HERE IS YOUR OFFICAL HOLIDAY PODCAST FROM MR. MANG: You should be able to play it in this window
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
I want to wish you and your families a happy holiday! I look forward to continuing our learning together, after the break.
Tests:
Your chapter 4-5 Social Studies tests are marked. Please show them to your parents/guardian, have them sign the test, and bring it back as soon as possible!
Holiday Pod Casts:
On December 19-20 we will be creating our very own holiday pod casts. This is your chance to wish everyone a happy holiday using technology! Not only will you be communicating using speaking, reading and writing, but you will also gain familiarity with computers during this project. Who knows, maybe you will be a radio host one day and this will be the start of your career!
*** Please do some reading (preferably every day) during the holidays. It's a perfect time to turn off the video games/TV and soak up a good book! Perhaps other family members will read with you. PLEASE do some reading over the break!
Tests:
Your chapter 4-5 Social Studies tests are marked. Please show them to your parents/guardian, have them sign the test, and bring it back as soon as possible!
Holiday Pod Casts:
On December 19-20 we will be creating our very own holiday pod casts. This is your chance to wish everyone a happy holiday using technology! Not only will you be communicating using speaking, reading and writing, but you will also gain familiarity with computers during this project. Who knows, maybe you will be a radio host one day and this will be the start of your career!
*** Please do some reading (preferably every day) during the holidays. It's a perfect time to turn off the video games/TV and soak up a good book! Perhaps other family members will read with you. PLEASE do some reading over the break!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
DECEMBER 12
UNITED NATIONS, RIGHTS OF THE CHILD:
You voted democratically for your most important child rights. Here are the results from the two grade seven classes. The most important human rights for children according to you are:
1. To breathe fresh air and drink clean water.
2. To be fed, clothed, and sheltered.
3. To not be punished in a cruel or hurtful way.
4. To be free from sexual abuse.
5. To receive a high quality education
6. To not be treated unfairly for any reason.
7. To live in the same country as my family.
8. To my privacy.
9. TO enjoy medical care that is, the best health care possible.
10. To get help if hurt, neglected, or badly treated.
SOCIAL STUDIES TEST TOMORROW (THURSDAY DECEMBER 13), CHAPTER 4-5
Tips: Your chapter 4-5 test will be tomorrow. Expect a similar test to what you have already had in class. Be sure to use the study strategies you used for the previous test; think about your self assessment and what you might do better for this test. Use the review sheets to study and know everything about the events on the review sheets. Also make notes of the major events/topics in chapter 4 and 5 for studying. Working with a partner is recommended. Working in threes can be good, but sometimes it's more distracting than working in pairs.
* I would study for at least 2-3 hours. More or less depending on how well you know this material. Be sure to take short breaks every 30-45 minutes so your brain can "re-charge"! Eat a good breakfast tomorrow too!
SOCK FUND RAISER:
What?: A fund raiser for the Mustard Seed which is an organization in Calgary that helps homeless people. We are making stockings full of useful items.
When?: Up until the end of next week
Why?: We are being active citizens when we help people less fortunate than ourselves. A simple stocking could save someones life!
Directions: Get a pair of new socks. Stuff one sock into the other. Fill with useful items such as:
hand lotion, deodorant, nail clippers, perfume/cologne (with no alcohol) tooth paste, tooth brush, hair elastics, mini gloves, light toque, hand warmers, gift cards for Tim Horton's and more.
Be sensible, you don't need to spend a whole bunch of money on this, that's not the point. Choose useful items for homeless people AND DO NOT PUT MOUTHWASH or anything else that contains alcohol as many homeless people have an addiction to alcohol.
COUREUR DE BOIS WRITING ASSIGNMENTS:
These were well done for the most part. The marking was done as follows:
5 - rough draft
5 - historical accuracy
5 - sentence and paragraph structure
10- spelling, grammar, neatness and overall presentation of your writing
total is out of 25
EDMONTON SPELLING TEST:
We will complete another standardized spelling test today. This test can be used to calculate your grade level of spelling ability and therefore we can see your progress throughout the year by comparing each standardized spelling test score. The test will be 50 words, gradually getting harder with each word.
You voted democratically for your most important child rights. Here are the results from the two grade seven classes. The most important human rights for children according to you are:
1. To breathe fresh air and drink clean water.
2. To be fed, clothed, and sheltered.
3. To not be punished in a cruel or hurtful way.
4. To be free from sexual abuse.
5. To receive a high quality education
6. To not be treated unfairly for any reason.
7. To live in the same country as my family.
8. To my privacy.
9. TO enjoy medical care that is, the best health care possible.
10. To get help if hurt, neglected, or badly treated.
SOCIAL STUDIES TEST TOMORROW (THURSDAY DECEMBER 13), CHAPTER 4-5
Tips: Your chapter 4-5 test will be tomorrow. Expect a similar test to what you have already had in class. Be sure to use the study strategies you used for the previous test; think about your self assessment and what you might do better for this test. Use the review sheets to study and know everything about the events on the review sheets. Also make notes of the major events/topics in chapter 4 and 5 for studying. Working with a partner is recommended. Working in threes can be good, but sometimes it's more distracting than working in pairs.
