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THURSDAY: ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

10/30/2014

Mr. Jones made these for us!

For this afternoon's art lesson, be sure to learn about the elements of art and the principles of design before you start on your paper fish.

Mrs. B. will teach you about them. Incorporate as many different elements/principles as possible onto your blank fish templates.

Mrs. B may show you the videos on the AppleTv. However, she may have you watch them independently. Either way, you must watch them both and review the useful links. You will be quizzed on these next week.

USEFUL VIDEOS:
VIDEO 1 - Elements of Art
VIDEO 2 - Elements/Principles of Design

USEFUL LINKS:
LINK 1 - Principle of Design
LINK 2 - Elements of Art
LINK 3 - More detailed information on the principles of design and elements of art

2.) MATH 6/7: Any assigned work.

3.) SCIENCE:

Unit test tomorrow
Everything on your review sheets is fair game.
Be sure you can clearly explain each of the vocabulary items.
Be sure you can calculate and tell the difference between mass, volume (square/rectangular/irregular shaped items - water displacement)
Be sure you understand the Particle Model of Matter.
Review all posts from the past few weeks and the videos that were included.

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

Which elements and principles of art and design did you use on your fish today? Explain which ones you used and how you used them. Rematch the videos and read the useful links if you need help.
Comment on at least one other student's response.
Edit/revise your original.

VIDEO LINKS:
Elements of Art
Principles of Design

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WEDNESDAY: ICE SKATING

10/29/2014

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Ice Skating

Today, the students went on an ice skating field trip and had an opportunity to socialize with Ms. Wilson's class. This is the first of many different school activities they will be doing with the other classes.

Parents, your child will be writing their first Science test this Friday. Please ask them questions about what they have learned and help ensure they are studying for the test. They have been reviewing all week and all students should do well on the test.

2.) SCIENCE:

Continue reviewing for Friday's test. The unit test will be on Friday!
Make sure you can explain all you vocabulary items from your review sheets. All worksheets should be completed for tomorrow so if you have any questions, they can be answered in class.

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

Watch this video
Like you did yesterday, choose another one of your passions and write a paragraph about it. It should have between 5-10 sentences.
Here is your criteria:

1.) HOOK - A catchy intro sentence to introduce your second passion.
2.) 3 supporting sentences - Include at least one example, one statistic (if you an find one), and
one quote that relates to your passion. If you can't find a statistic to
support your passion, add one more example.
3.) Concluding sentence - End your paragraph with something that clinches your passion and
leaves your reader wanting to learn more about it.

You must click below and use different transition words when introducing your examples in your supporting sentences. Don't always use, "For example....." If you have any questions, post them here.
Give at least 1 other student some specific suggestions on how to improve their work.
Edit/revise your post after receiving feedback. You can always ask a sibling or a parent if your classmate does not give you any.

*** Incorporate some transition words: Click here is a link to a list of transition words. ***

VIDEO LINKS:
Using Transition Words and Phrases

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TUESDAY: SCIENCE REVIEW

10/28/2014

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Daily blurb to be updated.

IMPORTANT: Dress appropriately for ice skating tomorrow. We will eat snacks at 10:00AM and head to the rink at 10:15. If parents are in the class at 10:10 the latest, that would be much appreciated. Parents, if you have not completed a NEW DRIVER form this year, please bring your insurance papers and driver's license to the class so you can complete this. The district has new rules/regulations in regards to volunteer drivers! Thanks for your cooperation! :-)

1.) MATH 6: NO HW
MATH 7: NO HW

2.) LA: Any assigned work.

3.) SCIENCE:

Any assigned work.
Continue reviewing and preparing for Friday's test.
Watch and study all the video links at the bottom of today's post!

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

Write a paragraph about your most important passion using the structure you learned about in class today! (Topic sentence, supporting sentences - examples, statistics, quotes, and a concluding sentence). Don't forget to watch your spelling, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, etc.
Give a comment/suggestion to at least one other student.
Edit/revise your original post. Keep in mind I am keeping track of who completes the daily posts.

