Art
Worked on etching project. Only one more class to complete the project.
French
Made a holiday card.
Science
Presented projects. The remainder of the projects will be presented on Tuesday
IT
One more class left to finish eBook on Relationships with our Community.
Pool
Practiced buoyancy.
Math
Quiz on properties of quadrilaterals.
Language
Submit creative writing journal entries about a fictitious bullying incident on Monday.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Thursday, Dec 15th
Science
Projects due on Friday. Presentations on Friday and Monday.
Math
Discussed properties of a trapezoid, parallelogram, and rhombus. Quiz on Friday.
Language
Write a journal entry about a bullying incident from the point of view of a bully, victim, or bystander. Due Monday.
Guidance
Ms. Miller-Caise did a presentation about Self-Regulation.
Posted student marks on our bulletin board. Marks have been listed under student id number, and indicate marks achieved to date. There are still more evaluations before the report card.
Tomorrow is the last day for our Food Drive.
We picked names for Secret Santa.
Projects due on Friday. Presentations on Friday and Monday.
Math
Discussed properties of a trapezoid, parallelogram, and rhombus. Quiz on Friday.
Language
Write a journal entry about a bullying incident from the point of view of a bully, victim, or bystander. Due Monday.
Guidance
Ms. Miller-Caise did a presentation about Self-Regulation.
Posted student marks on our bulletin board. Marks have been listed under student id number, and indicate marks achieved to date. There are still more evaluations before the report card.
Tomorrow is the last day for our Food Drive.
We picked names for Secret Santa.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Wednesday, December 14th
Math
We talked about the properties of rectangles and completed a worksheet about the properties of squares. This sheet was collected and marked.
Literacy
Finished looking at "Who Contributed" in the story "All Summer in a Day". We talked about bullying, read a book called "Not My Fault", and watched clips from a CNN special about bullying. We participated in a class circle and talked about why people bully, and why people get bullied.
Music
Learned semitones and tones and how to count them.
French
Did a worksheet about animals.
BRING FOOD FOR THE FOOD DRIVE. LAST DAY IS FRIDAY !!!
We talked about the properties of rectangles and completed a worksheet about the properties of squares. This sheet was collected and marked.
Literacy
Finished looking at "Who Contributed" in the story "All Summer in a Day". We talked about bullying, read a book called "Not My Fault", and watched clips from a CNN special about bullying. We participated in a class circle and talked about why people bully, and why people get bullied.
Music
Learned semitones and tones and how to count them.
French
Did a worksheet about animals.
BRING FOOD FOR THE FOOD DRIVE. LAST DAY IS FRIDAY !!!
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Wednesday, December 7th
Language
-Returned Cat's in the Cradle Assignment
-Reflection question on Rocky Mountain Express. Due tomorrow
-Finished Career Cruising activity. Collected in class.
History
-Returned Mapping Toronto's History response
-Worked on skits/flags/tableaus. We will present on Monday
Math
-Returned polydron assignment.
-Finished working on Platonic Solids mobile. Due in class tomorrow.
-Returned Cat's in the Cradle Assignment
-Reflection question on Rocky Mountain Express. Due tomorrow
-Finished Career Cruising activity. Collected in class.
History
-Returned Mapping Toronto's History response
-Worked on skits/flags/tableaus. We will present on Monday
Math
-Returned polydron assignment.
-Finished working on Platonic Solids mobile. Due in class tomorrow.
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Monday, December 05, 2011
Monday,December 5th
Science
Science presentations start on Dec.15th. You have 2 computer labs and 2 class period times. The rest has to be done at home.
Food Drive
Food drive starts today and ends at Dec.16th.
Bring food!
French
French crossword due next day.
History
Started looking at the concerns of different colonies prior to Confederation. Students are working in groups. You have a choice of: creating a flag, presenting a skit, or presenting a tableau. It is due Thursday.
Career Cruising
Continued working on Career Cruising worksheets. We will continue this on Wednesday. It is due at the end of class on Wednesday.
Math
Continued working on the Platonic Solids. We will continue working on this on Wednesday. The project is due on Thursday.