* I would study for at least 2-3 hours. More or less depending on how well you know this material. Be sure to take short breaks every 30-45 minutes so your brain can "re-charge"! Eat a good breakfast tomorrow too!
SOCK FUND RAISER:
What?: A fund raiser for the Mustard Seed which is an organization in Calgary that helps homeless people. We are making stockings full of useful items.
When?: Up until the end of next week
Why?: We are being active citizens when we help people less fortunate than ourselves. A simple stocking could save someones life!
Directions: Get a pair of new socks. Stuff one sock into the other. Fill with useful items such as:
hand lotion, deodorant, nail clippers, perfume/cologne (with no alcohol) tooth paste, tooth brush, hair elastics, mini gloves, light toque, hand warmers, gift cards for Tim Horton's and more.
Be sensible, you don't need to spend a whole bunch of money on this, that's not the point. Choose useful items for homeless people AND DO NOT PUT MOUTHWASH or anything else that contains alcohol as many homeless people have an addiction to alcohol.
COUREUR DE BOIS WRITING ASSIGNMENTS:
These were well done for the most part. The marking was done as follows:
5 - rough draft
5 - historical accuracy
5 - sentence and paragraph structure
10- spelling, grammar, neatness and overall presentation of your writing
total is out of 25
EDMONTON SPELLING TEST:
We will complete another standardized spelling test today. This test can be used to calculate your grade level of spelling ability and therefore we can see your progress throughout the year by comparing each standardized spelling test score. The test will be 50 words, gradually getting harder with each word.
Friday, December 7, 2007
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND
REVIEW SHEETS:
Be sure to complete your 2 worksheets (yes, both sides must be complete) for Monday! No lates accepted!
Tips:
Think about what's SIGNIFIGANT about each event. Why are those events so important? What were the effects of the event?
Venn diagram tips: You are comparing North America before 1963 and after 1763 (after the Treaty of Paris and Royal Proclomation). So what change in terms of territory and who controlled that territory? What changed for First Nations peoples? What stayed the same? How did the economy change (the way people made their living)? What changed for French people living in North America? Was their culture preserved, at all?
Be sure to complete your 2 worksheets (yes, both sides must be complete) for Monday! No lates accepted!
Tips:
Think about what's SIGNIFIGANT about each event. Why are those events so important? What were the effects of the event?
Venn diagram tips: You are comparing North America before 1963 and after 1763 (after the Treaty of Paris and Royal Proclomation). So what change in terms of territory and who controlled that territory? What changed for First Nations peoples? What stayed the same? How did the economy change (the way people made their living)? What changed for French people living in North America? Was their culture preserved, at all?
What's wrong with this map? Tell me next week and get a prize... it's missing a few things every map should have. Anyways, it does show North America before the loss of New France to Britain. The yellow area is New France.
* These are just tips, I know you can do a better job than I could probably do!
* If youwant to start reading chapter 6, go ahead, it never hurts to read ahead!
THANKS FOR THE PARTY EVERYONE!
I had so much fun at the party, and I think your behaviour (which was great) speaks highly of our classes. Your sentences thanking Mrs. Bazett were excellent, I could tell they were from your hearts, not just your minds. It will be sad without our favourite Math/Science teacher but remember, you must continue learning with your new teacher. Do not use the change of teacher as an excuse for poor performance in class and on assignments.
SEE YOU ALL MONDAY, HAVE AN EXCELLENT WEEKEND!
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
WEEK OF DECEMBER 4TH
Alternate Ending to story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London
1. Create an alternate ending to the story
2. 1/2 page minimum, 1 page max
3. Be imaginative but realistic with your work(example, don't have your freezing man abducted by aliens)
Due Friday, no late work accepted
Self Study Social Studies Work:
We will be reading chapter 5 and 6, responding to questions to retain the importance of what is read.
1. Create an alternate ending to the story
2. 1/2 page minimum, 1 page max
3. Be imaginative but realistic with your work(example, don't have your freezing man abducted by aliens)
Due Friday, no late work accepted
Self Study Social Studies Work:
We will be reading chapter 5 and 6, responding to questions to retain the importance of what is read.
Monday, December 3, 2007
DECEMBER IS HERE!
The weather forecast predicted warm temperatures today, but it appears that has changed and we are in for cold temperatures most of the week! Be sure you have a toque, gloves and a decent winter jacket! Ensure you eat a healthy breakfast and snack all day. This will help keep you warm and full of energy.
VENN DIAGRAMS AND NEGATIVE/POSITIVES OF EUROPEAN CONTACT:
Due: Monday, December 3
Great job so far, comparing the British and French Fur trades. I am looking forward to seeing what you guys came up with for this comparison. Considering the positive and negative impacts of European contact on First Nations peoples is a valuable learning activity. Although European contact was devastating for First Nations People as a whole, there were some positives that came out of contact and it's great to see everbody considering both the positive and the negative in their critical analysis.
