Homework Assigned For Homeroom: 7-10(224) |
June 13, 2016 |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | Please check PowerSchool to ensure you have passed in all required work, especially Intrigues a St.John's Carnets. |
June 9, 2016 |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | We will finish our novel , Intrigues a St. John's tomorrow. Please have your completed Carnet passed in after class tomorrow or on Monday at the latest. |
June 7, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students continued work in partners to complete Carnet Sc7.4.2, using the Carnet d'information.
No homework assigned. |
June 6, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Complete Unit 3 review sheet.
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June 2, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | We have now started review for exams. Go over Unit One at home tonight. We will begin Unit Two tomorrow. |
May 30, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students did an activity in small groups to construct a representation of the rock cycle, and also worked on the definitions on p.2 of Carnet Sc7.4.1.
I handed out a review sheet in preparation for Quiz Sc7.4.1 which si scheduled for Friday. |
May 27, 2016 |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | Finish vocabulary and questions for Chapter 3 and 4 for Intrigues a St. John's if you have not already finished in class. Please bring novels and dictionaries to class daily. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Checkpoint on section 8.5,8.6, and 8.7 is moved to Tuesday, May 31st. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We finished metamorphic rocks (p.10 in Carnet Sc7.4.1)
Reminder: Quiz Sc7.4.1 on Friday June 3. |
May 26, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Sedimentary rocks, Carnet Sc7.4.1 p.9 and top of p.10. Students also asked so many questions that they inflicted upon themselves advance knowledge about the structure of the Earth and the nature of the scientific evidence for it. Since they really wanted to know, I allowed them to 'derail' me from today's lesson and answered all their questions - this very topic is the first one in the next Carnet, so they are now ahead of that game!
Anyway, Quiz Sc7.4.1 has been announced for Friday June 3. No other homework has been assigned. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Checkpoint on section 8.5-8.7 on Monday,May 30th
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May 19, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish Page 323 #2 |
May 18, 2016 |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | Please complete any outstanding journals. The latest I will accept them is Friday of this week. |
May 16, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | We are finishing up Unit 7 with an in-class project.
Students should now begin nightly review for the final exam. The exam is worth 20% and will be written on Weds, June 15th in the AM, 8:30-10:30. This exam will cover Units 1-8. |
May 13, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish definition sheet on Unit 7! |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish definition sheet on Unit 7! |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | Mme. Glynn has returned full-time as of today.
No homework assigned, except if you have not finished Journal Entries for the small novels studied on Fridays for the past 6 weeks. You have completed 6 in total unless you were absent. Due Monday.
Have a great weekend! |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | I handed out Carnet Sc7.4.1 and we did an activity to explore the difference between a rock and a mineral.
No homework assigned. |
May 10, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote test Sc7.3.
No homework assigned. |
May 9, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students are writing their major process piece. How do you protect yourself online? (Dangers of the Internet).
Please pass in your, AMONG THE HIDDEN novel.
A few people owe me a journal on the use of cellphones in the class. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Quiz on sections 7.1-7.4 tomorrow. STUDY! |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on review in preparation for Test Sc7.3 tomorrow.
Homework: STUDY!!!!! |
Homeroom Assigned By: Susan Doulton | The students at MPSH are issuing a challenge to all schools to help fundraise for the people affected by the devastating fires in Alberta. We will be asking for monetary donations to be donated to the Red Cross. All donations to the Red Cross will be matched by the Federal government. Please pass this into your homeroom teacher! |
May 5, 2016 |
Health Assigned By: Susan Doulton | We have one more class to finish your Communication Powerpoint. If you think you will need more than one more class, please work on it during your own time. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Quiz on sections 7.1-7.4: Tuesday, May 10th.
Finish the review in textbook (on page 278) |
May 4, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We spent the last two weeks looking at how to stay safe online through videos, presentations, discussions and journal entries. We also completed oral presentations of our novel critique.
We are currently discussing poetry.
Thursday will be an independent reading day in class. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Page 273
#1-3
#4-6 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We observed the result of the evaporation of various mixtures that were set out last week, then discussed distillation as a means of recovering the solvent from a solution.
Reminder: Test Sc7.3 announced for Tuesday May 10. |
May 2, 2016 |
Science Humaines Assigned By: Chesley West | Reminder of Sciences Humaines Quiz tomorrow |
Science Humaines Assigned By: Chesley West | Reminder of Sciences Humaines Quiz tomorrow |
April 29, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We finished the activity on filtration of homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures (Carnet Sc7.3.3 p.6-7) then talked about evaporation as a way to separate a homogeneous solution. We set out some solutions in petri dishes to evaporate over the weekend.
Test Sc7.3 has been announced for Tuesday May 10. |
April 28, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We reviewed methods of separating a mixture, then students started a lab using filtration.
No homework assigned. |
April 27, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | I handed out Carnet Sc7.3.3: Separating Mixtures.
We completed p.5 describing several separation methods.
No homework assigned. |
April 26, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote Quiz Sc7.2.2.
No homework assigned. |
April 25, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Quiz Sc7.3.2 delayed to tomorrow because of interruptions caused by weather, and my absence from school last week.
Homework: STUDY!!! |
April 21, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | In-class assignment on Module 6 is now moved to Monday, April 25th, due to weather. |
April 18, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | In-class assignment on Unit 6 at the end of this week!
HOMEWORK: Page 238 #1,2,3,4,5 |
April 15, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We completed notes on saturated and unsaturated solutions p.14 in Carnet Sc7.3.2, and the top of p.18 on the solubility of gases in water. We went outside to do a very serious scientific demonstration of the effect of temperature on the solubility of carbon dioxide in water.
Quiz Sc7.3.2 has been announced for Monday April 25. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish page 19 in your booklets!!
If you want a head start for Monday's class, you can begin the questions from the text on the bottom of this page (Page 238 #1,2,3,4,5) |
April 14, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We reviewed and discussed, 'The Highwayman' in class today.
Students will be orally reading their novel critiques starting on Monday. Students will have the option to present in the front or back of the class so please relax. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | I explained how to identify variables on a science experiment, then students returned to their lab groups to complete the lab report for yesterday's lab on the effect of water temperature on the solubility of salt. Students passed in their work at the end fo the period.
No homework assigned. |
April 13, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We have started digital citizenship media today. We will be discussing how to stay safe online over the next few weeks along with our poetry section.
Please pass in your independent novel study! |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Complete Page 14 in your Unit 6 booklet! |
April 11, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Homework: Page 229 #2,3,4
Moving onto section 6.3 tomorrow. Make sure you are comfortable solving equations in section 6.1 and 6.2. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students did the lab portion of an experiment to determine the effect of temperature on the solubility of salt in water.
No homework assigned. |
April 8, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Complete Page 229 #1 a,b,c,d |
April 6, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Please continue to read your independent novel at home. We will have independent reading on Friday. Don't forget your novels!
Please remember to consider whether you like or dislike the independent novel you are reading as you must critique it. Be honest.
Tomorrow we will look at grammar. Booklets will be passed out. Please keep these booklets in good shape. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Unit 5 Portfolio is due tomorrow. |
April 5, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students are working on the poetry section for term three. We looked at a number of poems including, The Raven, Jabberwocky, and I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud. We looked at rhythm, rhyme scheme, repetition and imagery. We also looked at modern day lyrics of, Imagine and Dynamite.
Please read your independent novel. You must critique it for your novel study.
Reading Friday this Friday! |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | We have now started Unit 6.
Homework: page 223 #1,2,4,5,6,10
Those that need to complete Unit 5 Test will do so tomorrow, Weds. April 6th.
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March 22, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Unit 5 Test tomorrow, March 23rd. |
March 18, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We heard a couple more project presentations, then corrected the revision in preparation for Quiz Sc7.3.1 on Monday.
Homework: STUDY!!!!! |
March 17, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Science fair. |
March 16, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish your journal entry on 5.6 for Friday.
In-class assignment on Unit 5 is this Friday! Study, Study!
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March 14, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Test on Wednesday!
Students will continue with the character development of Luke tomorrow. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Friday, March 18th: In-class assignment on Unit 5 (notes permitted)
Weds, March 23rd: Test Unit 5 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We finished a couple more Ecosystem project presentations, then students worked on review in preparation for Quiz Sc7.3.1.
Homework: finish review if not done in class. |
March 11, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Ecosystem project in-class presentations.
No homework assigned. |
March 10, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Ecosystems project presentations. |
March 9, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We continued with the particle description of various homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures (Carnet Sc7.3.1 p.10-11). Students worked on the definitions p.2.
Note Quiz Sc7.3.1 has been set for Monday in two weeks March 21. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Page 193 #3,6,7 |
March 8, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We took notes on the Tyndall effect and how the particle theory explains the difference between a pure substance and a mixture, and between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures. Carnet Sc7.3.1, p.8-9.
Reminder: Ecosystem Project presentations due in two days, Thursday March 10. |
March 7, 2016 |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Spurrell | Students are reminded that they will be having their quiz on Alexa Gougougaga on Friday March 11th. |
March 4, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students have completed the TURNING POINTS essay.
We will continue with AMONG THE HIDDEN on Monday. |
March 3, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Those who have not handed in their projects.. get into me ASAP. |
Health Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Foldables on tobacco are overdue. Get into me ASAP. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students did a lab activity to observe various liquids and classify them as either homogeneous or heterogeneous mixtures based on their degree of transparency and the Tyndall effect.
