Penny Roll Day! Today students brought coins to classes for their teachers to roll. If they had enough coins to keep their teachers busy all class, then they had no work to do!!!
PAA 8 - These students decided to save their pennies - instead they did their unit one safety test.
The rest of the day was filled with coin rolling!!!!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Thursday, Feb 26, Day 2
SOC 9 - This morning we corrected our paradigm questions, and started looking at different paradigms. We split the class into two groups: ecological and technological. Then we had a chance to discuss the issues from those two perspectives. This will prepare us for our next assignment, which is a debate.
ELA 7 - We worked on our Excuse Manual today.
ELA 20 - We had a chance to finish our Unsent Letter assignment, and then worked on our children's literature analysis.
SOC 10 - This class was spent on our minority voices posters.
ELA 7 - We worked on our Excuse Manual today.
ELA 20 - We had a chance to finish our Unsent Letter assignment, and then worked on our children's literature analysis.
SOC 10 - This class was spent on our minority voices posters.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Wednesday, Feb 25, Day 1
PAA 9 - This morning we had a presentation by Curtis Weber, a young Saskatchewan man who experienced a major injury while working on site as a teenager. Here is his story:
Curtis Weber was just 17 years old, fresh out of high school and three days on the job when he was electrocuted. He was not expected to live but thanks to the support of his family and friends he beat the odds. His injuries were extensive including the loss of leg and an arm.
Despite all the hardships endured, Curtis is a positive and very happy young man with a strong vision of his future. He married his wife Lori one year ago and just completed the Natural Resource Management Course at SIAST in Prince Albert.
Curtis Weber is now embarking on a mission to tell his story in the hope that it may save someone from having to travel the path he has had to. His message is simple: his accident should not have happened, every accident is preventable, he was a student who listened to presentations like his and thought "it will never happen to me" - but it did. Safety is everybody's responsibility both at work and at home! Employers have to look out for their employees and employees have to look out not only for themselves but for their co-workers as well!
Despite all the hardships endured, Curtis is a positive and very happy young man with a strong vision of his future. He married his wife Lori one year ago and just completed the Natural Resource Management Course at SIAST in Prince Albert.
Curtis Weber is now embarking on a mission to tell his story in the hope that it may save someone from having to travel the path he has had to. His message is simple: his accident should not have happened, every accident is preventable, he was a student who listened to presentations like his and thought "it will never happen to me" - but it did. Safety is everybody's responsibility both at work and at home! Employers have to look out for their employees and employees have to look out not only for themselves but for their co-workers as well!
All grades 9-12 had a chance to see this awesome presentation, along with a Ready to Work presentation as well.
ELA 7 - After getting our new spelling words, we read a short story called, 'Thank-You Uncle Ben", and then began the creation of our excuse manual.
ELA 20 - Ready to Work Presentation
SOC 10 - We worked on our minority voices poster.
Tuesday, Feb. 24, Day 6
SOC 9 - We looked at paradigms today, and discussed how they work in our lives. Students worked on some questions from the text. These are due Thursday, Feb. 26th.
ELA 7 - Today we did our comic competition. Results will be in soon!
ELA 20 - We spent time working on our poetry interpretations. We also began looking at analyzing children's literature, and read a Robert Munsch book! Reminder: Figures of speech quiz on Wednesday. Also, bring a children's story book.
SOC 10 - We started the last major project for this unit which deals with minority rights and social contracts in Canada. We worked in the lab to do research for this assignment.
ELA 7 - Today we did our comic competition. Results will be in soon!
ELA 20 - We spent time working on our poetry interpretations. We also began looking at analyzing children's literature, and read a Robert Munsch book! Reminder: Figures of speech quiz on Wednesday. Also, bring a children's story book.
SOC 10 - We started the last major project for this unit which deals with minority rights and social contracts in Canada. We worked in the lab to do research for this assignment.
Monday, February 23, 2009
WELCOME BACK! Monday, Feb. 23, Day 5
PAA 8 - We worked on finishing our safety posters. If students did not get them done in class they will due on Friday. Also, we had a review for our safety test, also on Friday.
HLTH 9 - This class was used to work on finishing up a final copy of our teenager response assignment. We also worked on our project.
ELA 7 - We got organized today, and worked on our editing skills.