TO BUILD A FIRE:
Last week we read the story To Build a Fire by Jack London. I hope you enjoyed it! You wrote your own ending to this story last week and this week you will be writing a final copy of your work.
If you enjoyed To Build A fire, you may want to read the classics: Call of the Wild and White Fang. Both are just amazing books! We may read White Fang in spring however we will not start this book at this time as we are waiting to start a novel together as a class. We are currently waiting for the books to arrive at school.
SURVIVAL GEAR POLL:
It was neat to see how people have voted for the recent poll on being lost in the wilderness. I thought this poll went along great with the story we read last week. It's worth considering survival tactics, in fact someone was lost and found dead in the wilderness last week highlighting that people are lost in the woods regularly.
Choosing a map and compass would be a very good choice, but only if you know how to use these tools. A compass will not do much good if you have no idea how to use it. If you were lost and you had a map and compass the first thing you would want to do is orient the map towards north using the north arrow on the map and magnetic north on the compass; next you would want to deduce (figure out) where it is on the map you are! Next find out how to get back to the car, road, phone or wherever means relative safety. Thank you for participating in these polls!
VENN DIAGRAMS AND NEGATIVE/POSITIVES OF EUROPEAN CONTACT:
Due: Monday, December 3
Great job so far, comparing the British and French Fur trades. I am looking forward to seeing what you guys came up with for this comparison. Considering the positive and negative impacts of European contact on First Nations peoples is a valuable learning activity. Although European contact was devastating for First Nations People as a whole, there were some positives that came out of contact and it's great to see everbody considering both the positive and the negative in their critical analysis.
TO BUILD A FIRE:
Last week we read the story To Build a Fire by Jack London. I hope you enjoyed it! You wrote your own ending to this story last week and this week you will be writing a final copy of your work.
If you enjoyed To Build A fire, you may want to read the classics: Call of the Wild and White Fang. Both are just amazing books! We may read White Fang in spring however we will not start this book at this time as we are waiting to start a novel together as a class. We are currently waiting for the books to arrive at school.
SURVIVAL GEAR POLL:
It was neat to see how people have voted for the recent poll on being lost in the wilderness. I thought this poll went along great with the story we read last week. It's worth considering survival tactics, in fact someone was lost and found dead in the wilderness last week highlighting that people are lost in the woods regularly.
Choosing a map and compass would be a very good choice, but only if you know how to use these tools. A compass will not do much good if you have no idea how to use it. If you were lost and you had a map and compass the first thing you would want to do is orient the map towards north using the north arrow on the map and magnetic north on the compass; next you would want to deduce (figure out) where it is on the map you are! Next find out how to get back to the car, road, phone or wherever means relative safety. Thank you for participating in these polls!
Monday, November 26, 2007
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 26
*** grade sevens, please show your parents the website this week. There are some important things to consider such as the new literacy club ***
LITERACY CLUB
What is it? A new club after school that is designed to help you improve your literacy (reading, writing and overall communication skills)
When? There will be a meeting tomorrow after school. Please attend!
Who? Anyone that wants more practice with their literacy
Why? Because literacy is the backbone of all subjects. With out literacy all subjects are more challenging.
*** It would be great to see big turn out for this great new club!
BREAKFAST PROGRAM
What? A program designed to get students eating a healthy breakfast
Who? Anyone who is not getting enough to eat in the morning. Also open to people who want to help out each morning.
When/Where? Each morning in the Foods Room, at 830 -845 am.
POSTERS:
- Good job on your fort posters. If you haven't handed this assignment in, do so as soon as possible
- I will try and mark your Coureur de bois and poster assignments this week
BASKETBALL TRI-OUTS
A reminder to any boys that want to try out for the juniour basketball team. Try outs begin on Monday, December 3rd!
TA FUNDRAISING:
It is the time of year that Canadians like to take care of the needy. This year we will be raising money and items for a few families in need of financial help during the holidays. Bring money and gifts to TA class starting Monday so your class can raise the most money/gifts! I will notify you when we have information about what our adopted families require for a wonderful holiday.
LITERACY CLUB
What is it? A new club after school that is designed to help you improve your literacy (reading, writing and overall communication skills)
When? There will be a meeting tomorrow after school. Please attend!
Who? Anyone that wants more practice with their literacy
Why? Because literacy is the backbone of all subjects. With out literacy all subjects are more challenging.
*** It would be great to see big turn out for this great new club!
BREAKFAST PROGRAM
What? A program designed to get students eating a healthy breakfast
Who? Anyone who is not getting enough to eat in the morning. Also open to people who want to help out each morning.
When/Where? Each morning in the Foods Room, at 830 -845 am.
POSTERS:
- Good job on your fort posters. If you haven't handed this assignment in, do so as soon as possible
- I will try and mark your Coureur de bois and poster assignments this week
BASKETBALL TRI-OUTS
A reminder to any boys that want to try out for the juniour basketball team. Try outs begin on Monday, December 3rd!
TA FUNDRAISING:
It is the time of year that Canadians like to take care of the needy. This year we will be raising money and items for a few families in need of financial help during the holidays. Bring money and gifts to TA class starting Monday so your class can raise the most money/gifts! I will notify you when we have information about what our adopted families require for a wonderful holiday.
