Week of December 16 - 20

SCIENCE:

• Textbook, Unit 4:  Structures & Forces - Topics 1 & 2, Topics 3 to 5, Topics 6 & 7
• Structures & Forces I CAN Statements
• Mon., Dec. 16 - (7-1 & 7-2) Review for Unit Test using Kahoot! (7-4 only-using Jeopardy)
• Tues., Dec. 17 - (7-1 & 7-2 only) Unit 4 Test:  Topics 1 & 2.  (Need to know vocabulary and concepts from topics 1 & 2, please see notes from last week)
• Wed., Dec. 18 - (7-4 only) Unit 4 Test:  Topics 1 & 2. 
• Wed., Dec. 18 - Catch-up on missing assignments
• Thurs., Dec. 19 - Watching Structure & Forces documentaries

MATH:

• Textbook, Chapter 8:  Circles   Check Answers here
• Circles I CAN Statements  
• Mon., Dec. 16 - Completing Entrance Slip:  Area.  Complete practice from 8.3, Pp. 285 - 286, #6, 7, 11, 14, 15, 19.
• Tues., Dec. 17 - Due:  Practice from 8.3
• Tues., Dec. 17 - Review for Chapter Test (reviewing word problems & then Kahoot!) 
• Wed., Dec. 18 - Chapter 8 Test:  Circles (Need to know parts of a circle, formulas for calculating circumference using diameter & radius, and the formula for finding the area of a circle, need to be able to construct a circle with a given radius and diameter using a ruler and a compass) . Compass Art

RECOMMENDED DAILY MATH PRACTICE:

Basic math facts are to math what the ABCs are to reading & writing.  Being able to quickly know and apply these facts, or tools, will make learning the concepts being taught in grade 7 a lot easier to focus on and learn.  Just like learning an instrument or how to perform a particular skill in your favourite sport, improving in math takes practice and patience but is well worth the effort!

• For improving your accuracy, complete Math Vitamins 5 days/week:  Weekly Worksheet
• A fun way to become more efficient at recalling your facts, try completing a Timed Math Practice 5 days/week: Weekly Worksheet            Hoodamath Website Link
• Monthly evaluation to see how much your skills have improved from your practice:  November's Basic Math Facts Quiz

CLASSROOM DOCUMENTS:


• Extra Schedules by Homeroom:  7-1,  7-2,  7- 4 . (Print and colour as needed)

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Fri., Dec. 13 - W123
• Mon., Dec. 16 - Starting Circus in Phys. Ed
• Thurs., Dec. 19 - Pajama Day - Last day of school before Winter Break
• Fri., Dec. 20 - PD Day:  No school
• Fri., Dec - 20 to Tues., Jan. 7 - Winter Break
• Tues., Jan. 7 - Return to school after Break
• Thurs., Jan. 16 - Grade 7 Dance Show @Lord Beaverbrook High School, 5 - 7:30pm.  *If a student is making their way on their own (walking over or catching a ride with a friend’s parent etc.) their parent/guardian must notify Ms. Romanchuk by email prior to the show with permission for them to do so.  Nicole Romanchuk:  naromanchuk@cbe.ab.ca

Week of December 9 - 13

SCIENCE:

• Textbook, Unit 4:  Structures & Forces - Topics 1 & 2, Topics 3 to 5, Topics 6 & 7
• Structures & Forces I CAN Statements
• Mon., Dec. 9 - Due:  The Food Web assignment
• Mon., Dec. 9 - Completed notes on L1 Structures & Forces: Types of Structures
• Tues., Dec 10 - Completed Quick Challenge:  Classifying Structures.  Example.  
• Wed., Dec. 11 - Due:  Quick Challenge:  Classifying Structures
• Wed., Dec. 11 - Completing notes on L2 Structures & Forces:  Describing Structures.  Describing Structures cloze-styled notes handout.   Handed out vocabulary sheet.
• Thurs., Dec. 12 - Completing notes from L2
• Fri., Dec. 13 - (7-4 only) Reviewed for test using Kahoot!
• Mon., Dec. 16 - Review for Unit Test using Kahoot!
• Tues., Dec. 17 - Unit 4 Test:  Topics 1 & 2.  (Need to know vocabulary and concepts from topics 1 & 2, please see notes from last week)
• Wed., Dec. 18 - (7-4 only) Unit 4 Test:  Topics 1 & 2
• Wed., Dec. 18 - Building Challenge:  Design & Build a Golf Ball Bridge (Day 1)
• Thurs., Dec. 19 - Working on Golf Ball Bridge (Day 2)

MATH:

• Textbook, Chapter 8:  Circles   Check Answers here
• Circles I CAN Statements  
• Mon., Dec. 9 - Completing notes for L2 Circumference of a Circle.   Starting practice for Circles 8.2 Pp. 278 - 79, 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16
• Tues., Dec. 10 - Completed Calculating the Circumference of a Circle Handout and handed in.  Completed practice from 8.2.
• Wed., Dec. 11 - Due:  Practice from 8.2
• Wed., Dec. 11 - Completing Entrance Slip:  Circumference.  Completing notes for L3 Area of a Circle.  
• Thurs., Dec. 12 - Complete Calculating the Area of a Circle Handout and handed in.  Working on practice from 8.3, Pp. 285 - 286, #6, 7, 11, 14, 15, 19.
• Fri., Dec. 13 - Review of formulas for calculating circumference and area using whiteboards for practice
• Mon., Dec. 16 - Completing Entrance Slip:  Area.  Complete practice from 8.3, Pp. 285 - 286, #6, 7, 11, 14, 15, 19.
• Tues., Dec. 17 - Due:  Practice from 8.3
• Tues., Dec. 17 - Review for Chapter Test (reviewing word problems & then Kahoot!) 
• Wed., Dec. 18 - Chapter 8 Test:  Circles (Need to know parts of a circle, formulas for calculating circumference using diameter & radius, and the formula for finding the area of a circle, need to be able to construct a circle with a given radius and diameter using a ruler and a compass)

RECOMMENDED DAILY MATH PRACTICE:

Basic math facts are to math what the ABCs are to reading & writing.  Being able to quickly know and apply these facts, or tools, will make learning the concepts being taught in grade 7 a lot easier to focus on and learn.  Just like learning an instrument or how to perform a particular skill in your favourite sport, improving in math takes practice and patience but is well worth the effort!

• For improving your accuracy, complete Math Vitamins 5 days/week:  Weekly Worksheet
• A fun way to become more efficient at recalling your facts, try completing a Timed Math Practice 5 days/week: Weekly Worksheet            Hoodamath Website Link
• Monthly evaluation to see how much your skills have improved from your practice:  November's Basic Math Facts Quiz

CLASSROOM DOCUMENTS:


• Extra Schedules by Homeroom:  7-1,  7-2,  7- 4 . (Print and colour as needed)

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Fri., Dec. 13 - W123
• Mon., Dec. 16 - Starting Circus in Phys. Ed
• Fri., Dec. 20 - PD Day:  No school
• Fri., Dec - 20 to Tues., Jan. 7 - Winter Break
• Tues., Jan. 7 - Return to school after Break

Week of December 2 - 6

This year's BIG Question in Grade 7:  

        "How do actions impact outcomes and how do outcomes impact actions?"

SCIENCE:

• Textbook, Unit 4:  Structures & Forces - Topics 1 & 2, Topics 3 to 5, Topics 6 & 7
• Structures & Forces I CAN Statements
• Mon., Dec. 2 - Traditional Structure Assignment.  Working on completing picture on paper and answering questions in a google doc. (others: completing incomplete work from Unit 1)
• Tues., Dec. 3 - The Food Web assignment . Students have today's class and first half of tomorrow's class to finish.
• Wed., Dec. 4 - Completing the Food Web assignment.  Working on Traditional Structure.

MATH:

• Textbook, Chapter 8:  Circles   Check Answers here
• Circles I CAN Statements  
• Mon., Dec. 2 - Completing I CAN Statements and working on Notes in Visual Journal.  Notes:  L1 Constructing Circles PPT
• Tues., Dec. 3 - Completing the notes in visual journals:  Constructing Circles & Parts of a Circle.  Started practice:  Pp. 271-72, #5a, 6, 7, 8b, 10, 11, 14
• Wed., Dec. 4 - Notes: L2 Circumference of a Circle.   Completing Pp. 271 - 72 practice
• Thurs., Dec. 5 - Due:  Practice for 8.1, Pp. 271 - 72
• Thurs., Dec. 5 - Entrance Slip on Radius and Diameter.  Exploring Circumference activity.

RECOMMENDED DAILY MATH PRACTICE:

Basic math facts are to math what the ABCs are to reading & writing.  Being able to quickly know and apply these facts, or tools, will make learning the concepts being taught in grade 7 a lot easier to focus on and learn.  Just like learning an instrument or how to perform a particular skill in your favourite sport, improving in math takes practice and patience but is well worth the effort!

• For improving your accuracy, complete Math Vitamins 5 days/week:  Weekly Worksheet
• A fun way to become more efficient at recalling your facts, try completing a Timed Math Practice 5 days/week: Weekly Worksheet            Hoodamath Website Link
• Monthly evaluation to see how much your skills have improved from your practice:  November's Basic Math Facts Quiz

CLASSROOM DOCUMENTS:

• Extra Schedules by Homeroom:  7-1,  7-2,  7- 4 . (Print and colour as needed)

DATES TO REMEMBER:

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Week of November 25 - 29

This year's BIG Question in Grade 7:  

        "How do actions impact outcomes and how do outcomes impact actions?"