VIDEO LINKS:
- It is very important that you understand and study these videos. It will all be on the test on Friday!!!

The Particle Model of Matter
Condensation
Evaporation of Water Particles
Sublimation (Solid turning directly into a gas!)

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MONDAY: UNIT TESTS

10/27/2014

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Today, the students reviewed what they have learned in Science and Math since the beginning of the school year. They will be assessed on what they have learned in both academic areas this week. Their first math unit test will be tomorrow and their unit test for Science will be on Thursday or Friday. The students have already been assessed informally through individual conferencing and conversations. They are eager to show their families what they have learned so far!
1.) MATH 6:

Complete all review assignments (Test yourself worksheet on the backside of Thursday's worksheet)
Complete the review questions from the textbook. We will go over your questions before tomorrow's test.
UNIT TEST TOMORROW (primes, composites, factors, multiples, integers, and order of operations)

MATH 7: Unit test tomorrow. Complete any assigned work.

2.) SCIENCE:

Complete all review questions from the handout.
We will review any questions you have tomorrow in class.

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

With your Science textbook or by doing some research, explain at least 4 points about the particle model of matter. (Post your response, comment on at least one other student's post, and edit and revise your post in paragraph form)
If you don't have your textbook, be sure to provide the link to the website you used to obtain your information about the particle model of matter.
Keep in mind that you must include information about the the space between the particles, the speed they move at, what happens when you heat them, what happens when you cool them, and anything else that you know/learn. (Explain these points for each state of matter - solid, liquid, and gas)

VIDEO LINKS:

Steve Spangler - Sulfur Hexafluoride Gas (COOL SCIENCE - Can you explain this using everything you know about density?)
See if you can figure out how to use the programs below to learn more about the different states of matter. They will help you review for Thursday/Friday's test! They are super cool!

Click to Run

Click to Run

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THURSDAY: Global Read Aloud

10/24/2014

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Today was an interesting day at Hillcrest! The students participated in the Global Read Aloud and continued reading 'One for the Murphys'. The students have been building on their reading strategies by following along with the ebook that has been airplay to the projector onto the screen. We have been learning about different reading strategies that the students will be using more intensely in the next few months. These include setting a purpose, using background knowledge to make connects, monitoring comprehension, checking for understanding, visualizing, and making inferences. The students are all familiar with these strategies as they have been learning about them for several years now. We will dive deeper into all of them in this school year.

1.) MATH 6:

Any assigned work.
Your unit test will be on Tuesday.
Watch this video. It will help you with your order of operations worksheets you were given on Thursday. Please ignore the exponents section of the order of operations. You will not be given any questions with exponents.

MATH 7: Any assigned work.

2.) SCIENCE:

Review questions (Handout). I assume that you received this on Thursday from the substitute teacher.
Your unit test will be on Friday and will cover everything you have learned so far this year. Start reviewing what you have learned!
Watch this Steve Spangler video: Float or Sink (Density)
Watch this video and try it at home! Ask your parents if they know why the eggs are all at different levels! Then, explain the science behind it to your parents! Take pictures/video of your experiment!

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

Why is family important?
Answer the above question with the following paragraph structure:

Sentence 1: Start with an interesting starter sentence (HOOK).
Sentence 2: State three reasons why family is important in list form - use commas. (Do not provide
any details. - For example: Family is the most important thing to me because they
will always be there for you, you can trust them, and they will always love you.
Sentence 3, 4, 5 (or more): Explain each point from your second sentence in detail and provide at
least one supporting sentence (example, quote, statistic, interesting fact, etc) for each
point you mentioned in your second sentence.
- Each supporting sentence above should include at least one example, quote, or
statistic.
Final sentence: Give a concluding sentence that sums up your paragraph.
*** If you have any questions, please post them here and someone will reply to it.***

VIDEO LINKS:
Cool Steve Spangler Video: Float or Sink?
Order of Operations

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WEDNESDAY: Learning Reflections

10/22/2014

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Halloween Decorations

Today, the students continued working on their learning reflections via YouTube. Students learned that to explain what they learned, they must be able to clearly articulate what they learned. Students must do this to clearly using their new knowledge. Otherwise, it is difficult to see if they learned anything. Students, if you feel your reflections need improvement, please feel free to go back to the YouTube video from yesterday and edit/revise your reflections! Remember, Mr. Hong will be assessing your reflections later this evening so be sure to include everything that you have learned.