Science presentations start on Dec.15th. You have 2 computer labs and 2 class period times. The rest has to be done at home.
Food Drive
Food drive starts today and ends at Dec.16th.
Bring food!
French
French crossword due next day.
History
Started looking at the concerns of different colonies prior to Confederation. Students are working in groups. You have a choice of: creating a flag, presenting a skit, or presenting a tableau. It is due Thursday.
Career Cruising
Continued working on Career Cruising worksheets. We will continue this on Wednesday. It is due at the end of class on Wednesday.
Math
Continued working on the Platonic Solids. We will continue working on this on Wednesday. The project is due on Thursday.
Sunday, December 04, 2011
Friday, Dec 2nd
Math
-Platonics solids
-Create platonic solids using nets
-Look at the relationship between faces, edges, vertices
-Due on Wednesday
-Platonics solids
-Create platonic solids using nets
-Look at the relationship between faces, edges, vertices
-Due on Wednesday
Thursday, December 01, 2011
Thursday, Dec 1st
Scientists in Schools
-Ms. Purvis came to visit our class to talk about genetics. The class learned about the parts of the cell, what DNA is, the structure of DNA, inheritance, and cell division. We isolated our own DNA from cheek cells, and created DNA models using licorice, ju jubes, and toothpicks.
-Ms. Purvis came to visit our class to talk about genetics. The class learned about the parts of the cell, what DNA is, the structure of DNA, inheritance, and cell division. We isolated our own DNA from cheek cells, and created DNA models using licorice, ju jubes, and toothpicks.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Wednesday, November 30th
Science
-Worked on organ systems.
Gym
-Played hockey.
Vow of Silence
-Me to We school wide activity
-All students dipped their hands in red paint, and placed them on a banner
-Across the school, the students upheld a "Vow of Silence" to honour all the children in the world whose basic human rights are not honoured
Language
-Looked at setting, mood, character traits for "All Summer in a Day"
-Career Cruising website. Explored different careers based on a survey looking at personality and skills. Started to complete chart.
Math
-Finished creating polyhedrons using polydron manipulatives. Collected in class.
-Discussed vocabulary around various polygons.
-Worked on organ systems.
Gym
-Played hockey.
Vow of Silence
-Me to We school wide activity
-All students dipped their hands in red paint, and placed them on a banner
-Across the school, the students upheld a "Vow of Silence" to honour all the children in the world whose basic human rights are not honoured
Language
-Looked at setting, mood, character traits for "All Summer in a Day"
-Career Cruising website. Explored different careers based on a survey looking at personality and skills. Started to complete chart.
Math
-Finished creating polyhedrons using polydron manipulatives. Collected in class.
-Discussed vocabulary around various polygons.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Tuesday, November 29th
Ms. Singh was at a workshop today. This is what hopefully happened:
Math
-Review vocabulary: faces, edges, vertices, polygons, polyhedrons
-Create polyhedrons using polydron manipulatives
Language
-Read "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury. CLICK HERE for a copy of the story.
-Class discussion and writing journals
-Personal reading time
Math
-Review vocabulary: faces, edges, vertices, polygons, polyhedrons
-Create polyhedrons using polydron manipulatives
Language
-Read "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury. CLICK HERE for a copy of the story.
-Class discussion and writing journals
-Personal reading time
Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday, November 28th
Math
-Pg. 111 #1
-Constructed 3D shapes using cubes from 2D drawings
-Drew 3D drawings
-Work was collected in class
Language
-Read "Who Owns the Land"
-Answered a question related to the title and ending.
-Collected in class
-All grade 8 classes are reading the same story, and answering the same question.
-Finished re-writing a new title for the song "Cat's in the Cradle"
-Created Success Criteria in class
-Pg. 111 #1
-Constructed 3D shapes using cubes from 2D drawings
-Drew 3D drawings
-Work was collected in class
Language
-Read "Who Owns the Land"
-Answered a question related to the title and ending.
-Collected in class
-All grade 8 classes are reading the same story, and answering the same question.
