SPRING BREAK IS ALMOST HERE

LAST WEEK IN HUMANITIES:

• Social Studies: We read about the Metis people up to page 184 in the Voices and Visions textbook
• Homework: you completed the "think it through" questions on page 179 and page 184; if you did not finish for the homework check, it is your responsibilty to show Mr. Mang
• We continued reading "Sees Behind Trees" and we began working on the assignments for the book
• Passport to Canada: we watched this excellent video that explores Canada's cultural diversity, physical geography and provided a synopsis of Canada's history
• Metis: to support our learning about the Metis, we watched a video about Metis people living in Alberta; your work was to brainstorm challenges that Metis and First Nations people face today
• Science and Technology: We learned about how science and technology has affected our society; your work was to make a list of positive and negative aspects of science and technology
• Writing work: you were assigned a writing assignment about a job you would like or places in Canada you would like to visit; if you did not hand this you will get zero
• Mid term exams were marked and handed back
• Congratulations to our students for their fine letter that was published in the Calgary Herald

PLEASE GET YOUR MID TERM EXAM MARK SIGNED AND HANDED IN

Congratulations to those of you who worked hard and received the mark you wanted on the exam. If you did not score as highly as you would have liked, you can talk to me about study strategies any day after school, I would be happy to help you!

THIS WEEK IN HUMANITIES:

• We will read chapter 3-5 in "Sees Behind Trees" and continue the comprehension work
• Social Studies: We will read the rest of chapter 8
• Canada a Peoples History: We may watch this video and or a video on Sir John A Mcdonald, depending on how much time we have left each day

HOMEWORK DUE WEDNESDAY: Sir John A Macdonald worksheet and worksheet on verbs.

LETTER WRITING OPPORTUNITIES:

You have learned how to write letters in grade seven. If you are passionate about an issue such as: the decision to cull wolves, health care, support for school (education) or the environment, than I urge you to write a letter to our provincial government. YOU CAN make a difference.

There are a few choices when it comes to contacting the government with your concerns:

1. email them through the government website: http://alberta.ca/home/Feedback.cfm
2. contacting your (MLA) local governmental representative who is Darshan Kang: http://dkang.ca/
3. Calling the toll-free province-wide feedback/comment line at 310-4455
4. Mailing a letter to:Government of Alberta, PO Box 1333, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2N2

All of the above options are good ways to voice your concerns. You can of course write a letter to the editor of a newspaper such as the Calgary Herald or Calgary Sun.

Grade sevens, you are becoming active citizens and you make your teacher very proud!