Homework:
Complete definitions p.2 in Carnet Sc7.3.1.
Continue working on Ecosystems project, in-class presentations start next Thursday March 10. |
March 2, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | We will finish the questions from today's class tomorrow.
Your math project is due tomorrow! Focus on getting those projects finished tonight..remember: Show the formulas, the units, full sentence, etc. for full marks! |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Alloys (p.6 in Carnet Sc7.3.1). The difference between transparent, cloudy, and opaque substances; and how this relates to whether a mixture is homogeneous or heterogeneous (p.7). Demonstration of the Tyndall effect. |
March 1, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We reviewed the difference between a pure substance and a mixture, and talked about the two kinds of mixtures: homogeneous (solutions) and heterogeneous (or mechanical) mixtures. Carnet Sc7.3.1 p.5.
No new homework assigned.
A reminder that the Ecosystem Project is to be completed at home from now on, and is due March 10. If you need help to access your Google Classroom account, please see the librarian Mrs Power during a lunch time or after school to |
February 29, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We went to the tech lab to continue work on the Ecosystem Science Project.
Students who have forgotten how to access their Google Classroom account are reminded to go to the library at lunch time or after school and ask Mrs Power for assistance. All students are reminded to write down their username and password in a secure place for future access.
Reminder that completed project will be due March 10. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish the square (a,b,c,a,b,c) block on the top of page 3 in your new Unit 5 booklet!
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February 25, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We continued with AMONG THE HIDDEN and are on page 128 of the novel. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Work on your Math Project.
Due Next Thursday, March 3rd. |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Please remember to bring in your permission forms and 10 dollars tomorrow morning for the activities. 20 dollars if you are going to Break Out. Lastly, make sure to bring the proper equipment for your activity ex: skates, swimsuit, etc. |
February 24, 2016 |
Science Humaines Assigned By: Chesley West | Please Note - Ch 5 quiz rescheduled for Monday Feb 28. |
February 23, 2016 |
Health Assigned By: Susan Doulton | CHANGE OF DATES!!
Hand in your foldables for the next health class: Monday, February 29th.
Mini test on tabac will be Monday, February 29th. Use your foldable, the definition sheet, and the powerpoint on my website (posted in religion section), to help review. |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We have read up to and including chapter 21 in AMONG THE HIDDEN.
We will be working on the TURNING POINTS essay tomorrow. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We went to the Library and students received Google Classroom accounts, which will allow them to complete portions of the Ecosystem project collaboratively online.
Students can log into their account at
https://classroom.google.com
Note that the project requirements have been revised somewhat in view of this technology now available to us. The revised assignment description is posted in Google Classroom. Deadline: project presentations begin in class on Thursday March 10. |
February 22, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students had a chance to look over their Unit Test Sc7.2 (Heat). Marks will be uploaded to PowerSchool when the system is operational again.
Carnet Sc7.3.1, on Pure Substances and Mixtures, was handed out. Students did classifying activities in small groups to explore the difference between a pure substance and a mixture (p.4 in the Carnet), and between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
No new homework assigned. Reminder and advance notice on the Ecosystems project: tomorrow we will go to the Library and students will receive Google Classroom accounts, which will allow them to complete portions of this project collaboratively online. More details to follow! :) |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We are on Chapter 20 of AMONG THE HIDDEN.
I have passed out booklets for AMONG THE HIDDEN. We will work on various parts of this booklet both orally and through written text.
Test on March 15 |
Health Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Pass back in your foldables on Weds.
Mini test on Weds on tabac.
Use your foldable, the definition sheet, and the powerpoint on my website (posted in religion section), to help review. |
February 18, 2016 |
Art Assigned By: Chesley West | Beginning to review for test Ch 5 - test will be on Thursday February 25th. Students should practice Quizlets online as part of the study. https://quizlet.com/122237309/chapitre-5-la-vie-en-anb-flash-cards/ |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Science Project on Ecosystem has been assigned. This project is to be done at home, individually or in partners of the students' choice. Due date Thursday March 10. Completed projects are eligible to present in the MDJH Science fair which will be on Thursday March 17, 1:30 to about 5:30. The project guide, a sample project on a prairie ecosystem, and a link to a website that can help students with pronunciation of French words have all been posted on my website at
https://sites.google.com/site/sciencesmmebrunet/home/sciences-7e-annee
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Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish the first four pages of your area booklet. |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Spurrell | Students have to complete the vocabulary table in the Chapter 3 activity for Monday. |
February 17, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We are on page 89 (Chapter 19) of AMONG THE HIDDEN. The audio for this book can be found on YouTube. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Completed area of a triangle today.
Complete page 146 #4a,5,6b for homework..try #9 to challenge yourself:) |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote unit test Sc7.2.
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February 15, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students worked on their TURNING POINTS essay today in class.
We are on page 42 (Chapter 9) of AMONG THE HIDDEN. The audio for this book can be found on YouTube. |
February 12, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on Review in preparation for Test Sc7.2 on next Wednesday Feb 17.
Homework: STUDY!!!!! |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Spurrell | Students are required to have the pre-reading activity 3 completed of their Alexa Gougougaga booklet for next class. |
February 11, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We are now on page 30 of AMONG THE HIDDEN. If you have missed any classes, go to YouTube and you will find the audio book there. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Complete the following questions:
p.138 #3,5,6,7
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Mathematics Assigned By: Lionel Porter | Work on questions of 4.1 and 4.2 |
February 10, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Complete the following questions for homework:
p.132 #3
p.136 #1,2,4,6 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students have been given the novel, AMONG THE HIDDEN today. We have finished chapter 1 in class. Please bring this novel to class daily.
Please ensure you have passed in your independent novel study. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We finished our discussion of thermal conductors and insulators. Students started work on revision in preparation for Test Sc7.2 (a Unit Test covering all three booklets of the unit) which will be on Wednesday Feb 17. |
February 8, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We discussed examples of convection currents, Carnet Sc7.2.3 p.6, and thermal insulators and conductors, p.7 and 9-10.
Test Sc7.2 has been announced for Wednesday Feb 17. |
February 3, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students wrote their test today.
We will be starting our TURNING POINTS essay tomorrow and beginning a new novel on Friday.
Don't forget to complete your independent novel assignment for Monday. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We continued to discuss heat transfers by conduction, convection, and radiation. (Carnet Sc7.2.3 p.4-5) and the difference between a head conductor and an insulator (p.7)
Note: Unit Test Sc7.2 (3 carnets) will be announced in class tomorrow and will take place next Friday Feb 12. |
February 2, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Complete P.163 #2
If you want a head start on the 3.7-3.8 review sheet, you can start that tonight. We will go over it tomorrow in class.
In-class assignment Thursday on sections 3.7/3.8/4.6/4.7. Notes permitted. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | I gave demonstrations of conduction and convection, and we completed the notes on p.3 of Carnet Sc7.2.3 on the three mode of heat transfer.
Homework: classify the various examples of heat tranfer on p.4-5.
Note: Unit Test Sc7.2 (3 carnets) will be announced in class tomorrow and will take place next Friday Feb 12. |
February 1, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students had an independent reading period today that was owed to them last week.
Independent novel study is due on Monday February 8. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We finished watching the episode of Bill Nye and discussed heat transmission by conduction, convection and radiation.
No homework assigned. |
January 29, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote quiz Sc7.2.2.
Then we watched a Bill Nye episode to introduce the three modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation.
No homework assigned. |
January 28, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students did an independent graphing activity then worked on review in preparation for the Quiz tomorrow.
Homework: STUDY!!!!! |
January 27, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | In-Class assignment next Thursday, February 4th. This will be on section 3.7, 3.8, 4.6, and 4.7 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We looked a a few videos dealing with character, conflict, theme and picture books related to patience.
Test next week. Students were given sheets to review for this narrative test.
Friday will be READING FRIDAY so please bring your novel to class. The independent novel study is due on February 8. |
January 26, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Test next Wednesday or Thursday. This consists of an unseen narrative, multiple choice questions and constructed response questions (long answers).
Independent reading on Friday. Please bring your books to class. |
January 25, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Checkpoint on 3.7 and 3.8 tomorrow. No calculator allowed. Review long multiplication if you were absent in class today. |
Religion Assigned By: Susan Doulton | One more period in the LRC to finish your religion project. If you will require more than that, you must complete this at home. It is due the first period on Friday. |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students worked on TURNING POINTS activities today.
Please read your independent novel and don't forget to complete the novel study due the first week of February. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students completed the definitions on p.2 of Carnet Sc7.2.2. We did a class movement activity to represent the movement of molecules in a solid, liquid and gas as the temperature changes, then completed p.11 in the Carnet.
Homework: complete the revision p.14-15 in preparation for QuizSc7.2.2 which is scheduled for Friday. |
January 22, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish the two worksheets on section 3.8. Checkpoint on 3.7 and 3.8 on Tuesday. No calculators permitted. |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students read independently in class today.The independent novel assignment is due early February.
We will continue our Turning Points IN CLASS booklet on Monday. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We discussed the heating curve of water and methanol, p.12-13 in Carnet Sc7.2.2.