1.) MATH 6:

Complete the integers worksheet you received today.
Watch this video on order of operations to prepare for tomorrow's class.

MATH 7: Complete any assigned work.

2.) SCIENCE:

Complete your YouTube learning reflection if you haven't already done so.
Remember to be specific about your observations (quantitative/qualitative) of each of the liquids you used in your towers! If you do not do this, you will not receive a good assessment.
Watch this Steve Spangler Video: Float or Sink (Density)

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

List at least 2 examples from the density tower/bottle activity for the following:

1.) Quantitative observations

List at least 3 examples from the density tower/bottle activity for the following:

2.) Qualitative observations

What is a physical change? Did you see a physical change in the activity?
What is a chemical change? Did you see a chemical change in the activity?
Comment on at least one other student's response tonight.
Edit/revise your original post.

VIDEO LINKS:
Cool Steve Spangler Video: Float or Sink?
Order of Operations

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TUESDAY: PASSION PROJECTS

10/21/2014

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YouTube: Comparing Densities

Today, many students presented their passion projects (trailers) to the class and taught everyone about who they are and what they are all about! It was amazing to learn about all their hidden talents and how unique each student is. Some students do not realize how unique they are and what they have to offer their classmates. Click here to watch a video clip titled, "Obvious to me, Amazing to Others!"

1.) MATH 6:

Read pg 94-95
Complete Chapter 7 Lesson 8 Worksheet
Textbook questions #1-10 Pg. 96-96
Unit Test next Tuesday
Grade 6 students, post a message here confirming you read today's planner message.

MATH 7: Any assigned work.

2.) SCIENCE: No HW. If you didn't complete the previous day's homework, be sure to complete it.

3.) POST A RESPONSE on YouTube (not here):

Click here and visit our class YouTube channel.
Watch this Science video that was uploaded today.
Post a learning reflection in paragraph form. Be sure to comment on the following:

1.) What is the learning intention and did you achieve the outcome?
2.) What did you learn about liquids and the different densities?
3.) What happens to liquids of different densities when you layer them on top of each other? Why?
4.) What happens when you insert solids of different densities into the density tower? Why?
5.) What is your conclusion?
6.) What other questions do you have that could extend your thinking?
7.) Reply to some questions your classmates had and try to answer their extension questions.

VIDEO LINKS:

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MONDAY: Science and Art Collide - Density Towers

10/20/2014

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Science/Art - Density Bottles

Today, the students created density tower bottles out of different liquids. These liquids included cornstarch, maple syrup, soap, water, oil, rubbing alcohol, and lamp oil. The students came up with many excellent inquiry questions which we will look at tomorrow. One student asked, "If we shake the bottle up, will the different liquids return to what it looked like originally?" Some students shook theirs up and will see what their bottles look like tomorrow morning! What do you think will happen based on your knowledge of density? Ask yourself, was their a physical change or chemical change?

1.) MATH 6:

Pg 92 #1-6 and Chapter 3 Lesson 7 worksheet.
Watch this video on 'Ordering Negative Integers'.

MATH 7: Any assigned work.

2.) SCIENCE: We will mark your weekend's homework tomorrow (2 worksheets)

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

Post your completed trailer here.
Watch at least two other passion trailers. Watch more if you like.
Reply to someone's trailer post and give them at least 2 things to improve on based on the criteria sheet. YOU MUST BE SPECIFIC. If you don't have your criteria sheet, simply go to last Thursday's post and download one.
Give suggestions to students who haven't received any feedback.
Ask for feedback if you haven't received any.
Take those suggestions and make some final edits.
Remember, as discussed in class you should not simply tell us what is in your picture. Use powerful words and adjectives. It does not necessarily have to be in sentence format. If anything is unclear, post your questions here.