SCIENCE:

• Textbook, Unit 1:  Interactions & Ecosystems - Topic 1-3, Topic 4-5, Topic 6-7
• Interactions & Ecosystems I CAN Statements
• Mon., Nov. 25 - Completing Critical Thinking Paragraphs (You will have the first half of class to finish, printing and handing in during second half)
• Mon., Nov. 25 - Due:  Bioaccumulation Food Chain assignment (Wood or Paper) and the Critical Thinking Paragraphs /(When Ecosystems Change)

• Mon., Nov. 25 - Study Notes (on PowerPoint): 
• 1. Interactions & Ecosystems L1
  2. Interactions & Ecosystems L2
  3. Interactions & Ecosystems L3
  4. Interactions & Ecosystems L4
  5. Interactions & Ecosystems L5
  6. Interactions & Ecosystems L6
  7. Interactions & Ecosystems L7
  8. Symbiosis Booklet  (if you have not finished yours) 
  9. Vocabulary Puzzles (if you have not finished yours) 

• Tues., Nov. 26 - Field Trip (7-4 - completing yesterday's assignment/studying using Study Notes)
• Wed., Nov. 27 - Review for Unit Test (using Study Notes above)
• Thurs., Nov. 28 - Unit 1, Interactions within Ecosystems Test
• Fri., Nov. 29 - I Can Statements for Structures & Forces,  activity
• Mon., Dec. 2 - Traditional Structure Assignment

MATH:

• Textbook, Chapter 9:  Integers   Check Answers here
• Integers I CAN Statements  
• Mon., Nov. 25 - Whiteboard practice - Reviewing adding & subtracting integers using numbers & number lines
• Tues., Nov. 26 - Field Trip
• Wed., Nov. 27 - Chapter 9 Test:  Adding & Subtracting Integers
• Thurs., Nov. 28 - I CAN Statements for Circles, activity (need compasses)

RECOMMENDED DAILY MATH PRACTICE:

Basic math facts are to math what the ABCs are to reading & writing.  Being able to quickly know and apply these facts, or tools, will make learning the concepts being taught in grade 7 a lot easier to focus on and learn.  Just like learning an instrument or how to perform a particular skill in your favourite sport, improving in math takes practice and patience but is well worth the effort!

• For improving your accuracy, complete Math Vitamins 5 days/week:  Weekly Worksheet
• A fun way to become more efficient at recalling your facts, try completing a Timed Math Practice 5 days/week: Weekly Worksheet            Hoodamath Website Link
• Monthly evaluation to see how much your skills have improved from your practice:  November's Basic Math Facts Quiz

CLASSROOM DOCUMENTS:

• Extra Schedules by Homeroom:  7-1,  7-2,  7- 4 . (Print and colour as needed)

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Tues., Nov. 26 - Field Trip to Theatre Calgary (A Christmas Carol)
• Fri., Nov. 29 - ACE T123

Week of November 18 - 22

This year's BIG Question in Grade 7:  

        "How do actions impact outcomes and how do outcomes impact actions?"

SCIENCE:

• Textbook, Unit 1:  Interactions & Ecosystems - Topic 1-3, Topic 4-5, Topic 6-7
• Interactions & Ecosystems I CAN Statements
• Mon., Nov. 18 - Completing Bioaccumulation Food Chain assignment - Wood burning.
• Tues., Nov. 19 - Last day for completing Bioaccumulation Food Chain assignment - Wood burning.
• Wed., Nov. 20 - Starting work on Critical Thinking Paragraphs - completing Bioaccumulation
• Thurs., Nov. 21 - Completing the Critical Thinking paragraph on Bioaccumulation and starting/completing the paragraph on Human Impact.  When Ecosystems Change
• Mon., Nov. 25 - Due:  Wood burned or Hand drawn/coloured Bioaccumulation Food Chain diagram
• Mon., Nov. 25 - Due:  Critical Thinking Paragraphs (You will have the first half of class to finish, printing and handing in during second half)
• Tues., Nov. 26 - Field Trip
• Thurs., Nov. 28 - Unit 1, Interactions within Ecosystems Test

MATH:

• Textbook, Chapter 9:  Integers   Check Answers here
• Integers I CAN Statements  
• Mon., Nov. 18 - Completing Entrance Slips on Adding & subtracting Integers using Integer Chips and Number Lines.  Completing practice from 9.5, Pp. 339 - 341, #3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12a/b
• Tues., Nov. 19 - Whiteboard practice - Reviewing Adding and Subtracting Integers using integer chips
• Wed., Nov. 20 - Whiteboard practice - Reviewing Adding & Subtracting Integers using numbers lines
• Thurs., Nov. 21 - **Chapter 9 Test:  Adding & Subtracting Integers - moved to Wednesday due to some people needing more practice with subtraction.
• Thurs., Nov. 21 - Whiteboard practice - Reviewing adding & subtracting integers using numbers and integer chips.
• Mon., Nov. 25 - Whiteboard practice - Reviewing adding & subtracting integers using numbers & number lines
• Tues., Nov. 26 - Field Trip
• Wed., Nov. 27 - Chapter 9 Test:  Adding & Subtracting Integers

RECOMMENDED DAILY MATH PRACTICE:

Basic math facts are to math what the ABCs are to reading & writing.  Being able to quickly know and apply these facts, or tools, will make learning the concepts being taught in grade 7 a lot easier to focus on and learn.  Just like learning an instrument or how to perform a particular skill in your favourite sport, improving in math takes practice and patience but is well worth the effort!