ELA 20 - Today we started a poetry interpretation assignment. We will have more time to work on this tomorrow. Also, we are having a figure of speech quiz on Wednesday, our unsent letter assignment is due on Thursday.
SOC 10 - We finished up our Nigerian role play today. We discussed the issue of democracy, comparing Canada and Nigeria, and the importance of social contracts when it comes to the protection of minority rights.
HLTH 9 - This class was used to work on finishing up a final copy of our teenager response assignment. We also worked on our project.
ELA 7 - We got organized today, and worked on our editing skills.
ELA 20 - Today we started a poetry interpretation assignment. We will have more time to work on this tomorrow. Also, we are having a figure of speech quiz on Wednesday, our unsent letter assignment is due on Thursday.
SOC 10 - We finished up our Nigerian role play today. We discussed the issue of democracy, comparing Canada and Nigeria, and the importance of social contracts when it comes to the protection of minority rights.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Friday, Feb 13, Day 4
PAA 9 - After correcting our small sewing equipment handout we started a new handstitch: The Oversewing Stitch.
SOC 9 - We took this period to go to the lab and work on finishing up a Health assignment on our responses to a teenager with a chronic illness.
ELA 7 - After reading a chapter of Riding Planet Earth, we did our lesson 14 spelling test and then went to the lab to work on our final copy of a misadventure story.
ELA 20 - We worked on our unsent letter today. If a rough draft did not get handed in today, it will be due Monday after the break.
SOC 10 - Today the students missing earlier in the week got caught up with the Nigerian roleplay we will be doing. We will finish this after the break.
SOC 9 - We took this period to go to the lab and work on finishing up a Health assignment on our responses to a teenager with a chronic illness.
ELA 7 - After reading a chapter of Riding Planet Earth, we did our lesson 14 spelling test and then went to the lab to work on our final copy of a misadventure story.
ELA 20 - We worked on our unsent letter today. If a rough draft did not get handed in today, it will be due Monday after the break.
SOC 10 - Today the students missing earlier in the week got caught up with the Nigerian roleplay we will be doing. We will finish this after the break.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Thursday, Feb 12, Day 3
PAA 8 - We worked on our safety posters. One more class will be given to finish these.
HLTH 9 - Grades 5-9 had an opportunity to hear local resident Linda Mulroney give her story on her battle with cancer, and her choices in her life considering smoking. She shared what her past life has been like, and influenced the students to never start smoking. She gave a very engaging and inspiring presentation.
ELA 7 - We worked on our misadventure stories this period in the lab.
ELA 20 - After sharing our childhood poetry, we worked on our unsent letter assignment.
HLTH 9 - Grades 5-9 had an opportunity to hear local resident Linda Mulroney give her story on her battle with cancer, and her choices in her life considering smoking. She shared what her past life has been like, and influenced the students to never start smoking. She gave a very engaging and inspiring presentation.
ELA 7 - We worked on our misadventure stories this period in the lab.
ELA 20 - After sharing our childhood poetry, we worked on our unsent letter assignment.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tuesday, Feb. 10, Day 1
PAA 9 - We worked on a Small Equipment handout which is due for next class (FRIDAY). We also started our first hand stitch: The Running Stitch
ELA 7 - After receiving our new spelling words we worked on our 'Story of Misadventure'. We went to the lab to type our first draft. More time will be spent on these next class.
ELA 20 - In groups we read some short memoirs that dealt with the topic of parents. We shared the topics and the tones of the memoirs which lead us into the writing of our next assignment: The Unsent Letter. Reminder that Childhood Inspired Poetry is due WEDNESDAY.
SOC 10 - We started a role play today which looked at the issues that arise when there is a lack of a social contract/organization. Students formed four groups that represented the people of Nigeria and looked at some issues through they eyes of those people.
ELA 7 - After receiving our new spelling words we worked on our 'Story of Misadventure'. We went to the lab to type our first draft. More time will be spent on these next class.
ELA 20 - In groups we read some short memoirs that dealt with the topic of parents. We shared the topics and the tones of the memoirs which lead us into the writing of our next assignment: The Unsent Letter. Reminder that Childhood Inspired Poetry is due WEDNESDAY.