VIDEO LINKS:
Ordering Negative Integers

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FRIDAY: Terry Fox Run

10/17/2014

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#TerryFoxRun

Today, the students supported cancer research by participating in the Terry Fox Run. Students ran 2.30km around the neighbourhood to support those living and affected with cancer. Click here to read more about Terry fox, what he has done for cancer research, and to donate to the cause! Click here to watch his documentary!

Also, today we had a chance to work with our Mrs. Nowotny's class! The grade 6/7 students taught their little buddies about the importance of following criteria, giving/receiving feedback, and editing and revising their work! In addition to this, they taught their little buddies how to blog online! Our little buddies will continue editing/revising their work in our next buddy class! Click here to see what they have done so far!

1.) MATH 6: Complete the textbook work.
MATH 7: Any assigned work.

2.) SCIENCE: Complete your two worksheets.

3.) PASSION TRAILERS:

Complete for Monday.
Be sure to follow your criteria sheet closely. If you create a really good passion trailer, but you don't follow the criteria, you will not receive a good assessment.

4.) SCIENCE ART:

Don't forget to bring your clear/small/narrow container to school on Monday!
We will be making density towers!

5.) POST A RESPONSE #1:

Complete in paragraph form. Be sure to use capitals, proper grammar, spelling, sentence structure, transition words, etc.
Why is it important to always follow criteria when completing assignments?
Why is it important to give and receive feedback to others?
Why is it important to always take the suggestions/feedback given to you to make improvements on your work?
Remember, you must post your response, give suggestions for improvement to others, and edit and revise your original post after receiving feedback.

6.) POST A RESPONSE #2:

Click here to read what your global buddies wrote!
Introduce yourself by writing a self-introduction to them! Remember, don't tell them what city and country you are from. You can give hints (For example: Continent) but only hints.
Ask at least 2 students from your global buddy class about themselves and where they are from. Try to ask questions about the landscape, proximity to the ocean, climate, continent, etc and try to figure out where they are from.
Keep in mind that you should always pay attention to your spelling, grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary, etc. "Think before you click!"

VIDEO LINKS:
The Terry Fox Documentary
Other videos will be added later this weekend (Grouse, Buddies, etc)

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THURSDAY: PASSION TRAILERS

10/16/2014

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Today, Hillcrest welcomed Flyin' Bob to our school to perform for us. He talked to the students about following their dreams and to always do what they are passionate about. Because he is passionate about his job, he loves every minute of it. He told us about 3 local circus schools that teach people of all ages the different skills that we saw him perform today. Here is a link to one that is located in New Westminster.

IMPORTANT INFO: The Terry Fox run will continue tomorrow unless it is a torrential downpour.

1.) MATH 6: Pg 89 Questions #2, 4, 5, and 7. Watch this video on using organized lists to solve problems.
MATH 7 FARRELL: Pg 25 #1-8
MATH 7 VAN: Any assigned work.

2.) SCIENCE:

Bring a narrow glass or plastic container with a lid. It must be CLEAR! A narrow olive container, pickle container, mason jar, etc will do just fine. Please find a clear jar that is as narrow as possible. Jars that are super wide will not work because our supplies are limited.

3.) PASSION TRAILER:

Complete your Passion Trailer draft for tomorrow.
Don't forget to follow your CRITERIA SHEET.
If you forgot yours at school, click here.

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

Click on at least one of the passion trailers below.
Examples: Passion Trailer 1, Passion Trailer 2, Passion Trailer 3
Using your criteria sheet, comment on all items listed on the second page. Explain what was included and what was not included on one of the example trailers above. If you want a challenge, complete the post a response for two of the example trailers.
Give specific comments/suggestions (according to the criteria sheet) on what one of the students can do to improve their passion trailers. Include any and all items they missed that are included on your passion trailer criteria sheet.

VIDEO LINKS:
How to Use an Organized List to Solve a Math Problem

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WEDNESDAY: Does a Bowling Ball Float in the Dead Sea?

10/15/2014

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SINK OR FLOAT?

