Mrs. McQuaid Murphy | Harkins Middle School

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Posted: April 8, 2014

Homework April 8th

Science 8LToday we finished creating insturctions for a science experiment about currents and convection. We also reviewed the last lab about ice cubes and the concepts for our quiz. For students who have not finished this sheet is for homework as well as bringing back the signed convection lab. Please study for your quiz next class. Math 7L1No homework. Today we had our math quiz on different types of algebra solution methods. Science 7L1No homework. We had a lab today where we explored Galileo's thermoscope, different kinds of thermometers, and how they all work. Math 7L2Today we looked at all 5 solution methods available to solve algebra questions. Homework is studying for the quiz next class. Science 7L2We reviewed major concepts from our temperature unit. Homework is to invent a question that you would see on a quiz and give the answer on a sheet is to be handed in next class.

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Posted: April 7, 2014

Homework April 7th 2014

Science 8Today we saw several different simulations to explains why the tides rise and fall. Homework: quiz on ocean currents and their effect on local climates next class, get parent/guardian to sign convection lab, and finish the lab concerning air, water and earth temperatures. Math 7L2Today we had our Monday Mental Math Quiz and we continued working on algebraic word problems. Finish page 239 #2 (a or b or c), 3, and 6. Study for the quiz and keep doing your mental math. Math 7L1Today we had our Monday Mental Math Quiz and began reviewing for the quiz tomorrow. Science 7L1Today we looked at energy, temperature and methods they are transfered: convection, conduction, and radiation. No homework.

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Posted: April 4, 2014

Homework April 4th 2014

Science 8E1 & 8E2Today we reviewed the first convection lab we did. Students are to get their graded labs signed by a parent/guardian and read assigned sections of the text. We will have a quiz on ocean currents, convection and climate change on April 9 (8E1) and April 10 (8E2). Math 7L1 (7L2 had no class due to school handball game)Today we continued working on algebraic word problems. Finish page 239 #2 (a or b or c), 3, and 6. Study for the quiz and keep doing your mental math. Bring in your signed mental math sheets on Monday. Science 7L2Today we leant about a new high tech thermometer, current jobs where employees use thermometers, and how trial and error resulted in the advancement of heat measruing devices. Students should finish the entire lab sheet including the 6 questions on the page.

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Posted: April 3, 2014

Homework April 3rd 2014

Science 8E1 and 8L:Please complete your ENTIRE lab sheet including the auto-evaluation.

Le temps des sucres 7L1 et 7L2

Posted: April 3, 2014

7L1 and 7L2 spent the day at a maple sugar shack. Students had a tour of the camp, learnt about the processes involved in making maple sugar and received a home cooked meal. It was a wonderful opportunity for them to use their French in an authentic situation.

Particles in a thermometer

Posted: April 3, 2014

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Grade 7 students modelling how particles separate as they become more excited (increased temperature).

Posted: April 2, 2014

Homework April 2nd 2014

Science 8L-Please finish the auto-evaluation at the end of today's lab sheet. We will do the graph next class. Math 7-Today we worked on mental math and word problems using algebra. Please remember to practice mental math twice a week at home. Finish questions 4 and 5 for homework on page 239. The quiz will not be this Friday, but as follows:Quiz on algebra 7L1: April 8 2014 Quiz on algebra 7L2: April 9 2014 Science 7L2-Today we used different thermometers and looked at Galileo's thermoscope. Please finish questions 1-4 on your lab sheet. Science 8E1-No homework.

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Posted: April 2, 2014

Field Trip 7L1 and 7L2

The grade 7 late immersion field trip will be Thursday April 3rd. Students need to bring 5$ to cover the meal. New permission slip is attached. Remember to dress for the weather.