• For improving your accuracy, complete Math Vitamins 5 days/week:  Weekly Worksheet
• A fun way to become more efficient at recalling your facts, try completing a Timed Math Practice 5 days/week: Weekly Worksheet            Hoodamath Website Link
• Monthly evaluation to see how much your skills have improved from your practice:  November's Basic Math Facts Quiz

CLASSROOM DOCUMENTS:

• Extra Schedules by Homeroom:  7-1,  7-2,  7- 4 . (Print and colour as needed)

CLASSROOM NOTICES:

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Thurs., Nov. 21 - Parent/Student/Teacher conferences 5 - 8pm
• Fri., Nov. 22 - Conferences:  No school
• Fri., Nov. 22 - Parent/Student/Teacher conferences 8am - 1pm
• Tues., Nov. 26 - Field Trip to Theatre Calgary (A Christmas Carol)
• Fri., Nov. 29 - ACE T123

Week of November 11 - 15

This year's BIG Question in Grade 7:  

        "How do actions impact outcomes and how do outcomes impact actions?"

SCIENCE:

• Textbook, Unit 1:  Interactions & Ecosystems - Topic 1-3, Topic 4-5, Topic 6-7
• Interactions & Ecosystems I CAN Statements
• Tues., Nov. 12 - Working on the Bioaccumulation Food Chain assignment - Finish research and planning.
• Wed., Nov. 13 - Brief study session using puzzle pieces.  Working on completing the Bioaccumulation Food Chain assignment Planning & wood burning (if students forgot to bring their piece of wood, they are completing the assignment on paper.
• Wed., Nov. 13 - Studying for the Vocabulary Quiz - Completed Vocabulary Card Info - Completed Symbiosis Flip Book Info -
• Thurs., Nov. 14 - Writing the Unit 1 Vocabulary Quiz (Content taken from Symbiosis Flip Book & Vocabulary Puzzle assignments). Completing the Bioaccumulation Food Chain assignment - Wood burning.  

MATH:

• Textbook, Chapter 9:  Integers   Check Answers here
• Integers I CAN Statements  
• Tues., Nov. 12 - (7-2: Completing notes, starting practice.) (7-1: Completing practice from 9.3, Pp. 327 - 329, #5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15.)
• Wed., Nov. 13 - Completing notes on subtracting integers using number lines.(7.2: Also completing practice from 9.3)
• Thurs., Nov. 14 - Both classes:  Completing practice from 9.4, Pp. 333 - 335, #6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17
• Fri., Nov. 15 - Completing practice from 9.5, Pp. 339 - 341, #3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 17

RECOMMENDED DAILY MATH PRACTICE:

Basic math facts are to math what the ABCs are to reading & writing.  Being able to quickly know and apply these facts, or tools, will make learning the concepts being taught in grade 7 a lot easier to focus on and learn.  Just like learning an instrument or how to perform a particular skill in your favourite sport, improving in math takes practice and patience but is well worth the effort!

• For improving your accuracy, complete Math Vitamins 5 days/week:  Weekly Worksheet
• A fun way to become more efficient at recalling your facts, try completing a Timed Math Practice 5 days/week: Weekly Worksheet            Hoodamath Website Link
• Monthly evaluation to see how much your skills have improved from your practice:  November's Basic Math Facts Quiz

CLASSROOM DOCUMENTS:

• Extra Schedules by Homeroom:  7-1,  7-2,  7- 4 . (Print and colour as needed)

CLASSROOM NOTICES:

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Mon., Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day:  No School
• Thurs., Nov. 14 - Conference Manager opens for booking appointments from Parent/Student/Teacher conferences
• Fri., Nov. 15 - ACE M456
• Thurs., Nov. 21 - Parent/Student/Teacher conferences 5 - 8pm
• Fri., Nov. 22 - Conferences:  No school
• Fri., Nov. 22 - Parent/Student/Teacher conferences 8am - 1pm
• Tues., Nov. 26 - Field Trip to Theatre Calgary (A Christmas Carol)
• Fri., Nov. 29 - ACE T123

Week of November 4 - 8

This year's BIG Question in Grade 7:  

        "How do actions impact outcomes and how do outcomes impact actions?"