Today, the students learned more about density. They learned much about the density of a regular ocean, fresh water, and compared that to the density of the Dead Sea in Israel. They saw a demo that showed a bowling ball floating in the dead sea. What did they learn from this? They learned that the density of the bowling ball had to be less than than the density of the Dead Sea because it floated when it was thrown into the Dead Sea.

1.) MATH 6: Complete Chapter 3 Lesson 6 Worksheet and textbook questions 1, 3, and 6.
MATH 7 FARRELL: Return quiz and 3 worksheets.
MATH 7 VAN: Pg. 21 Qu #1-5

2.) SICK SCIENCE: Complete page 1 and 2 of your worksheets. Click here to view the density table from the textbook.

3.) POST A RESPONSE: (2 Questions)

Today, you learned more about density. You learned that depending on the density of a solution/liquid, it will affect whether or not an object will sink or float in it. To see the short video clips we watched in class, click on the 3 links below this section to review what you saw in class.
USEFUL INFORMATION FOR THE QUESTIONS BELOW: We know that a bowling ball with a density of greater than 1.0 g/cm3 would absolutely sink in water. Water has a density of 1.0g/cm3.
QUESTION 1: What do you think would happen if you placed a bowling ball (DENISTY = 1.15 g/cm3) into a swimming pool full of salt water with a density of about 1.24 g/cm3?
QUESTION 2: What do you think would happen if you placed a bowling ball (DENSITY = 1.55g/cm3) into a swimming pool full of salt water with a density of about 1.24 g/cm3?
In both of your responses, be sure to mention why you believe the bowling ball will sink or float and YOU MUST mention the different densities mentioned above in each question.

VIDEO LINKS:

Will a Bowling Ball Float in the Dead Sea?
Salt Water Density Straws
TRY THIS AT HOME (with adult supervision) - 9 Layer Density Tower

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TUESDAY: PASSION TRAILERS

10/14/2014

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Today, students learned about story boards and what needs to be included when creating their Passion Trailers. It is not as simple as simply gathering your content (images/videos) and throwing them into a video or slideshow. You must be logical and you must be creative with your presentation. Not everyone becomes a movie director or producer! Students, please refer to your 'Passion Trailer' criteria sheets for more detailed information. Your task today, is to brainstorm 4 of your passions and ideas on how you hope to present them to your classmates and your family.

1.) PASSION TRAILERS:

Complete page 1 of your criteria sheets.
You must come up with 4 of your main passions and different ideas on how you will display your passions.
Remember, it shouldn't be random, but it should be well thought out.
Work on gathering your ideas and be sure to refer back to your criteria sheets.

2.) MATH 6: Chapter 3 lesson 5 worksheet, Page 85 and 87. Mid Chapter Quiz tomorrow.
MATH 7 FARRELL: Pg 21 #1-10
MATH 7 VAN: Pg 18 #3-9 and Chinese Window Worksheet.

3.) SCIENCE 6/7: Complete textbook questions if you didn't complete them in class. Pg 120 #1-4.

4.) POST A RESPONSE:

List at least 3 reading strategies that help you monitor your comprehension when reading something.
Why do you think it is so difficult for Carly to understand that Mrs. Murphy indeed cares about her and wants to welcome her into her family? Please explain in a detailed paragraph using your own background knowledge and connections.

VIDEO LINK:
9 Level Density Tower

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FRIDAY: Density

10/11/2014

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Trees of Thanks w/ our Buddies

On Friday, the students learned more about measurements used in chemistry. The students watched a density demo by Mr. Hong that clearly showed that objects with a greater density will sink more than objects with a lower density when placed in water. In the demo, the students saw the difference between the density of ceramic material, plastic materials, and wood. They were quick to notice that objects with densities less than 1.0 g/cm3 (grams per centimetre cubed) will float in water. We will look at demos using different liquids next week top see if objects behave the same way when immersed in them.

1.) MATH 6: Watch the video from yesterday's post. Click here. (ONLY UP TO THE min 45 s mark)
MATH 7: Any assigned work.

2.) SCIENCE: Watch this video with your parents and try to explain it to them.

