our hand sewing projects, sewing mini pillows, and any other project we had to do.
ELA 7 - This morning we read chapter 16 and 17 of run. We worked for a bit on reader response and will have more time to work on these tomorrow. We also went to the lab to work on our Remembrance Day writing.
CND 30 - We learned about the Regional Economic Model today.
SOC 10 - Today was a review class for the UNIT 2 TEST TOMORROW!!!!!!
ELA 7 - This morning we read chapter 16 and 17 of run. We worked for a bit on reader response and will have more time to work on these tomorrow. We also went to the lab to work on our Remembrance Day writing.
CND 30 - We learned about the Regional Economic Model today.
SOC 10 - Today was a review class for the UNIT 2 TEST TOMORROW!!!!!!
Tuesday, October 28, Day 6
ELA 7 - We did new spelling words and worked on reader response for 'Run'.
CND 30 - We learned about the New Policies model today in class.
SOC 10 - After correcting our first nations economics assignment we had some time to work on the review for our TEST TOMORROW.
CND 30 - We learned about the New Policies model today in class.
SOC 10 - After correcting our first nations economics assignment we had some time to work on the review for our TEST TOMORROW.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Monday, October 27, Day 5
PAA 8 - Today we corrected our unit two test and worked on salad questions.
HLTH 9 - Mrs. Welke came in to talk about "Take Our Kids to Work Day", which is happening November 5th. This is a day where all grade nine students in Canada go out to the workplace of their parents or other people they may know. Forms were given to students to take home and they need to bring these back and have a placement before Friday. We then wrote our Unit One test.
ELA 7 - Today we learned about the three types of verbs. We also worked on adjective shape poems.
CND 30 -We did Drop Everything and Read for 15 minutes today during class. Then we learned about the Industrialization model.
SOC 10 - We worked on our economy letters, First Nations economics web quest, and also got unit two review. THE LETTER AND WEB QUEST ARE DUE TOMORROW, AND THE UNIT TWO REVIEW WILL BE DUE WEDNESDAY. WE WILL BE HAVING A TEST ON THURSDAY THE 30TH.
HLTH 9 - Mrs. Welke came in to talk about "Take Our Kids to Work Day", which is happening November 5th. This is a day where all grade nine students in Canada go out to the workplace of their parents or other people they may know. Forms were given to students to take home and they need to bring these back and have a placement before Friday. We then wrote our Unit One test.
ELA 7 - Today we learned about the three types of verbs. We also worked on adjective shape poems.
CND 30 -We did Drop Everything and Read for 15 minutes today during class. Then we learned about the Industrialization model.
SOC 10 - We worked on our economy letters, First Nations economics web quest, and also got unit two review. THE LETTER AND WEB QUEST ARE DUE TOMORROW, AND THE UNIT TWO REVIEW WILL BE DUE WEDNESDAY. WE WILL BE HAVING A TEST ON THURSDAY THE 30TH.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Friday, October 24, Day 4
Gruen Von BehrenThis morning the Grade Nine class travelled to Yorkton Regional High School to see Gruen Von Behren speak about the consequences of using chewing tobacco. The presentation was very moving as Gruen talked about having oral cancer at 17, having 34 surgeries to deal with the cancer (including reconstructive surgeries to replace his disintegrated jaw bone with a bone from his leg) and the pain he and his mother went through dealing with cancer. His message was not only informative, but uplifting; he shared his beliefs about appreciating life and being thankful for what we have, especially being thankful for our parents. He reminded students that no matter how bad off you are in life, there is always someone out there who is worse.
ELA - Mrs. Raine was in to discuss the Willow Book Awards. We also had our spelling test and went to the lab to work on Remembrance Day writing.
CND 30 - We had a percussion performance, named SWARM, at LHS for period 4. They were an interesting group who create their own percussion instruments from recycled materials.
SOC 30 - We worked on our First Nations Economics web quest this period.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Thursday, October 23, Day 3
PAA 8 - Today was our first cooking lab! A very successful class! Our focus of today's lab was salads and they included: Caesar salad, Italian salad, 7 layer salad, and a Hawaiian salad. They were all very well done. The students also had some very good cleanup skills!
HLTH 9 - We looked at the review for our HEALTH TEST ON MONDAY THE 27TH. Also, brochures were handed in today to be marked. We switched over to Social Studies towards the end of class and watched another ancient civilization presentation.
ELA 7 - We were a small class today (many were gone for a PAC leadership conference). We read chapters 14 and 15 in 'Run'. REMINDER THAT OUR SPELLING TEST IS TOMORROW!!!!
CND 30 - Today we started looking at economic models that made up the economics in Canada. The first one was the Staples model. After reading about the model we made a visual diagram of it.
SOC 10 - We had more time in the lab today to work on our First Nations economics web quest. There will be one more class to work on this assignment.
HLTH 9 - We looked at the review for our HEALTH TEST ON MONDAY THE 27TH. Also, brochures were handed in today to be marked. We switched over to Social Studies towards the end of class and watched another ancient civilization presentation.
ELA 7 - We were a small class today (many were gone for a PAC leadership conference). We read chapters 14 and 15 in 'Run'. REMINDER THAT OUR SPELLING TEST IS TOMORROW!!!!
CND 30 - Today we started looking at economic models that made up the economics in Canada. The first one was the Staples model. After reading about the model we made a visual diagram of it.
SOC 10 - We had more time in the lab today to work on our First Nations economics web quest. There will be one more class to work on this assignment.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, Day 2
SOC 9 - We watched the some more ancient civilization presentations in today's class. The last two groups will finish up in our next Social class. We also had a bit of time to work on our HEALTH BROCHURES WHICH ARE DUE TOMORROW (THURSDAY). REMEMBER TO INCLUDE YOUR WRITE UP.
ELA 7 - We worked on our Remembrance Day writing projectS all class.
CND 30 - After looking at the reasons why regional disparity happens we looked at some scenarios and applied the reasons to them. We also looked at problems associated with standard of living.
SOC 10 - Today we looked at First Nations economics in Saskatchewan. We went to the lab to either finish up our economic systems letter and/or work on the First Nations economic web quest.
ELA 7 - We worked on our Remembrance Day writing projectS all class.
CND 30 - After looking at the reasons why regional disparity happens we looked at some scenarios and applied the reasons to them. We also looked at problems associated with standard of living.
SOC 10 - Today we looked at First Nations economics in Saskatchewan. We went to the lab to either finish up our economic systems letter and/or work on the First Nations economic web quest.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, Day 1
PAA 9 - Today we worked on sewing our mini pillows, starting our hand sewing kits, and doing any other projects that needed to be caught up on. REMINDER TO STUDENTS TO BRING MONEY TO PAY FOR YOUR HAND SEWING KIT. WITHOUT PAYMENT YOU CANNOT START THE PROJECT.
ELA 7 - After doing reader response for chapter 13 of 'Run' we started work on our Remembrance Day writing assignment. This assignment involves students researching a Canadian WWI soldier from the Collections Canada website. This website has scanned documents that soldiers filled out prior to serving in the first world war with information on their next of kin, physical features, where they were from, etc. Some students have found soldiers with the same last name as them, or have found some from the town they live in. Students will work on the written part of this assignment tomorrow.
CND 30 - We went through the assignments that were due today. We are discussing economic disparity in Canada. We had some great discussions today!
SOC 10 - Today we worked on the economic system letter. This final draft of this assignment will be due later this week. There will only be a small amount of time to work on these tomorrow.