Friday, November 23, 2007
HAVE A FUN AND SAFE WEEKEND!
Hudsons Bay Company Poster: DUE MONDAY
1. You are working at a Hudsons Bay Company fort and you are in charge of making a poster that shows: the food available at that time, a menu of trading goods, and if room allows rules of the fort.
2. Don't worry to much about the food menu... it's not a restaurant menu, it is to let people at the Fort know what food is available
3. Make the poster historically accurate. This means having trade goods like fishing gear, hunting gear, and clothes... not ipods or laptops!
Have fun with this poster!
NOTE: Be sure to vote on the new poll
1. You are working at a Hudsons Bay Company fort and you are in charge of making a poster that shows: the food available at that time, a menu of trading goods, and if room allows rules of the fort.
2. Don't worry to much about the food menu... it's not a restaurant menu, it is to let people at the Fort know what food is available
3. Make the poster historically accurate. This means having trade goods like fishing gear, hunting gear, and clothes... not ipods or laptops!
Have fun with this poster!
NOTE: Be sure to vote on the new poll
Thursday, November 22, 2007
November 22
Handing in an assignment using a computer:
1. Be sure you have saved your file in a professional manner. Your file should look like this:
LASTNAME_FIRSTINTIAL_NAMEOFASSIGNMENT.DOC
For example: mangt_ceureurdebois
2. Open up two windows: Open up the window that has all your saved work. This is either "home director" or "mydocuments". You must open a second window that has the submissions folder. To do this click on the "start" menu and click on assignments, then "tamang", "visualcommunications".
3. Adjust each window so it is a manageable size. Drag the file you want to hand in the submissions folder. Try dragging the file into the folder again and a message will appear that says "file already exists". This means you have definitely handed in your file!
Guidelines for using word:
- use either times new roman or arial font. These are the two standard fonts for school, from high school to college. Do not use fancy colour, style, or effects. Unless the assignments is supposed to be artistic, in that case you can use as much style as you want!
-always read over your work, even if using an automatic spell checker
-you can "double space" your work, which puts spaces between each line.
-always be sure to put your name on an assignment. You can even put your name and a page number in the "header" and "footer", which is a little more advanced, but still easy to do once you know how
1. Be sure you have saved your file in a professional manner. Your file should look like this:
LASTNAME_FIRSTINTIAL_NAMEOFASSIGNMENT.DOC
For example: mangt_ceureurdebois
2. Open up two windows: Open up the window that has all your saved work. This is either "home director" or "mydocuments". You must open a second window that has the submissions folder. To do this click on the "start" menu and click on assignments, then "tamang", "visualcommunications".
3. Adjust each window so it is a manageable size. Drag the file you want to hand in the submissions folder. Try dragging the file into the folder again and a message will appear that says "file already exists". This means you have definitely handed in your file!
Guidelines for using word:
- use either times new roman or arial font. These are the two standard fonts for school, from high school to college. Do not use fancy colour, style, or effects. Unless the assignments is supposed to be artistic, in that case you can use as much style as you want!
-always read over your work, even if using an automatic spell checker
-you can "double space" your work, which puts spaces between each line.
-always be sure to put your name on an assignment. You can even put your name and a page number in the "header" and "footer", which is a little more advanced, but still easy to do once you know how
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 19th
Social Studies Exam:
Your exams have been handed back to you and we have gone over each answer. Please speak to me if you have any questions or concerns.
This weeks writing assignment:
1) Write a short story or first person journal entry at least 1 page written or typed. Your job is to pretend you are a Coureur de bois and you are leaving the french settlement of Qubec for the inerior of Canada, where you will establish new trading networks and explore the wilderness. Be as historically acurate as you can, but use your imagination!
2) Hand in a rough copy and a good copy. Be sure to use the writting process as discussed in class. Be sure to use properly structured paragraphs as we have learned to do in Langauge Arts
Standardized Spelling Test and Star Reading Results:
On Tuesday you wrote a 50 word standardized spelling test. Standardized means that the test is widely used and can be used to determine a students grade level for spelling.
Glenbow Trip:
A big "thank you" to our volunteers for making the trip possible. We had a great time and still learned a wealth of information! Thank you grade sevens, it was a great experience as your teacher!
Miscalaneous notes:
1. In our last poll, Europe won as the most popular destination. Be sure to check out the new poll which I will make this week
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Your exams have been handed back to you and we have gone over each answer. Please speak to me if you have any questions or concerns.
This weeks writing assignment:
1) Write a short story or first person journal entry at least 1 page written or typed. Your job is to pretend you are a Coureur de bois and you are leaving the french settlement of Qubec for the inerior of Canada, where you will establish new trading networks and explore the wilderness. Be as historically acurate as you can, but use your imagination!
2) Hand in a rough copy and a good copy. Be sure to use the writting process as discussed in class. Be sure to use properly structured paragraphs as we have learned to do in Langauge Arts
Standardized Spelling Test and Star Reading Results:
On Tuesday you wrote a 50 word standardized spelling test. Standardized means that the test is widely used and can be used to determine a students grade level for spelling.
