| Homework Assigned For Homeroom: 8-7(224) |
| September 14, 2018 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | No homework this weekend |
| September 13, 2018 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students continued work on the Lab Safety booklet. More class time will be given in a later period.
No homework assigned. |
| September 11, 2018 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Part 1 of a lab activity to study the ecosystem of Kenny's Pond. We walked over to the pond to record observations, measurements, and to collect a sample of pond water to analyse later.
No homework assigned. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Amanda Glynn | Today, we worked on p. 8 #4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15.
Complete Devoirs 1.1 by Thursday night.
https://sites.google.com/a/nlesd.ca/mmeglynn/
Friday, we will do our first Journal and Checkpoint on Section 1.1. |
| September 5, 2018 |
Technology Ed.
Assigned By: Wade Gillard | On Wednesday September 5th, Homeroom Teachers distributed blank Data Sheets to be taken home for completion. This form needs to be returned to Homeroom teachers as soon as possible. The information you provide the school will be used to update PowerSchool and therefore improve our ability to communicate effectively with the school community. The backside of the Data Sheet requires your attention with regard to the granting of computer accounts at the school, as well as, your consent (or not) for Media Releases. Please complete your form and return it to the Homeroom Teacher ASAP. Thank you. |
| June 18, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | FINAL EXAM THIS FRIDAY JUNE 22 @ 8:15 AM
STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO BRING PENCILS, ERASER, CALCULATOR, DICTIONARY, TEXTBOOK. |
| June 15, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected/discussed multiple choice questions from section B of sample exam.
Continue review sheets for modules 1 through 7 as well as textbook questions pp.492-495
FINAL MATH EXAM FRI JUNE 22
PLEASE BRING PENCILS, ERASER, CALCULATOR, DICTIONARY & TEXTBOOK! |
| June 14, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students continued review of sample exam section B, worksheets for modules 1 through 7, and textbook questions pp.492-495 #1,2,4,5,6,8,10,11,12,14,15,17 through 24,26,27. |
| June 13, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected section A of sample exam. Students are expected to keep working through section B as well as review sheets for modules 1 to 7. Please bring these to class along with the textbook. |
| June 12, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students completed an in-class assignment today for sections 8.4-8.6, then continued working on the sample exam or the review for modules 1 to 7.
We will be going through section A of the sample exam in class tomorrow. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Still chugging along the final assignments. |
| June 8, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 8.5 & 8.6 Les dallages
Introduced tessellations with reading of textbook pp.463-467 and answered p.467 question #6 together. Assigned worksheets of questions #7,8,9,11,12.
A sample exam was distributed to work on both at home and in school.
IN-CLASS ASGN SEC 8.4-8.6 TUES JUNE 12
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Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on review for exam.
The plan for review for the remainder of the school year is as follows:
Students should be working now on units Sc8.1 (Water Systems) and Sc8.3 (Fluids)
Monday June 11: I will answer questions on Sc8.1 and Sc8.3.
Tuesday June 12: Quizlet Live activity on Sc8.1 and Sc8.3.
Wednesday June 13: students will have a period to work on Sc8.2 (Optics) and Sc8.4 (Cells)
Thursday June 14: (no science period)
Friday June 15: I will answer questions on Sc8.2 and Sc8.4.
Monday June 18: (no science period)
Tuesday June 17: Quizlet Live activity on Sc8.2 and Sc8.4. |
| June 7, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students completed a quiz today for Sec 8.1-8.3 and worked on questions for Sec 8.4 from the textbook p.460 #6,7,8.
A sample exam will be distributed tomorrow. Students are to bring this back and forth to work on at home and in school. |
| June 6, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Introduced Sec 8.4 on transformational geometry with the reading of pp.457-459.
QUIZ SEC 8.1-8.3 TOMORROW (THURS JUNE 7)
PLEASE BRING YOUR BOOKS; THE QUIZ WILL NOT TAKE ALL PERIOD.
A sample exam will be distributed on Friday. In the meantime, students should be reviewing unit tests for each chapter at home. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Students are to finish their ch. 9 final presentation to be presented for next class. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote Test Sc8.4 Cells, tissues, organs, and organic systems.
Remaining Science classes this year will be spent reviewing for final exam. |
| June 5, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | Exam review materials are on Google Classroom. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Worked through section 8.3 today, creating objects based on given views pp.450-451 #4,5,6,7,8,10.
QUIZ SEC 8.1-8.3 THURS JUNE 7
Students are reminded to review unit tests at home in preparation for the final exam.
**ANNOUNCEMENT** PLEASE BRING BOOKS FOR READING CLASS DURING ENGLISH ON THURS JUNE 7 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | No homework this evening. |
| June 4, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 8.2 Tracing views of objects after rotation.
Completed worksheet of views of letter 'T' after 180 degree rotation.
Read through introductory info p.441 and assigned pp.445 #4,7,8
QUIZ SEC 8.1-8.3 THURS JUNE 7
REMINDER: Students should be reviewing module tests at home as we finish module 8 in school. We will work through sample exams once module 8 has been completed. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | All exam materials are available on Google Classroom. You should be reviewing these now. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on Revision in preparation for Test Sc8.4 on Wednesday.
After the test, class time will be focused on reviewing for the final exam on Wednesday June 20. |
| June 1, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Concluded Sec 8.1 Tracing front, side and top views of 3D objects (pp.437-438 #4 & 5).
QUIZ SEC 8.1-8.3 THURS JUNE 7
Students are reminded to review unit tests at home in preparation for the final exam. We will work through sample exams in class once module 8 is finished. |
| May 31, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Module 8
Introduced Sec 8.1 by drawing front, side, and top views of the letter 'T'.
Began pp.437 question #4 to be continued in class tomorrow.
QUIZ SEC 8.1-8.3 THURS JUNE 7
Students should be reviewing unit tests at home for a minimum of 15-20 minutes per night. We will work through sample exams once module 8 has been completed. |
| May 30, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote the short answer part of the cumulative evaluation for modules 5,6,7. Starting module 8 tomorrow.
Regular review and practice is key to success. Students should be reviewing a bare minimum of 15 - 20 minutes each night going through their unit tests. We will be working through sample exams in class once module 8 is finished. |
Francais
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Student's are asked to finish pages 7,8,9 of their work booklet. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Cells, tissues, organs, and organic systems. Carnet Sc8.2 p.9.
Reminder: Science Assessment Dates:
Wednesday June 6: Test Sc8.4
Wednesday June 20: Final Exam (4 units) |
| May 29, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | Speeches tomorrow. Practice tonight!
Print a hard copy of your speech. Bring your book for reading time, too. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote multiple choice part of cumulative today (modules 5 & 6 & 7).
Short answer section will be written tomorrow (Wed May 30).
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED. |
| May 28, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | CUMULATIVE EVALUATION MODULES 5,6,7
TOMORROW & WEDNESDAY (MAY 29 & 30)
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED
Suggested review: pp.378-379 #10 through #18 as well as pp.424-427 #1,2,7,10,11,12,14,15
Reviewing unit tests is helpful too! |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | Speeches start tomorrow! Please have your work printed and practice tonight. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Organic Systems, Carnet Sc8.4 p.10.
Reminder: Unit Test Sc8.4 Wednesday June 6. |
| May 25, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | Speeches start on Tuesday. Please print your essay and practice your presentation on the weekend. Students who will present are from Colin to Kirk on the class list. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There is a quiz on Monday. Terms can be found here: https://quizlet.com/_4tiqde |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote module 7 test today.
CUMULATIVE EVALUATION NEXT WEEK DURING MATH CLASS (MODULES 5,6,7).
TUES MAY 29 MULTIPLE CHOICE
WED MAY 30 SHORT ANSWER
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED
Suggested review: pp.378-379 #10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 as well as pp.424-427 #1,2,7,10,11,12,14,15 |
| May 24, 2018 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students went of field trip to MUN biochemistry department. We all enjoyed the hands-on lab activities and demos. Students represented themselves beautifully and earned positive comments from our hosts.
You do me proud! |
| May 23, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote the in-class assignment today for module 7.
TEST MODULE 7 FRI MAY 25
Suggested review: pp.424-427 #1,2,7,10,11,12,14,15
CUMULATIVE EVALUATION MODULES 5,6,7
TUES MAY 29 & WED MAY 30 DURING CLASS
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED
Suggested review: pp.378-379 #10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18 as well as module 7 review questions pp.424-427 as listed above. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Test - Ch. 8 - Next Tuesday. All the information required is on Google Classroom. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote Quiz Sc8.4.1.
Exam Review booklet has been handed out and information on the final exam has been shared.
Reminder: Science Assessment Dates:
Wednesday June 6: Test Sc8.4
Wednesday June 20: Final Exam (4 units) |
| May 22, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Discussed questions of concern from section 7.3 pp.411-413 #3,5,6,7,10,12.