ELA 7 - After doing reader response for chapter 13 of 'Run' we started work on our Remembrance Day writing assignment. This assignment involves students researching a Canadian WWI soldier from the Collections Canada website. This website has scanned documents that soldiers filled out prior to serving in the first world war with information on their next of kin, physical features, where they were from, etc. Some students have found soldiers with the same last name as them, or have found some from the town they live in. Students will work on the written part of this assignment tomorrow.
CND 30 - We went through the assignments that were due today. We are discussing economic disparity in Canada. We had some great discussions today!
SOC 10 - Today we worked on the economic system letter. This final draft of this assignment will be due later this week. There will only be a small amount of time to work on these tomorrow.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Monday, October 20, Day 6
SOC 9 - Today we got to view some of the ancient civilization presentations. Well done!!! A couple groups even brought some food from the ancient civilization they were studying! We will watch the rest of these on Wednesday.
ELA 7 - After getting our new spelling words we spent some time looking at the meanings of these words and using them in sentences. We then read chapter 13 of 'Run'.
CND 30 - Students had time to work on their regional maps, and then work on Regional Economic Disparity questions. THE REGIONAL POSTER AND MAP, AND THE QUESTIONS ARE DUE TOMORROW.
SOC 10 - Today we spent some time looking at economic systems. We went through the four types of systems and answered: 1. What goods should be prepared? 2. How should these goods be produced? 3. How much should everyone get of what is produced? We started looking at the economic system assignment which we will work on tomorrow. REMINDER THAT TOMORROW YOUR ANALYZING THE NUMBERS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE!!!!
ELA 7 - After getting our new spelling words we spent some time looking at the meanings of these words and using them in sentences. We then read chapter 13 of 'Run'.
CND 30 - Students had time to work on their regional maps, and then work on Regional Economic Disparity questions. THE REGIONAL POSTER AND MAP, AND THE QUESTIONS ARE DUE TOMORROW.
SOC 10 - Today we spent some time looking at economic systems. We went through the four types of systems and answered: 1. What goods should be prepared? 2. How should these goods be produced? 3. How much should everyone get of what is produced? We started looking at the economic system assignment which we will work on tomorrow. REMINDER THAT TOMORROW YOUR ANALYZING THE NUMBERS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE!!!!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Friday, October 17, Day 5
PAA 8 - After writing our unit one test students were put into groups and started planning their first cooking lab!!! Salads is the first unit we will cover. Grocery lists and recipes were submitted. We will cook next Thursday!
HLTH 9 - This was our last class to work on our unreliable brochures. BROCHURES WILL BE DUE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23. ALSO, OUR UNIT ONE TEST IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 27. Review sheets were distributed and a review will take place on the 23rd. A REMINDER THAT MONEY AND PERMISSION FORMS NEED TO BE TURNED IN FOR OUR SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRESENTATION IN YORKTON ON THE 24TH.
ELA 7 - We spent time working with adjectives today. In groups, students received a photo that they had to describe using 'fresh' and 'unique' adjectives. This was a fun activity!
CND 30 - Since we only had six people in class today :( we worked a bit on our Economic Region posters. For those who were missing they will have the poster to do for homework.
SOC 10 - After analyzing the numbers on our posters to compare standard of living and productivity, we started looking at economic systems.
HLTH 9 - This was our last class to work on our unreliable brochures. BROCHURES WILL BE DUE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23. ALSO, OUR UNIT ONE TEST IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 27. Review sheets were distributed and a review will take place on the 23rd. A REMINDER THAT MONEY AND PERMISSION FORMS NEED TO BE TURNED IN FOR OUR SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRESENTATION IN YORKTON ON THE 24TH.
ELA 7 - We spent time working with adjectives today. In groups, students received a photo that they had to describe using 'fresh' and 'unique' adjectives. This was a fun activity!
CND 30 - Since we only had six people in class today :( we worked a bit on our Economic Region posters. For those who were missing they will have the poster to do for homework.
SOC 10 - After analyzing the numbers on our posters to compare standard of living and productivity, we started looking at economic systems.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Thursday, October 16, Day 4
PAA 9 - This morning we started our first real sewing project: the mini pillow (a.k.a. pin cushion). Good work grade nine sewers!
SOC 9 - This was our last class to work on our ancient civilization project. THESE PROJECTS WILL BE PRESENTED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 20TH!!!!!
ELA 7 - We did our spelling test, and then worked on chapters 11 and 12 reader response questions. THE READER RESPONSE IS DUE TOMORROW!!!!
CND 30 - Today we looked at the various geographic regions in Canada and the economies they have in these regions. Students were assigned groups and a region and will create a brief poster and map of the region.
SOC 10 - We finished up our country posters on the the many aspects of standard of living. We started comparing the numbers between each of the countries. We will have more time to work on these tomorrow.
SOC 9 - This was our last class to work on our ancient civilization project. THESE PROJECTS WILL BE PRESENTED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 20TH!!!!!
ELA 7 - We did our spelling test, and then worked on chapters 11 and 12 reader response questions. THE READER RESPONSE IS DUE TOMORROW!!!!
CND 30 - Today we looked at the various geographic regions in Canada and the economies they have in these regions. Students were assigned groups and a region and will create a brief poster and map of the region.
SOC 10 - We finished up our country posters on the the many aspects of standard of living. We started comparing the numbers between each of the countries. We will have more time to work on these tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, Day 3
PAA 8 - Today we practiced and performed our cooking term raps/songs/cheers. These were done fabulously and were very creative! Good work PAA 8! We also started getting prepared for the UNIT TWO TEST ON FRIDAY THE 17TH.
HLTH 9 - This morning we worked on our 'unreliable' brochures. Students will have some more class time to work on these on Friday's class.
ELA 7 - We worked on our 'Run' character profiles at the beginning of class. THESE ARE DUE FOR TOMORROW'S CLASS. We also read chapters 11 and 12 and will have time to work on these in tomorrow's class. REMINDER: SPELLING TEST TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!
CND 30 - After discussing standard of living we went to the lab to look at information on the standard of living in Canada and comparisons between the many regions and provinces of Canada.
SOC 10 - This class was used to work on the country posters. In partners the students worked on these. There will be a bit more time to work on these in tomorrow's class.
HLTH 9 - This morning we worked on our 'unreliable' brochures. Students will have some more class time to work on these on Friday's class.
ELA 7 - We worked on our 'Run' character profiles at the beginning of class. THESE ARE DUE FOR TOMORROW'S CLASS. We also read chapters 11 and 12 and will have time to work on these in tomorrow's class. REMINDER: SPELLING TEST TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!
CND 30 - After discussing standard of living we went to the lab to look at information on the standard of living in Canada and comparisons between the many regions and provinces of Canada.
SOC 10 - This class was used to work on the country posters. In partners the students worked on these. There will be a bit more time to work on these in tomorrow's class.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, Day 2
SOC 9 - Today we worked once again on our ancient civilization project. Some groups are nearing the finish. REMINDER THAT THERE IS ONE MORE CLASS (THURSDAY) TO WORK ON THIS PROJECT AND THEN THEY ARE DUE ON MONDAY, SEPT 20.
ELA 7 - After silent reading we went to the lab to finish up our Dear Terry letters. All final drafts were due today!!! Students also had some time to work on a character chart looking at the characters in 'Run'. REMINDER THAT CHAPTER 10 AND 11 READER RESPONSE QUESTIONS ARE DUE TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY).