-Finished re-writing a new title for the song "Cat's in the Cradle"
-Created Success Criteria in class
Friday, November 25, 2011
Friday, November 25th
Character Assembly
-Students from grades 6-8 were awarded certificates based on this month's character trait: empathy
-Mr. Barbeau's class presented dramatic skits on showing empathy
-Me to We club talked about our Vow of Silence activity next week
Math
-Returned probability assignments: Simulations/Odds, and Probability Games
-Worked on making 3D drawings of 3D shapes
-Pg. 104-105 #1, 3, 4, 6
-Sign out cubes if you need them
History
-Response to our field trip to the St.Lawrence Market
-Due on Tuesday
French
-Review vocabulary related to fruit
Music
-Practiced instruments and bops
Gym
-Played hockey
-Students from grades 6-8 were awarded certificates based on this month's character trait: empathy
-Mr. Barbeau's class presented dramatic skits on showing empathy
-Me to We club talked about our Vow of Silence activity next week
Math
-Returned probability assignments: Simulations/Odds, and Probability Games
-Worked on making 3D drawings of 3D shapes
-Pg. 104-105 #1, 3, 4, 6
-Sign out cubes if you need them
History
-Response to our field trip to the St.Lawrence Market
-Due on Tuesday
French
-Review vocabulary related to fruit
Music
-Practiced instruments and bops
Gym
-Played hockey
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Thursday, November 24th
Art:
Tomorrow is the last day to finish colouring your good copy of your paper.
Science:
Science notes about tissues due next day.
IT:
Next day is the last class to work on your book, about relationships in our community.
Pool:
Practice swimming.
Math:
Math homework:
page 104-105 # 1,3 due tomorow.
Tomorrow is the last day to finish colouring your good copy of your paper.
Science:
Science notes about tissues due next day.
IT:
Next day is the last class to work on your book, about relationships in our community.
Pool:
Practice swimming.
Math:
Math homework:
page 104-105 # 1,3 due tomorow.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011,
St. Lawrence Market
Visited historic sites around the St. Lawrence Market, and discussed some of the history of Toronto. Students also had the opportunity to enjoy the food at the market.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Science - Test today.
French - Worked on personal Coat of Arms.
Health - Watched video "How to be Assertive"
Student Census - Completed TDSB Student Census
Math - Started unit on Geometry. Made 2D and 3D drawings on square dot paper and isometric dot paper.
Language - Write a new title for the song "Cat's in the Cradle". Use the singer's main idea, the elements of text, and/or your own thinking to support your ideas. Started question today. Will continue on Wednesday.
French - Worked on personal Coat of Arms.
Health - Watched video "How to be Assertive"
Student Census - Completed TDSB Student Census
Math - Started unit on Geometry. Made 2D and 3D drawings on square dot paper and isometric dot paper.
Language - Write a new title for the song "Cat's in the Cradle". Use the singer's main idea, the elements of text, and/or your own thinking to support your ideas. Started question today. Will continue on Wednesday.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
AM
Tour of Danforth CTI. Visited Hospitality, Communication Technologies, Transportation, and Construction classrooms.
French
Complete drawings and descriptions of animals.
Music
Practice your instrument.
Gym
Dodgeball. Try not to get hit by the ball. Practice your aim.
REMINDER: Tomorrow is a PA Day. Enjoy your long weekend!
Tour of Danforth CTI. Visited Hospitality, Communication Technologies, Transportation, and Construction classrooms.
French
Complete drawings and descriptions of animals.
Music
Practice your instrument.
Gym
Dodgeball. Try not to get hit by the ball. Practice your aim.
REMINDER: Tomorrow is a PA Day. Enjoy your long weekend!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Art
Rough copy should be done. You should be on the good copy of your crayon drawing.
Science
Study for science test on Monday. NO class until Monday.
IT
Your paragraphs for your pictures should be finished. Write your paragraphs in your email.
Math
Handed in probability games question sheet: Game of Pig, Go Fish, Two Dice Sums, Higher or Lower
Danforth Tech
Tomorow we will be going to Danforth Tech for the whole morning, and will be back in the afernoon.
Rough copy should be done. You should be on the good copy of your crayon drawing.
Science
Study for science test on Monday. NO class until Monday.
IT
Your paragraphs for your pictures should be finished. Write your paragraphs in your email.