Continued questions section 7.4 pp.420-421 #4,6,10,12 which should be concluded today.
TEST MODULE 7 FRI MAY 25
Suggested review: pp.424-427 #1,2,7,10,11,12,14,15
CUMULATIVE EVALUATION MODULES 5,6,7
TUES MAY 29 & WED MAY 30 DURING CLASS
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED
Suggested review: pp.378-379 #10 to 18 as well as those for module 7 pp.424-427 as listed above. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | test early next week. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We completed definitions Sc8.4.1 p.2 and used Quizlet Live as a review activity for Quiz Sc8.4.1 which is tomorrow
Homework: STUDY!!!!
Reminder:
Wednesday June 6: Test Sc8.4 (complete Carnet Sc8.4)
Wednesday June 20: Final Exam (4 units) |
| May 18, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Probability Sec 7.3 & 7.4
Watched the videoclip examples and continued working through Sec 7.3 pp.411-413 # 3,5,6,7,10,12 which should be finished at this point.
Staring Sec 7.4 Tuesday with questions pp.420-421 #4,6,10,12
TEST MODULE 7 FRI MAY 25
CUMULATIVE EVALUATION MODULES 5,6,7
TUES MAY 29 & WED MAY 30 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students did a 'Qui suis-je' group reading activity to identify the main characteristics of cell organelles, Carnet Sc8.4 p.7-8.
Reminder: Quiz Sc8.2.1 (Carnet Sc8.4 p.1 to 8) on Wednesday May 23. |
| May 17, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 7.3 Probability
Discussed Explore p.407, watched instructional videos & began questions pp.411-413 #3,5,6,7,10,12. Continue for a minimum of 15 minutes tonight.
TEST MODULE 7 FRI MAY 25
CUMULATIVE EVALUATION MODULES 5,6,7
TUES MAY 29 & WED MAY 30 |
| May 16, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 7.2 Watched and discussed nlesd instructional videos on misleading graphs.
Assigned reading of questions pp.399-401 #3,4,5,9,10,14. Examples are clearly presented in the introductory information pp.395-396
TEST MODULE 7 FRI MAY 25 |
| May 15, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected worksheets for section 7.1
Introduced Sec 7.2 with discussion of textbook p.394 Explore
CUMULATIVE EVALUATION MODULES 5,6,7
TUES MAY 29 & WED MAY 30 |
| May 14, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Introduced Sec 7.1 with reading of pp.383-386, then assigned Sec 7.1 worksheets.
Extra practice: Textbook pp.387-389 #4,5,6,10
CUMULATIVE EVALUATION MODULES 5,6,7
TUES MAY 29 & WED MAY 30 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students discussed and took notes up to page 7 in carnet Sc. 8.4.
Permission slip also given to be signed and returned with money ASAP. |
| May 10, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students finished up in-class assignment for sections 6.6 & 6.7, then began worksheets for section 7.1
CUMULATIVE EVALUATION MODULES 5,6,7
TUES MAY 29 & WED MAY 30 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students in small groups had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the use of a microscope.
Reminder: Science Assessment Dates for my grade 8 classes
Wednesday May 23: Quiz Sc8.4.1 (p.1-9 in Carnet Sc8.4)
Wednesday June 6: Test Sc8.4 (complete Carnet Sc8.4)
Wednesday June 20: Final Exam (4 units)
Homework: Review Carnet Sc8.4 so far. |
| May 9, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students began in-class assignment for sections 6.6 & 6.7 to be continued tomorrow.
Module 7 will start on Monday.
CUMULATIVE EVALUATION MODULES 5,6,7
TUES MAY 29 & WED MAY 30 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There is no homework this evening. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Unit tests have been corrected and marks are on PowerSchool. Students had the opportunity to look at their paper and ask questions.
Finished notes on characteristics of living things Carnet Sc8.4 p.5, parts of a microscope p.4.
Assessment dates for Science for the rest of the year have been set:
Wednesday May 23: Quiz Sc8.4.1 (p.1-9 in Carnet Sc8.4)
Wednesday June 6: Test Sc8.4 (complete Carnet Sc8.4)
Wednesday June 20: Final Exam (4 units) |
| May 8, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote Module 6 test today.
CUMULATIVE EVALUATION MODULES 5,6,7
TUES MAY 29 & WED MAY 30 |
| May 7, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected review sheets for Sec 6.6 & 6.7, then continued practice review from textbook pp.371-373 # 2,4,6,10,12,15,18,19 20
MODULE 6 TEST TUES MAY 8 (TOMORROW!) |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There is no homework today. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Introduction to the characteristics of living things, Carnet Sc8.4 p.5. |
| May 4, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | Final drafts of biography essays must be passed in on Google Classroom by Monday(if not passed in during class time today).
Final papers must be double spaced in Arial 12 font and must include a cover page and bibliography. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Watched video about applications of tables of values.
Assigned worksheets 'Sec 6.6-6.7 Revision'.
TEST MODULE 6 TUES MAY 8
Textbook review: pp. 371-373 #2,4,6,10,12,15,18,19,20
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| May 2, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Explained and provided notes for Sec 6.6 & 6.7, then continued Sec 6.7 worksheets.
TEST MODULE 6 TUES MAY 8
Suggested review: Textbook pp.371-373 #2,4,6,10,12,15,18,19,20 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote Unit Test Sc8.2: Optics. |
| May 1, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected select questions from worksheet 6.6, then introduced Sec 6.7 with video on graphing linear relations.
Assigned worksheet 6.7 Questions #1,2,3 for homework.
TEST MODULE 6 TUES MAY 8 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students played Quizlet Live activities as review for Test Sc8.2 tomorrow.
Homework: STUDY!!!! |
| April 30, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 6.6 Creating tables of values
Watched instructional videos and assigned worksheet 6.6 to be finished for tomorrow.
TEST MODULE 6 TUES MAY 8
CUMULATIVE EVALUATION MODULES 5,6,7
MAY 29 & 30 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on review in preparation for Unit Test Sc8.2: Optics on Wednesday.
Homewor: STUDY!!!! |
| April 27, 2018 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | No homework this weekend. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | ***NEW TEST DATE***
MODULE 6 TEST HAS BEEN MOVED TO MAY 8
CUMULATIVE EVALUATION MODULES 5,6,7
MAY 29 & 30 |
| April 26, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote a journal today about the distributive property, then continued carnet worksheets for sections 6.6 & 6.7
Worksheet 6.6 should be finished for tomorrow's class.
TEST MODULE 6 FRI MAY 4 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There is no homework this evening. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We finished the last of the notes in Carnet Sc8.2.3.
Unit Test Sc8.2: Optics on Wednesday May 2.
Homework: Work on review booklet and STUDY!!!! |
| April 25, 2018 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We finished the last of the notes in Carnet Sc8.2.3. I handed out a review booklet for unit test Sc8.2.2 on Tuesday |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected worksheet 6.5
Sec 6.6 Tables of values
Assigned worksheet 6.6 from carnet
Extra practice: Textbook pp.356-357 #4,5,6,8,9,11,12
TEST MODULE 6 FRI MAY 4
CUMULATIVE EVALUATION MODULES 5,6,& 7
MAY 29 & 30 |
| April 24, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 6.5 Solving equations involving the distributive property.
Showed videoclip with example & assigned Sec 6.5 worksheet in the carnet to be finished for tomorrow.
Extra practice: Textbook pp.347-348 #4,5,6,11,14,17(a)
REMEMBER MINIMUM 15 MINUTES OF PRACTICE AND REVIEW EACH NIGHT! |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | Biographies in rough draft must be submitted on Google Classroom by tomorrow. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There was no class today. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students completed a lab activity observing refraction through concave and convex lenses.
Reminder: Unit Test Sc8.2 Optics Wednesday May 2.
Homework: Review unit so far in preparation for test. |
| April 23, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Distributive Property
Corrected select questions from worksheet 6.4, then read through Sec 6.5 notes (already provided).
**Regular review for minimum 15 minutes each night; tonight you can get started at Sec 6.5 worksheet! |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There is no homework this evening. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | How the wave theory of light explains refraction, Carnet Sc8.2.3 p.5.
Reminder: Unit test Sc8.2 Optics Wednesday May 2.
Homework: review unit so far in preparation for test.
Extra help on ray diagrams will be offered after school this Thursday April 26 starting at 2:15 in room 124. |
Health
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students res reminded to post their Fed Up journal entry to their Google Classroom page. |
| April 20, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | OUTSIDERS content quiz on Monday. Review Lit Chart on Google Classroom to prepare. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Introduced Sec 6.4 Distributive Property (notes provided).
Assigned worksheet 6.4 from carnet.