Quiz Sc7.2.2 is announced for Friday Jan 29. |
January 21, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Homework: Section 3.8 page 115/116 #2,3,4,5 |
January 20, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students did the experimental part of a lab activity to measure the changes in temperature when a mix of snow and water is heated to boiling. They will graph the data next science period.
No homework assigned. |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | On Thursday we will have a brief spelling bee (surprise!)related to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
We will continue with the TURNING POINTS booklet tomorrow. |
January 18, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Students are now finished their recovery assessment. We will be moving onto sections 3.7 and 3.8. |
January 15, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We silently read in class today. |
January 13, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We did a movement activity to represent the movement of molecules in solids, liquids, and gases at various temperatures.
We discussed kinetic energy and changes of state, and completed p.9-10 in Carnet Sc7.2.2.
No homework assigned.
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January 12, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | I continued to read stories from the Turning Points book. The students will eventually write their own turning point story. More details to follow.
we looked over narrative terms today. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Particle theory, Carnet Sc7.2.2, p.7.
No homework assigned. |
January 11, 2016 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Particles in solids, liquids and gases, Carnet Sc7.2.2 p.5.
Students finished their pyramid foldable project and passed it in.
Homework: finish foldable at home and pass it in next science class. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Handed out sheet on 3,1-3,2.
Students should review this sheet, along with the 3.1-3.2 in-class assignment.
The Cumulative Assessment is Thursday and Friday. Study, study, study!
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January 8, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Independent reading today. Students were given their independent reading assignment and rubric that they should go by. Due date: February 8.
Please bring your LITERACY textbook to class all next week. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish 3,3-3,6 review sheet. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote quiz Sc7.2.1.
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January 7, 2016 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Reviewed Unit 2 in class today. Finish review sheet. Look over Unit 2 Test for homework. |
January 5, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students worked in groups to determine the difference between fear and terror. They then presented their findings.
We began reading the short story FEAR in the Literacy textbook. There are eight books on my desk for students who do not have this book. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Portfolio for Unit 3 is due.
Cumulative assessment is next Thursday and Friday, January 14th and 15th. This will be a Test on Units 1,2,3.1-3.6
We started review today. Students have received their portfolios for Unit 1 to review tonight and tomorrow. Some review questions for 1.1 and 1.2 to complete if you have not completed in class:
Page 9 #3,7
Page 12 #1,2
Page 29 #1,2 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on review in preparation for Quiz Sc7.2.1 on Friday.
Homework: finish review questions and STUDY!!!!! |
January 4, 2016 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students completed their portfolio review in class.
We reviewed the schedule of events for the next few weeks which consisted of the following:
1. Independent novel study - students were provided with LRC time to pick out a novel for independent reading. The students are expected to create a movie poster on this novel. Due date: February 8.
2. Turning Points Essay - we are starting this next week and the piece of writing is due on February 26.
3. Literacy Textbook - we will continue to read narratives from this textbook.
Independent reading day will be on Friday January 8. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students were reminded of the agreement we made before Christmas holiday regarding Quiz Sc7.2.1. This quiz will be on Friday. Today we introduced Carnet Sc7.2.2; tomorrow we will work on review in preparation for the quiz.
Homework: begin reviewing Carnet Sc7.2.1 at home, and work on review booklet handed out separately before Christmas. |
December 18, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We worked on review in preparation for Quiz Sc7.2.1. The quiz itself has been postponed to after Christmas, and will now be on Friday Jan 8.
Merry Christmas! |
December 16, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Today we read the following: 'I Know I Flunked My History Test', Feel the Fear and do it Anyway' and 'Fire and Death'. Students did a five sentence summary of this story,. |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Spurrell | Students are to complete p.9 in their 'Eric a disparu' booklets for tomorrow. |
December 15, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students finished writing answers to the lab activity on physical and chemical properties of common metals, and passed in their work.
We started our introduction to elements and the periodic table.
No homework assigned. |
Science Humaines Assigned By: Chesley West | Reminder of Thursdays Quiz...it will be 20 multiple choice. See the quizlet on cheswest.com |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We corrected the homework (bottom of p.13 in Carnet Sc7.2.1) then students explored the structure and use of a liquid-in-glass lab thermometer (p.14), and I demonstrated how a bimetallic strip curves when heated (p.15).
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Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | I will be passing back tests tomorrow.
We compared and contrasted two pieces of writing today. Students formed groups and summarized this writing using only four sentences. Summarizing is a skill students need to master at this grade level. |
December 14, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish review questions at the back of your section 3.2 booklet.
Quiz on Thurs (on sections 3.1 and 3.2) will be open book. BRING YOUR MATERIAL! |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We discussed and compared the celsius, fahrenheit, and kelvin temperature scales. We read p.10-11 in Carnet sc7.2.1, completed the answers on p.12, and discussed the diagram on top of p.13. Homework: answer the questions on the bottom of p.13.
Reminder: Quiz Sc7.2.1 will be next Monday 21 December. |
December 10, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Review your booklet on ways to order decimals and fractions!
Complete Text Page 94 #3,4,5,6
(If you want a head start on Monday's homework: page 95 #8,10)
Quiz on section 3.1 and 3.2 Thursday, December 17th
Have a good long weekend! |
December 9, 2015 |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Spurrell | Finish Activity 2 in 'Eric a disparu' booklet for tomorrow
You can see my homepage for details
https://sites.google.com/site/mmespurrellshomepage/ |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students finished their test from yesterday or did independent reading. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | I demonstrated the expansion of liquids in a thermoscope, and the expansion of solids using a ball-and-ring apparatus. We completed p.6-7 in Carnet Sc7.2.1.
No homework assigned. |
December 8, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students wrote a test today. Please bring a novel to read tomorrow as a number of students need extra time to complete the test. |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We began newspaper articles today with a group activity based on ranking headlines.
We will be doing a major writing piece starting tomorrow. |
December 7, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish handout on 3.1
Checkpoint on 3.1 on Weds, December 9th
QUIZ SECTION 3.1-3.2 Weds, December 16th
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Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Test tomorrow!
Students were given an opportunity to writ/finish a character sketch of Declan today. |
December 3, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish sheet on changing from fractions to decimals (only complete a couple from Groupe C- no need to do all of them) |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We demonstrated a gas thermoscope and completed p.2, the bottome of p.4, and p.5 in Carnet Sc7.2.1.
No homework assigned. |
December 2, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students began a character sketch of Declan today.
Paragraph one - Introduction to the character, physical description, age, family, situation they are in. List three character traits of Declan such as, intelligent, angry, kind, vengeful, a quick thinker, thoughtful, etc.
Paragraphs two, three and four should contain examples that fully support this trait along with your rationale as to why this example is valid.
Paragraph five is the concluding paragraph which sums up either the change in Declan from the start of the story or a general view of Declan. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students did an activity in small groups to compare the temperatures of various situations. Carnet Sc7.2.1 was handed out and students wrote their answers to the activity on p.4.
No homework assigned. |
December 1, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Had Unit Test on 3,3-3,6 today.
Please bring all 3,3-3,6 material to class tomorrow, we will start organizing the material for your portfolio. |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Test Tuesday December 8 |
November 30, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Today students worked in groups on the various types of conflict in TORN AWAY. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Unit Test tomorrow, December 1st. This will take place in Religion tomorrow (Period 1)..so do not be late.. and BRING A CALCULATOR! |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote the first portion of Test Sc7.1 (Ecosystems).
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November 27, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Today we continued with oral presentations revolving around the novel TORN AWAY.
We had a listening quiz related to TORN AWAY.
Test on Tuesday,December 8 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish #1-4 on the Section 3.6 sheet. We will do Numbers 5 and 6 in class on Monday. BRING A CALCULATOR ON MONDAY! We will be doing page 109 #4 with a calculator, if you want to get a head start!
Unit 3 Test (Sections 3,3-3,6) on Tuesday, December 1st. |
November 26, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Page 109 #1,2,3. I will be doing a homework check tomorrow.
Hand in corrections made to Checkpoints.
Unit 3 Test moved to Tuesday, December 1st. This is on section 3,3-3,6 |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | No homework |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We reviewed and discussed expectations and the law today due to the evacuation today. |
November 25, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | -Textbook Questions:
Page 102-103 #6,10
Page 106 #2,7,8,9
-Make corrections to your checkpoint to hand into me tomorrow
-All missing work/PORTFOLIOS must be in by Friday as report marks are due on Monday morning. |
French Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | No homework |
November 24, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We have finished orally reading TORN AWAY.
Students worked in groups to visually depict the setting, character development and conflict. They will present this to the class tomorrow. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish division sheet for homework
*Checkpoint tomorrow on adding/substracting/muliplying/dividing with decimals
*Unit 3 Test on Monday, November 30th, 2015 |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | Ensure your bitstrip comic is submitted online. |
November 23, 2015 |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | No homework |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students received booklet Sc7.1.3, which also contains the revision for the Unit Test Sc7.1 which covers all three booklets. We discussed primary and secondary succession and completed p.1-3 in the Carnet. (p.4 will be omitted).
Homework: complete the definitions in the revision.
The Test is postponed from Wednesday to Monday November 30. |
November 20, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | We will be starting division with decimals on Monday. Please be sure you are finish all sheets on multiplication.
Useful link for multiplication model:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddhJIZdXRGU
Homework: Page 102 #1,2ab,5. |
November 19, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We orally read from the novel, TORN AWAY and are on page 224. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Those of you who have not submitted the journal on adding/substracting decimals, this is now past due.
