Wednesday, April 3rd (Day 3)

 Announcements: 

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Autism Acceptance Week 

Thursday - Neurodiversity Thursday (wear rainbow or tye-dye clothes to represent diversity)

Friday - Sensory Friendly Friday (dress in comfy clothes to represent sensory sensitivities)

Important Upcoming Dates

Thursday, April 6th - Algebra Exit Ticket

                                     - Grade 7's Greenhouse Effect Poster Due

Tuesday, April 9th - Science test (both grades)

Next Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs*

- Math: Intro to inequalities 

- Literacy: Biography unit

- Science: Heat in the environment and sustainable water 

- History: Seven years war & Dominion of Canada 

- Health: Food and mental health

- Art: Zentangle silhouettes 

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students completed a variety of partnered tasks to showcase their understanding of algebraic expressions

Independent Task

- Pages 85-86  in package

- Enrichment Tasks (click for direct access) 

Literacy

- Students completed the reflection component of their community excellence assignment

- We discussed Autism Spectrum Disorder due to Autism Acceptance week, and students explored the concept of Neurodiversity 

Independent Task

- Community Reflection sheet (if not finished)

- Neurodiversity and Autism Acceptance (click for direct access)

History

- Grade 7's independently worked on their Seven Year's War slides along with completing a mini inquiry into defining events for Canada

- Grade 8's discussed the events and key factors of the Red River Resistance 

Independent Tasks

- 7's: Seven Year's War slides  (click for direct access)

- 8's: Dominion of Canada slides  (click for direct access)