Glenbow Trip:
A big "thank you" to our volunteers for making the trip possible. We had a great time and still learned a wealth of information! Thank you grade sevens, it was a great experience as your teacher!
Miscalaneous notes:
1. In our last poll, Europe won as the most popular destination. Be sure to check out the new poll which I will make this week
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
WEEK OF OCTOBER 29
THIS WEEKS "TO DO LIST"
1. Bring your field trip forms (2 separate forms) back signed and with 9.00 dollars; try and recruit more volunteers for our trip!
2. Read the rest of Chapter 3 in your Voices and Visions textbook; make notes of important facts, dates, events, and people involved. Making notes will make studying easier!
3. Be safe on Halloween. Make sure your parents know where you are going and ensure you have some clothing on that can be seen easily by drivers. Consider having at least 1 cell phone with your group of friends, if you are going out trick-or-treating.
THIS WEEKS HOMEWORK/STUDY WORK:
1. Spelling test Thursday
2. Comparison chart, comparing New France to New England (The 13 colonies) is due Thursday
3. Current events for several students, due Thursday
THIS WEEKS SPELLING WORDS:
mercantilism
denominator
numerator
British
climate
sovereignty
citizenship
identity
solstice
blizzard
bonus: photography
NOTE ABOUT INTERVIEWS:
We are currently finalizing the schedule for interviews. Due to the overwhelming request for interviews on Thursday, we will be unable to full fill several requested times. We are doing are best to accommodate you and your parents/guardians. Please discuss interviews with your parents, and parents please discuss interviews with your child, in an attempt to identify what should be discussed at the interview.
1. Bring your field trip forms (2 separate forms) back signed and with 9.00 dollars; try and recruit more volunteers for our trip!
2. Read the rest of Chapter 3 in your Voices and Visions textbook; make notes of important facts, dates, events, and people involved. Making notes will make studying easier!
3. Be safe on Halloween. Make sure your parents know where you are going and ensure you have some clothing on that can be seen easily by drivers. Consider having at least 1 cell phone with your group of friends, if you are going out trick-or-treating.
THIS WEEKS HOMEWORK/STUDY WORK:
1. Spelling test Thursday
2. Comparison chart, comparing New France to New England (The 13 colonies) is due Thursday
3. Current events for several students, due Thursday
THIS WEEKS SPELLING WORDS:
mercantilism
denominator
numerator
British
climate
sovereignty
citizenship
identity
solstice
blizzard
bonus: photography
NOTE ABOUT INTERVIEWS:
We are currently finalizing the schedule for interviews. Due to the overwhelming request for interviews on Thursday, we will be unable to full fill several requested times. We are doing are best to accommodate you and your parents/guardians. Please discuss interviews with your parents, and parents please discuss interviews with your child, in an attempt to identify what should be discussed at the interview.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR MUSEUM FIELDTRIP
Grade seven C and D each needs 5 volunteers if we are to attend the Glenbow Museum on November 13. If we do not have 10 volunteers total by the end of the week, we will have to re-schedule our field trip.
Please contact Mr. Mang as soon as possible if you are able to volunteer for this special learning occasion.
You can contact me via phone: 8616264 or email: tamang@cbe.ab.ca
Sincerely,
Tim Mang
Please contact Mr. Mang as soon as possible if you are able to volunteer for this special learning occasion.
You can contact me via phone: 8616264 or email: tamang@cbe.ab.ca
Sincerely,
Tim Mang
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
WEEK OF OCTOBER 22
SPELLING TEST THURSDAY: here are this weeks words
1. imperialism
2. biography
3. economics
4. religion
5. competition
6. curiosity
7. Acadia
8. October
9. November
10. winter
11. paragraph
12. sentence
13. pumpkin
14. Halloween
15. thermometer
bonus: Mount Kilimanjaro (note Mt. is used interchangeably with Mount; this is what we call an abbreviation)
POSTER PLAN DUE WEDNESDAY:
-create a basic plan for your poster
- all you need done for Wednesday is the name of your explorer/figure in Canadian history and 3 accomplishments made by this person
-be absolutely sure that your spelling and grammar is 100% correct. Have a parent/guardian/friend/bro/sis read your accomplishments to ensure they are great!
ART POSTERS:
A statue of Shanawdithit in Newfoundland
Way to go using the digital camera! Everyone seems very used to technology in our classes. I have downloaded the images from the camera to a computer disk and I will have them up on the "Wise Window" as soon as possible (ASAP). Way to go grade seven's, those posters make me proud to be your teacher!
1. imperialism
2. biography
3. economics
4. religion
5. competition
6. curiosity
7. Acadia
8. October
9. November
10. winter
11. paragraph
12. sentence
13. pumpkin
14. Halloween
15. thermometer
bonus: Mount Kilimanjaro (note Mt. is used interchangeably with Mount; this is what we call an abbreviation)
POSTER PLAN DUE WEDNESDAY:
-create a basic plan for your poster
- all you need done for Wednesday is the name of your explorer/figure in Canadian history and 3 accomplishments made by this person
-be absolutely sure that your spelling and grammar is 100% correct. Have a parent/guardian/friend/bro/sis read your accomplishments to ensure they are great!