Extra practice: Textbook pp.342-343 #4,6,7,8,12,15
CUMULATIVE EVALUATION MODULES 5,6,7
MAY 29 & 30 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students finished a lab activity using a ray box to measure the angles of incidence and refraction when a ray of light goes from air to water, then out of the water into the air. .
Unit Test Sc8.2 is announced for Wednesday May 2.
Homework: begin rereading unit so far in preparation for test. |
Homeroom
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded that they are asked to bring in their Permission slip as well as their 2$ donation for the WE Walk for Water which will take place Friday April 27th.
Students are also asked to donate to the Children's wish foundation...a donation jar has been placed in our classroom. |
| April 19, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote math quiz today for sections 6.1-6-3
CUMULATIVE EVALUATION MODULES 5 & 6 & 7
MAY 29 & 30 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | Outsiders novel projects are due tomorrow.
Complete the rough draft of your biography on Google Classroom by Wednesday, April 25. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There was no class today. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | I handed out Carnet Sc8.2.3 on Refraction and we completed p.2. Students started a lab activity using a ray box to measure the angles of incidence and refraction when a ray of light goes from air to water, then out of the water into the air.
Homework: Please review today's notes/reading/chapter. |
| April 18, 2018 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | No homework this evening. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected select questions from Sec 6.3 worksheets in ch 6 carnet.
Assigned review worksheets 'Devoirs 6.1 - 6.3'
QUIZ SEC 6.1-6.3 TOMORROW (APR 19)
CUMULATIVE EVALUATION MODULES 5,6,& 7
MAY 29 & 30 |
| April 17, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected carnet Sec 6.2
Introduced Sec 6.3 Solving equations involving fractions (notes provided).
Assigned sec 6.3 worksheets in carnet.
Extra practice: Textbook p.336 #3,4,5,6,7,8,9
QUIZ SEC 6.1-6.3 THURS APRIL 19 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | No homework this evening. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote Quiz Sc8.2.2.
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| April 16, 2018 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There is no homework this evening. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Recapped Sec 6.1 Solving equations with models.
Introduced Sec 6.2 Solving with algebra (notes provided).
Assigned carnet Sec 6.2
Extra practice: Textbook pp.331-332 #8,10,12,13
QUIZ SEC 6.1-6.3 THURS APR 19 |
| April 13, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 6.1 Distributed and explained notes for solving equations with models.
Corrected select questions from Sec 6.1 worksheets.
Extra practice: Textbook pp.324-326 #5,6,7,8,9,11,13
QUIZ SEC 6.1-6.3 THURS APRIL 19 |
| April 12, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Assigned Sec 6.3 worksheets
QUIZ SEC 6.1-6.3 THURS APRIL 19 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | Novel Project - due Thursday, April 19 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on review for Quiz Sc8.2.2 on Tuesday, April 17.
Homework: STUDY!!!! |
| April 11, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Assigned Sec 6.2 worksheets to be continued for homework. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Ray diagrams with curved mirrors, Carnet Sc8.2.2 p.13.
Reminder: Quiz Sc8.2.2 Tuesday April 17. |
| April 10, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Assigned worksheets for Sec 6.1 in Module 6 carnet...to be finished for homework. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | The path of light rays reflected by curved mirrors, Carnet Sc8.2.2 p.10 and 12.
Clarification: Quiz Sc8.2.2 is Tuesday April 17 as announced in class, not Monday as I erroneously posted on this webpage. |
| April 9, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Module 6: Linear Equations
Assigned questions #1,2,3,4 from the introductory pages (136-137) of the carnet of worksheets. This much must be finished for homework if not completed in class.
**Some students working on module 5 in-class assignment. These students must do introductory pages of module 6 carnet at home in order to keep up. |
| March 29, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Returned Module 5 test and continued in-class assignment ...to be concluded upon return from Easter break. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students completed a previously started lab activity to observe the reflection of light rays on a concave and a convex mirror.
Reminder: Quiz Sc8.2.2 Monday April 16. |
| March 28, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Continued Module 5 in-class assignment. |
| March 27, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Began in-class assignment for Module 5 ... to be continued in class tomorrow. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students in small groups started a lab activity to observe the reflection of light rays on a concave and a convex mirror.
No homework assigned. |
| March 26, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote Module 5 test today.
In-class assignment starts tomorrow. |
Francais
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded of their french essay and presentations are due Wednesday March 28.....Presentations will begin at that time.
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Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students did an exploration activity observing images reflected in curved mirrors (concave and convex) and noting their observations.
No homework assigned. |
Homeroom Announcements
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded to submit film permission slips and $ before the Easter Break!
Cineplex needs #'s confirmed by the end of the month. |
| March 21, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 5.9 Corrected select questions from pp.298-299 #8,9,11,12,13,16,18 by student request.
Sec 5.10 Discussed Explore p.300, then assigned pp.303-305 #5,6,8,10a,14abc
TEST MODULE 5 MON MARCH 26
Suggested review: pp.308-311 #1,3,4,5,6,11,12,14,17,20,21,22,24,27,28,30,31,32 |
| March 20, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 5.9 Corrected p.298 #6 & #7
Continued pp.298-299 #8,9,11,12,13,16,18 to be finished today!
TOMORROW: Sec 5.10 Questions pp.303-305 #5,6,8,10(a),14(a)(b)(c)
TEST MOVED AHEAD TO MONDAY MARCH 26
Suggested review: Study p.307 & do questions pp.308-311 #1,3,4,5,6,11,12,14,17,20,21,22,24,27,28,30,31,32 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students completed and passed in an 'Exit Ticket' showing their ability to complete a ray diagram for reflection in a plane mirror.
No homework assigned. |
| March 19, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote a journal entry today on ratios, then began questions in Sec 5.9 on rate.
Homework assigned: p.298 #5,6,7
MODULE 5 TEST TUES MARCH 27 |
Homeroom
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded to bring in their permission slips for The movie in May.
Students are also reminded to bring in their 50/50 tickets. |
French
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded that they have to submit their French review questions.
Students are also reminded that their Novel project is due Wednesday March 28th.
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| March 16, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 5.8 Discussed p.292 #10 & #14 solving with equivalent ratios or cross multiplication.
TEST MODULE 5 TUES MARCH 27 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Introduction to ray diagrams for plane mirrors, Carnet Sc7.2.2 p.5.
No homework assigned. |
| March 15, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 5.8 Corrected select parts of p.291 #4,6,8,9 then assigned p.292 #10,12,13,14
TEST MODULE 5 TUES MARCH 27 |
| March 14, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 5.7 Discussed Decouvre p.279 together, then corrected select parts of pp.284-285 #4,5,6,7,11,12,14,15 by student request.
Assigned Sec 5.8 p.291 #4,6,8,9 to be finished for homework.
TEST MODULE 5 TUES MARCH 27 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students finished yesterday's lab using a ray box to demonstrate the formation of images in a plane mirror and passed in their work at the end of the period.
No homework assigned. |
| March 13, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students explored ratios and proportions on computer software.
Students should be close to completing Sec 5.7 pp.284-285 #4,5,6,7,11,12,14,15 at this point.
TEST MODULE 5 TUES MARCH 27 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students started a lab using a ray box to demonstrate the formation of images in a plane mirror. We will finish next period. |
| March 12, 2018 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Students have a quiz this Monday. All the information is in their carnet, notes and google classroom. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 5.7 Read 'Decouvre' pp.279-280 and assigned pp.284-285 #4,5,6,7,11,12,14,15 |
| March 9, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 5.5 Corrected select questions pp.266-268 #4,5,6,7,8,9,11,13,14
Continued Sec 5.6 pp.274-275 #5,6,7,8,10,13,16,17 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We continued to explore reflection in plane mirror using a ray box activity.
No homework assigned. |
| March 8, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Introduced Sec 5.6 Equivalent Ratios with video-clip and Explore p.269
Students continued Sec 5.5 textbook questions pp.266-268 #4,5,6,7,8,9a,11,13,14abcd (to be finished for homework) then began Sec 5.6 questions p.274 #5,6,7,8 |
| March 7, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 5.5
Continued, then corrected worksheets 5.5
Assigned textbook pp.266-268 #4,5,6,7,8,9a,11,13,14abcd |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Quiz Sc8.2.1 has been corrected and returned to students.
We did as exploration activity introducing informally the laws of reflection, then I handed out Carnet Sc8.2.2 and we completed the brief notes on the activity at the top of p.3.
No homework assigned. |
| March 6, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote Sec 5.1-5.4 quiz today and began worksheets for Sec 5.5...to be continued tomorrow. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote Quiz Sc8.3.1.
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| March 5, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | QUIZ TOMORROW (TUES MARCH 6) SEC 5.1-5.4
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED
Suggested review: p.263 #1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Students are to complete their letters home for tomorrow's class. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on review in preparation for Quiz Sc8.2.1 tomorrow.