CND 30 - We discussed models and the environment today. We looked at how models of our environment have changed over time.
SOC 10 - After looking at the maps that were due today, we discussed why the world's wealth is distributed and solutions that could deal with that problem. Finally, we started to do research on a country dealing with the factors of standard of living. More time will be given to work on these tomorrow.
ELA 7 - After silent reading we went to the lab to finish up our Dear Terry letters. All final drafts were due today!!! Students also had some time to work on a character chart looking at the characters in 'Run'. REMINDER THAT CHAPTER 10 AND 11 READER RESPONSE QUESTIONS ARE DUE TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY).
CND 30 - We discussed models and the environment today. We looked at how models of our environment have changed over time.
SOC 10 - After looking at the maps that were due today, we discussed why the world's wealth is distributed and solutions that could deal with that problem. Finally, we started to do research on a country dealing with the factors of standard of living. More time will be given to work on these tomorrow.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Friday, October 10, Day 1
PAA 9 - We worked on sewing patterns on papers and a worksheet on the sewing machine. Students are doing with using the sewing machines!
ELA 7 - Today we read chapters nine and ten for "Run". We also worked on reader response questions. To end class we did a fun activity: A Community Tale.
CND 30 and SOC 10 - We had Jen Antoni from the Green Party come in as a guest speaker to share her perspective on voting, and being an active citizen. It was interesting to hear from such a young (23 yrs old) and motivated politician.
ELA 7 - Today we read chapters nine and ten for "Run". We also worked on reader response questions. To end class we did a fun activity: A Community Tale.
CND 30 and SOC 10 - We had Jen Antoni from the Green Party come in as a guest speaker to share her perspective on voting, and being an active citizen. It was interesting to hear from such a young (23 yrs old) and motivated politician.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Thursday, Sept. 9, Day 6
SOC 9 - We worked on our ancient civilization projects.
ELA 7 - We received our new spelling words today, and then did some exercises with them. We also worked on chapter 8 response questions WHICH ARE DUE TOMORROW (FRIDAY).
CND 30 - We reviewed information on models and social systems. THE ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS IS DUE TOMORROW. We also spent some time looking at the connection between models and our environment. REMINDER THAT THE UNIT ONE FINAL PROJECTS ARE DUE TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!
SOC 10 - It was early dismissal, but a reminder that your MAPS ON THE HDI INDEX ARE DUE TOMORROW.
ELA 7 - We received our new spelling words today, and then did some exercises with them. We also worked on chapter 8 response questions WHICH ARE DUE TOMORROW (FRIDAY).
CND 30 - We reviewed information on models and social systems. THE ASSIGNMENT FOR THIS IS DUE TOMORROW. We also spent some time looking at the connection between models and our environment. REMINDER THAT THE UNIT ONE FINAL PROJECTS ARE DUE TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!
SOC 10 - It was early dismissal, but a reminder that your MAPS ON THE HDI INDEX ARE DUE TOMORROW.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, Day 5
PAA 8 - Today we worked on making recipe conversions (halfing and doubling), and we also looked at cooking terms. We started on an assignment on these cooking terms where students will create a song/rap/dance based on five of the terms. These are being done in small groups. They should be very entertaining!!!! We will have more time to work on these and will present them next class.
HLTH 9 - This class involved us reviewing the ways to evaluates sources and information. Student will also be doing an assignment where they create a health related brochure... except the brochure is a 'non-example'. This means the brochure's information and sources will be quite unreliable and quite hilarious!!!
ELA 7 - Today we went through our noun sheets that were turned back, handed in our pronoun sheets, and started work on adjectives.
CND 30 - We looked at the topic of models and social systems. Students started an assignment on applying those two concepts to their own lives.
SOC 10 - We went to the computer lab again today to look at information on GDP and GDP per capita. Students worked on a worksheet and will start a project with a partner on Friday. No classes tomorrow because of early dismissal. REMINDER: HDI INFORMATION AND MAPS ARE DUE ON OCTOBER 10, FRIDAY!!!!!
HLTH 9 - This class involved us reviewing the ways to evaluates sources and information. Student will also be doing an assignment where they create a health related brochure... except the brochure is a 'non-example'. This means the brochure's information and sources will be quite unreliable and quite hilarious!!!
ELA 7 - Today we went through our noun sheets that were turned back, handed in our pronoun sheets, and started work on adjectives.
CND 30 - We looked at the topic of models and social systems. Students started an assignment on applying those two concepts to their own lives.
SOC 10 - We went to the computer lab again today to look at information on GDP and GDP per capita. Students worked on a worksheet and will start a project with a partner on Friday. No classes tomorrow because of early dismissal. REMINDER: HDI INFORMATION AND MAPS ARE DUE ON OCTOBER 10, FRIDAY!!!!!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Tuesday, Oct. 7, Day 4
PAA 9 - We practiced our sewing on the sewing machines. We also started a handout on learning more about the sewing machines.
SOC 9 - This class was spent on research for our ancient civilization project.
ELA 7 - Today we had our spelling test and then read chapter eight in 'Run'. REMINDER: PRONOUN WORKSHEETS ARE DUE TOMORROW!!!!
CND 30 - We had our unit one test!!!!
SOC 10 - We continued our standard of living comparison assignment. THE ASSIGNMENT WILL BE DUE FRIDAY, OCT. 10, but there will very little or no more class time to work on the assignment.
SOC 9 - This class was spent on research for our ancient civilization project.
ELA 7 - Today we had our spelling test and then read chapter eight in 'Run'. REMINDER: PRONOUN WORKSHEETS ARE DUE TOMORROW!!!!
CND 30 - We had our unit one test!!!!
SOC 10 - We continued our standard of living comparison assignment. THE ASSIGNMENT WILL BE DUE FRIDAY, OCT. 10, but there will very little or no more class time to work on the assignment.
Monday, Oct. 6, Day 3
PAA 8 - We corrected our kitchen utensil worksheet. We then started looking at the part of the recipe and how to convert a recipe
HLTH 9 - We finished up our action plans and then took some notes on how to evaluate sources and information.
ELA 7 - We went to the lab to work on our Dear Terry letters. Some time was then given to study for our spelling test.
CND 30 - A review was done for the test tomorrow, and we looked at our next unit: Economics.
SOC 10 - We looked at GDP and standard of living. Then we went to the lab to work on a project where we compare Canada to the standard of living in other countries.
HLTH 9 - We finished up our action plans and then took some notes on how to evaluate sources and information.
ELA 7 - We went to the lab to work on our Dear Terry letters. Some time was then given to study for our spelling test.
CND 30 - A review was done for the test tomorrow, and we looked at our next unit: Economics.
SOC 10 - We looked at GDP and standard of living. Then we went to the lab to work on a project where we compare Canada to the standard of living in other countries.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Friday, October 3, Day 2
SOC 9 - After correcting our early civilization questions we started our Ancient civilization group presentation assignment. This assignment compares different ancient civilizations, (Greek, Roman, Mayan, etc) to Canada to see how we have received many of the pleasures and technologies from different countries many years ago. We will be spending the next couple of classes on this group project.
ELA 7 - Today we went to the lab to work on our Dear Terry letter. We will have more time to work on this project next week.
CND 30 - This was our last class to work on our final unit one projects!!!! THEY WILL BE DUE NEXT THURSDAY OR FRIDAY. WE WILL ALSO HAVE A TEST ON TUESDAY THE 7TH.