We are working on section 3.4- multiplying decimals. Assure you are finished both practice sheets on multiplying (one sheet is without decimals, one is with decimals). |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | Today, students got back their listening quizzes on the imperatif and their Halloween poems. The poems were placed in their writing portfolios in class.
We spent a 3rd class today working on our 'publicites' - students had to make an ad for a new product or service - they will present tomorrow in class. Don't forget to finish up any coloring or finishing touches tonight! |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked in small groups on a Case Study of a pond ecosystem and foodweb. We will continue it tomorrow.
Reminder: the final test for this unit will be next Wednesday, November 25. |
November 18, 2015 |
Science Humaines Assigned By: Chesley West | Started Chapter 2. Working on Map portfolio that will be used to track the evolution of our country from native habitation to modern day. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Practice sheet on multiplying! |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students placed written work in their portfolio's in class and caught up on assignments that needed to be completed for assessment. |
November 17, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Journal on 3.3 due tomorrow, November 18th.
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Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We orally read TORN AWAY and are on page 187 of this novel.
The test for TORN AWAY is Tuesday December 8. |
November 16, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Started Unit 3 today. We will be starting with section 3.3 (adding/subtracting decimals). Please make sure you are finished the practice sheet on 3.3, as we are moving on tomorrow. |
Religion Assigned By: Susan Doulton | *Make sure you have your flag into me- it is now past due. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked in my absence as I was accompanying another class to the Fluvarium. They completed then corrected the definitions on p.2 of Carnet Sc7.1.2, then worked on Revision questions 1-8 at the end of the Carnet.
There will not be a Quiz for this Carnet; instead, students will be assessed in small group on in-class Case Study activity that ties together all the outcomes from this chapter.
The final Unit test for Ecosystems (will cover a total of three booklets) will take place next Wednesday November 25. A set of review questions will be given out later this week. |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | Continue to study le present des verbes ER and l'imperatif. Listening quiz will take place on Wednesday, Nov 18.
Tomorrow, we will begin our project on creating a publicte. |
November 13, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Portfolios for Unit 2 are now past due.
Today, we did the corrections for the Unit 2 Test. We will be starting Chapter 3 on Monday! |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We discussed nutrient cycles (p.9 in Carnet Sc7.1.2) and food chains/webs (p.10).
No homework assigned. |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We read, TORN AWAY today in class and are now on page 155. |
November 12, 2015 |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | Finish worksheets on present tense of ER verbs if not already finished last class. Also, look over notes given today on l'imperatif. These sheets can be found on my website.
We will be having some listening evaluations soon comparing the present tense and imperatif. |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We have read up to page 116 in TORN AWAY.
The test is on Tuesday December 8. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Fluvarium field trip!
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November 10, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Unit Test today.
Homework: Unit 2 Portfolio due Friday, November 13th. Remember to include the portfolio in a duotang, with a cover page, the table of contents sheet, and all sheets/notes/homework/evaluations(corrected)- all in the correct order. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We completed p.8 on photosynthesis in Carnet Sc7.1.2 and started the three types of consumers (herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores) on the top of p.9.
No homework assigned.
Also: we will go to the Fluvarium on Thursday afternoon. Students have received permission slips only today - I apologize for the late hour due to a miscommunication. Please bring signed slips and money to science class on Thursday. |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Please bring your novel to class daily. |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | We missed our class today due to Positive Behavioral Support this PM. We will continue with 'la publicite' on Thursday. Enjoy your holiday |
November 9, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We summarized up to where we had left off in TORN AWAY before beginning the novel today. We are on page 95 of the book and will continue reading this in the next class. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students completed p.3 in Carnet Sc7.1.2 on mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. |
November 5, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish review sheet for Unit 2.
Test scheduled for Tuesday, November 10th (during religion) |
Science Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Page 42 #1-5 in textbook. |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Today we continued to read the novel, 'Torn Away'. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We did not have a science period today, but please note that we will be going for a field trip to the Fluvarium on Thursday November 12. Students will received a permission slip on Monday. |
November 4, 2015 |
Science Humaines Assigned By: Chesley West | Test Nov 10th Ch 1: working on review in class. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | -Page 74 #3,4,5 in text
-Unit 2 Test Tuesday, November 10th (during religion class)
-start organizing your Unit 2 Portfolio, due the end of next week (handed out the table of contents in class today)
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Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We discussed the design and the identification of variables in a scientific experiments.
No homework assigned. |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | Quiz on la publicite will take place tomorrow. Review the example given in class yesterday and your notes. Please bring a dictionary. |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Today we began the novel, 'Torn Away.' We are currently on page 31 of this book. Please bring this novel with you to class every day.
The test in 'Torn Away' will be on December 8. |
November 3, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | -Finish page 69 #1,3,5,7,10,12
-Unit 2 Test Tuesday, November 10th
-I have attached some helpful notes for adding and subtracting integers on my website (will hand this out tomorrow in class)
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Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote Lab Safety Quiz.
We corrected page 6 and 7 in carnet Sc7.1.2.
No homework assigned. |
November 2, 2015 |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: David Dyer | Today students drew an illustration of stepping up in a situation that could be real or made up.
Please bring your LITERACY textbook to class tomorrow. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish worksheet on 2.4.
Tomorrow we will be completing the following questions in your text, if you want to get a head start. Page 69 #1,3,5,7,10,12 |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | Continue to review for your Quiz Thursday on analyzing a 'publicite' |
October 30, 2015 |
Religion Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish your religion project for class on Weds. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | No homework, we will start the rest of Chapter 2 on Monday. I scheduled a Unit Test for Tuesday, November 10th. Happy Halloween:) Be safe and have fun! |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Please bring your leads to class on Monday as we will be completing a visual during this time. |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | Review notes on 'la publicite'. Quiz is next Thursday.
Have an enjoyable Halloween weekend! |
October 29, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We looked at the difference between a thesis statement and topic sentence. Students watched a short video on this.
Students worked on a journal entry today. They could write on a topic of their choice or their thoughts on forming a new homeroom. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Good job on the quiz today- no homework tonight. |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | Today, we continued with Module 2: la publicite. Outline and notes I have given so far are on my website.
Quiz on analyzing les publicites will take place next Thursday, Nov 5. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We started a quick overview of lab safety.
Homework: definitions 1-11 on p.2 of the lab safety handout for next science period. |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Susan Doulton | 50/50 tickets due Friday! |
October 28, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Page 65 #1,4,5,7,8 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | I have placed marks in PowerSchool and will update this once assignments have been corrected or journals have been given to me by teachers.
Today students completed their oral presentations. |
October 27, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | -Quiz on 2.1-2.3 changed to Thursday, October 29th.
-Know your positive/negative words and vocab sheet. This will help you understand your quiz. |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | If you have not already done so , please complete corrections of your verb quiz for tomorrow's class. This will be placed in your writing portfolio. Notes / worksheets on these verbs should be found in your binder, also on my website. |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | We continued with the oral presentations today.
We had a practice LOCKDOWN in school during this period. During this time the following happens:
1. The classroom door is locked.
2. Students move to a secure area of the class.
3. All phones are put on vibrate.
4.Classroom lights are turned off.
5. Everyone remains quiet so it would appear that the class was unoccupied.
We do this to avoid attracting attention to the classroom in the event of an intruder in the school or school area. |
October 26, 2015 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Page 62-63 #1,4,5
**Quiz moved to Thursday, October 29th** |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | Students got back their quizzes today on the present tense irregular verbs. Please do corrections tonight and place the quiz and corrections in your portfolio tomorrow. |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students began their novel study oral presentation with eight students completed today. We will continue with this tomorrow.
Remember to stand straight, speak clearly using varied voice levels to emphasize aspects of the writing. Eye contact is also expected. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students collected the results and wrote their conclusion to the lab on the effect of salt on the sprouting of peas.
Quiz Sc7.1.1 was returned.
No homework assigned. |
October 23, 2015 |
Science Humaines Assigned By: Chesley West | We have completed our projects and will be presenting in class - next class. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Questions on Section 2.1 and 2.2:
page 54 #2,6,7
page 58 #1,2,6,8
Portfolios for Unit 1 due Monday.
Quiz on 2.1-2.3 Weds, October 28th. |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students have a portfolio for their work which will be collected and held until the completion of grade nine.
Students read independently or completed their descriptive paragraph today.
On Monday we will begin orally presenting our independent book scene description. Students will have the option of presenting in front of the class or behind the class. |
October 22, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students completed their descriptive paragraph today. they passed in the following:
1. Cover page with visual of paragraph.
2. Final copy of their paragraph.
3. Draft copy or copies of paragraph.
4. Copy of the five senses chart filled out.
Some students have not finished this paragraph and will have an opportunity to do this in class tomorrow.
We will be sorting out our portfolios tomorrow in class and then reading independently. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Susan Doulton | Finish sheets on section 2.1 and 2.2.
Portfolio for Unit 1 due on Monday, October 26th |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote Quiz Sc7.1.1.
No homework assigned. |
October 21, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on revision in preparation for Quiz Sc7.1.1 tomorrow.
Homework: STUDY! |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | Continue to study for your verb quiz on Friday. We corrected our second review sheet today on AVOIR ETRE ALLER and FAIRE.