Homework: STUDY!!!! |
| March 2, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | QUIZ SEC 5.1-5.4 TUES MARCH 6
Suggested review: p.263 #1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Science period cancelled for Spirit Week activity.
As a result, Quiz Sc8.2.1 is postponed from Monday to Tuesday, in order to allow students a review period before the Quiz. |
| March 1, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 5.4 Tax & Discount
Tax rate table p.256
Assigned questions pp.260-261 #4a,5a,6a,7,8,9,10,11
QUIZ SEC 5.1 THROUGH 5.4 TUES MARCH 6
SUGGESTED REVIEW: p.263 #1,2,3,4,6,8,9,10 |
| February 28, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Finished up Sec 5.3 pp.252-253 #3,4,5,6,8,9 and discussed select questions together.
Some students began Sec 5.4 Tax & Discount with questions pp.260-261 #4a,5a,6a,7,8,9,10,11
QUIZ SEC 5.1 THROUGH 5.4 TUES MARCH 6 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Propaganda poster due next class. 0 place holder if not submitted. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Electromagnetic spectrum p.8-9.
Students started completing the definitions on p.2.
Quiz Sc8.2.1 Monday February 5. |
| February 26, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Explained section 5.3 Percent increase and decrease, then discussed all questions from worksheet 5.3
Please go over this worksheet again tonight for review.
QUIZ MID NEXT WEEK SEC 5.1-5.4 |
| February 23, 2018 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students did an activity in the lab observing and classifying photos showing examples of the properties of light, then watched a Bill Nye episode and identified examples of reflection and refraction. Students passed in their work at the end of the period.
No homework assigned.
Advance warning: Quiz Sc8.2.1 will be on Monday March 5. |
| February 22, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 5.2 Assigned pp.246-247 #4,5,6,7,10,11,12(a) |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Test Sc8.3 has been corrected and students have seen their mark and had the opportunity to ask questions. Please check PowerSchool to see!
We finished the notes on properties of light, Carnet Sc8.2.1 p.6.
No homework assigned. |
| February 21, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Assigned p.240 #10 & #11, then corrected select questions from sec 5.1 pp.239-240 #6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,16 by student request.
Introduced Sec 5.2 Calculating percentages smaller than 1% and larger than 100%.
No new homework assigned. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Properties of light, Carnet Sc8.2.1 p.4-6.
No homework assigned. |
| February 20, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
The Heaven Shop - Finish! |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 5.1 Connections between fractions, decimals and percentages (see 'Decouvre' pp.235-238)
Assigned pp.239-240 #6,7,8,9,12,13,14,16 |
| February 15, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Modules 5: Percents, ratios, rate
Introduced section 5.1 on fractions, decimals, and percents via SmartBoard activity.
No homework assigned. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | New booklets given out today. Discussed early optics discoveries and theories. |
| February 14, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote part two of recovery assessment. All done - yay!
No homework assigned. |
| February 13, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | RECOVERY ASSESSMENT PART 2 TOMORROW (FEB 14)
MODULES 1,2,3,4
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED - NO PHONES |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Optics Graffiti Exploration activity. |
| February 12, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | RECOVERY ASSESSMENT TOMORROW AND WEDNESDAY (FEB 13 & 14) MODULES 1,2,3,4
PLEASE BRING A CALCULATOR - NO PHONES |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | No homework this evening. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | 1. Final copies of the six letters of your epistolary narrative due Feb. 14
2. Continue test prep on Google Classroom for the narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
The Heaven Shop - Finish! |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote test Sc8.3. No homework assigned. |
| February 9, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Module 3 review assigned (answers sheets provided at the end of the period).
RECOVERY ASSESSMENT FEB 13 & 14
MODULES 1,2,3,4
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED FOR MOST OF THE ASSESSMENT - NO PHONES |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | 1. Final copies of the six letters of your epistolary narrative due Feb. 14
2. Continue test prep on Google Classroom for the narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Thursday, Feb. 15.
The Heaven Shop - Finish! |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | No homework this weekend, students are asked to finished their ch. 5 booklets for Monday. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on review for test Sc8.3 on Monday.
Homework: STUDY!!!!! |
| February 8, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Assigned module 2 review (answer sheets provided at the end of the period).
RECOVERY ASSESSMENT FEB 13 & 14
MODULES 1,2,3,4
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED FOR MOST OF THE ASSESSMENT - NO PHONES |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students did a lab activity on pneumatic systems.
Reminder: Unit Test Sc8.3 Fluids Monday February 12. |
| February 7, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | 1. Final copies of the six letters of your epistolary narrative due Feb. 14
2. Start test prep on Google Classroom for the narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 9.
The Heaven Shop - pp. 101-150 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Assigned Module 1 review sheet (answer sheet provided at the end of class).
RECOVERY ASSESSMENT FEB 13 & 14
MODULES 1,2,3,4
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED FOR MOST OF THE ASSESSMENT |
| February 6, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote module 4 test today.
RECOVERY ASSESSMENT FEB 13 & 14
MODULES 1,2,3,4 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Students are asked to complete their ch. 5 booklets. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We finished notes on the interactions between gas pressure, temperature, and volume in Carnet Sc8.3.3, then students worked on revision in preparation for Unit Test Sc8.3 on Monday February 12. |
| February 5, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | 1. Final copies of the six letters of your epistolary narrative due Feb. 14
2. Start test prep on Google Classroom for the narrative test on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 9.
The Heaven Shop - pp. 101-150 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | MODULE 4 TEST TOMORROW (TUES FEB 6)
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED - NO PHONES
Suggested review: pp.226-227 #1(a),2-7 as well as pp.224-225 #6,10,11,15
RECOVERY ASSESSMENT FEB 13 & 14
MODULES 1,2,3,4
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| February 2, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students completed a journal question on volume, then continued review pp.226-227 #1(a),2,3,4,5,6,7
TEST MODULE 4 TUES FEB 6
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED - NO PHONES
Suggested review: pp.226-227 #1-7 and pp.224-225 #6,10,11,15
RECOVERY ASSESSMENT FEB 13 & 14
MODULES 1,2,3,4 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Reminder of upcoming Unit Test Feb. 12th.
Students should have up to the first question on page 7 in their booklets filled in. |
| February 1, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Continued Volume Sec 4.8 pp.218-219 #4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,14
Students who finished, began review pp.226-227 #1(a),2,3,4,5,6,7
TEST MODULE 4 TUES FEB 6
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED - NO PHONE
RECOVERY ASSESSMENT FEB 13 & 14 (MODULES 1,2,3,4) |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | No homework this evening. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Calculations involving pressure, force, and surface area, Carnet Sc8.3.3 p.3.
Introduction to Pascal's principle.
Unit Test Sc8.3 Fluids (3 carnets) will be Monday February 12. |
| January 31, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Continued work with triangular prisms.
Sec 4.8 Volume of cylinder will continue tomorrow pp.218-219 #4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,14
**NEW DATE** TEST MODULE 4 TUES FEB 6
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED - NO PHONES |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students have an opportunity to complete a Science Fair project for extra credit. I explained the requirements and the process and handed out project guides to interested students. Project topics have to be discussed with a science teacher and need to be approved before experimental work begins. The school science fair will be Thursday March 15.
Then I introduced pressure with a number of examples and handed out Carnet Sc8.3.3. We completed the notes on p.2.
No homework assigned. |
| January 30, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Continued Sec 4.6 pp.205-207 #3,5,6,10,11,13 which should be finished at this point.
Students who were ready to move on began Sec 4.8 Volume of cylinder pp.218-219 #4,5,6,8,9,10,11,12,14
***NEW TEST DATE***
TEST MODULE 4 TUES FEB 6 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | 1. Write three letters (two paragraphs each) of your epistolary narrative in rough for Wed., Jan. 31.
2. Finish 'The Monkey's Paw' assignment on commonlit.com tonight.
3. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 2.
The Heaven Shop - pp. 51-100 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | No class today. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote Quiz Sc8.3.2. |
| January 29, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | 1. Write three letters (two paragraphs each) of your epistolary narrative in rough for Wed., Jan. 31.
2. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 2.
The Heaven Shop - pp. 51-100
|
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Continued Sec 4.5 Volume of rectangular prism p.198 #4,5,6,7,9
Introduced Sec 4.6 Volume of triangular prism and began questions p.205 #3,4,5 to be continued 15 minutes tonight and again in class tomorrow.
TEST MODULE 4 FRI FEB 2
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| January 28, 2018 |
Francais
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Reminder to students that our interview is due to be submitted and presented Wednesday January 31. |
| January 26, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | 1. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Friday, Feb. 2.
The Heaven Shop - pp. 51-100
2. 2. Write three letters (two paragraphs each) of your epistolary narrative in rough for Wed., Jan. 31.
|
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Finished up in-class assignment on surface area (sec 4.1-4.4 & 4.7).