SOC 10 - We looked at the topics of scarcity and allocation using the issue of organ donations. We made comparisons between the idea of allocating organs vs. products.
ELA 7 - Today we went to the lab to work on our Dear Terry letter. We will have more time to work on this project next week.
CND 30 - This was our last class to work on our final unit one projects!!!! THEY WILL BE DUE NEXT THURSDAY OR FRIDAY. WE WILL ALSO HAVE A TEST ON TUESDAY THE 7TH.
SOC 10 - We looked at the topics of scarcity and allocation using the issue of organ donations. We made comparisons between the idea of allocating organs vs. products.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Thursday, October 2, Day 1
PAA 9 - Today we started sewing!!!! After a crash course on winding the bobbin, and threading the machine and bobbin, we began sewing on paper. For the majority of students being first time sewing machine users, I would say our class was a success!!
ELA 7 - This morning we read chapters six and seven in "Run". We spent time working on reader response. After reader response students could finish up other assignments such as the 'Dear Terry' letter, pronoun worksheets, and our vocab log. READER RESPONSE IS DUE TOMORROW, ALONG WITH OUR WRITTEN DRAFT OF OUR 'DEAR TERRY' LETTER and FIVE VOCAB WORDS IN OUR LOG BOOKS.
CND 30 - Another work period was given for students to work on their final projects. They are starting to come together and are looking great!
SOC 10 - We got our unit one tests back! Overall, the marks were pretty good! A successful first test! We started looking at the term of scarcity and did some brainstorming on the board.
ELA 7 - This morning we read chapters six and seven in "Run". We spent time working on reader response. After reader response students could finish up other assignments such as the 'Dear Terry' letter, pronoun worksheets, and our vocab log. READER RESPONSE IS DUE TOMORROW, ALONG WITH OUR WRITTEN DRAFT OF OUR 'DEAR TERRY' LETTER and FIVE VOCAB WORDS IN OUR LOG BOOKS.
CND 30 - Another work period was given for students to work on their final projects. They are starting to come together and are looking great!
SOC 10 - We got our unit one tests back! Overall, the marks were pretty good! A successful first test! We started looking at the term of scarcity and did some brainstorming on the board.
Yesterday... October 1, Day 6
SOC 9 - We finished up our mystery locker activity with a class discussion. We then started some questions on ancient civilizations (DUE FRIDAY, OCT 3)
ELA 7 - We worked on our new spelling words for the entire class.
CND 30 - We were in the lab the entire class working on our final projects for unit one.
SOC 10 - We looked at unit two, Economic Decision Making. We started with an activity that resembled the world's wealth and how it is distributed. We also discussed standard of living.
ELA 7 - We worked on our new spelling words for the entire class.
CND 30 - We were in the lab the entire class working on our final projects for unit one.
SOC 10 - We looked at unit two, Economic Decision Making. We started with an activity that resembled the world's wealth and how it is distributed. We also discussed standard of living.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Tuesday, Sept 30, Day 5
PAA 8 - After working on a kitchen utensil handout the class helped in cleaning and organizing the kitchen in preparation for cooking. Thanks for the help!
HLTH 9 - Magazine Campaign Kick Off!!!!
ELA 7 - We went through some of our noun sheets that were for homework. We also started looking at pronouns. Two assignments were given on pronouns with more time being used to work on those during the week.
CND 30 - A unit one test review was given. We worked on our final projects for unit one.
SOC 10 - Unit One Test!!!
HLTH 9 - Magazine Campaign Kick Off!!!!
ELA 7 - We went through some of our noun sheets that were for homework. We also started looking at pronouns. Two assignments were given on pronouns with more time being used to work on those during the week.
CND 30 - A unit one test review was given. We worked on our final projects for unit one.
SOC 10 - Unit One Test!!!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Monday, Sept. 30, Day 4
PAA 9 - We started class with a test on the information we have done so far. After the test we started looking at the parts to the sewing machines. Students needed to locate the parts. They will soon have a test to see how well they know their sewing machines. We are also ordering our hand sewing products this week.
SOC 9 - We started where we left off in our last class looking at Bushfield West and the steps taken in archeology. We did a write up on the inferences and questions that were found at Bushfield. Then we did an activity where the students 'became' archaeologists. This was a mystery locker activity where the kids were given an bag will several articles in it. From there they had to use the steps in archeology to figure out what kind of students would own that locker.
ELA 7 - We started with spelling today! Because it was a Monday and we didn't have class on Friday to remind us of the spelling test, we had a bit of time to work on studying for the test. After the test we worked on the first draft of our 'Dear Terry' letter. REMINDER THAT TOMORROW WE WILL GO THROUGH THE NOUN HANDOUTS FROM LAST DAY FIVE. THEY MUST BE DONE FOR HOMEWORK IF NOT DONE.
CND 30 - We finished looking at the viewpoints dealing with Louis Riel and the FLQ. Then we went to the lab to work on our final project.
SOC 10 - We studied all class for our test. TEST IS TOMORROW, TUESDAY 30TH!!!!
SOC 9 - We started where we left off in our last class looking at Bushfield West and the steps taken in archeology. We did a write up on the inferences and questions that were found at Bushfield. Then we did an activity where the students 'became' archaeologists. This was a mystery locker activity where the kids were given an bag will several articles in it. From there they had to use the steps in archeology to figure out what kind of students would own that locker.
ELA 7 - We started with spelling today! Because it was a Monday and we didn't have class on Friday to remind us of the spelling test, we had a bit of time to work on studying for the test. After the test we worked on the first draft of our 'Dear Terry' letter. REMINDER THAT TOMORROW WE WILL GO THROUGH THE NOUN HANDOUTS FROM LAST DAY FIVE. THEY MUST BE DONE FOR HOMEWORK IF NOT DONE.
CND 30 - We finished looking at the viewpoints dealing with Louis Riel and the FLQ. Then we went to the lab to work on our final project.
SOC 10 - We studied all class for our test. TEST IS TOMORROW, TUESDAY 30TH!!!!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Friday, September 26, Day 3
PAA 8 - We corrected our unit one tests. Then we went through the kitchen scavenger hunt from last class. We started looking at kitchen utensils and received a worksheet that we will do next class.
HLTH 9 - Terry Fox Run
ELA 7 - Terry Fox Run. REMINDER - SPELLING TEST ON MONDAY
CND 30 - We went through the Quiet Revolution questions and did some notes on people involved in it. We also went to the computer lab to get a brief overview of our final project.
SOC 10 - We went through our test review. Then we watched some senior volley ball. TEST IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, SEPT 30.
HLTH 9 - Terry Fox Run
ELA 7 - Terry Fox Run. REMINDER - SPELLING TEST ON MONDAY
CND 30 - We went through the Quiet Revolution questions and did some notes on people involved in it. We also went to the computer lab to get a brief overview of our final project.
SOC 10 - We went through our test review. Then we watched some senior volley ball. TEST IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, SEPT 30.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Thursday, Sept 25, Day 2
SOC 9 - We started out with a review quiz on cyclical and linear time and after going through the quiz we reviewed the information from last day. We went through the text questions due for today and then discussed the topic of archeology as a means of understanding history. We looked at the three steps of archeology and read a case study about Bushfield West.
ELA 7 - Class started with us organizing our writing portfolios. We also started on our second writing assignment of the year: The Unsent Letter. This is a letter each student will write to Terry Fox, telling him what they wish they could say if he was still alive. It is a chance to practice writing a friendly letter, and a chance to share our feelings about a great Canadian hero.