3.) STUDENT INFO: Click here to complete this survey to give Mr. Hong.

4.) PASSION TRAILERS: You will receive your criteria sheets on Tuesday.

5.) POST A RESPONSE:

In Science, you learned about density.
Post a definition for density that you find online.
Post the website link where you found your information.
Also, explain in your own words what happens when objects with higher densities are placed in water compared to objects with lower densities.
Comment and give a suggestion to at least one other student.
Respond to any comments given to you.
Edit/Revise your original post. If you did not receive any feedback from your peers, ask a sibling or parent for some suggestions.
Let's see if we can all complete this weekend's 'POST A RESPONSE'?!?!?!?!? There will be a surprise in class if everyone complete's their homework.

VIDEO LINKS:
Density

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THURSDAY: Meet the Teacher Night

10/9/2014

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Measuring Volume/Water Displacement

Today, the students put their knowledge into practice and completed a mini-lab on calculating and measuring the volume of square, rectangular, and odd-shaped objects. The students used the formulas they learned in class and applied knowledge by using two different methods to calculate the volume of different objects. They used their rulers to measure the length, width, and height of square/rectangular items and then used this data in their mathematical formulas. They also used their beakers and graduated cylinders to measure the volume of odd-shaped objects through water displacement.

1.) MATH 6:

Chapter 3 Lesson 4 Worksheet and Pg. 84 #1,2, 3, 5 and 6
Watch this video on Prime Factorization (ONLY UP TO THE 3minute 45 second mark)

MATH 7: Any assigned work.

2.) SCIENCE: Complete your lab and include the learning intentions, your raw data, calculations, pictures/diagrams, and your brief learning reflection.

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

Putting yourself in the shoes of others is very important for looking at situations from a different perspective (point of view).
Put yourself in Carly's shoes from 'One for the Murphys'. Write your paragraph from her point of view.
In paragraph form, describe how you would feel if you were removed from your family and placed with a new family.
Use your emotions, feelings, and descriptive vocabulary to explain what you think it would be like.

VIDEO LINKS:
Prime Factorization (Only up to the 3:45 mark)

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WEDNESDAY: Water Displacement

10/8/2014

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Water Displacement

Today, the students learned about different ways to make quantitative observations. They learned about different tools and methods available to them that will allow them to weigh the mass of an object and to calculate the volume of awkwardly shaped objects. The method they focused on was water displacement. For a review of what you learned today, please click here and watch this video.

IMPORTANT INFO FOR MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT:
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM The PAC BBQ is from 4 - 7 tomorrow.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Open Classroom
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Parent Info in intermediate wing

1.) MATH 6: Any unfinished work.
MATH 7 Farrell: Pg 14 Qu. #9
MATH 7 Van: Pg 14 #3, 5, 7-11

2.) SCIENCE: Watch this video on water displacement.

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

You learned about different reading comprehension strategies today. You focused on accessing your background knowledge to make connections. All of you have learned about text to text, text to self, text to world, and text to media connections over the last few years. This year, you should do your best to dive deeper into your connections!
Click here for more tips on ideas for making connections.
Post a detailed connection in paragraph form that describes one you had with something that happened, a character, or event from the first 4 chapters of 'One for the Murphys'.
Don't forget about the blogging criteria and what is expected of you. Be sure to do as you have practiced in class. Refer to yesterday's post if you need more info on this.

VIDEO LINKS:
Making Connections
Water Displacement

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THURSDAY: ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

WEDNESDAY: ICE SKATING

TUESDAY: SCIENCE REVIEW

MONDAY: UNIT TESTS

THURSDAY: Global Read Aloud

WEDNESDAY: Learning Reflections

TUESDAY: PASSION PROJECTS

MONDAY: Science and Art Collide - Density Towers

FRIDAY: Terry Fox Run

THURSDAY: PASSION TRAILERS

WEDNESDAY: Does a Bowling Ball Float in the Dead Sea?

TUESDAY: PASSION TRAILERS

FRIDAY: Density

THURSDAY: Meet the Teacher Night

WEDNESDAY: Water Displacement

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