Began Sec 4.5 Volume of rectangular prism with questions p.198 #4,5,6,7,9 to be continued on Monday.
MODULE 4 TEST FRI FEB 2 |
| January 24, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | Bring completed sheets for Book Circles tomorrow. Don't forget your snacks! |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Returned surface area quiz Sec 4.1-4.4
Began in-class assignment on surface area Sec 4.1-4.4 & 4.7 .. to be continued in class.
TEST MODULE 4 FRI FEB 2 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We finished the last two pages in Carnet Sc8.3.2. Students completed the definitions on p.2 and started work on the revision.
Quiz Sc8.3.2 has been changed to Tuesday January 30. |
| January 23, 2018 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | 1. Students must do assigned novel reading (see below) and complete Book Circle worksheets if they wish to participate in Book Club meetings on Thursday, January 25.
The Heaven Shop - pp. 7-50
2. 2. Write three letters (two paragraphs each) of your epistolary narrative in rough for Wed., Jan. 31. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected parts of pp.212-214 #6 & #8, then continued #10,11(a),15
IN-CLASS ASGN TOMORROW SEC 4.1-4.4 & 4.7
CALCULATORS ARE PERMITTED - NO CELL PHONES |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Students started their Ch. 4 project. There is no homework this evening. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We finished mass and weight, Carnet Sc8.3.2 p.14, then completed p.15 and part of p.16 on Buoyancy.
Reminder: Quiz Sc8.3.2 on Friday. |
| January 22, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 4.7 Area of a cylinder
Assigned pp.212-213 #4,6,8 to be finished for homework. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Students started their Ch. 4 project. There is no homework this evening. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Forces and the difference between mass and weight, Carnet Sc8.3.2 p.12-13.
Quiz Sc8.3.2 this Friday, January 26. |
| January 19, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 4.7 Introduced area of a cylinder with the circle song, white board activity for p.209 questions and video.
No homework assigned. |
| January 18, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote Sec 4.1-4.4 quiz today.
No homework assigned.
Circles tomorrow - Youpi! |
| January 17, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | QUIZ SEC 4.1-4.4 TOMORROW (THURS JAN 18)
Review: p.194 #1,2,3 and pp.223-225 #2,4,5(a),6 area only, 10(a) & 11(a) |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There is no homework this evening. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students finished the lab activity started yesterday, measuring the mass and dimensions and calculating the density of various objects in the lab.
No homework assigned.
Advance notice: Quiz Sc8.3.2 will be next week, Friday January 26. |
| January 16, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected pp.192-193 #9 & #14
Assigned mid-unit review p.194 #1,2,3
QUIZ SEC 4.1-4.4 THURS JAN 18 |
| January 15, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 4.4 Area of triangular prism
Worked through p.188 Intro, watched video examples, corrected p.191 #4 & #7, then assigned pp.192-193 #9 & #14
QUIZ SEC 4.1-4.4 THURS JAN 18 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Corrected and went over homework. Discussed error in experimental calculations. No homework assigned. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There was no class today. |
| January 12, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 4.3 Area of rectangular prism
Corrected select parts of pp.186-187 #4,6,10,13
Introduced Sec 4.4 Area of triangular prism, then assigned p.191 #4 & #7
QUIZ SEC 4.1-4.4 THURS JAN 18 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Density and particle theory, Carnet Sc8.3.2 p.10-11; introducing forces and buoyancy, p.12.
No homework assigned. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Calculations involving density, volume, and mass; Carnet Sc8.3.2 p.6-9.
Homework: finish at home if not done in class. |
| January 11, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 4.3 Area of Rectangular Prism
Viewed videoclip, read p.184 and assigned pp.186-187 #4,6,10,13 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | We have started Digital Citizenship. Parents are asked review the permission for found on my Website: https://docs.google.com/a/nlesd.ca/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bmxlc2QuY2F8c2hhcnBlfGd4OjVjOGY3MmQxNDc4YzEzMDg
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Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Density calculations p.4-5 in Carnet Sc8.3.2, and starting calculations of volume and mass on p.6-7.
No homework assigned. |
| January 10, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 4.2 Exploring prisms and pyramids and the nets associated with them. Assigned p.177 Explore as well as pp.180-181 #3,4,5,6,7,10(a)(b)
No homework tonight. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | We have started Digital Citizenship. Parents are asked review the permission for found on my Website: https://docs.google.com/a/nlesd.ca/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bmxlc2QuY2F8c2hhcnBlfGd4OjVjOGY3MmQxNDc4YzEzMDg
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Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | I returned several corrected labs and the quiz on Viscosity that students wrote before the holiday. Marks are on PowerSchool.
I handed out Carnet Sc8.3.2 on Density. We completed the chart on the bottom of p.3 on mass, volume, and density, then examined the table of densities of various substances on p.4. Tomorrow we start density calculations!
No homework assigned. |
| January 8, 2018 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Happy New Year!
Module 4: Prisms & Cylinders
Introduced this module with an overview via PowerPoint presentation.
Began definitions of key terms... to be continued tomorrow. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Many students have not yet returned their permission forms.
Parents are asked review the permission for found on my Website: https://docs.google.com/a/nlesd.ca/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bmxlc2QuY2F8c2hhcnBlfGd4OjVjOGY3MmQxNDc4YzEzMDg
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Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students in small group did a lab activity to explore the concepts of mass, volume, and density; then passed in their work at the end of the period.
No homework assigned. |
| December 21, 2017 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students in small groups made and explored two non-newtonian fluids, gak and ooblek. We discussed how the viscosity of these fluids increases with pressure. |
| December 20, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students working on division of fractions assignment in class.
No homework assigned. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | We have started Digital Citizenship. Parents are asked review the permission for found on my Website: https://docs.google.com/a/nlesd.ca/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bmxlc2QuY2F8c2hhcnBlfGd4OjVjOGY3MmQxNDc4YzEzMDg
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Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote quiz Sc8.3.1.
No homework assigned. |
| December 19, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students continued project work on division of fractions. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | We're continuing with Digital Citizenship. If you have not yet handed in your permission form for Amanda Todd please do so ASAP. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students returned briefly to their lab groups to finish their answers to yesterday's lab on temperature and viscosity, then worked in partners on review for Quiz Sc8.3.1 tomorrow.
Homework: STUDY!!!! |
| December 18, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Assigned division project Sec 3.5-3.7 to be completed before Christmas break. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked in small groups to complete a lab on the effect of temperature on viscosity of a fluid, then passed in their work at the end of the period.
Tomorrow students will have a period to work on review in preparation for Quiz Sc8.3.1 on Wednesday.
Homework: STUDY!!!! |
| December 15, 2017 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | No homework this weekend.
We have started Digital Citizenship. Parents are asked review the permission for found on my Website: https://docs.google.com/a/nlesd.ca/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bmxlc2QuY2F8c2hhcnBlfGd4OjVjOGY3MmQxNDc4YzEzMDg
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Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Module 3 test was written today.
Enjoy your weekend! |
| December 14, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | TEST MODULE 3 FRI DEC 15 - TOMORROW!
Review:Study p.158 & Questions pp.159-161 #1,2,4,6,10,14,18,19,23,29 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We finished the notes on particle theory and viscosity, Carnet Sc8.3.1 p.8-10.
We have two periods left before the quiz, one for review and one for a lab on the effect of temperature on viscosity.
Reminder Quiz Sc8.3.1 is Wednesday Dec 20. |
| December 13, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected p.159 #1 & #2
Continued review pp.159-161 #4,6,10,14,18,19,23,29
TEST MODULE 3 FRI DEC 15 |
| December 12, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Returned verification of Sec 3.5-3.7 and completed corrections.
Began review for upcoming test by assigning p.159 #1 & #2 for homework.
MODULE 3 TEST FRI DEC 15
Study p.158
Questions pp.159-161 #1,2,4,6,10,14,18,19,23,29 |
Francais
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are asked to ensure that they have completed all activities in their 'ZORRO' booklet up to and including #14. |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Donna Mills | Quiz on Thursday for CMO,CMT. Content only. Constructed response essay later. Be prepared to discuss the theme or character dev. of Ev |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | I returned to students the lab on the viscosity of household fluids that they completed yesterday. We completed the notes on p.6 in Carnet Sc8.3.1 to summarize the learnings from that experiment. We reviewed the basics of particle theory from grade 7, p.7 and the top of p.8 in the Carnet.
Reminder: Quiz Sc8.3.1 next Wednesday December 20. |
| December 11, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Introduced Sec 3.9 Order of Operations
Assigned p.155 #6,9,10
TEST MODULE 3 FRI DEC 15 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | No homework this evening.