CND 30 - We read a bit more on the Quiet Revolution and then did some questions on the historical event. The students also received their final project outline for unit one. We are nearly finished the unit (test soon approaching) and will work on the final project tomorrow and next week. REMINDER: DIALECTIC ESSAYS ARE DUE TOMORROW, FRIDAY 26TH.
SOC 10 -A unit review class! THE REVIEW SHEET IS DUE FOR TOMORROW'S CLASS as we will be going through it as a means of studying. THE TEST FOR UNIT ONE IN ON TUESDAY, SEPT, 30. Also, the MINORITY POSTER IS ALSO DUE TOMORROW!
ELA 7 - Class started with us organizing our writing portfolios. We also started on our second writing assignment of the year: The Unsent Letter. This is a letter each student will write to Terry Fox, telling him what they wish they could say if he was still alive. It is a chance to practice writing a friendly letter, and a chance to share our feelings about a great Canadian hero.
CND 30 - We read a bit more on the Quiet Revolution and then did some questions on the historical event. The students also received their final project outline for unit one. We are nearly finished the unit (test soon approaching) and will work on the final project tomorrow and next week. REMINDER: DIALECTIC ESSAYS ARE DUE TOMORROW, FRIDAY 26TH.
SOC 10 -A unit review class! THE REVIEW SHEET IS DUE FOR TOMORROW'S CLASS as we will be going through it as a means of studying. THE TEST FOR UNIT ONE IN ON TUESDAY, SEPT, 30. Also, the MINORITY POSTER IS ALSO DUE TOMORROW!
Wednesday, Sept. 24, Day 1
Ooops better later than never? I apologize for the late posting....
PAA 9 - We did some 'housekeeping' today. We worked on finishing up stitches we weren't done, organizing our portfolios, and studying for our quiz. UNIT ONE QUIZ IS ON MONDAY, SEPT 29TH.
ELA 7 - We had a double English class today. We read chapter five of 'Run' and worked on reader response for chapters four and five. THEY ARE DUE FOR NEXT CLASS. We also practiced our spelling words a bit by rewriting them in to sentences that we connected into a story. It was a fun activity and we had some very creative stories!
CND 30- Today we corrected our Louis Riel Questions. After this we looked at the Quiet Revolution, the FLQ and the October Crisis. We read some information and also watched a CBC archives video that explained these historical Canadian events. We are nearing the end of our first unit!
SOC 10 - We finished up our first unit today! We went through the assignment from yesterday and then did some notes and discussions on government. A unit one test review was handed out. We will work on this tomorrow and the TEST IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, SEPT, 30.
PAA 9 - We did some 'housekeeping' today. We worked on finishing up stitches we weren't done, organizing our portfolios, and studying for our quiz. UNIT ONE QUIZ IS ON MONDAY, SEPT 29TH.
ELA 7 - We had a double English class today. We read chapter five of 'Run' and worked on reader response for chapters four and five. THEY ARE DUE FOR NEXT CLASS. We also practiced our spelling words a bit by rewriting them in to sentences that we connected into a story. It was a fun activity and we had some very creative stories!
CND 30- Today we corrected our Louis Riel Questions. After this we looked at the Quiet Revolution, the FLQ and the October Crisis. We read some information and also watched a CBC archives video that explained these historical Canadian events. We are nearing the end of our first unit!
SOC 10 - We finished up our first unit today! We went through the assignment from yesterday and then did some notes and discussions on government. A unit one test review was handed out. We will work on this tomorrow and the TEST IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, SEPT, 30.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Tuesday, Sept, 23, Day 6
SOC 9 - This morning we started out by handing in our family history assignment. It looks like a lot of time was spent on these assignments! Job well done! We continued talking about time and looked at how we use time to look back at history. We finished class by doing an assignment on history and time from our text books. THIS IS DUE ON THURSDAY, SEPT 25TH.
ELA 7 - Today we started our spelling program! WE WILL ALWAYS GET NEW SPELLING WORDS ON DAY 6, AND WILL DO THE SPELLING TEST ON DAY 4. The students have come up with words in their own reading that they believe would be good spelling words. We discussed the meanings of the words (listed in their vocab folders) and will spend time looking at those words through the week. We also went through chapters two and three from our reader response and read chapter four of 'Run'.
CND 30 - We looked at our first draft dialectic assignments and had a chance to go to the lab to fix them up in order to hand in the final copy. DIALECTICS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY 26TH. Some students also had time to work on the Louis Riel Questions. THESE QUESTIONS ARE DUE TOMORROW, THE 24TH.
SOC 10 - We started class by doing a quick assignment on Democracy and Canadians. This had to be finished in order to go to the lab to work on the minority poster assignment. This was our last class to work on these and THE MINORITY POSTERS ARE DUE FRIDAY, SEPT 26TH.
ELA 7 - Today we started our spelling program! WE WILL ALWAYS GET NEW SPELLING WORDS ON DAY 6, AND WILL DO THE SPELLING TEST ON DAY 4. The students have come up with words in their own reading that they believe would be good spelling words. We discussed the meanings of the words (listed in their vocab folders) and will spend time looking at those words through the week. We also went through chapters two and three from our reader response and read chapter four of 'Run'.
CND 30 - We looked at our first draft dialectic assignments and had a chance to go to the lab to fix them up in order to hand in the final copy. DIALECTICS ARE DUE ON FRIDAY 26TH. Some students also had time to work on the Louis Riel Questions. THESE QUESTIONS ARE DUE TOMORROW, THE 24TH.
SOC 10 - We started class by doing a quick assignment on Democracy and Canadians. This had to be finished in order to go to the lab to work on the minority poster assignment. This was our last class to work on these and THE MINORITY POSTERS ARE DUE FRIDAY, SEPT 26TH.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Monday, Sept 22, Day 5
PAA 8 - Class started with our unit one quiz on safety. After the test was finished we did a kitchen scavenger hunt locating all the kitchen tools we have in our PAA room.
HLTH 9 - In partners we created a goal statement that was measurable, specific, and possible. From there we worked on creating an action plan to achieve the goal statement. We won't actually follow these through but are creating them as a chance to practice making action plans.
ELA 7 - After silent reading we studied the 'noun'. Starting today, every day five we are going to do a mini lesson on different aspects of language. We worked on a couple worksheet that we will go through next day five. Some class time will be used to finish those up tomorrow if need be. Also, CHAPTER 2 & 3 READER RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR 'RUN' ARE DUE TOMORROW (TUESDAY, 23)
CND 30 - We started looking at Louis Riel and the Rebellions he took part. We watched several video clips from the CBC Archives, and then started working on some questions. Students will have more time to work on these tomorrow.
SOC 10 - This was the last full class to work on our minority project. Class time was used well today, and a bit more class time will be used tomorrow to finish up this project.
HLTH 9 - In partners we created a goal statement that was measurable, specific, and possible. From there we worked on creating an action plan to achieve the goal statement. We won't actually follow these through but are creating them as a chance to practice making action plans.
ELA 7 - After silent reading we studied the 'noun'. Starting today, every day five we are going to do a mini lesson on different aspects of language. We worked on a couple worksheet that we will go through next day five. Some class time will be used to finish those up tomorrow if need be. Also, CHAPTER 2 & 3 READER RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR 'RUN' ARE DUE TOMORROW (TUESDAY, 23)
CND 30 - We started looking at Louis Riel and the Rebellions he took part. We watched several video clips from the CBC Archives, and then started working on some questions. Students will have more time to work on these tomorrow.