SOC 10 - We started a role play today which looked at the issues that arise when there is a lack of a social contract/organization. Students formed four groups that represented the people of Nigeria and looked at some issues through they eyes of those people.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Monday, Feb. 9, Day 6
SOC 9 - We corrected our causality questions today. We also looked at cause and effect a bit more, and discussed our final case study.
ELA 7 - This morning we handed in our comics which were due today, and then started our next writing assignment: A Story of Misadventure. This story involves taking an experience that you can look back on and laugh at - perhaps an injury, or embarrassing moment.
ELA 20 - We worked on doing some editing of our childhood poetry. We also finished up our tone role play that will allow us to look for tone in our short stories we will be reading tomorrow.
SOC 10 - After correcting our questions on the Canadian Constitution, we worked on our handouts that discuss Canadian government. These will need to be done for next class.
ELA 7 - This morning we handed in our comics which were due today, and then started our next writing assignment: A Story of Misadventure. This story involves taking an experience that you can look back on and laugh at - perhaps an injury, or embarrassing moment.
ELA 20 - We worked on doing some editing of our childhood poetry. We also finished up our tone role play that will allow us to look for tone in our short stories we will be reading tomorrow.
SOC 10 - After correcting our questions on the Canadian Constitution, we worked on our handouts that discuss Canadian government. These will need to be done for next class.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Friday, Feb. 6, Day 5
PAA 8 - Today we learned more about safety in the kitchen, specifically discussing food safety. We started our first assignment - a safety poster.
HLTH 9 - After spending some time working on our chronic illness response, we switched over to Social to look at several case studies dealing with causality.
ELA 7 - We looked at how to create dialogue in writing. The rest of class was spent on finishing up comics. If students are NOT done they are due for Monday.
ELA 20 - We finished up our response for 'Sometimes You Can't Make it on Your Own', and then started looking at the concept of 'tone'. We did some role plays that we will finish up on Monday.
SOC 10 - The Independence vs interdependence assignment was due today. We then worked on constitution questions, and a group project that involves presenting information on power and decision making in the Canadian Government.
HLTH 9 - After spending some time working on our chronic illness response, we switched over to Social to look at several case studies dealing with causality.
ELA 7 - We looked at how to create dialogue in writing. The rest of class was spent on finishing up comics. If students are NOT done they are due for Monday.
ELA 20 - We finished up our response for 'Sometimes You Can't Make it on Your Own', and then started looking at the concept of 'tone'. We did some role plays that we will finish up on Monday.
SOC 10 - The Independence vs interdependence assignment was due today. We then worked on constitution questions, and a group project that involves presenting information on power and decision making in the Canadian Government.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Thursday, Feb. 5, Day 4
PAA 9 - We finished up our portfolios today, and started an assignment on small sewing equipment. There will be more time to work on this assignment next day.
SOC 9 - Today we started our third unit: Causality. We read a section from the text, did some question and answer, and then looked at some examples of causality in every day life.
ELA 7 - After our spelling test, and reading a chapter of "Riding Planet Earth", we worked on our comic strips. These will be due on Monday, Feb. 9.
ELA 20 - We discussed the topic of "parents and family" today, and listed to a song by U2 called, "Sometime You Can't Make It On Your Own". We did a response which we will share. There was also time to work on our childhood poems which will be due on Monday, Feb. 9.
SOC 10 - We discussed the topic of power and decision making. We looked specifically at the Canadian Government and the constitution. Some questions were done on these. We will have more time to work on these tomorrow. The Interdependence VS Independence response is due tomorrow.
SOC 9 - Today we started our third unit: Causality. We read a section from the text, did some question and answer, and then looked at some examples of causality in every day life.
ELA 7 - After our spelling test, and reading a chapter of "Riding Planet Earth", we worked on our comic strips. These will be due on Monday, Feb. 9.
ELA 20 - We discussed the topic of "parents and family" today, and listed to a song by U2 called, "Sometime You Can't Make It On Your Own". We did a response which we will share. There was also time to work on our childhood poems which will be due on Monday, Feb. 9.
SOC 10 - We discussed the topic of power and decision making. We looked specifically at the Canadian Government and the constitution. Some questions were done on these. We will have more time to work on these tomorrow. The Interdependence VS Independence response is due tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Wednesday, Feb. 4, Day 3
PAA 8 - Today was our first cooking class. We looked at the course outline and talked about safety.