This week we will be starting Digital Citizenship. Parents are asked review the permission for found on my Website: https://docs.google.com/a/nlesd.ca/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bmxlc2QuY2F8c2hhcnBlfGd4OjVjOGY3MmQxNDc4YzEzMDg
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Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students returned to their lab groups to finish the lab report from yesterday's activity. To assist, I reviewed with the class the identification of variables in an experiment. Students passed in their work at the end of the period.
Reminder: Quiz Sc8.3.1 Wednesday December 20. |
| December 8, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Reviewed division of fractions (Sec 3.5-3.7) and then students wrote a verification.
TEST MODULE 3 FRI DEC 15 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Quiz next Monday.
Study guide here:
https://docs.google.com/a/nlesd.ca/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bmxlc2QuY2F8c2hhcnBlfGd4OmRiZTEyNWNmNTUwN2Y1NA
Quizlet here: https://quizlet.com/_43me00
Also, next week we will be starting Digital Citizenship. Parents are asked review the permission for found on my Website: https://docs.google.com/a/nlesd.ca/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bmxlc2QuY2F8c2hhcnBlfGd4OjVjOGY3MmQxNDc4YzEzMDg
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Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | Please review test materials on Google Classroom in preparation for your novel test on Monday. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students did a lab activity in small groups to compare the viscosity of several everyday fluids.
No homework assigned. |
| December 7, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 3.8 Assigned pp.151-152 #3,4,5,8,11bcd,13,14
MODULE 3 TEST FRI DEC 15 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We continued notes on the importance of viscosity for several fluids used in everyday life, Carnet Sc9.3.1 p.5, and quickly introduced flow rate as a indirect way to measure a fluid's viscosity. Next science period (tomorrow) we will do a lab measuring the flow rate of a number of common fluids.
Test Sc8.1 has been corrected and the marks are on PowerSchool. Students had an opportunity to examine their test.
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| December 6, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Revisited dividing fraction by fraction with correction of p.139 #7.
Revisited division of mixed numbers with correction of last page in booklet of worksheets.
Introduced multiplying by the inverse and assigned p.139 #9, p.140 #15, and p.145 #10 & #12
DIVISION CHECKPOINT FRI DEC 8
TEST MODULE 3 FRI DEC 15 |
| December 5, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 3.6 Dividing fraction by fraction
Assigned worksheet and p.139 #7 & #10
Introduced Sec 3.7 Diving mixed numbers
Assigned last worksheet in division booklet to be finished for homework.
DIVISION CHECKPOINT COMING SOON (Sec 3.5-3.7) |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Quiz next Monday.
Study guide here:
https://docs.google.com/a/nlesd.ca/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bmxlc2QuY2F8c2hhcnBlfGd4OmRiZTEyNWNmNTUwN2Y1NA
Quizlet here: https://quizlet.com/_43me00 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We did an exploratory activity ot introduce fluids and viscosity. I handed out Carnet Sc8.3.1 and student swere asked to complete p.4 following the activity, then definitions on p.3
No homework assigned. |
| December 4, 2017 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Quiz next Monday.
Study guide here:
https://docs.google.com/a/nlesd.ca/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bmxlc2QuY2F8c2hhcnBlfGd4OmRiZTEyNWNmNTUwN2Y1NA
Quizlet here: https://quizlet.com/_43me00 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | New seating plan.
Returned assignment for multiplying fractions (Sec 3.1-3.4)
Introduced fraction divided by a natural number (Sec 3.5) and assigned the corresponding three pages in the booklet as well as the textbook p.133 #8(c) and 9(c)(d) to be finished for homework. |
| December 1, 2017 |
Religion
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded of their $2.00 donation for the class to adopt a senior.
Students are also reminded to pay their 2.00 for their opportunity to shop with a cop!! |
Francais
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded that their presentations and their planet models are due Monday December 4th. |
| November 30, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 3.5 Recapped dividing a natural number by a fraction with corrections from p.133 #6,8,9
Introduced dividing a fraction by a natural number...to be continued next week. |
| November 29, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 3.5 Introduced division of a natural number by a fraction.
Assigned first page of division booklet as well as p.133 #6,8(a)(b),9(a)(b) to be finished for homework. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Students are asked to finish the last three pages in their carnet.
Information for the carnet can be found on my website:
https://sites.google.com/a/nlesd.ca/sharpe/Sciences-Humaines-8
Quiz - Ch. 3: Friday, December 8
Quizlet here: https://quizlet.com/_43me00 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote Unit Test Sc8.1.
No homework assigned. |
| November 28, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students completed an in-class assignment today for sections 3.1-3.4.
No homework assigned.
Starting division of fractions tomorrow. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | No homework |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | I answered students' questions on the review in preparation for Test Sc8.1 which is tomorrow.
Homework: STUDY!!!! |
| November 27, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Revisited Sec 3.4 Multiplying mixed numbers (p.125 #8,10,11), then continued review p.128 #1,2,4,5,6,8,9.
Students who were ready to move on began the multiplication assignment (Sec 3.1-3.4).
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| November 24, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Continued p.125 #4,5,6,8,10,11 which should be finished today.
Extra practice: p.128 #1,2,4,5,6,8,9 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on review for Unit Test Sc8.1 on Wednesday.
Homework: finish review for homework for Tuesday. We will go over the answer in class during Science period on that day.
Also: STUDY!!!! |
| November 23, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Discussed select questions from Sec 3.3 pp.118-120 #5,7,11,12,15
Introduced Sec 3.4 and assigned p.125 #4,5,6 to be finished for homework. |
| November 22, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Revisited Sec 3.2 & 3.3 and discussed questions of concern to students. Please have pp.118-120 #4,5,7,11,12,15 completed for tomorrow so we can move forward into section 3.4 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | No homework this evening. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Oceans and climate, Carnet Sc8.1.3 p.4-5.
Unit Test Sc8.1 is announced for next Wednesday November 29.
Students received the review sheet today and had the opportunity to begin their review work. |
| November 21, 2017 |
Francais
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded that we have been working through the texte explicatif unit....students are asked to ensure that their work is up to date with the class.
Google Classroom code:7n3363 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Distributed and explained notes 'Sec 3.3 Multiplier des fractions' and assigned pp.118-120 #4,5,7abc,11,12,15 (to be finished for homework, if possible - spend at least 20 minutes). |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | I handed out Carnet Sc8.1.3 and we completed the definitions on p.1, the notes on ocean ecosystems on p.2-3, and we started the notes on the effects of the ocean on St.John's climate on p.4.
Reminder: Unit test Sc8.1 next Wednesday November 29. |
| November 20, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 3.2 Introduced various models for multiplying a fraction by a fraction (notes provided).
Assigned pp.113-114 #5,6abc,7abc,8,11,13,15 to be finished for homework. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There is no homework this evening. Students finished writing a test today. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students completed the listening activity on Ocean Deep as an introduction to marine ecosystems.
Unit Test Sc8.1 is announced for next Wednesday November 29.
No other homework announced. |
| November 17, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 3.1 Finished, then discussed select parts of questions pp.108-109 #5-17 & #21.
Starting Sec 3.2 on Monday. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Quiz Monday, Quizlet here:
https://quizlet.com/230108779/sciences-humaines-8-ch-2-flash-cards/ |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | I returned students corrected Quiz Sc8.1.2. Students started an activity in small groups gathering data from a simulated multidisciplinary, multi-university undersea expedition (aka watching the episode Ocean Deep in the series Planet Earth). |
| November 16, 2017 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Test Monday for the likes of these guys. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 3.1 Corrected p.108 #5,6,7,8
Assigned pp.108-109 #9 through #17 as well as #21 to be finished for homework. |
| November 15, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Returned module 2 test.
MODULE 3
Distributed handout and read through definitions of key terms.
Sec 3.1 Introduced various ways to model a whole number times a fraction (notes provided).
Assigned p.108 #5,6,7,8 to be completed for homework. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote Quiz Sc8.1.2. |
| November 14, 2017 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Quiz Monday.
The quizlet will be useful. |
| November 13, 2017 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Ch. 2 quiz moved to Monday, November 20 |
| November 9, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote module 2 test today.
No homework assigned.
Enjoy the mid-fall break! |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We corrected selected questions in the revision and went over the graph on p.16 in preparation for Quiz Sc8.1.2 on Wednesday, which is our next science period.
Homework: STUDY!!!! |
| November 8, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Returned foldable assignment (sec 2.1-2.4), continued review pp.97-98 #1,2,5,6,10,11,13,14,21,22 and corrected select questions by student request.
MODULE 2 TEST TOMORROW (THURS NOV 9) |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on review for Quiz Sc8.1.2 which is next Wednesday Nov 15.
Homework: continue review. |
| November 7, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected select parts of p.92 #8 & #10
TEST MODULE 2 THURS NOV 9
Suggested review: Study p.96 & do questions pp.97-98 #1,2,5,6,10,11,13,14,21,22
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Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There was no class today. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students did an activity in small groups simulating the mapping of the ocean floor. They completed their graph and passed in their work at the end of the period.