SOC 10 - This was the last full class to work on our minority project. Class time was used well today, and a bit more class time will be used tomorrow to finish up this project.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Friday, September 19th, Day 4
PAA 9 - This morning we worked on the hardest hand stitch we will cover this unit: the backstitch. After several questions, a couple knots, and a lot of patience, we all pretty much got this stitch mastered.
SOC 9 - We discussed our first unit topic: Time. We looked at the definition of time, found out ways we measure time, and why it is important. We looked at the two types of time: cyclical and linear. REMINDER THAT THE FAMILY HISTORY ASSIGNMENT IS DUE NEXT CLASS, TUESDAY, SEPT. 23!
ELA 7 - We discussed chapter one questions from 'Run' and then read chapters two and three. We worked on reader response questions to these chapters. Chapter two is DUE FOR MONDAY, SEPT, 22.
CND 30 - We corrected the questions for English-French relations in Canada. We also looked at the viewpoints dealing with First Nations-European contact, and French-English relations.
SOC 10 - All class was used to work on our minority group assignment. Monday's class will allow students to take the info they researched and create their posters.
SOC 9 - We discussed our first unit topic: Time. We looked at the definition of time, found out ways we measure time, and why it is important. We looked at the two types of time: cyclical and linear. REMINDER THAT THE FAMILY HISTORY ASSIGNMENT IS DUE NEXT CLASS, TUESDAY, SEPT. 23!
ELA 7 - We discussed chapter one questions from 'Run' and then read chapters two and three. We worked on reader response questions to these chapters. Chapter two is DUE FOR MONDAY, SEPT, 22.
CND 30 - We corrected the questions for English-French relations in Canada. We also looked at the viewpoints dealing with First Nations-European contact, and French-English relations.
SOC 10 - All class was used to work on our minority group assignment. Monday's class will allow students to take the info they researched and create their posters.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Thursday, Sept 18, Day 3
PAA 8 - We had time to work on our safety posters (most are done but if not they need to be done for next class - MONDAY, SEPT 22). We also had time to study for our safety unit test which will be on MONDAY, SEPT 22 also.
HLTH 9 - This class was used to finish up our newspaper article assignment on the determinants of health and ways to promote health. We also created visuals to help us remember the nine determinants and health promotion strategies. Finally, we started taking notes on goal statements.
ELA 7 - We read chapter one of 'Run' and did chapter questions.
CND 30 - We worked on English-French relationship questions. THESE ARE DUE TOMORROW, SEPT 19TH.
SOC 10 - We discussed our role play from the last two classes looking specifically at minorities and democracy. We started our next assignment which is to be done in partners. This assignment allows us to look at minorities in Canada and find ways in which they are given a 'voice' in our society.
HLTH 9 - This class was used to finish up our newspaper article assignment on the determinants of health and ways to promote health. We also created visuals to help us remember the nine determinants and health promotion strategies. Finally, we started taking notes on goal statements.
ELA 7 - We read chapter one of 'Run' and did chapter questions.
CND 30 - We worked on English-French relationship questions. THESE ARE DUE TOMORROW, SEPT 19TH.
SOC 10 - We discussed our role play from the last two classes looking specifically at minorities and democracy. We started our next assignment which is to be done in partners. This assignment allows us to look at minorities in Canada and find ways in which they are given a 'voice' in our society.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Wednesday, Sept 17th, Day 2
SOC 9 - This was our last class to work on our family history assignment. There will be NO MORE time to work on these projects in class, so if students are not done they will be for homework. THEY ARE DUE TUESDAY, SEPT. 23.
ELA 7 - We looked at our novel "Run", and had a chance to preview the book a bit. We discussed the cover picture, the information on the back, information about the author, and the foreword. We will start reading chapter one tomorrow. For the last fifteen minutes of class we were able to go to the lab to finish up our online conversation assignment. All conversations were handed in today! :)
CND 30 - We corrected the questions on First Nations-European contact. We then started looking at the relationship between the British and French in Canada. We worked on questions pertaining to the topic. More time will be given tomorrow to finish these.
SOC 10 - We continued today with our Nigerian Government role play. We will discuss the findings of the role play in tomorrow's class.
ELA 7 - We looked at our novel "Run", and had a chance to preview the book a bit. We discussed the cover picture, the information on the back, information about the author, and the foreword. We will start reading chapter one tomorrow. For the last fifteen minutes of class we were able to go to the lab to finish up our online conversation assignment. All conversations were handed in today! :)
CND 30 - We corrected the questions on First Nations-European contact. We then started looking at the relationship between the British and French in Canada. We worked on questions pertaining to the topic. More time will be given tomorrow to finish these.
SOC 10 - We continued today with our Nigerian Government role play. We will discuss the findings of the role play in tomorrow's class.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Tuesday, Setpember 16th, Day 1
PAA 9 - We corrected our sewing equipment questions at the beginning of class. We then did a crash course on how to use the iron and ironing board. We had a chance to iron some scrap material. Then we worked on our oversewing stitch. Make sure to get ALL your SEWING EQUIPMENT ASAP!
ELA 7 - We continued where we left off yesterday looking at radio and video clips on the CBC archives of Terry Fox. Our novel study books were also handed out.
CND 30 - We looked at the similarities and differences between Aboriginal and British worldview. The grade twelves then worked on a question sheet based on European-Aboriginal contact. THIS IS DUE TOMORROW (WED 17TH)
SOC 10 - Today we looked at the role of democracy by doing a role play on the Nigerian government and the conflicts it had with democracy. The students were put into separate political parties or cultures, and looked at various issues, making opinions on the topics based on their cultural group. They will meet tomorrow as the 'Nigerian government' to discuss those issues.
ELA 7 - We continued where we left off yesterday looking at radio and video clips on the CBC archives of Terry Fox. Our novel study books were also handed out.
CND 30 - We looked at the similarities and differences between Aboriginal and British worldview. The grade twelves then worked on a question sheet based on European-Aboriginal contact. THIS IS DUE TOMORROW (WED 17TH)
SOC 10 - Today we looked at the role of democracy by doing a role play on the Nigerian government and the conflicts it had with democracy. The students were put into separate political parties or cultures, and looked at various issues, making opinions on the topics based on their cultural group. They will meet tomorrow as the 'Nigerian government' to discuss those issues.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Monday! September 15th, Day 6
SOC 9 - Today we worked on our family history assignment. STUDENTS NEED TO MAKE SURE TO HAVE THEIR INFORMATION TOGETHER as this is the last week to work on the project. Students need to make good use of their time in class.
ELA 7 - We started looking at information on Terry Fox. We will soon begin our novel study, 'Run', which deals with a fictional boy named Winston, and his encounter with the Canadian hero. We did a KWL chart (Know, Want to Know, Learned) to begin our discussions. We also started looking at the CBC Archives on the Internet to see the radio and video news clips about Terry Fox.
CND 30 - Our dialectics were due today. We also started looking at the dialectics that make up Canadian history. Our first topic is First Nations and European contact. In small groups we looked at the First Nations vs. European worldviews. These will be further discussed tomorrow.
SOC 10 - We worked in the computer lab to finish up our informational brochure on power and decision making in the Canadian Government. THE BROCHURE IS DUE TOMORROW (TUESDAY, 16TH).
