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!
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