All review sheets will be up to date on my website later tonight. |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | Students can take their leads to class tomorrow for their descriptive paragraph visual. We will conclude this activity tomorrow. |
October 20, 2015 |
Language Arts Assigned By: David Dyer | I'm now able to post on the homework page. I use this as a method to communicate with my students and their parent or guardian.
We are currently working on a descriptive paragraph. Student have chosen a topic and have been given class time to work on this. they have the following photocopies:
1. A list of descriptive words to assist them on word choice.
2. A blank sense chart to help them remember to use all five senses in their paragraph. Students have a sample chart to use as an example.
3. A sample of what descriptive paragraphs and writing looks like.
4. A template of level one to level five writing criteria.
5. The descriptive writing assignment sheet.
6. A descriptive paragraph title page which is where students will draw the picture they are describing.
We will finish the descriptive paragraph on Thursday. Students who have finished this assignment will read silently during this time. |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We discussed biotic-biotic and biotic-abiotic interactions, with a new worksheet and a series of examples.
Reminder that Quiz Sc7.1.1 will be on Thursday. No other homework assigned. |
October 19, 2015 |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | Quiz on verbs AVOIR, ETRE, ALLER and FAIRE will take place on Friday.
Please finish the review sheet given today for homework. |
October 16, 2015 |
Francais Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | Please review your verbs in the present tense - avoir, etre and aller. As well, finish your paragraph on la fin de semaine using the verb aller. |
October 15, 2015 |
Science Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We completed p.9 in Carnet Sc7.1.1 on the difference between an individual, a population, a community, and an ecosystem. Students did some oral practice naming elements in an ecosystem and classifying them as biotic and abiotic.
Homework: p.3 in Carnet Sc7.1.1
Quiz sc7.1.1 has been assigned for next thursday October 22. |
June 10, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Completed Chap 8 corrections; Assigned Chap review and test as practice; we will be reviewing for next 4 classes so students should be completing or have completed the following:(1) Revision Cumulative pp.342-345 (answers provided) (2) Chap 8 revision and practice test pp.334-337 (3) Chapters 1-8 Review Package with answers (4) Sample Final Exam (5) Also, each chapter portfolio, quizzes, notes, tests, etc |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Students received a copy of the 2010 exam. They worked through it in class. I worked one on one with students to show what they would lose marks on in the first section on graphing.
Every class this week we will be going through old exams it is absolutely necessary that students bring their copies back to class so we can go through it!
Please see my website to see all of the old exams we will be going through:
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/science-7-1/class-notes |
June 9, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Transformations: assigned p.323 (4,5) and p.327 (1,2,3); students should be completing or have completed their review package for Final and be working on the copy of last year's Final |
Health Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | No Class due to English Exam (Demand Piece) |
June 6, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Corrected Homework; introduced Transformations (esp. Translations) and assigned p.322 (#1,3); Students were also given a practice Final exam to work on over the next few days |
Health Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | No Homework |
June 5, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Introduction to Cartesian Plane with Examples and definitions; students are asked to complete p.318 (#1,2,3,5,6) |
June 4, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Final Quiz on tomorrow. See my website for materials and the Quizlet link!
Additionally, I've now added a link that contains info on the final, and sample finals.
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
June 3, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Introduced Perpendicular lines; students are asked to complete p.305 (#1 and 5) |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Final Quiz on Thursday. We will finish correcting review tomorrow. See my website for materials and the Quizlet link!
Additionally, I've now added a link that contains info on the final, and sample finals.
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
June 2, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Re-introduce Chap.8 Terms/defn
Assign p.302 #1-6
Please Continue to Complete Final Exam Review Package (Chapters 1-8) each night as time permits |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Quiz Thursday June.5th
**Review sheets must be completed for tomorrow.
Please see my website for resources https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
May 29, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Work on Review Booklet for Final |
Francais Assigned By: Brandon Field | Please have ALL of your interview questions complete for Monday in preparation for the oral production section of your exam, Thursday June 5th. |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Homework: Review sheets
Students do not have class until next Tuesday
Quiz: Thursday, June.5th
Students should complete the review for homework in order to benefit from corrections and class discussions on Tuesday.
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
May 28, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Students completed an In Class Assignment on Chapter 7 today; They are asked to work on the Revision Package for Final Exam tonight; Students are requested to submit ALL outstanding work so that it can be corrected before Finals |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Quiz: Thursday, June.5th
Students will be starting review sheets tomorrow. They should complete them over the long weekend so that they benefit from corrections and class discussions. |
May 27, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Journals for term 3 are due on Thursday, May 29th. |
May 26, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Corrections of previous work; assigned p.294 (#8,9,11); Prepare/review for IN CLASS ASSIGNMENT ON WEDNESDAY and DON'T FORGET: work on your review package for the final exam |
May 23, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Reminder: In Class Assignment on Wednesday; Corrected Homework today and assigned p.288 (7cd) and p.292 (#1-3,7) |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Definitions in carnet 1-12 |
May 22, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Complete p.287 (#1-2) |
May 21, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Quiz today; assigned p.282 (#7); Portfolios are still outstanding |
May 20, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Quiz Sections 7.1-7.3 tomorrow; assigned section 7.5 #1-6 homework |
May 16, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Corrected yesterday's assigned work; introduced section 7.5 and assigned #1-2 , p,282. Don't Forget: Quiz next Wednesday on Sections 7.1-7.3 and your Portfolio #4 AND #5 are now past due |
Health Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Completed discussion on Sexual Health |
May 15, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Correction of homework; assign p.278 (1,2,3) |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Research assignments are due on Thursday, May 22nd. |
May 14, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Quiz on sections 7.1-7.3 next Wednesday; corrected homework and assigned p.269 (#1-4);PLEASE remember to pass in Portfolio #5 |
May 12, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Chap 6 test results returned: Intro to Chap 7 and assigned p.260 (#1-7) |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Continue working on research project. |
May 9, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Completed Test Chap.6; No homework but it would be a great time to begin revision for final exam (Portfolios 1-4 have been returned) |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Summaries and jot notes are due on Monday. |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Science Unit Test Wednesday May.14th.
Please visit this link for everything you need to study for the Science test:
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets
If you are interested in volunteering for the schoolyard clean-up and scavenger hunt please let Ms.Mercer know. Additionally if you have an rakes or shovels that you can use please bring them along! |
May 8, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Chapter 6 Test tomorrow; REVIEW |
Health Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | In Class Quiz (open book); some discussion on 'Contraception'; No Homewrok |
May 7, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Science Unit Test Wednesday, May.13th.
Projet Pliage- must be handed in tomorrow!
Tomorrow we will complete a review sheet on Ch.9. We will then Review Ch.8 and 7 as well in the upcoming classes!
Please visit this link for everything you need to study for the Science test:
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets
If you are interested in volunteering for the schoolyard clean-up and scavenger hunt please let Ms.Mercer know. Additionally if you have an rakes or shovels that you can use please bring them along!
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May 6, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Complete carnet; Assign text p.248; Test scheduled for Friday (Chap.6); Portfolio is past due |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Projet Pliage must be in by Thursday. Students had all class today to work on it.
Description on what to include is on the second last page of the carnet. |
May 5, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Today we continued with the new carnet on separating mixtures.
We have decided to hold off on the quiz, as the carnet we are now working on is very short and only one topic.
We will work on a foldable project in the next class, it will be assigned for homework after next class.
We will then begin reviewing all 3 chapters and have unit Test at the end of next week. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Returned Portfolios 1-4 so that revision may begin for the final exam; Corrections of booklet pp.142-144 and assigned p.146; Test for Chapter 6 will be Thursday |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Finish journal entries. |
May 1, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Complete pp.132-134; Reminder=Chapter 6 Test next Wed May 7 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Lab must be handed in tomorrow to bed graded. (the lab that you completed on Wednesday dissolving salt in water.
We will begin review tomorrow. You will have a quiz Wednesday of next week. |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | I will be hosting a schoolyard clean up on Tuesday May.13th.We will provide refreshments and prizes.
Time: 2:45-4:15
Needed: Fun & energetic volunteers, rakes and shovels.
Students, staff and families are asked to help out anyway that they can. We hope to then in the following week, prepare the flower beds and plant some flowers and shrubs! |
April 30, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Corrected p.234 (1-5): assigned booklet p.139-140; Test next Tuesday |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Booklet on novel must be submitted on Friday. |
April 29, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Correction of yesterday's work; Introduction to Section 6.3, p.234 (#1-5); Unit Test assigned for next Tuesday-Wednesday (May 6-7) |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Please make up your 4 Questions et Responses. P.7 and P.9 models both.
We will do a lab next class. |
Health Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Completed Booklet on Sexuality |
April 28, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Continued introduction to Chapter 6; corrected p.223 (1-4); students are asked to complete 5,6,7,10 on same page |
Health Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Students are working on a handout re sexuality which will be due in next class |
April 16, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Read to the end of Chapter 29. |
April 15, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Review for Chapter Test tomorrow |
Science Humaines Assigned By: Brandon Field | Please make sure to pass in your brochures. |
April 14, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Read to end of chapter 17. |
April 11, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Completed In Class Verification today. Students were asked to work on Chapter Review p.213 and to complete any remaining questions over the weekend (excluding #10); Remember: Chapter Test is on Tuesday |
April 10, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Portfolio #4 is now past due; Quiz tomorrow on addition and subtraction of fractions; Chapter 5 Test next Tuesday;
Homework: p.207 #1,2,4,5,7 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Finish journal entry. Oral presentations will continue. |
April 9, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Finish journal entry # 2. Oral presentations start next class. |
April 8, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Correction of yesterday's work; Assign p.197 (1-5); In Class Evaluation on Friday; Chapter 5 Test next Tuesday |
April 7, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Correction of Devoirs; assign p.193 (#1-3,5-9); In Class Evaluation for Friday |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Read to the end of chapter 4. |
April 4, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Correction of Homework; Assign mid-chapter review p.190 (#1-4,6,8); Portfolio #4 was due today |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Science quiz Monday.