ELA 7 - We started looking at information on Terry Fox. We will soon begin our novel study, 'Run', which deals with a fictional boy named Winston, and his encounter with the Canadian hero. We did a KWL chart (Know, Want to Know, Learned) to begin our discussions. We also started looking at the CBC Archives on the Internet to see the radio and video news clips about Terry Fox.
CND 30 - Our dialectics were due today. We also started looking at the dialectics that make up Canadian history. Our first topic is First Nations and European contact. In small groups we looked at the First Nations vs. European worldviews. These will be further discussed tomorrow.
SOC 10 - We worked in the computer lab to finish up our informational brochure on power and decision making in the Canadian Government. THE BROCHURE IS DUE TOMORROW (TUESDAY, 16TH).
Friday, September 12, 2008
Friday! Setember 12, Day 5
PAA 8 - We worked on our safety posters all class. Will have a bit more time to finish up next class.
HLTH 9 - Did an activity on the five way to promote health action. Corrected it in class. We also started a newspaper assignment (in partners) that involves locating two health related articles and deciding which determinant and health promotion strategy it deals with. More class time will be given to finish up next class.
ELA 7 - Finished up our personal narratives and then worked in partners on our online conversation assignment.
CND 30 - Last class period to work on dialectics. THEY ARE DUE ON MONDAY, SEPT. 15.
SOC 10 - no class due to assembly and chuckwagon races.
HLTH 9 - Did an activity on the five way to promote health action. Corrected it in class. We also started a newspaper assignment (in partners) that involves locating two health related articles and deciding which determinant and health promotion strategy it deals with. More class time will be given to finish up next class.
ELA 7 - Finished up our personal narratives and then worked in partners on our online conversation assignment.
CND 30 - Last class period to work on dialectics. THEY ARE DUE ON MONDAY, SEPT. 15.
SOC 10 - no class due to assembly and chuckwagon races.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, Day 3
PAA 8 - This morning we reviewed safety with a worksheet. Then we started work on our safety posters. We will have a chance to finish these on Friday's class.
HLTH 9 - We started class (as usual) with our decision making quiz. Almost half the class got 100% on the quiz. We will do this quiz at the beginning of every single Health class until we ALL get 100%. We corrected our determinant of health activity. Then we looked at the five ways to promote health (notes). We were given an assignment to distinguish the difference between those five ways. We will have a bit more time to work on this next class.
ELA 7 - We discussed our response questions to "Some Days You're the Puppy". Then we shared information about our online invented personalities. These were quite creative and funny! We also discussed our next assignment, Online Conversations. We will start this tomorrow.
CND 30 - Worked on our dialectics all class. THE DIALECTICS WILL BE DUE MONDAY the 15th.
SOC 10 - We had a quiz/competition to review the terms we learned about government and decision making. The winning team consisted of Kelsey, Delanie, and Brittni who won a fabulous prize!
Then our groups started working on their brochure assignment. They are each assigned two/three questions about power and decision making in the Canadian Government. We don't have class now until Monday (due to early dismissal and chuckwagon races). They will have more time on Monday to finish the brochure. IT IS DUE ON TUESDAY 16.
HLTH 9 - We started class (as usual) with our decision making quiz. Almost half the class got 100% on the quiz. We will do this quiz at the beginning of every single Health class until we ALL get 100%. We corrected our determinant of health activity. Then we looked at the five ways to promote health (notes). We were given an assignment to distinguish the difference between those five ways. We will have a bit more time to work on this next class.
ELA 7 - We discussed our response questions to "Some Days You're the Puppy". Then we shared information about our online invented personalities. These were quite creative and funny! We also discussed our next assignment, Online Conversations. We will start this tomorrow.
CND 30 - Worked on our dialectics all class. THE DIALECTICS WILL BE DUE MONDAY the 15th.
SOC 10 - We had a quiz/competition to review the terms we learned about government and decision making. The winning team consisted of Kelsey, Delanie, and Brittni who won a fabulous prize!
Then our groups started working on their brochure assignment. They are each assigned two/three questions about power and decision making in the Canadian Government. We don't have class now until Monday (due to early dismissal and chuckwagon races). They will have more time on Monday to finish the brochure. IT IS DUE ON TUESDAY 16.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, Day 2
SOC 9 - Personal timelines were due today. We also began work on our family histories. For our next class, THURSDAY, SEPT. 11, ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE ALL/MOST OF THEIR INFORMATION TO DO A FAMILY TREE. Some students will need to bring history books, or information from parents/grandparents, etc.
ELA 7 - Students worked on their writing projects all class in the lab. Many students have handed in a final draft that is ready to be marked. Others will need to still finish their final draft in an upcoming class. All students had a chance to work on an "Online Name" assignment. This is DUE FOR TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, SEPT 10th.
CND 30 - We had a chance to share our Tyrell Dueck dialectic examples. We are now working on our own personal choice dialectic. Students are choosing their own topics to create a dialect essay for.
SOC 10 - We finished reading through a handout on the Canadian government. We also watched a video on democracy. This will prepare us for the assignment we will begin tomorrow.
ELA 7 - Students worked on their writing projects all class in the lab. Many students have handed in a final draft that is ready to be marked. Others will need to still finish their final draft in an upcoming class. All students had a chance to work on an "Online Name" assignment. This is DUE FOR TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, SEPT 10th.
CND 30 - We had a chance to share our Tyrell Dueck dialectic examples. We are now working on our own personal choice dialectic. Students are choosing their own topics to create a dialect essay for.
SOC 10 - We finished reading through a handout on the Canadian government. We also watched a video on democracy. This will prepare us for the assignment we will begin tomorrow.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Monday, September 8, Day 1
PAA 9 - Finished up our portfolios. Worked on a small equipment assignment. This is DUE THURS. SEPT 11.
ELA 7 - Did reader response questions for "Some Days You're the Puppy". These are DUE for tomorrow, SEPT 9. We also had a chance to go to the lab to work on typing up a draft of our personal narrative. Those who didn't get quite finished will have more time to work on it tomorrow.
CND 30 - We worked on our practice dialectics of Tyrell Dueck. We will go through these tomorrow. We also looked at our first dialect essay assignment.
SOC 10 - Corrected our Constitution questions. We started looking at government a bit more in depth. We are reading a handout that discusses the many aspects of government in Canada.
ELA 7 - Did reader response questions for "Some Days You're the Puppy". These are DUE for tomorrow, SEPT 9. We also had a chance to go to the lab to work on typing up a draft of our personal narrative. Those who didn't get quite finished will have more time to work on it tomorrow.
CND 30 - We worked on our practice dialectics of Tyrell Dueck. We will go through these tomorrow. We also looked at our first dialect essay assignment.
SOC 10 - Corrected our Constitution questions. We started looking at government a bit more in depth. We are reading a handout that discusses the many aspects of government in Canada.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Friday at last.... September 5, Day 6
SOC 9 - This class was a used as a period to work on our personal time lines. There will be NO MORE CLASS TIME to work on these projects and they are due next class, TUESDAY, SEPT 9. Students should also start gathering information for their next assignment, which is looking at family history. Any kind of family history they have should be gathered for next class as well.
ELA 7 - We listened to the short story "Some Days You're the Puppy". We discussed the story a bit and went through the reader response questions that they will do on Monday. DUE ON MONDAY, SEPT 8 IS THE FIRST DRAFT OF THEIR PERSONAL NARRATIVE.