SCIENCE:

• Textbook, Unit 1:  Interactions & Ecosystems - Topic 1-3, Topic 4-5, Topic 6-7
• Interactions & Ecosystems I CAN Statements
• Mon., Nov. 4 - Completing the Water Cycle Diagram
• Tues., Nov. 5 - Completing the Food Web activity.  
• Wed., Nov. 6 - Completing the Food Web activity & worksheet.   Food Web Video
• Thurs., Nov. 7- Watching video on Bioaccumulation and the example of DDT.  Research and rough draft drawing for a Bioaccumulation Food Chain  (Can't do Peregrine Falcon)
• Thurs., Nov. 14 - Vocabulary Quiz (use your vocab puzzles and symbiosis booklets to help study) 

MATH:

• Textbook, Chapter 9:  Integers   Check Answers here
• Integers I CAN Statements  
• Mon., Nov. 4 - Completing entrance slip.  Completing practice from 9.1, Pp. 313 - 315, #1, 2, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15 
• Tues., Nov. 5 - Due:  Practice from 9.1.
• Tues., Nov. 5 - Completing notes on adding integers and modelling using number lines.
• Wed., Nov. 6 - Completing practice from 9.2, Pp. 320-21, #5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 19.
• Thurs., Nov. 7 - Due:  Practice from 9.2.  Completing notes on subtraction of integers.
• Thurs., Nov. 7 - Completing notes on subtracting integers using integer chips.
• Fri., Nov. 8 - Completing notes on subtracting integers using integer chips.
• Tues., Nov. 12 - Completing practice from 9.3, Pp. 327 - 329, #5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15.
• Wed., Nov. 13 - Completing practice from 9.3.
• Thurs., Nov. 14 - Completing notes on subtracting integers using number lines.

RECOMMENDED DAILY MATH PRACTICE:

Basic math facts are to math what the ABCs are to reading & writing.  Being able to quickly know and apply these facts, or tools, will make learning the concepts being taught in grade 7 a lot easier to focus on and learn.  Just like learning an instrument or how to perform a particular skill in your favourite sport, improving in math takes practice and patience but is well worth the effort!

• For improving your accuracy, complete Math Vitamins 5 days/week:  Weekly Worksheet
• A fun way to become more efficient at recalling your facts, try completing a Timed Math Practice 5 days/week: Weekly Worksheet            Hoodamath Website Link
• Monthly evaluation to see how much your skills have improved from your practice:  November's Basic Math Facts Quiz

CLASSROOM DOCUMENTS:

• Extra Schedules by Homeroom:  7-1,  7-2,  7- 4 . (Print and colour as needed)

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Thurs., Nov. 7 - Photo Retakes
• Fri., Nov. 8 - ACE M123
• Mon., Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day

Week of October 28 - November 1

This year's BIG Question in Grade 7:  

        "How do actions impact outcomes and how do outcomes impact actions?"

SCIENCE:

• Textbook, Unit 1:  Interactions & Ecosystems - Topic 1-3, Topic 4-5, Topic 6-7
• Interactions & Ecosystems I CAN Statements
• Mon., Oct. 28 - Completing Day 3 of the Creating Vocabulary Puzzles assignment 
• Tues., Oct. 29 - (7-2 Double period) Painted rocks for the Food Web activity.  (7-1/7-4) Did not remember to bring their rocks for the activity, so completed the Carbon Cycle diagram instead.
• Wed., Oct. 30 - Due:  All 3 Vocabulary Puzzle pages.
• Wed., Oct. 30 - (7-1/7-4) Students remembered rocks today, drew creatures from their assigned biome on their rocks and worked on completing unfinished work.  (7-2) Completed the Carbon Cycle diagram.
• Thurs., Oct. 31- (7-1/7-4) Students are painting their rocks for the Food Web (7-2) Math instead of science today due to double science on Tuesday.

MATH:

• Textbook, Chapter 9:  Integers   Check Answers here
• Integers I CAN Statements  
• Mon., Oct. 28 - Viewing the "Screenagers" documentary and debriefing.
• Tues., Oct. 29 - Modelling Integers - making zero pairs notes
• Wed., Oct. 30 - Modelling Integers, using integer chips, opposite integers notes & Practice, p. 313, #1, 2.
• Thurs., Oct. 31 - Adding Integers using integers chips notes & practice. Completing practice from 9.1, Pp. 313 - 315, #1, 2, 6, 8
• Mon., Nov. 3 - Completing entrance slip.  Completing practice from 9.1, Pp. 313 - 315, #1, 2, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15 

RECOMMENDED DAILY MATH PRACTICE:

Basic math facts are to math what the ABCs are to reading & writing.  Being able to quickly know and apply these facts, or tools, will make learning the concepts being taught in grade 7 a lot easier to focus on and learn.  Just like learning an instrument or how to perform a particular skill in your favourite sport, improving in math takes practice and patience but is well worth the effort!

• For improving your accuracy, complete Math Vitamins 5 days/week:  Weekly Worksheet
• A fun way to become more efficient at recalling your facts, try completing a Timed Math Practice 5 days/week: Weekly Worksheet            Hoodamath Website Link
• Monthly evaluation to see how much your skills have improved from your practice:  November's Basic Math Facts Quiz

CLASSROOM DOCUMENTS:

• Extra Schedules by Homeroom:  7-1,  7-2,  7- 4 . (Print and colour as needed)

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Fri., Nov. 1 - PD Day - No School
• Thurs., Nov. 7 - Photo Retakes
• Fri., Nov. 8 - ACE M123
• Mon., Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day

Week of October 21 - 25

This year's BIG Question in Grade 7:  

        "How do actions impact outcomes and how do outcomes impact actions?"