Please visit this link to see the updated review answers and the study notes I gave you today!
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-5-efi/classnotes |
April 3, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Review should be completed for tomorrow so we can correct.
Quiz Monday April.7 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Corrected yesterday's homework; assigned p.183 (1-3,4ab,8,9abc) |
April 2, 2014 |
Science Humaines Assigned By: Brandon Field | Don't forget to prepare for your test tomorrow. If you have any last minute questions, email me at brandonfield@esdnl.ca |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Assign p.183 (#1-5); Fraction Strips to colour |
March 31, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Completed and corrected booklet on fractions; Portfolio #4 requirements handed out ....due on Friday |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Quiz on Ch.7 Thursday.
Please see my website for a version of the completed carnet. It may differ slightly, but everything we covered is there.
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-5-efi/classnotes |
Health Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Completed Sexuality chap.1 |
March 28, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Quiz returned and discussed;Booklet re Chap5 distributed. We are working through examples |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Students will be having a quiz Wednesday or Thursday of next week. |
March 27, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | In Class Evaluation on Circle Graphs; Complete p.179 (#1-5) |
March 26, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Revision of yesterday's worksheet on circle graphs; In class evaluation tomorrow on circle graphs, DON'T FORGET: Buffet Project is now past due |
March 20, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Independent novels must be read by Monday. |
March 19, 2014 |
Francais Assigned By: Brandon Field | There will be a texte d'opinion quiz tomorrow. The blank test is available on my website.
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Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Complete page 3 of the canet - all of the vocabulary words. Use wordreference to find the answers |
March 18, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Unit test is scheduled for tomorrow.
Novels must be read for Monday. |
March 14, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Circle graphs: assign worksheet question 1 and p.259 (2,3,4,7); Reminder= 1. Test next Wednesday
2. Project Due March 20-21 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Unit test is scheduled for March 19th.
Independent novel must be read by March 24th. |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Students completed the unit test today
Those absent will complete it on Tuesday.
Congratulations to all those who participated in the Science Fair! I was very proud to see you all presenting to the judges.
Congrats to Matthew Rogers for advancing to the Regional Competition at Bishops College on April.11/12 |
March 12, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | In Class Evaluation; Chap 4 TEST = Mar.19 |
March 11, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Unit test is scheduled for March 19th.
Independent novel must be read by March 24th. |
March 10, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Correction of #1-2 , p.151; assign #4a,5,6a; Reminder: In Class Evaluation of 4.1-4.5 on Wednesday. Don't forget notes/text and calculator |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Correction of #1-2 , p.151; assign #4a,5,6a; Reminder: In Class Evaluation of 4.1-4.5 on Wednesday. Don't forget notes/text and calculator |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Unit 2 test- Friday March 14th .
Review classes: Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Students will complete a review booklet for Ch.6 as well as a Unit review (covering ch.4,5,6).
Many students took the booklets during homeroom today to get a head start on reviewing.
Please see my website to see review materials for Ch.4 and 5 from previous quiz preparation - this is excellent review for the test along with your quizzes.
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
Health Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Sexuality discussions from text |
Health Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Sexuality discussions from text |
March 7, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Area of a Circle: assign p.151 (#1-2);Reminder= Buffet Project due on March 21 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Science fair projects have all been presented.
Unit test Friday Mar.14 (ch's 4,5,6)
We will have 2 review classes next week.
Here is a link for study materials:
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets
Science Fair is Thursday, March.13. Families are invited to come along! |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Unit test is scheduled for march 19th.
Independent novel must be read by March 24th. |
March 6, 2014 |
Francais Assigned By: Brandon Field | Please check the PowerSchool page to ensure that all of your assignments have been submitted. If you are not sure, come see me! |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Complete #8,10 p.168
Buffet Project due Mar.21 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Unit test is scheduled for March 19th.
Read independent novel by March 21st. |
Science Humaines Assigned By: Brandon Field | Please check the PowerSchool page to ensure that all of your assignments have been submitted. If you are not sure, come see me! |
March 5, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Corrected 1-5 p.168; Assigned #6-8, p.168
Math project distributed and explained (DUE DATE: Mar.21)
PLEASE submit ALL overdue work |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Science fair presentations will continue tomorrow. We will likely finish up tomorrow! Then we will finish up carnet for ch.6 and review for our unit test! |
March 4, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Correction of homework; assign p.168 (#1-5); Portfolio #3 is well past due...please submit asap to be included on report card |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Unit test is scheduled for March 19th.
Read independent novel by March 20th. |
March 3, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Science Fair presentations are going ahead next class.
Here is a link for the presentation/poster board info( page 7/8 has the details):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4ueX6rIozKbak1ZMm9OSmJ6THM/edit
**Any students wishing to take parent in the TUNZA Eco-Generation Poster contest , please submit your poster by Wednesday! In this school we will be giving away: 2 Kobo e-readers, gift cards for: movies and sportschek! There are 6 prizes altogether and currently only 3 entrants, why not create a poster and win!! |
February 27, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Area of a Parallelogram; assigned p.141 (2,6,8) |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Read independent novel. |
Religion Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Discussion/reading/activity on Body Image |
February 26, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Completed In Class Evaluation; No Homework (EXCEPTION:Portfolio #3 and Journal for those students who have not YET submitted) |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Students should have showed me their progress of their experiment or model today in class. If not they must show me next class.
Monday, March.3rd : Entire Science fair projects are due! (presentation board)
If you are doing an experiment you will not do the experiment in front of the class, rather, you will discuss what you did and the results. You may show pictures or short video.
***Students will present to the class starting Monday. |
February 25, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Complete 'Revision de Mi-Module' p.138;
Homework Check/Verification tomorrow...calculators and books permitted |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Students should have showed me their progress of their experiment or model today in class. If not they must show me next class.
Monday, March.3rd : Entire Science fair projects are due! (presentation board)
If you are doing an experiment you will not do the experiment in front of the class, rather, you will discuss what you did and the results. You may show pictures or short video.
***Students will present to the class starting Monday. |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Tomorrow is accessorize your teacher in Pink day to stand up to bullying.
All students are encouraged to wear pink as well.
Some students have mentioned Pink things they have home that they will be bringing in. I have agreed to dress up using the things they bring in to show our support and stand up for bullying! |
February 24, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Assign Mi-Module p.138; In class Evaluation on Wednesday |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Students should have showed me their progress of their experiment or model today in class. If not they must show me next class.
Monday, March.3rd : Entire Science fair projects are due! (presentation board)
If you are doing an experiment you will not do the experiment in front of the class, rather, you will discuss what you did and the results. You may show pictures or short video.
***Students will present to the class starting Monday. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Novel assignments due Feb. 25th. |
February 21, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Completion of p.136 (#1,2,4,5,6); Portfolio #3 Is NOW DUE |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Quiz pushed to Monday because of Thursdays storm.
*** Science fair project:
-Experiment must be complete by Monday : bring in your table of values or graph as proof that you've completed.
-Model- Send along a picture of your model.
Final Product (presentation board) must be in by Mar.3rd. We will begin presentations on that day. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Novel assignment is due on Feb. 25th. |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Unit Test now Thursday.
*** Science fair project:
-Experiment must be complete by Monday : bring in your table of values or graph as proof that you've completed.
-Model- Send along a picture of your model.
Final Product (presentation board) must be in by Mar.3rd. We will begin presentations on that day. |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Field trip money for Friday must be in on Monday! |
February 19, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Finish journal entry.
Novel assignment is due on Feb. 25th. |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Quiz on Chapter 6 tomorrow, Thursday Feb.20.
Here is a link to my website with all the info, including the review we did today.
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Correction of homework; Intro to circumference; assign p.136 (#1-2)
Portfolio #3 due on Monday Feb.24 |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Congrats to our homeroom class. This morning during the announcements we took part in the Olympic Trivia we were the fastest class to respond with all the answers correct!
The prize: ICE CREAM! |
Health Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | continued with sexual health discussions |
February 18, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Continue intro to Chap 4 Circles; Students need to bring their geometry sets to class; assigned pp.131-132 (1,2,3,5,6) |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Quiz on Chapter 6 Thursday, Feb.20
One more Review class tomorrow.
Here is a link to my website with all the info.
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Novel assignment is due on Feb. 25th. |
Health Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Sexual Education- general discussion of this chap (overview) |
February 14, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Introduction to vocab for Chap.4(Circles); Studs will need their geometry set for next class; Yesterday's quiz was returned; studs are asked to make all necessary corrections and begin preparation for Chap.3 Portfolio |
February 13, 2014 |
Art Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Quiz Thursday, Feb.20th.
Website will be updated shortly with study guides and booklet.