ART POSTERS:
A statue of Shanawdithit in Newfoundland
Way to go using the digital camera! Everyone seems very used to technology in our classes. I have downloaded the images from the camera to a computer disk and I will have them up on the "Wise Window" as soon as possible (ASAP). Way to go grade seven's, those posters make me proud to be your teacher!
Friday, October 19, 2007
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND GRADE SEVENS
SPACE WRITING ASSIGNMENT:
Environmental issues have forced humans to start human colonies in space.... Pretend you are living in space, either on a space station orbiting earth or on the moon on the very first human colony. Write about a day, or a few days in your life. Think about the following questions: What would you bring from Earth? Would you miss Earth? Would it be worth it to leave Earth forever? Be VERY creative, it is your writing!
DUE TUESDAY IN CLASS. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED
SOCIAL STUDIES REVIEW:
We are now done chapter 1 and 2. Please re-read these chapters for review! Be sure to check out the links to the Voices and Visions website for additional learning opportunities.
Environmental issues have forced humans to start human colonies in space.... Pretend you are living in space, either on a space station orbiting earth or on the moon on the very first human colony. Write about a day, or a few days in your life. Think about the following questions: What would you bring from Earth? Would you miss Earth? Would it be worth it to leave Earth forever? Be VERY creative, it is your writing!
DUE TUESDAY IN CLASS. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED
SOCIAL STUDIES REVIEW:
We are now done chapter 1 and 2. Please re-read these chapters for review! Be sure to check out the links to the Voices and Visions website for additional learning opportunities.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
WELCOME BACK
It was a wonderful fall break and now we are back ready for more learning!
THIS WEEKS WRITING ASSIGNMENT:
1) Answer the two questions about "Being Caribou" the movie we watched before break. Each answer needs to be about half a page. I don't need a good copy, a rough copy is fine. Do your work in your creative writing journal.
Due: Friday for homework check
THIS WEEKS SPELLING WORDS:
- grizzly bear
- cougar
- caribou
- millipede
- white tailed deer
- mule deer
- snowshoe hare
- mammal
- amphibian
- reptile
- mayor
- alderman
bonus: porcupine
* Why doesn't mayor and alderman have a capital? If we said Mayor Bronconnier, then we would need a capital. Just saying "the mayor is here" would not require a capital.
*Why don't the animal names need capitals? There is some disagreement about whether to capitalize animal specie names. Most sources I researched stated that animal specie names DO NOT need to be capitalized, so we will stick with that.
ZOO TRIP:
I just want to say "way to go" in regards to your behaviour at the Calgary Zoo yesterday. You were excellent representatives of the school and you made us teachers proud! I have pictures from our day and I will show them to class ASAP (as soon as possible).
Learn more about the zoo: http://www.calgaryzoo.org/
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
HAVE A WONDERFULL FALL BREAK GRADE 7'S
Our fall break has arrived and I hope everyone has a replenishing rest from school!
Please vote for your favourite season and check out the links I have added to our website. Calculate your "ecological footprint" and find out how much land you require to live your life.
While you are on break, please do some work in your creative writing journal. I would like you to address two general questions related to "Being Caribou" the video we watched on the last day of school before break. Each answer should be at least half a page typed or written.
1) Is it worth it to reduce our fossil fuel use in order to preserve areas like the caribou calving grounds in Alaska? What are you willing to do? Should governments like the United States'and Canada' keep oil companies from ruining vital habitat for species such as caribou?
2) Karsten and Leanne followed the caribou on their annual migration without using an airplane or car; they did it all on foot and ski. Are they crazy? Would you do such an enormous journey/adventure? What kind of adventure would you go on?
DUE: At the end of the week once we are back at school
Please vote for your favourite season and check out the links I have added to our website. Calculate your "ecological footprint" and find out how much land you require to live your life.
While you are on break, please do some work in your creative writing journal. I would like you to address two general questions related to "Being Caribou" the video we watched on the last day of school before break. Each answer should be at least half a page typed or written.
1) Is it worth it to reduce our fossil fuel use in order to preserve areas like the caribou calving grounds in Alaska? What are you willing to do? Should governments like the United States'and Canada' keep oil companies from ruining vital habitat for species such as caribou?
2) Karsten and Leanne followed the caribou on their annual migration without using an airplane or car; they did it all on foot and ski. Are they crazy? Would you do such an enormous journey/adventure? What kind of adventure would you go on?
DUE: At the end of the week once we are back at school
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Have a great weekend class!
TO DO LIST
1) Final copy of French explorer diary entry due Tuesday. Be sure to review, revise/edit your rough copy. Have a friend/parent read it over and correct grammar, spelling and structural mistakes.
2) Complete your portfolio assignment for Tuesday. Choose two artifacts from humanities (as discussed in class) and write a short reflection on each artifact.