SCIENCE:

• Textbook, Unit 1:  Interactions & Ecosystems - Topic 1-3, Topic 4-5, Topic 6-7
• Interactions & Ecosystems I CAN Statements
• Mon., Oct. 21 - Creating Vocabulary Puzzles assignment (Day 1)
• Tues., Oct. 22 - Creating Vocabulary Puzzles continued (completing Day 1 - starting Day 2)
• Tues., Oct. 22 - Due:  Impact on Ecosystems Chain of Events Poem 
• Wed., Oct. 23 - Oil Spill Clean-Up Lab   The Scientific Method
• Thurs., Oct. 24 - Review Oil Spill Lab.  Complete Vocabulary Puzzles - Day 2.
• Fri., Oct. 25 - Creating Vocabulary Puzzles - Day 3
• Fri., Oct. 25 - Homework for Monday:  Bring a rounded- rock for Tuesday's food chain/web activity  (Example) and a piece of wood for for the wood burning activity (bioaccumulation food chain).
• Mon., Oct. 28 - First half of class - Completing Day 3 vocabulary puzzles.  Second half of class - cutting out puzzle pieces and using them to study the vocabulary.

MATH:

• Textbook, Chapter 9:  Integers   Check Answers here
• Integers I CAN Statements  
• Mon., Oct. 21 - Adding & Subtracting Integers Practice - card game
• Tues., Oct. 22 - Start Part II of Integers Math/Art assignment
• Wed., Oct. 23 - Completing Part II of Integers Math/Art assignment
• Thurs., Oct. 24 - Using integer chips to create zero pairs (practice & notes)
• Fri., Oct. 25 - Due:  Integers Math/Art assignment:  Visualizing Integers in Our World, Parts I & II.

RECOMMENDED DAILY MATH PRACTICE:

Basic math facts are to math what the ABCs are to reading & writing.  Being able to quickly know and apply these facts, or tools, will make learning the concepts being taught in grade 7 a lot easier to focus on and learn.  Just like learning an instrument or how to perform a particular skill in your favourite sport, improving in math takes practice and patience but is well worth the effort!

• For improving your accuracy, complete Math Vitamins 5 days/week:  Weekly Worksheet
• A fun way to become more efficient at recalling your facts, try completing a Timed Math Practice 5 days/week: Weekly Worksheet            Hoodamath Website Link
• Monthly evaluation to see how much your skills have improved from your practice:  October's Basic Math Facts Quiz

CLASSROOM DOCUMENTS:

• Extra Schedules by Homeroom:  7-1,  7-2,  7- 4 . (Print and colour as needed)

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Thurs., Oct. 24 - Parent viewing of "Screenagers documentary" @7pm in the Auxillary Gym. 

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This is a friendly reminder that there is an opportunity to view Screenagers: Growing up in the digital age on October 24^th @7pm in the gym. This screening is being funded by our WPS School Council and is of no cost to families. There has been information shared via school email and on our website about the documentary and registration. We wanted to direct you to this informative evening that will provide information and support in having conversations with your child around the challenges with the digital age. There will be a panel and an opportunity for a discussion following the film. This is an adult only screening, however students will also take part in lessons in class related to this documentary and be viewing a student version appropriate for grades 5-9 the following week. Please join us-we are looking forward to seeing you there. If you have further questions, please contact the school.

Please click on the link below to register for the evening.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/screenagers-parent-information-night-tickets-77197125681

• Fri., Oct. 25 - ACE M456
• Fri., Nov. 1 - No School
• Thurs., Nov. 7 - Photo Retakes
• Fri., Nov. 8 - ACE M123
• Mon., Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day

Week of October 14 - 18

This year's BIG Question in Grade 7:  

        "How do actions impact outcomes and how do outcomes impact actions?"

SCIENCE:

• Textbook, Unit 1:  Interactions & Ecosystems - Topic 1-3, Topic 4-5, Topic 6-7
• Interactions & Ecosystems I CAN Statements
• Tues., Oct. 15 - Due:   Create a Creature Assignment:  the original three animal hybrid picture, the adaptations list, the good copy of your new creature and the Day in the Life story, printed and ready to hand in.
• Tues., Oct. 15 - Completing the Symbiosis Flip Book assignment
• Wed., Oct. 16 - Watched "How Wolves Change Rivers," reviewed notes from the video, a chain of events poem, the assignment and an example.  Impact on Ecosystems Chain of Events Poem
• Thurs., Oct. 17 - Completing Impact on Ecosystems Chain of Events Poem assignment
• Fri., Oct. 18 - Due:  Symbiosis Flip Book assignment
• Mon., Oct. 21 - First half of class:  Complete poem & illustration.  Second half: TBD
• Tues., Oct. 22 - Due:  Impact on Ecosystems Chain of Events Poem

MATH:

• Textbook, Chapter 9:  Integers   Check Answers here
• Integers I CAN Statements  
• Tues., Oct. 15 - Integer practice - number lines (small numbers)
• Wed., Oct. 16 - Due:  Integers Math/Art assignment:  Visualizing Integers in Our World, Part I.     Example of Part I
• Wed., Oct. 16 - Integer practice - number lines (large numbers)
• Thurs., Oct. 17 - Entrance slip for Integers and Number Lines.  Continued whiteboard practice of adding and subtracting integers small and larger numbers with number lines.
• Fri., Oct. 18 - Start Part II of Integers Math/Art assignment 
• Mon., Oct. 21 - Complete Part II of Integers Math/Art assignment
• Fri., Oct. 25 - Due:  Integers Math/Art assignment:  Visualizing Integers in Our World, Parts I & II.

RECOMMENDED DAILY MATH PRACTICE:

Basic math facts are to math what the ABCs are to reading & writing.  Being able to quickly know and apply these facts, or tools, will make learning the concepts being taught in grade 7 a lot easier to focus on and learn.  Just like learning an instrument or how to perform a particular skill in your favourite sport, improving in math takes practice and patience but is well worth the effort!

• For improving your accuracy, complete Math Vitamins 5 days/week:  Weekly Worksheet
• A fun way to become more efficient at recalling your facts, try completing a Timed Math Practice 5 days/week: Weekly Worksheet            Hoodamath Website Link
• Monthly evaluation to see how much your skills have improved from your practice:  October's Basic Math Facts Quiz

CLASSROOM DOCUMENTS:

• Extra Schedules by Homeroom:  7-1,  7-2,  7- 4 . (Print and colour as needed)

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Fri., Oct. 18 - ACE M123
• Fri., Oct. 25 - ACE M456
• Fri., Nov. 1 - No School
• Thurs., Nov. 7 - Photo Retakes
• Fri., Nov. 8 - ACE M123
• Mon., Nov. 11 - Remembrance Day

Week of October 7 - 11

This year's BIG Question in Grade 7:  

        "How do actions impact outcomes and how do outcomes impact actions?"

SCIENCE:

• Textbook, Unit 1:  Interactions & Ecosystems - Topic 1-3, Topic 4-5, Topic 6-7
• Interactions & Ecosystems I CAN Statements
• Mon., Oct. 7 - Completing the Day in the Life story for the Create a Creature assignment   Create a Creature Assignment
• Tues., Oct. 8 - Last class to complete the edits for your Day in the Life story.  All the elements of the Create a Creature assignment:  the original three animal hybrid picture, the adaptations list, the good copy of your new creature and the Day in the Life story, will be due on Tuesday, October 15, printed and ready to hand in.
• Wed., Oct. 9 - Starting the Symbiosis Flip Book assignment
• Thurs., Oct. 10 - Working on the Symbiosis Flip Book assignment
• Tues., Oct. 15 - Due:  Create a Creature assignment:  the original three animal hybrid picture, the adaptations list, the good copy of your new creature and the Day in the Life story, printed and ready to hand in.
• Tues., Oct. 15 - Completing the Symbiosis Flip Book assignment
• Fri., Oct. 18 - Due:  Symbiotic Flip Book assignment

MATH:

• Textbook, Chapter 9:  Integers   Check Answers here
• Integers I CAN Statements  
• Mon., Oct. 7 - Completing the Grade 7 Mathematics Intervention Assessment
• Tues., Oct. 8 - Beginning Integers.  Starting the Integers Art assignment:  Visualizing Integers in Our World, Part I.     Example of Part I
• Wed., Oct. 9 - Working on Integer Art assignment, Part I
• Thurs., Oct. 10 - Completing Integer Art assignment, Part I
• Tues., Oct. 15 - Integer practice - number lines
• Wed., Oct. 16 - Due:  Integer Art assignment, Part I.

RECOMMENDED DAILY MATH PRACTICE:

Basic math facts are to math what the ABCs are to reading & writing.  Being able to quickly know and apply these facts, or tools, will make learning the concepts being taught in grade 7 a lot easier to focus on and learn.  Just like learning an instrument or how to perform a particular skill in your favourite sport, improving in math takes practice and patience but is well worth the effort!

• For improving your accuracy, complete Math Vitamins 5 days/week:  Weekly Worksheet
• A fun way to become more efficient at recalling your facts, try completing a Timed Math Practice 5 days/week: Weekly Worksheet            Hoodamath Website Link
• Monthly evaluation to see how much your skills have improved from your practice:  October's Basic Math Facts Quiz

CLASSROOM DOCUMENTS:

• Extra Schedules by Homeroom:  7-1,  7-2,  7- 4 . (Print and colour as needed)

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Fri., Oct. 11 - No School
• Mon., Oct. 14 - Thanksgiving:  No School
• Fri., Oct. 18 - ACE M123
• Fri., Oct. 25 - ACE M456

Week of September 30 - October 4

This year's BIG Question:  

          How do actions impact outcomes and how do outcomes impact actions?