Students have completed review questions. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Quiz today |
February 12, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Corrections and discussion of review sheets for tomorrow's quiz (Percent, Tax and Discount) |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Keep working on your Science Fair Projects.
Feb.24: Results (table and graph) must be completed.
Mar.3rd: Final day to submit entire project. |
February 11, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Novel assignment due date - Feb. 25th. |
February 10, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Discussed corrections of Test 3.1-3,6;
Quiz on Thursday Section 3.7-3.8; students should also complete #13-18 ,p.122 in preparation |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Novel assignment due date - Feb. 25th |
February 7, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Revision of Percent; assign p.122 (#13-18); returned Chap 3 Test-students are asked to make any necessary corrections for Monday; Quiz next week on Percent |
February 6, 2014 |
Francais Assigned By: Brandon Field | Your listening quiz will go ahead tomorrow. The quiz will consist of fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice and true or false. |
February 5, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Completed chap.3 test; will continue with Percent tomorrow |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Anyone who has not submitted their projet pliage this must be handed in next class.
**Science fair project pages 3/4 or 5/6 due next Monday. Please see this link below for info on dates and booklets.
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/science-fair-info |
February 4, 2014 |
February 3, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | returned Quiz and corrected/discussed answers; Test will be on Wednesday (section 3.1-3.6) |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Science fair project pages 3/4 or 5/6 due next Monday. Please see this link below for info on dates and booklets.
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/science-fair-info |
January 31, 2014 |
Francais Assigned By: Brandon Field | There will be a short listening quiz late next week.
***Your 'Sept Merveilles' booklet is due on Monday*** |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Quiz completed today; Also please complete the following in preparation for Wednesday's TEST p.115(#3-6) and p.121(#1-4,6) |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Science project Idea sheet (P.2) must be done for Monday's class. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Novel assignment is due on February 25th. |
Homeroom Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Anyone who still wishes to order a pink t-shirt for anti-bullying day must do so on Monday ($5 fee). |
January 30, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | In class Evaluation tomorrow (Quiz= 3.1-3.6); Also assigned p.115 #1,2 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Novel assignment is due on February 25th. |
January 29, 2014 |
Francais Assigned By: Brandon Field | Don't forget that you test has been moved from Friday to tomorrow. The test will take the same format as the sheets that we have been doing in class which are available on my blog. Remember to bring along your notes for the test! |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Introduced 'Pourcentage' with notes and examples. Students are asked to complete #1-4 p.112 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Novel assignment is due on Feb.25th |
Religion Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Introduction to Islam (Powerpoint and video) |
January 28, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Corrections of p.110 (5-9,11;
Returned /discussed Journals; Reminder: In class evaluation on Friday (Sections 3.1-3.6) |
Francais Assigned By: Brandon Field | Please continue preparing for your reading test on Friday, January 31st. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Do jot notes sheet. Novel assignment is due on Feb.25th. |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | No homework. Tomorrow we will continue researching for our Science Fair Projects. |
Religion Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Introduce 'Hindouisme', viewed powerpoint and Youtube videos |
January 27, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Finish first 4 pages of booklet. Novel assignment is due on Feb. 25th. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Corrections of homework and assigned Mid-Chapter review p.110 (5a-9, 11)
Journals will be returned tomorrow |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | No homework.
We will spend the next two classes researching science fair ideas. |
Homeroom Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Reminder : Any students wishing to order a Pink shirt for bullying day to bring in $5 and let Ms.Mercer know the size that you need before Friday! |
January 24, 2014 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Quiz Monday
See this link for all study materials
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Read novel. Novel assignment is due on Feb. 25th. |
January 23, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Corrected #1 (p.109); Assigned 2,3,4,6 |
Francais Assigned By: Brandon Field | Please ensure that you are ready to present your flag assignments on Monday. |
Science Humaines Assigned By: Brandon Field | Continue to review your notes as covered in class. |
January 22, 2014 |
Science Humaines Assigned By: Brandon Field | Please finish off your questions for chapter 3, lesson 1 for next class. The worksheet is available on my blog. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Correction of Homework and assign p.109 (#1) |
January 21, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Corrected #10, assigned p.106 (2,3,5,6,7) |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Science Quiz on Monday.
Please see my website at the link below for many study materials.
https://www.sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
Music Assigned By: Grace Dunsmore | The final Guitar testing will be next week, Jan. 30 and 31. Students have been given a sheet with all the requirements, (chords and song) and extra copies are available if needed. |
January 20, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Correction of p.102(4,6,8) Complete 5 and 10 tonight ...PORTFOLIO #2 PAST DUE |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Quiz Monday, Jan.27th.
Please visit my website for the completed carnet and Quizlet online review.
Tomorrow we will correct the review questions.
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
Religion Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Sermon on the Mount Activity |
January 17, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Continued multiplication with base 10. Students were assigned p.102 (4,6,8,10). Reminder: Portfolio #2 is way past due (December) and there will be an evaluation next week |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Quiz coming up soon. We will start the review on Monday.
Please check my website for completed carnets and a Quizlet review!
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
Religion Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes |
January 16, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Recap of key concepts from my absence and introduced multiplication with Base 10. Assigned p.102, #2 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | We do not have Science class until Monday. Today we finished the chapter/carnet.
We will have a quiz Next Monday Jan.27.On Monday we will have a class used to do the review questions. Whatever isn't finished in Monday's class would be for homework, so students are encouraged to get a head start on the Revision questions before Monday.
Tuesday we will correct the review.
A link to our carnet, completed is here
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/science-7-1/class-notes |
January 15, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Novel test is scheduled for tomorrow. |
January 13, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Novel test is scheduled for Jan. 16th. |
January 10, 2014 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Novel test is scheduled for January 16th. |
January 9, 2014 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Students are asked to ensure that our Chapter 3 booklet has been completed for next class. Also, Portfolio #2 is now past due. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | The novel test has been rescheduled for January 16th. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | The novel test has been rescheduled for January 16th. |
December 19, 2013 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Novel test is scheduled for Jan. 14th. |
December 18, 2013 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Novel test is scheduled for Jan. 14th. |
December 17, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | In Class Evaluation |
December 16, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Completing 'Revision Booklet' in prep for tomorrow's In Class Evaluation. Studs should work on the revision pages 18-22 for extra practice. |
Religion Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Corrected Handout on 10 Commandments |
December 12, 2013 |
Francais Assigned By: Brandon Field | Please continue to prepare for your Éric a disparu listening quiz on Monday, December 16th. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Continue to complete cahier; students should have up to and including p.13 completed for tomorrow's class.
In Class evaluation for Monday |
December 11, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Carnet de revision (skills)...students are asked to complete up to and including p.10
In class evaluation on Friday |
December 10, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Continued working on REVISION booklet; complete pages 4,5,6 of booklet |
December 9, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Practice graphique due Wednesdays class |
December 5, 2013 |
Science Humaines Assigned By: Brandon Field | Remember that your test has been moved to Wednesday, December 11th. The chapter notes and study guide with answers are available on my website, www.mrfieldsblog.wordpress.com |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Freedom poem is due on Thursday, Dec. 12th. |
December 4, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | No homework. Students completed their unit test on Tuesday. We do not have class until Monday.
Please bring Carnet 2 and 3 to class on Monday. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Poem is due on Thursday, Dec 12th. |
Homeroom Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Any student who forgot their $2 for the play, please pass it along tomorrow. |
December 3, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Reviewed test corrections; assigned p.88 (#1) |
Homeroom Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Reminder to students to bring $2 for the play tomorrow |
December 2, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Unit Test: Tomorrow!
Cover: Ch.1,2 &3 !
Study carnets for all 3 chapters and quiz 1 &2 .
We have been doing in class review; reviewing a different chapter each day.
Please visit this site for all study materials!
https://www.sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
November 29, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Unit Test: Tuesday!
Cover: Ch.1,2 &3 !
Study carnets for all 3 chapters and quiz 1 &2 .
We have been doing in class review; reviewing a different chapter each day. Tomorrow will be our last review class and we will look at Ch.2 .
Please visit this site for all study materials!
https://www.sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
November 28, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Completed Chap 2 test |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Unit Test: Tuesday!
Cover: Ch.1,2 &3 !
Study carnets for all 3 chapters and quiz 1 &2 .
We have been doing in class review; reviewing a different chapter each day. Tomorrow will be our last review class and we will look at Ch.2 .
Please visit this site for all study materials!
https://www.sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
Homeroom Announcements Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Anyone doing some Christmas decorating: My Environmental group is collecting burnt out Christmas lights!
That's right...your garbage! We hope to host an after school Christmas Craft Workshop for students making beautiful Christmas decorations from your trash!
Thanks for your help! |
November 27, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Correct and Review in preparation for tomorrow's test (Chap 2) |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Today we reviewed Ch.3.
Tomorrow we will review Ch.1 and then the next day Ch.2.
Test: Tuesday.
Please visit this link for loads of study materials! Don't forget to check out the quizlet reviews for a break from studying notes!
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
Music Assigned By: Grace Dunsmore | Students should bring a set of earphones for class on Thursday; we will be going into the computer lab and will need them in order to do the activity. |
November 26, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Complete Chapter test p.81 in preparation for Chap.2 Test on Thursday |
Religion Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Handout on the 10 Commandments; we will complete next day in class |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | The Unit test is Tuesday, Dec.3rd.