3) Try to watch the news on TV or read a newspaper. The world is experiencing a plethora (look up plethora in the dictionary) of events at the moment. One in particular to watch is the political unrest in Burma, where monks and other protesters have been killed in recent days. The government has actually cut off all means of communication (internet, phone) so people in Burma might not actually know what's happening in their own country!
Click on this link for news on Burma:
Burma news
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Thursday - Spelling Test and rough copy of French Explorer diary entry due
Be sure to study this weeks spelling words for Thursdays test:
1) monopoly
2) Acadian
3) France
4) King
5) Catholic
6) Royal
7) colony
8) coureur de bois
9) Algonquin
10) Mi'kmaq
11) canoe
12) paddle
13) whitewater
14) river
15) lake
bonus: petroglyph
WRITING ASSIGNMENT:
Your assignment is on Page 35 in your Voices and Visions textbook. The assignment is #1) featured in yellow at the bottom of the page. Basically you need to imagine being a French explorer in the 1500's and explain WHY you want to go to North America?
1) monopoly
2) Acadian
3) France
4) King
5) Catholic
6) Royal
7) colony
8) coureur de bois
9) Algonquin
10) Mi'kmaq
11) canoe
12) paddle
13) whitewater
14) river
15) lake
bonus: petroglyph
WRITING ASSIGNMENT:
Your assignment is on Page 35 in your Voices and Visions textbook. The assignment is #1) featured in yellow at the bottom of the page. Basically you need to imagine being a French explorer in the 1500's and explain WHY you want to go to North America?
Friday, September 21, 2007
CHAPTER 1 EXAM - MONDAY, SEPT. 24
Be sure to study chapter 1 in your Voices and Visions textbook. Way to go on your pre-test; your performance makes me proud to be your teacher.
The learning goals/objectives for chapter 1 are:
1) Gain an understanding of what Canada was like before Europeans arrived
2) Begin to learn about specific First Nations groups and their influence on events leading to Confederation (the formation of Canada as a nation)
3) Gain appreciation for the challenges of co-existence among peoples
4) Learn important vocabulary that relates to Canadian history
* These learning objectives are based directly on the learning objectives set forth by the Alberta Program of Studies
Your test has three parts: 10 matching, 16 true or false and 14 multiple choice. There are 40 questions total and it should take you a full 50 minutes to write.
The learning goals/objectives for chapter 1 are:
1) Gain an understanding of what Canada was like before Europeans arrived
2) Begin to learn about specific First Nations groups and their influence on events leading to Confederation (the formation of Canada as a nation)
3) Gain appreciation for the challenges of co-existence among peoples
4) Learn important vocabulary that relates to Canadian history
* These learning objectives are based directly on the learning objectives set forth by the Alberta Program of Studies
Your test has three parts: 10 matching, 16 true or false and 14 multiple choice. There are 40 questions total and it should take you a full 50 minutes to write.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Crossword and Chapter 1 Vocabulary
The crossword is designed to give you an understanding of the meaning of each of the definitions. The definitions are straight from the textbook.
WE ARE HAVING A QUIZ ON CHAPTER 1 VOCABULARY, SO WRITING THE DEFINITION IN YOUR GLOSSARY SECTION OF YOUR BINDER IS RECOMMENDED FOR STUDYING! YOU CAN ALSO GET A PARENT, OR FRIEND TO TEST YOU ON YOUR VOCABULARY, BY STATING A DEFINITION AND HAVING YOU RESPOND WITH THE CORRECT TERM.
WE ARE ALSO HAVING A TEST ON CHAPTER 1 VERY SOON! PLEASE RE-READ CHAPTER 1 COMPLETELY (page 1-28) TO PREPARE!
These are the defintions: You can copy and paste them into a microsoft word document and then print them off, if you like.
Chapter 1 Vocabulary
1. culture - A way of life shared by a group of people.
2. pluralistic-society - A society made up of many different groups of people.
3. point-of-view - An individual's personal viewpoint.
4. authentic - Trustworthy and reliable; original; not a copy.
5. bias - A personal like or dislike of something or someone that is not necessarily based on fact.
6. primary-source-image - An image of an event created by a witness.
7. secondary-source-image - An image created from memory, imagination, or a pre-existing image.
8. natural-world - The land, water, mountains forests, plants, wildlife, and climate.
9. core-values - Important ideas or beliefs about how people should live.
10. world-view - A way of looking at the world that reflects one's core values.
11. traditional-teachings - Unique beliefs of the First Nations passed down orally from generation to generation that explains how the earth was created.
12. Elders - Respected members of an Aboriginal community.
13. oral-culture - A way of life in which language, teachings, and traditional stories are memorized and passed down.
14. ethnocentric - A viewpoint that judges other global cultures and ideas according to personal values and standards.
15. clans - Extended families living in small villages.
16. decision-making-by-consensus - A debate in which people discuss an issue until they can all agree on one outcome.
17. government - The way people organize themselves to choose their leaders and make decisions.
18. matrilineal - Ancestral descent through the maternal (mother's) side.