Extra Schedules by Homeroom:  7-1,  7-2,  7- 4 . (Print and colour as needed)

SCIENCE:

• Textbook, Unit 1:  Interactions & Ecosystems - Topic 1-3, Topic 4-5, Topic 6-7
• Interactions & Ecosystems I CAN Statements
• Mon., Sept. 30 - Working on the Create a Creature assignment.  Choosing adaptations you want to keep from the three original animals to create your new creature.  Your new creature should be a good mixture of your original animals and be based on the adaptations they need to survive in the habitat you chose.  Start the illustration of your new creature. 
• Tues., Oct. 1 - Continuing to work on the Creating a Creature assignment.
• Wed., Oct. 2 - List of physical and behavioural adaptations for each of the 3 original animals should be finished.  Should be working on choosing the adaptations for your new creature and drawing your new creature.
• Thurs., Oct. 3 - Finishing the good copy of your new creature and its habitat.
• Fri., Oct. 4 - Starting your Day in the Life documentary story on the creature you created.  Create a Creature Assignment

MATH:

• Textbook, Chapter 12:  Working With Data   Check Answers here
• *Every Monday* (Starting Sept. 16) - Due:  Math Vitamins or Timed Math Practice
• Math Vitamins:  Weekly Worksheet
• Timed Math Practice: Weekly Worksheet    Website Link
• Working With Data I CAN Statements  
• Mon., Sept. 30 - Range & Outlier Practice P. 437- 39,  #3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15.
• Tues., Oct. 1 - Monthly Basic Math Facts Quiz
• Thurs., Oct. 3 - Quiz (or Chapter Test) on Managing Data - Mean, Median, Mode, Range, Outliers.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Mon., Sept. 30 - Orange Shirt Day
• Fri., Oct. 4 - ACE M456
• Fri., Oct. 11 - No School
• Mon., Oct. 14 - Thanksgiving:  No School
• Fri., Oct. 18 - ACE M123
• Fri., Oct. 25 - ACE M456

Week of September 23 - 27

This year's BIG Question:  

          How do actions impact outcomes and how do outcomes impact actions?

Extra Schedules by Homeroom:  7-1,  7-2,  7- 4 . (Print and colour as needed)

SCIENCE:

• Textbook, Unit 1:  Interactions & Ecosystems - Topic 1-3, Topic 4-5, Topic 6-7
• Mon., Sept. 23 - Due:  My Visual Journal Title Page assignment, both the illustrations & the paragraphs.   Assignment Summary
• Mon., Sept. 23 - Started the Create a Creature assignment (Drawing the 3 parts, labelling, drawing the background/habitat)
• Tues., Sept. 24 - Continuing work on the Create a Creature assignment (brainstorming physical and behavioural adaptations in regards to attaining food, breathing, sleeping, reproduction, protection, communication)
• Wed., Sept 25 - Continuing work on the Create a Creature assignment (adding to list of adaptations - starting with the physical traits that you can see on each of the three animals and then listing the "why" they have them under the behaviour column.  Next addressing the needs for survival:  attaining food, breathing, sleeping, reproduction, protection, communication.
• Thurs., Sept. 26 - Working on the Create a Creature assignment.  Wrapping up the adaptations lists, choosing which adaptations you want to keep out of the three original lists for your new creature.  Your new creature should be a good mix of the original three animals and be based on the adaptations you chose from each of the original animals.  Start the illustration of your new creature that you are creating.  **Remember to include the needs for survival and make sure that your animal's adaptations fit their habitat. 

MATH:

• Textbook, Chapter 12:  Working With Data   Check Answers here
• *Every Monday* (Starting Sept. 16) - Due:  Math Vitamins or Timed Math Practice
• Math Vitamins:  Weekly Worksheet
• Timed Math Practice: Weekly Worksheet    Website Link
• Working With Data I CAN Statements  
• Mon., Sept. 23 - Completed an Entrance Slip on Mean.  Reviewed Mean, Median & Mode through card game play.
• Tues., Sept. 24 - Median & Mode Practice, Pp. 426 -427, #4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14
• Wed., Sept. 25 - Due:  Median & Mode Practice from P. 426-7.  Completed an Entrance Slip fro Median & Mode.  Took some notes on Range & Outliers.
• Thurs., Sept. 26 - Playing card games to learn range and outliers.
• Mon., Sept. 30 - Range & Outlier Practice
• Thurs., Oct. 3 - Quiz (or Chapter Test) on Managing Data - Mean, Median, Mode, Range, Outliers.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• Wed., Sept. 25 - Terry Fox Run (taking place during your gym time) **Please bring a toonie for Terry!
• Thurs., Sept. 26 - Photo Day
• Fri., Sept. 27 - No School, Org. Day
• Mon., Sept. 30 - Orange Shirt Day
• Fri., Oct. 4 - ACE M456
• Fri., Oct. 11 - No School
• Mon., Oct. 14 - Thanksgiving:  No School
• Fri., Oct. 18 - ACE M123
• Fri., Oct. 25 - ACE M456