Math
Handed in probability games question sheet: Game of Pig, Go Fish, Two Dice Sums, Higher or Lower
Danforth Tech
Tomorow we will be going to Danforth Tech for the whole morning, and will be back in the afernoon.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Tuesday,November 15, 2011
Science
Finish jot notes for pages 50-53.
Language
Looked at the lyrics of the song "Cat's in the Cradle"
Math
Continued playing probability games. Questions will be collected at the end of class tomorrow.
History
Labeled and coloured a map of Canada in 1859.
Due Thursday.
Art
Art rough copy due tomorow.
Gym
Played basketball. Don't forget to bring pool uniform for tomorow.
Finish jot notes for pages 50-53.
Language
Looked at the lyrics of the song "Cat's in the Cradle"
Math
Continued playing probability games. Questions will be collected at the end of class tomorrow.
History
Labeled and coloured a map of Canada in 1859.
Due Thursday.
Art
Art rough copy due tomorow.
Gym
Played basketball. Don't forget to bring pool uniform for tomorow.
Monday,November 14, 2011
Book fair
Scholastic Book fair open until Friday.
Math
Played probability games: Game of Pig, Go Fish, Two Dice Sums, Higher or Lower
Music
Worked on time signature work sheet.
French
Crossword puzzle and word search.
Literacy
Quiet reading period.
PROGRESS REPORTS WENT HOME TODAY
Scholastic Book fair open until Friday.
Math
Played probability games: Game of Pig, Go Fish, Two Dice Sums, Higher or Lower
Music
Worked on time signature work sheet.
French
Crossword puzzle and word search.
Literacy
Quiet reading period.
PROGRESS REPORTS WENT HOME TODAY
Friday, November 11, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Science
Study for science test next Monday.
Remembrance Day Assembly
Wrote a journal about how the Remembrance Day assembly was memorable.
Math
The Prisoner's Dilemma, a probability challenge. Completed in class.
History
Talked about the Lord Durham report after the rebellions in upper and lower Canada.
Study for science test next Monday.
Remembrance Day Assembly
Wrote a journal about how the Remembrance Day assembly was memorable.
Math
The Prisoner's Dilemma, a probability challenge. Completed in class.
History
Talked about the Lord Durham report after the rebellions in upper and lower Canada.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Art
Finish your rough copy for next art class.
Math
Finish the Simulation and Theoretical Probability Math Challenge. Due tomorrow.
French
Finish the definitions for vocabulary words.
Music
Practice log due Monday. Keep practicing Bops.
Gym
Practice throwing a basketball.
Language
Circle activity. Class discussion about positive and negative aspects of our class, and how to make things better.
Finish your rough copy for next art class.
Math
Finish the Simulation and Theoretical Probability Math Challenge. Due tomorrow.
French
Finish the definitions for vocabulary words.
Music
Practice log due Monday. Keep practicing Bops.
Gym
Practice throwing a basketball.
Language
Circle activity. Class discussion about positive and negative aspects of our class, and how to make things better.
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Art
Have 3 finger print drawings for next day about your dreams.
French
Finish your crossword puzzle about animals.
Science
Science test on Monday, November 21st. The test is on cells and microscopes.
IT
Finish your paragraphs for your books.
Pool
Practiced diving.
Math
Returned Probability and Tree Diagram Math Challenge. Review assignment.
Have 3 finger print drawings for next day about your dreams.
French
Finish your crossword puzzle about animals.
Science
Science test on Monday, November 21st. The test is on cells and microscopes.
IT
Finish your paragraphs for your books.
Pool
Practiced diving.
Math
Returned Probability and Tree Diagram Math Challenge. Review assignment.
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
November 8, 2011
Math homework (Probability)
Extra Practice 3 #1, 2
Extra Practice 4 #1 - 4
Language
Based on a story Cranes Fly South, answered a question about the author's message
Officer John
Listened to Officer John talk about youth and the criminal justice system.
Extra Practice 3 #1, 2
Extra Practice 4 #1 - 4
Language
Based on a story Cranes Fly South, answered a question about the author's message
Officer John
Listened to Officer John talk about youth and the criminal justice system.
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