We will be having 3 review classes coming up; one for each chapter. The test will cover Ch.1,2 and 3.
materials can be found on my website. |
November 25, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Corrected work from previous day in preparation for Wednesday's Chap 2 TEST. Assigned p.80 (#10-17) as revision |
November 22, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Any student who has not handed in the foldable must have it completed for Monday.
Here is a link to my website with info on the foldable.
https://www.sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
November 21, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | We worked on a foldable today in class. Students will get a few minutes next class to finish it. If the foldable isn't finished it will be for homework on the weekend. Here is a link to my website where I've uploaded the required info.
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets
*You will get class time tomorrow so it is NOT homework tonight. |
November 20, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Correction of yesterday's work
Introduction to Subtraction with Number Line and practice #'s (1-4) p.73 |
November 19, 2013 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Continued subtraction of Integers. Corrected #1-2,p.69. Students are asked to continue with questions #4,5,7,13.
Remember: Test for Unit 2 = next Wednesday |
November 15, 2013 |
Francais Assigned By: Brandon Field | A complete list of all assignments which were to have been submitted this semester are available on my blog:
http://mrfieldsblog.wordpress.com |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Quiz Monday
Please see my website for the review sheets, answers and completed carnet etc. Also be sure to check out the Quizlet page to review.
https://www.sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | In Class Evaluation and Journal Question
completed; No homework |
November 14, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Quiz Monday (final review class was today)
Please see my website for the review sheets, answers and completed carnet etc. Also be sure to check out the Quizlet page to review.
https://www.sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
Science Humaines Assigned By: Brandon Field | Please ensure that your map activity has been submitted. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Correction of p.65 (#4-8) and discussion /revision for In Class Evaluation on Friday [using positive/negative tiles as well as number lines]Please submit all work (Portfolios/Journals) |
November 13, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Quiz: Monday
Complete the review sheets I handed out today ( The true and false page as well as the matching page). This is simply just extra review, nothing new and should only take 10-20 minutes.
Here's the link:
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets?pli=1 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Journals are now due. |
November 12, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Homework; Finish Review questions at the end of the booklet.
Tomorrow we will correct review and do some review activities.
Quiz Friday.
Review Link: http://quizlet.com/1458844/fi7_unite1_ch2-flash-cards/
HERE you can review definitions and complete review games for the chapter!
Free APP for your iPad/iphone: Quizlet.
Once you have the app search :
nlscience 7-9 .
Then simply scroll through the list to find gr7FI -Unite1 ch.2
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Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Complete p.63 (#7,8) and Mid Chapter Review p.65 (1-4); Evaluation on Friday |
November 7, 2013 |
Francais Assigned By: Brandon Field | Your publicité presentations start Monday. You will only be required to read the section marked 'Mon texte écrit.' |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Homework: Carnet p.12 #2
All definitions on pg.1/2
Due: Tuesday, Nov.12th
We will not be having class until next Tuesday. Students are asked to complete #2 on p.12 of their Carnets, creating a food web using forest organisms. Please visit my website at this link to see the page and some examples/notes we have done.
Today we discussed Food chains and Food webs. We went over some examples. next class students will receive a print out with some more examples. Also, we will work on some group activities in class preparing food webs together.
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
November 6, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Homework: Carnet p.12 #2
All definitions on pg.1/2
Due: Tuesday, Nov.12th
We will not be having class until next Tuesday. Students are asked to complete #2 on p.12 of their Carnets, creating a food web using forest organisms. Please visit my website at this link to see the page and some examples/notes we have done.
Today we discussed Food chains and Food webs. We went over some examples. next class students will receive a print out with some more examples. Also, we will work on some group activities in class preparing food webs together.
https://sites.google.com/site/mercersclass/sciences-7-10-lfi/carnets |
November 3, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Caleb Thorne | Ecosystems part 2 Quiz - scheduled for Wednesday. |
October 31, 2013 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Grammar Quiz on Monday. |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Today we discussed: Food Chain and Food web.
Homework: Page 10 in the carnet. I will be checking on Monday.
Congratulations to Daniel Penney: Winner of this months Dojo Points! All students have now been reset to zero and will gain points for volunteering & hard work etc throughout the month of November! |
October 30, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Students should now complete definitions 5-11 in their carnets. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Returned and Discussed corrections to In Class Evaluation for Ch1. Don't forget Portfolio #1 for THURSDAY.
Don't forget your costume!! |
October 28, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | No homework.
We began working on graphs and will finish this up tomorrow and move on. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Introduction to Chap 2 and vocab associated with several examples. No homework assigned but students should ensure that they are organizing their Chap 1 materials for their Portfolio due on Wednesday. |
October 25, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | In Class Assessment on Chap.1
Please remember to bring duo-tang on Monday so that we can organize materials for Chap 1 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Grammar quiz is scheduled for Nov.4th. |
Religion Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Continued with Character Ed , 'Caring'. Students were also asked to complete a sheet on 'Fairness' for next class |
October 24, 2013 |
Francais Assigned By: Brandon Field | Please remember to bring your dictionaries for the test tomorrow. |
October 23, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Students are currently preparing for an in class assignment on Chapter 1 for this Friday. They are to complete (for next class) p.45 (#9, 11,12,13, 15,16)
Please remember to pass in Journal questions that were due on Monday |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Homework : Definitions 1-4 on Page 1&2 of their booklet.
Today we discussed Symbiose, Mutualisme, Commensalisme, Parasitisme. |
October 22, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Today we discussed again Independent and Dependent variables. Students are having a little difficulty with it. We were only able to get through example 2 . I have asked students to have a look at example 3 for homework and give it a try! The pages we have completed so far as well as the example for homework can be found at this link.
Homework: Example 3
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxtZXJjZXJzY2xhc3N8Z3g6MWE2YjQwNGJjNDcwMzlkMw |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Section 1.8 [Algebra tiles]
Students are asked to complete p.41 (#1-7)
Don't forget Assignment on Friday!! |
October 21, 2013 |
Science Humaines Assigned By: Brandon Field | Your Unit 1 quiz will be next Tuesday, October 29th. Please begin to review your materials. |
Francais Assigned By: Brandon Field | Your publicité test will be this Friday, October 25th. Please review your terms as well as the work which we have completed in class. You do not need to study the impératif (commands) for the test. |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Returned Chap 1 quiz with discussion of corrections. Each student is now required to make ANY/ALL corrections in another colour and be ready to submit to Portfolio. Also begin prep for In Class Assignment on Friday for Chap 1 |
October 18, 2013 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Pizza party for lunch on Tuesday |
October 17, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | No homework.
Students received their quiz marks today. |
Homeroom Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Pizza party on Tuesday of next week during the lunch hour! (pizza & drinks will be provided) |
October 16, 2013 |
Francais Assigned By: Brandon Field | Please make sure that you have submitted you 'C'est moi' foldable. |
Science Humaines Assigned By: Brandon Field | A reminder that the 'En 20 ans' assignment should be submitted no later than Friday, October 18th. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Unit Test is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 18th. |
October 15, 2013 |
Mathematics Assigned By: Barbara Pynn | Question/Answer in preparation for Quiz (Section 1.1-1.5) tomorrow.
Discussion of review booklet |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Students will be going on a field trip tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon to the Fluvarium. Today they received the permission forms as well as information on the field trip. Sorry for the short notice.
These forms will be collected tomorrow morning as well as the $8 fee.
Thank you |
October 11, 2013 |
Homeroom Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | We won the Pizza Party for Grade 7's bringing in the most food for the food drive! Congratulations and a HUGE thank you for everyone who helped out! You all did amazing! |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | No homework.
Science quiz completed today.
Students who were absent will write this quiz on Tuesday! |
October 10, 2013 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Test is scheduled for Oct. 18th. |
October 9, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Science Quiz Friday Oct.11th
Check my site for things you need to know. I will update some things this evening.
www.sites.google.com/site/mercersclass |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Unit test is scheduled for Oct. 18th. |
October 8, 2013 |
Science Humaines Assigned By: Brandon Field | Please finish the first page of the worksheet started in class today. |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Unit test is scheduled for Oct. 18th. |
October 7, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Today we completed a review sheet. Students were able to review the different abiotic and biotic elements of each of the 4 ecosystems during a Question & Response worksheet.
There a sample completed version online.
If students did not complete 5 sentences using Modele 3, this is for homework!
**QUIZ: Friday, Oct.11th**
We will continue reviewing on Wednesday & Thursday.
Check out my website for classnotes, worksheets and answers.
www.sites.google.com/site/mercersclass |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Unit test is scheduled for Oct. 18th. |
October 4, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | No homework.
Students will have a quiz on Chapter 1 on Friday Oct.11
Please see my website for notes etc.
www.sites.google.com/site/mercersclass |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Unit test is scheduled for Oct. 18th.
Novel assignments are due on Oct.7th. |
October 3, 2013 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Test is scheduled for Oct. 18th.
Novel assignment is due on Oct. 7th. |
October 2, 2013 |
Science Assigned By: Kerri Mercer | Today students finished up their lab on the study of our school yard ecosystem. They then worked on posters to display collected items.
My website is a work in progress. Here is the link. Eventually you will find handouts and announcements here.
www.sites.google.com/site/mercersclass |
October 1, 2013 |
Language Arts Assigned By: Linda King | Novel assignment is due on Oct. 7th.
Unit test is scheduled for Oct. 18th. |