Reminder: Quiz Sc8.1.2 on Wednesday November 15. |
| November 6, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Finished and submitted foldable for grading.
Continued p.92 #3,6,7,8,10 to be finished for homework tonight.
TEST MODULE 2 THURS NOV 9
Review: Study p.96 & do questions pp.97-98 #1,2,5,6,10,11,13,14,21,22 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | The date for Quiz Sc8.1.2 has been definitively set for next Wednesday November 15. I apologize for earlier confusion when I posted an earlier date on this page but forgot to announce the date in class.
We finished the notes in Carnet Sc8.1.2 on pages 13-14.
Homework: Students should complete the definitions on p.2-3 of the Carnet |
| November 3, 2017 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Students have to finish page 8 in their Carnet. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Assigned foldable as review of multiplying and dividing integers...to be continued in class Monday.
Students should have already completed p.92 #3,6,7 at this point.
TEST MODULE 2 THURS NOV 9 |
| November 2, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Introduced Sec 2.5 Order of Operations (notes provided), then assigned p.92 #3,6,7 to be finished for homework.
TEST MODULE 2 THURS NOV 9 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We continued our notes on tides, then shoreline features and erosion (Carnet Sc8.1.2 p.10-12), and started discussing the origin of water on Earth.
No homework assigned. |
| November 1, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 2.4 Finished, then corrected select parts of pp.87-89 #4,5,7,9,10,12,14,19
Completed journal entry.
TEST MODULE 2 THURS NOV 9 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Students need to bring in their permission slips and $5 for the Rooms field trip in a couple of weeks. |
| October 31, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected select parts of p.81 #8-12
Sec 2.4 Read Intro p.85 and began pp.87-89 #4,5,7,9,10,12,14,19 to be continued tomorrow.
MODULE 2 TEST THURS NOV 9 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Field Trip to the Fluvarium. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Students need to hand in their permission forms and $5. |
Francais
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded that the due date for the novel project was Monday October 30th.....those students that have not yet submitted their project are now late. |
| October 30, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 2.3 Introduced division with a bank model (notes provided).
Assigned p.81 #8,9,10,11,12 to be finished for homework. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Students need to finish the Inuit section of their booklets.
This class is going on a field trip on Tuesday and have a permission slip to fill out and $5 to bring to cover costs. They can either get their permission slip tomorrow or they can find a copy on my website, or by going to this link: https://docs.google.com/a/nlesd.ca/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bmxlc2QuY2F8c2hhcnBlfGd4OjYyZjJiZTY4ZGVmNDA4ZGY |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We continued notes on waves, tsunamis, and tides in Carnet Sc8.1.2 p.9-10.
No homework assigned. |
| October 27, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Returned and corrected verification for sections 2.1-2.2
Corrected Sec 2.3 Division on the number line pp.80-81 #3,4,5,6 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We went over the questions on yesterday's graph, then we discussed upwelling (p.9 in Carnet Sc8.1.2) and started on waves (p.10)
No homework assigned.
Advance notice: Quiz Sc8.1.2 Wednesday November 8 (will be announced in class on Monday)
Also reminder: Fluvarium field trip on November 8, please return signed permission sheet and $8. To download permission sheet, cut-and-paste following URL in browser:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0oqVwZl_vFWNElxWlZLME02S1U |
| October 26, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 2.3 Introduced division of integers using a number line (notes provided).
Assigned pp.80-81 #3,4,5,6 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There is no homework this evening.
This class is going on a field trip November 14th have a permission slip to fill out and $5 to bring to cover costs. They can either get their permission slip tomorrow or they can find a copy on my website, or by going to this link: https://docs.google.com/a/nlesd.ca/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=bmxlc2QuY2F8c2hhcnBlfGd4OjYyZjJiZTY4ZGVmNDA4ZGY |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Our class's trip to the Fluvarium is announced for next week, Tuesday October 31. Students have a permission to bring home, cost is $8, we go rain or shine.
Students noted their learnings for yesterday's lab on p.6. Then we discussed the graph on p.7 showing the change of temperature with depth in the ocean, and students plotted their own graph on p.8, and did the three questions on the top of p.9.
Homework: finish at home if necessary. |
| October 25, 2017 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There was no class today. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected select parts of mid-unit review p.83 #1,4,6,8.
Students then completed a verification on sec 2.1-2.2 multiplying integers.
No new homework assigned. |
| October 24, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 2.2
Corrected select parts of pp.73-75 #5,6abcd,7bcd,8,10,11ab,18
Assigned review p.83 #1,4,6,8 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on lab Sc8.1.2 on salinity and density of water, then passed in their work.
No homework assigned. |
| October 23, 2017 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Students are to finish their 'Stealing Mary' worksheets. If the sheet is misplaced, you can find one on my website or by copying and pasting this web address in the web address bar: https://a3517eba-a-2a03291d-s-sites.googlegroups.com/a/nlesd.ca/sharpe/Sciences-Humaines-8/stealing%20mary.jpg?attachauth=ANoY7cpTVAIBIRu57UDpXv1Jcp3TiBNywrO2HYPs9_bUYRNCDxN97MzJDO2nQ-7DAcGlFljJeyLgjr6_PA-Z6LiKT3Ix9eU8VvyKSRfWMhDPwmQ0V_I2tqoTxMdfQRKBl7gS-uuX1qAOHzq-n-krhgXtUfkHpPb8IkAwtm1CNk9LgElP3H5MkIG25UKXBJqiteLUg6ABH1kBP8F4slBOhVz0qlZOs9ux7cufCcrnwHJf94PHrMTuMXE%3D&attredirects=0 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 2.2
Read p.72 Example 1 and answered p.73 #3 & #4 together.
Read p.72 Example 3 using rectangular model.
Assigned pp.73-75 #5,6abcd,7bcd,8,10,11ab,18 to be finished for homework. |
| October 20, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Returned module 1 test.
Recapped Sec 2.1 Multiplying integers.
Corrected p.68 #11,12,13 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Pancake Breakfast and Bill Nye. No homework assigned. |
| October 18, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | We will be having a test on our Global Citizens unit on Thursday, Oct. 26. Review information and a practice test are available on Google Classroom. |
Francais
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded that they have a novel test Monday October 23rd.
Students are reminded that they have a Novel project due Monday October 30th.
Student's have started to work on their projects in class. (reminder; the project must be presented)
|
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 2.1 Recapped multiplication on the number line (notes provided).
Corrected p.68 #7 & 8
Assigned p.68 #11,12,13 to be finished for homework. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There is no homework this evening. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | I returned students' quiz from last week and went over some of the answers.
We finished the notes on ocean currents on p.5-6.
No homework assigned. |
| October 17, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 2.1 Reviewed bank model for multiplication with video.
Corrected p.68 #9 & 10
Introduced number line model and assigned p.68 #7 & 8 for homework. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There is no homework this evening. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students were given new carnet. We worked on and discussed les courants marins in carnet Sc8.1.2. No homework assigned. |
| October 16, 2017 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Students have to complete their 'Mi'Kmaq section of their booklets for next class. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Module 2
Continued definitions of key terms
Sec 2.1 Intro p.64 followed by questions p.68 #5 & #6
Explained bank model for multiplication (notes provided) and assigned p.68 #9 & #10 to be finished for homework. |
| October 13, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | MODULE 2
Introduced module 2 with golfing example p.62, then began definitions of key terms...to be continued in class on Monday.
REMINDER: Students are expected to study math for a minimum of 15 minutes per night Mon-Thurs. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We are starting the next section on oceans. Students did a group listening activity based on the Bill Nye video 'Oceanography' and passed in their group answer sheet.
No homework assigned. |
| October 12, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote module 1 test today.
No homework tonight!
Starting module 2 tomorrow. |
| October 11, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | If you have not already turned in your letter (rough draft) to the Prime Minister on Google Classroom, please do so tonight. It was due on Tuesday. |
Francais
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded of their chapter 6-13 novel quiz which will take place Friday October 13. Students have already read, completed and corrected questions from all of these chapters.
Reminder that students are permitted to use their Novel to assist.- |
Francais
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded of their chapter 6-13 novel quiz which will take place Friday October 13. Students have already read, completed and corrected questions from all of these chapters.
Reminder that students are permitted to use their Novel to assist.- |
Francais
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded of their chapter 6-13 novel quiz which will take place Friday October 13. Students have already read, completed and corrected questions from all of these chapters.
Reminder that students are permitted to use their Novel to assist.- |
Francais
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded of their chapter 6-13 novel quiz which will take place Friday October 13. Students have already read, completed and corrected questions from all of these chapters.