CND 30 - We practised doing moral tests. Then we looked at the situation of Tyrell Dueck, discussed the two view points considered in the case. We started working on setting up a dialectic essay in small groups/partners. These did not get finished, and will have more time to work on them on Monday's class.
SOC 10 - We looked at the topic of power and the control of it by reading information on the Canadian Constitution. We read through a handout and did some questions. QUESTIONS ARE DUE ON MONDAY, SEPT 8.
ELA 7 - We listened to the short story "Some Days You're the Puppy". We discussed the story a bit and went through the reader response questions that they will do on Monday. DUE ON MONDAY, SEPT 8 IS THE FIRST DRAFT OF THEIR PERSONAL NARRATIVE.
CND 30 - We practised doing moral tests. Then we looked at the situation of Tyrell Dueck, discussed the two view points considered in the case. We started working on setting up a dialectic essay in small groups/partners. These did not get finished, and will have more time to work on them on Monday's class.
SOC 10 - We looked at the topic of power and the control of it by reading information on the Canadian Constitution. We read through a handout and did some questions. QUESTIONS ARE DUE ON MONDAY, SEPT 8.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Thursday, September 4, Day 5
PAA 8 - Took notes and had discussions on food poisoning, moldy food, rotten food, how to store food and other such topics. We ended class with an experiment on proper hand washing.
HLTH 9 - Finished our notes on the determinants of health. We did a personal response on the determinants which is DUE SEPT 10 (Wednesday). We started an assignment on the determinants. It is also DUE SEPT 10 (Wednesday).
ELA 7 - Students worked on their first draft of their writing assignments they started last class. If they did not get finished this class then it is to be done for MONDAY, SEPT 8. They will have a bit of time tomorrow to finish it, but if not done then it needs to be taken home for homework. We also started looking at the short story "Some Days You're the Puppy".
CND 30 - We continued looking at the dialectic process. We looked specifically at moral tests, a skill needed for the dialectic.
SOC 10 - For the first half of class we discussed power and its connection to social organizations. We looked at examples of power imbalances. The last half of class we went to the lab to work on our interdependence vs independence response. This is DUE TOMORROW, FRIDAY 5th.
HLTH 9 - Finished our notes on the determinants of health. We did a personal response on the determinants which is DUE SEPT 10 (Wednesday). We started an assignment on the determinants. It is also DUE SEPT 10 (Wednesday).
ELA 7 - Students worked on their first draft of their writing assignments they started last class. If they did not get finished this class then it is to be done for MONDAY, SEPT 8. They will have a bit of time tomorrow to finish it, but if not done then it needs to be taken home for homework. We also started looking at the short story "Some Days You're the Puppy".
CND 30 - We continued looking at the dialectic process. We looked specifically at moral tests, a skill needed for the dialectic.
SOC 10 - For the first half of class we discussed power and its connection to social organizations. We looked at examples of power imbalances. The last half of class we went to the lab to work on our interdependence vs independence response. This is DUE TOMORROW, FRIDAY 5th.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, Day 4
PAA9 - Sewing!!! This morning we started out the class with looking at the course outline. We also discussed the materials that are needed for sewing class:
* VARIOUS SIZED NEEDLES
* THREAD (BLACK AND WHITE)
* BOBBINS (PLASTIC)
* PINS
* WHITE MARKING PENCIL OR CHALK
* SCISSORS
* SEAM RIPPER
Students began the construction of their portfolios which are used to store all the work done throughout the semester.
SOC 9 - Began the personal timeline assignment. Spent the hour working on it and will get more time on Friday's class to finish. DUE TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9.
ELA 7 - Worked on personal narrative writing assignment.
CND 30 - Looked at the dialectic process and a case study on a dialectic topic. Had some great discussions.
SOC 10 - Finished up interdependence vs. independence activity. Began response assignment. Will have some time to work on it. DUE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5.
* VARIOUS SIZED NEEDLES
* THREAD (BLACK AND WHITE)
* BOBBINS (PLASTIC)
* PINS
* WHITE MARKING PENCIL OR CHALK
* SCISSORS
* SEAM RIPPER
Students began the construction of their portfolios which are used to store all the work done throughout the semester.
SOC 9 - Began the personal timeline assignment. Spent the hour working on it and will get more time on Friday's class to finish. DUE TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9.
ELA 7 - Worked on personal narrative writing assignment.
CND 30 - Looked at the dialectic process and a case study on a dialectic topic. Had some great discussions.
SOC 10 - Finished up interdependence vs. independence activity. Began response assignment. Will have some time to work on it. DUE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5.
Tuesday, September 2, Day 3
PAA 8 - Students looked at course outline and discussed their cooking histories. We started our first unit which is safety.
HLTH 9 - Looked at course outline. We reviewed the decision making process, which is our first unit. We started discussing all the ways a person can be healthy and looked at some of the Determinants of Health.
ELA 7 - We discussed our unit questions that were to be responded to for today. We also made a web that listed the many areas in our life where we need to have courage. This is a prewriting activity for the writing assignment we will start tomorrow.
CND 30 - Had a chance to work on the Change assignment assigned on Friday. It is due WEDNESDAY, SEPT 3.
SOC 10 - We reviewed social organizations and contracts. We compared our class contract to that of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. We started looking at the concept of Interdependence.
HLTH 9 - Looked at course outline. We reviewed the decision making process, which is our first unit. We started discussing all the ways a person can be healthy and looked at some of the Determinants of Health.
ELA 7 - We discussed our unit questions that were to be responded to for today. We also made a web that listed the many areas in our life where we need to have courage. This is a prewriting activity for the writing assignment we will start tomorrow.
CND 30 - Had a chance to work on the Change assignment assigned on Friday. It is due WEDNESDAY, SEPT 3.
SOC 10 - We reviewed social organizations and contracts. We compared our class contract to that of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. We started looking at the concept of Interdependence.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Two Days In...
Only two days in and we have already started a few activities and assignments:
ELA 7 - Our first couple days have mostly been organizing. We had a chance to go to the library to get books for silent reading. We started brainstorming for our first unit "Finding the Courage"
SOC 9 - We started our first unit "Time". We also started our first assignment which is a personal timeline. On Wednesday (3rd) students are to have at least 15-20 important points from their life to start putting on the timeline.
SOC 10 - Began our first unit "Political Decision Making" which included an introduction to Social Organizations and Social Contracts.
SOC 30 - Looking at our first unit "Change" we have reviewed the four stages to change and have discussed worldview and social contracts. We started our first assignment on Change.
ELA 7 - Our first couple days have mostly been organizing. We had a chance to go to the library to get books for silent reading. We started brainstorming for our first unit "Finding the Courage"
SOC 9 - We started our first unit "Time". We also started our first assignment which is a personal timeline. On Wednesday (3rd) students are to have at least 15-20 important points from their life to start putting on the timeline.
SOC 10 - Began our first unit "Political Decision Making" which included an introduction to Social Organizations and Social Contracts.
SOC 30 - Looking at our first unit "Change" we have reviewed the four stages to change and have discussed worldview and social contracts. We started our first assignment on Change.
Welcome Back!!!
A welcome back to all students, staff, and parents! Summer is over and classes are up and running. As a means of communication for both parents and students, this 'blog' has been started. This will give me a chance to post all the comings and going that are happening in my classes through out the year. This include any of the projects, assignments, and activities that are happening. Students and parents can check out this webpage to see when deadlines are, to find out what happened in classes that might have been missed, and to contact me through email if more information is needed. Please check this website out as often as possible to keep updated.
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