19. democracy - A system of government in which the people of a nation are involved in decision making.
20. alliance - A union in which groups agree to trade and help each other resolve disputes.
21. Iroquois-Confederacy - An alliance including the five Haudenosaunee nations living in the Great Lakes.
22. Three-Sisters - Haudenosaunee name for corn, beans, and squash.
23. communal - Something done or owned collectively.
24. economy - The way in which people meet their basic needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter.
25. stereotype - An over generalized portrayal of people from one group.
26. sovereign - Self-governing and independent of external powers.
27. perspective - The generally shared point of view of a group.
28. historic-site - A location of historical or cultural importance to a group of people or nation.
WE ARE HAVING A QUIZ ON CHAPTER 1 VOCABULARY, SO WRITING THE DEFINITION IN YOUR GLOSSARY SECTION OF YOUR BINDER IS RECOMMENDED FOR STUDYING! YOU CAN ALSO GET A PARENT, OR FRIEND TO TEST YOU ON YOUR VOCABULARY, BY STATING A DEFINITION AND HAVING YOU RESPOND WITH THE CORRECT TERM.
WE ARE ALSO HAVING A TEST ON CHAPTER 1 VERY SOON! PLEASE RE-READ CHAPTER 1 COMPLETELY (page 1-28) TO PREPARE!
These are the defintions: You can copy and paste them into a microsoft word document and then print them off, if you like.
Chapter 1 Vocabulary
1. culture - A way of life shared by a group of people.
2. pluralistic-society - A society made up of many different groups of people.
3. point-of-view - An individual's personal viewpoint.
4. authentic - Trustworthy and reliable; original; not a copy.
5. bias - A personal like or dislike of something or someone that is not necessarily based on fact.
6. primary-source-image - An image of an event created by a witness.
7. secondary-source-image - An image created from memory, imagination, or a pre-existing image.
8. natural-world - The land, water, mountains forests, plants, wildlife, and climate.
9. core-values - Important ideas or beliefs about how people should live.
10. world-view - A way of looking at the world that reflects one's core values.
11. traditional-teachings - Unique beliefs of the First Nations passed down orally from generation to generation that explains how the earth was created.
12. Elders - Respected members of an Aboriginal community.
13. oral-culture - A way of life in which language, teachings, and traditional stories are memorized and passed down.
14. ethnocentric - A viewpoint that judges other global cultures and ideas according to personal values and standards.
15. clans - Extended families living in small villages.
16. decision-making-by-consensus - A debate in which people discuss an issue until they can all agree on one outcome.
17. government - The way people organize themselves to choose their leaders and make decisions.
18. matrilineal - Ancestral descent through the maternal (mother's) side.
19. democracy - A system of government in which the people of a nation are involved in decision making.
20. alliance - A union in which groups agree to trade and help each other resolve disputes.
21. Iroquois-Confederacy - An alliance including the five Haudenosaunee nations living in the Great Lakes.
22. Three-Sisters - Haudenosaunee name for corn, beans, and squash.
23. communal - Something done or owned collectively.
24. economy - The way in which people meet their basic needs, such as food, clothing, and shelter.
25. stereotype - An over generalized portrayal of people from one group.
26. sovereign - Self-governing and independent of external powers.
27. perspective - The generally shared point of view of a group.
28. historic-site - A location of historical or cultural importance to a group of people or nation.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Writing assignment
Grade sevens, welcome to our BLOG!
Welcome students to our offical blog for 2007/2008!
I will use this post to explain some of the features of the blog. You might be wondering why this "post" or message isn't at the top of the page? The reason is because this is the first post and as more posts are added, older posts get "bumped down". I chose a bog style format for our website because its easy for me to keep the site current. I will add lots of stuff to the blog throughout the year so be sure to check it at least every 2 days or better yet, every day.
POLLS: We are going to have votes on issues so be sure to cast your vote! This weeks poll is "Was Terry Fox's Marathon of hope a success?".
There is a news real at the bottom of the page which scrolls the latest news. Click on the name of the newsource, for example Globe and Mail, if you would like to visit the news sources website. You are encouraged to utilize this source for your current events projects. There is also an internet button that gives the weather forecast. You can even select a different city if you want to know the weather somewhere else.
Winter is almost here. Be sure to get outside while you can!
I will use this post to explain some of the features of the blog. You might be wondering why this "post" or message isn't at the top of the page? The reason is because this is the first post and as more posts are added, older posts get "bumped down". I chose a bog style format for our website because its easy for me to keep the site current. I will add lots of stuff to the blog throughout the year so be sure to check it at least every 2 days or better yet, every day.
POLLS: We are going to have votes on issues so be sure to cast your vote! This weeks poll is "Was Terry Fox's Marathon of hope a success?".
There is a news real at the bottom of the page which scrolls the latest news. Click on the name of the newsource, for example Globe and Mail, if you would like to visit the news sources website. You are encouraged to utilize this source for your current events projects. There is also an internet button that gives the weather forecast. You can even select a different city if you want to know the weather somewhere else.
Winter is almost here. Be sure to get outside while you can!
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