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Posted: November 27, 2013

Science 8L -we had presentations today.  -next class finish presentations and review booklet of questions.  -test in two classes. Science 8E1 -We had some presentations today.  We will finish next class. -Test Monday   Science 7L2 -test passed back alomg with a lab to be signed -Lab form due next class   Math 7L1 and 7L2 -We learned two ways to model subtracting fractions.  Homework p 193 question 3 and 5. -notes posted below.    

Posted: November 25, 2013

Science 8E2 -presentation thursday day 2 -test Monday day 4 december 2nd   Science 8E1 -Presentations Nov 27th -test December 2nd   Science 8L -presentation Nov 27th -test December 3rd   Science 7L1 and 7L2 -Students should be studying their lab safety symbols. These can be found on page 492 of the student text and on the handout. -7l2 quiz Nov 27th -7l1 quiz November 28th   Math 7L1 and 7L2 -Quiz on adding fraction tomorrow.  In our notes below is a review and suggested questions to review from the text.
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Posted: November 20, 2013

Math 7L -We learned how to use fraction tiles to model addition of fractions.  Notes and homework posted below.   Science 7L -I still have a couple students who need to write their unit test before I can mark and pass them back.  Likely they will be passed back Monday. -Our new unit is mixtures and solutions   Science 8 -Students must have research complete for next class. (At least two different sources and one picture). -Teacher rubric, group rubric, and self evaluation were given out today and explained.  See attached below. -Students may create a poster, powerpoint, or smartnotebook presentation.  

Posted: November 19, 2013

Math 7L -I was out this morning.  Students started section 5.1 from the text.  I will review this next class.   Science 7L2 -We started our next unit on mixtures and solutions.  We learned about des mélanges et des substance pures. -Students need to memorize the safety symbols in their textbook.     Science 8 -Our next project as part of the pilot science program is for student to work together in small groups to develop a job advertisement to hire a cell in an organ.   Students were given a handout that outlines the outcomes and requirements of the project.  Students need to have the research (along with references) for their organ for next class.   Students must demonstrate that they can work productively as a group, that they are knowledgeable about their organ and the system it belongs to, and that they can present their findings in a creative way.   This project will be evaluated 3 ways.  (Teacher, self and group).  Due date next day 1.
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Posted: November 18, 2013

Math 7L1 and 7L2 -Agendas were stamped for students with incomplete homework or Quiz not signed. -Colour our franction strips.  We will be using these in module 5   Science 8 -students should be completing the questions in the booklet.  -Lab sheet, observations and conclusions are due.        
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Posted: November 15, 2013

Science 7L1 and 7L2 -test.  Go over the study guide.   Math 7L1 and 7L2 -test was passed back -side on of fraction sheet   Science 8L -observations should be done. -continue working on chapter 3 questions   Science 8E1 and 8E2 -lab report was due today. -Continue to review chapter 3 questions

Posted: November 14, 2013

Extra help this week (day 4 lunch) is for both science 7 and science 8.  Please bring your notes and text.   Math 7L1 and 7L2 -Quiz on percent tomorrow.   finding percent of a number, finding tip on a bill, finding tax, finding sale price, finding percent on a test.... -Side 1 of worksheet is due Monday.  This is review of grade 6 material to prepaire us for our next unit.   Science 7L1 and 7L2 -Students have a study guide for test 2.  Not all of chapter 2 and 3 are on the test.  Students should understand the water cycle and succession.   Test is Monday.   Science 8E1 and 8E2 -Lab observations and conclusion are due good copy next class.  Proposal sheet must be submitted with it.   Science 8L -Draft of observation is due next class
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Posted: November 13, 2013

Math 7L1 -Notes below -Quiz on percent Friday -re-test passed back -Side 1 of worksheet is due Monday.  (time will be given in class)   Math 7L2 -Notes below -Quiz on percent Friday -re-test passed back to most students. -Side 1 of worksheet is due Monday.  (time will be given in class)   Science 7L1 -We went over the important parts of chapter 2 and 3 for the test.  Test will be Monday. -A study guide was handed out today.  Students should spend 15 minutes filling in information on the study guide.   Science 8L and 8E2 -We were in the lab today doing our yeast lab.  Students should have their observation complete for next class.  Next class they will be putting together their formal lab write up.  Students need to bring both papers to next class (proposal and observations).

Posted: November 12, 2013

Math 7L1 -Next class we will be going over the worksheet on percent. We will have a quiz on percent latter this week.   Math 7L2 -We went over the first part of the percent worksheet.  Notes are posted below.  We will have a quiz on percent latter  this week. -Worksheet was passed out.  Side 1 in due November 18th.  It is a review of fractions to prepaire students for our next unit.  Please do not attempt side two.   Science 8L - Students worked with their groups to develop the plan for the lab we are doing next class.  Lab forms must be complete in order to do the lab in class next period.  The self evaluation should be completed. -Test next week on all of unit 1. -Students should be using their text to complete their biology workbooks at home.    Science 7L2 -Today we used our text to identify the important parts of chapter 2 and 3 for our test.  Students should be studying.  
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Posted: November 7, 2013

Math 7L -students have the option to rewrite the module 3 test tomorrow in class.  The lunch review notes are posted below.  I have also uploaded a mini tutorial on modeling multiplying deciamals.   If students do not finish the re-write tomorrow due to the assemnly, they may continue on Tuesday.  I promise to mark them for the term one report card.  Multiple choise questions will not be on the re-write. -Students were given a worksheet on percentages.   This is not for homework.   Science 8 -proposals for lab is past due.  (8L will be doing this with the supply tomorrow as they did not have class yesterday or today) -study digestion and respiration notes   Science 7L -Lab report from owl disection is due (pink sheet) -field trip form is due Tuesday of next week.

Posted: November 6, 2013

Science 8E1 and 8E2 -Today students worked in groups to plan their lab.  Proposal sheet is due next class.  A copy is attached bellow.  Rubric on form.   Math 7L1 and 7L2 -Notes attached below.  We started percentages today. -Students should be doing corrections for homework.  These are due tomorrow.  Re-write is Friday for those students chosing to re-write.  Students should review models and how to reduce fractions.  I will be doing a review at lunch tomorrow.   Science 7L1 and 7L2 -Field trip form due Tuesday. (This will be on the second reporting period.) -Lab write up is due by Friday. (It will be on this report card.)

Posted: November 4, 2013

Math 7L -no homework   Science 7L1 -Assignment for field trip is due next day 1.  This should be a good copy.   Science 8L -Study handout on systems   Science 8E1 -Finish questions on the digestive system and the respiratory system.   DUOTANGS of marked work should be back in the class so that I can review them while making the report cards up.  All parents should of seen and signed their child's marked work at several points during term one.

Posted: November 1, 2013

Portfolio duotangs should be in the bin in the class.  I will be marking them for report cards.   Math 7L1 and 7L2 -Test sections 3.1 to 3.6
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Posted: October 31, 2013

NO HOMEWORK  
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Posted: October 30, 2013

NO HOMEWORK  :)   Math 7L1 and 7L2 -test 3.1 to 3.6 on Monday

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