HLTH 9 - After sharing information about teenagers with chronic illnesses, we started our response assignment. Students are to create either a poem, letter, or award in response to what they have read about the teen they read about. Next class will be used to work on this assignment.
ELA 7 - Today was a work period to do our comic strips. We will have some time tomorrow to work on these and they will be due on Monday. Also, spelling test is tomorrow!
ELA 20 - We started our childhood poetry writing today. After looking at figures of speech, and discussing ways to start our poetry writing, we worked on these. There will be more time to finish the poem tomorrow.
SOC 10 - After bringing our survival simulation to a close, we worked on doing a response to the activity. This response deals with independence vs interdependence. This will be due on Friday.
HLTH 9 - After sharing information about teenagers with chronic illnesses, we started our response assignment. Students are to create either a poem, letter, or award in response to what they have read about the teen they read about. Next class will be used to work on this assignment.
ELA 7 - Today was a work period to do our comic strips. We will have some time tomorrow to work on these and they will be due on Monday. Also, spelling test is tomorrow!
ELA 20 - We started our childhood poetry writing today. After looking at figures of speech, and discussing ways to start our poetry writing, we worked on these. There will be more time to finish the poem tomorrow.
SOC 10 - After bringing our survival simulation to a close, we worked on doing a response to the activity. This response deals with independence vs interdependence. This will be due on Friday.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Tuesday, Feb. 3, Day 2
SOC 9 - Student wrote their Unit Two Change Test this morning. They also had an opportunity to finished off their health chronic illness assignment that is due tomorrow.
ELA 7 - We worked on our comics today. They will be due later this week.
ELA 20 - Ski trip.
SOC 1- Ski trip. Student present worked on the independence VS. interdependence assignment.
ELA 7 - We worked on our comics today. They will be due later this week.
ELA 20 - Ski trip.
SOC 1- Ski trip. Student present worked on the independence VS. interdependence assignment.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Monday, February 2, Day 1
Happy Groundhog Day!!!
PAA 9 - We started our course today with the outline, in class participation rubric, materials list, and portfolio assignment. Students should take their materials list home and brings supplies as soon as possible. We started the portfolios today, and will have more time to work on them next class.
ELA 7 - We received new spelling words today, and worked on our comic analysis. They need to be handed in tomorrow. We also started our comic strip writing assignment today.
ELA 20 - We did some reader response today on two poems, and then looked at figures of speech. We will start poetry writing tomorrow.
SOC 10 - After comparing the Canadian Charter to our own in class Social 10 contract we did a survival simulation that allowed for students to work both individually and interdependence. We will follow on this assignment tomorrow.
REMINDER: SOCIAL 9 Unit Test Tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PAA 9 - We started our course today with the outline, in class participation rubric, materials list, and portfolio assignment. Students should take their materials list home and brings supplies as soon as possible. We started the portfolios today, and will have more time to work on them next class.
ELA 7 - We received new spelling words today, and worked on our comic analysis. They need to be handed in tomorrow. We also started our comic strip writing assignment today.
ELA 20 - We did some reader response today on two poems, and then looked at figures of speech. We will start poetry writing tomorrow.
SOC 10 - After comparing the Canadian Charter to our own in class Social 10 contract we did a survival simulation that allowed for students to work both individually and interdependence. We will follow on this assignment tomorrow.
REMINDER: SOCIAL 9 Unit Test Tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Friday, Jan 30, Day 6
SOC 9 - We reviewed for our unit two test all class. This test in on Tuesday, February 3rd.
ELA 7 - After correcting our "Writing on the Funny Side" response, we started to analyze comic strips. We looked at examples on the overhead, and students received comics for their own analysis they will do.
ELA 20 - This class was spent brainstorming and sharing childhood memories that we have. The stories were interesting, funny, and heartwarming!!!
SOC 10 - Today we learned about social contracts and how they guide social organizations. We made our own social contract for our Social 10 class.
ELA 7 - After correcting our "Writing on the Funny Side" response, we started to analyze comic strips. We looked at examples on the overhead, and students received comics for their own analysis they will do.
ELA 20 - This class was spent brainstorming and sharing childhood memories that we have. The stories were interesting, funny, and heartwarming!!!
SOC 10 - Today we learned about social contracts and how they guide social organizations. We made our own social contract for our Social 10 class.
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