Reminder that students are permitted to use their Novel to assist.- |
Francais
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded of their chapter 6-13 novel quiz which will take place Friday October 13. Students have already read, completed and corrected questions from all of these chapters.
Reminder that students are permitted to use their Novel to assist.- |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students continued sec 1.7 p.49 #4-10 as well as review pp.54-57 #2,4,5,6,7,11,14,18,19,20,21,22,27 in preparation for tomorrow's test.
TEST MODULE 1 TOMORROW (THURS OCT 12)
CALCULATOR WITH SQUARE ROOT BUTTON IS REQUIRED. |
Religion
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded to complete their questions about the Film Brother Bear as discussed in class. These questions are due during the next class. |
Religion
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded to complete their questions about the Film Brother Bear as discussed in class. These questions are due during the next class. |
Religion
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded to complete their questions about the Film Brother Bear as discussed in class. These questions are due during the next class. |
Religion
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded to complete their questions about the Film Brother Bear as discussed in class. These questions are due during the next class. |
Religion
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded to complete their questions about the Film Brother Bear as discussed in class. These questions are due during the next class. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There is no homework this evening. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students wrote quiz Sc8.1.1.
No homework assigned. |
| October 10, 2017 |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | Novel Projects are due tomorrow.
Letters to the Prime Minister are to be submitted as a rough draft on Google Classroom by today. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected select parts of Sec 1.6 questions pp.43-44 #3,4,5,7,8,11
Assigned Sec 1.7 p.49 #4 through #10 to be continued at home tonight for a minimum of 15 minutes.
TEST MODULE 1 THURS OCT 12
CALCULATOR WITH SQUARE ROOT BUTTON REQUIRED
Suggested review: pp.54-57 #2,4,5,6,7,11,14,18,19,20,21,22,27 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Students are to finish pages 3, numbers 1-3 in their carnet. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We discussed the review questions in preparation for Quiz Sc8.1.1 tomorrow.
Homework: STUDY!!!! |
| October 6, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | No math class today due to assembly.
Please have pp.43-44 #3,4,5,7,8,11 finished for Tuesday's class.
MODULE 1 TEST THURS OCT 12
CALCULATOR WITH SQUARE ROOT BUTTON NEEDED FOR FIRST SECTION |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There is no homework this weekend. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We finished the notes on watersheds and talked about climate change.
Reminder: Quiz Sc8.1.1 is on Wednesday Oct 11.
Homework: STUDY!!!! |
| October 5, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students finished up the assignment for Sec 1.5/1.6 and submitted for grading.
Sec 1.6 Assigned questions pp.43-33 #3,4,5,7,8,11 to be finished for Tuesday's class (no math class tomorrow due to assembly).
TEST MODULE 1 THURS OCT 12 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked on revision in preparation for Quiz Sc8.1.1 which is on Wednesday October 11. |
| October 4, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Introduced sec 1.6 (notes provided).
Began in-class assignment for sec 1.5/1.6 to be continued in class tomorrow.
MODULE 1 TEST THURS OCT 12
Calculator with square root button needed for part A; part B calculator not permitted. |
| October 3, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected select parts of p.35 #8,9,11,13, then students completed and submitted a verification on Sec 1.5
IN-CLASS ASGN SEC 1.5-1.6 TOMORROW
TEST MODULE 1 THURS OCT 12
CALCULATOR WITH SQUARE ROOT BUTTON NEEDED FOR PART OF THE TEST. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We corrected definitions 1-8 in Carnet Sc8.1.1.
Students completed the chart on p.7 on the differences between fresh water and sea water using their textbook.
We started discussing watersheds and completed the notes on the top of p.8.
Homework: Quiz Sc8.1.1 is announced for next Wednesday, October 11. |
| October 2, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Section 1.5
Continued pp.34-35 #7,8,9,11,13 to be finished for homework.
MODULE 1 TEST THURS OCT 12 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | There is no homework this evening. |
Francais
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded of the Novel quiz which will cover chapters 1-6 (already discussed in class) scheduled for Wednesday October 4th. |
| September 29, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 1.5 Corrected select parts of p.34 #3,4,5,6
IN-CLASS ASGN SEC 1.5-1.6 TUES OCT 3
TEST MODULE 1 THURS OCT 12
PART A - CALCULATOR (with square root button).
PART B - NON-CALCULATOR |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We completed notes on the water cycle on p.6-7 of Carnet Sc8.1.1, then students completed the notes of 'Water on Earth' on p.5 using their textbook. Finally definitions 1-8 were assigned to practice the recently learned vocab.
Homework: finish the definitions if not done in class. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Students have a chapter 1 quiz on Monday. Information for content and material can be found on my website. |
| September 28, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 1.5 Le theoreme de Pythagore
Read Intro p.31 & 'Decouvre' pp.32-33
Assigned pp.34-35 #3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,13
Please finish up to & including #6 for homework. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Reminder: students have their quiz on Monday covering material from Chapter 1. |
| September 27, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Students wrote Sec 1.1,1.2,1.4 quiz today.
No new work assigned; however, students are reminded to regularly review material to date (15 minutes each night Mon-Thurs). |
Language Arts
Assigned By: Edwina Mills | Please finish and submit notes (on Google Classroom) on the global issue you wish to address with the Prime Minister. We will start our letters tomorrow.
Independent Novel Projects are due on October 4. Please see Google Classroom for further details. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Reminder: students have their quiz on Monday covering material from Chapter 1. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We went over the different aspects of water quality on p.10-11 in Carnet Sc8.1.1, and students were asked to use this information to complete some brief study notes on p.12.
Homework: finish at home if necessary. |
| September 26, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected select parts of review questions p.30 #1,2,3,4,5,9,10.
Students completed a journal question on estimating square roots (Sec 1.4).
QUIZ TOMORROW (WED SEPT 27)
SEC 1.1,1.2,1.4 NO CALCULATOR. |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Reminder: students have their quiz on Monday covering material from Chapter 1. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | I handed out Carnet Sc8.1.1 and students used the information on p.10-11 about water quality to interpret the results of our observations and analyses on Kenny's Pond.
Students wrote their conclusions to the lab and passed in their work.
No homework assigned. |
| September 25, 2017 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Students have a quiz on Thursday, 4th period. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Assigned mid-unit review p.30 #1-5 & 9-10 to be finished for homework.
QUIZ SEC 1.1,1.2,1.4 WED SEPT 27
NO CALCULATOR |
| September 21, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 1.4 Corrected pp.25-26 #4,8,9,15,16
Continued worksheet 'La conclusion comique'.
QUIZ SEC 1.1,1.2,1.4 WED SEPT 27
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO STUDY MATH FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES EACH NIGHT MON-THURS |
| September 20, 2017 |
Francais
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students have worked through a grammar review from last year.
Reminder to students that they are required to submit a paragraph as a written assessment. |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected worksheet 'Estimons de racines carrees', then continued textbook questions pp.25-26 #4,8,9,15,16 to be finished for homework.
QUIZ SEC 1.1,1.2,1.4 WED SEPT 27 |
Francais
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students have now started a novel study.
Students are required to have finished chapter 1 questions and a vocab for tomorrow (Most students finished in class!) |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students observed the water sample we brought back from Kenny's Pond for biotic indicators, and measured its pH and phosphate level.
No homework assigned. |
Religion
Assigned By: Matthew Mitchell | Students are reminded to submit their shields |
| September 19, 2017 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Water Quality Assessment of Kenny's Pond: part One. We went to Kenny's Pond to do make observations and measurements and collect samples.
No homework assigned. |
| September 18, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Sec 1.2 Completed the Explore activity in the textbook p.11 and assigned pp.15-16 questions #9,11,14,15,19 to be finished for homework.
QUIZ SEC 1.1,1.2,1.4 WED SEPT 27 |
Science Humaines
Assigned By: Stephen Sharpe | Artefact project due Wednesday, September 20. Students have the instructions. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students watched part of a Planet Earth video called Freshwater on the water cycled and completed listening sheets as they watched.
No homework assigned. |
| September 15, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Corrected worksheet 'Lecon 1.2 Les carres et les racines carrees'.
No new homework assigned.
STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO STUDY MATH FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES EACH NIGHT MON-THURS. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students worked in small groups to make videos on lab safety.
No homework assigned. |
| September 13, 2017 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Students finished and passed in their booklets on lab safety. Next period they will work in small groups to make videos on lab safety.
No homework assigned. |
| September 11, 2017 |
Mathematics
Assigned By: Donna Parsons | Distributed textbooks and assigned vocab sheet to be finished for homework. |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | We talked about lab safety equipment and students completed p.1-2 of a small booklet on lab safety.
Homework: finish at home if not done in class. |
| September 8, 2017 |
Science
Assigned By: Nathalie Brunet | Welcome back!
Today I led a conversation about respect to help set the climate for our work together this year.
No homework assigned. |