Thursday, October 31st (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Return G.W. Williams trip form by Friday

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, November 1st - Return G.W. trip form 

                                      - Dance Project Due 

Wednesday, November 6th - Grade 8 Trip to G.W. Williams Secondary School

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Integers and order of operations

- Literacy: Narrative Writing & Adjectives

- Science: Osmosis and Diffusion

- History: Impacts of Confederation on First Nations

- Health: Mental Health and Stigma

- Art: Elements of Dance

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Reviewed concepts surrounding adding and subtracting integers

- Discussed the mathematical processes behind multiplying and dividing integers

Independent Tasks

Practice with Multiplying and Dividing Integers (click for direct access)

Non-enrichment questions

- Lesson 12 Multiplying Integers # 1, 3, 6, 8
- Lesson 13 Dividing Integers # 1-3, 7

OR

Enrichment questions
- Lesson 12 Multiplying Integers # 4-6, 7, 10
- Lesson 13 Dividing Integers # 4-6, 8

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts (take/create summary notes)

Literacy

- Engaged in some general, team trivia!

Independent Tasks

Complete the following if incomplete:

- Adjectives slide deck (click for direct access)

- Narrative writing Day 1 and Day 2 slides (click for direct access)

- Reading Comprehension Package: pages 34-35, 40

Science 

- Investigated the process of diffusion and osmosis and its relation to cells 

Independent Tasks

- Review the diffusion and osmosis processes and take summary notes 

- Osmosis and Diffusion Video (click for direct access)

History

- Discussed the 3 main impacts of Confederation on First Nations (Indian Act, Numbered Treaties and Residential schools)

Independent Tasks

- Lesson 5 Slide deck  (click for direct access) 

Wednesday, October 30th (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Return G.W. Williams trip form by Friday

*Parent/Teacher Interview sign up is now available through Edsby!

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, November 1st - Return G.W. trip form 

                                      - Dance Project Due 

Wednesday, November 6th - Grade 8 Trip to G.W. Williams Secondary School

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Integers and order of operations

- Literacy: Narrative Writing & Adjectives

- Science: Osmosis and Diffusion

- History: Impacts of Confederation on First Nations

- Health: Mental Health and Stigma

- Art: Elements of Dance

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- We are learning how to add, subtract, multiply and divide integers 

- Used tools such as number lines, counters and zero principle 

Independent Tasks

*Enrichment Worksheet package Questions  #2-8

*Non - enrichment Worksheet package Questions #1-6, 9, 1-2

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts (take/create summary notes)

Literacy

- Students summarized the plot of their novels along with stating the purpose and intended audience

Independent Tasks

- Adjectives slide deck (click for direct access)

- Narrative writing Day 1 and Day 2 slides (click for direct access)

- Reading Comprehension Package: pages 34-35, 40

Science 

- Investigated the process of diffusion and osmosis with an inquiry lab experiment 

- Observed the effects of soaking potatoes and gummy bears in water 

Independent Tasks

- Complete hypothesis and observation sections for inquiry lab worksheet

Phys-Ed

- Reviewed volleyball techniques (ready stance, volley and forearm pass)

- Went over underhand serve techniques

Independent Tasks

- Practice techniques that were taught, choosing between various ball options (foam, beach, volleyball)

Tuesday, October 29th (Day 3)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Return G.W. Williams trip form by Friday

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S.

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, November 1st - Return G.W. trip form 

Wednesday, November 6th - Grade 8 Trip to G.W. Williams Secondary School

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Integers and order of operations

- Literacy: Narrative Writing & Adjectives

- Science: Osmosis and Diffusion

- History: Impacts of Confederation on First Nations

- Health: Mental Health and Stigma

- Art: Elements of Dance

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- We are learning how to add, subtract, multiply and divide integers 

- Used tools such as number lines and counters to assist 

Independent Tasks

*Enrichment Worksheet package Questions  #2-8

*Non - enrichment Worksheet package Questions #1-6, 9, 1-2

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts (take/create summary notes)

Literacy

- Students summarized the plot of their novels along with stating the purpose and intended audience

Independent Tasks

- Narrative writing Day 1 and Day 2 slides (click for direct access)

- Reading Comprehension Package: pages 34-35, 40

Science 

- Investigated the process of diffusion and osmosis with an inquiry lab experiment 

- Students poured various substances into water (ex. tea bag, skittles, food colouring and cool aid) to observe the reactions 

Independent Tasks

- Complete hypothesis and observation sections for inquiry lab worksheet

Monday, October 28th (Day 2)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Trip to G.W. Williams form was sent home today, please return by Friday

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S.

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Monday, October 28th - SMART Fitness Goal worksheet due

                                        - Onion lab due 

Friday, November 1st - Return G.W. trip form 

Wednesday, November 6th - Grade 8 Trip to G.W. Williams Secondary School

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Integers and order of operations

- Literacy: Narrative Writing & Adjectives

- Science: Osmosis and Diffusion

- History: Impacts of Confederation on First Nations

- Health: Mental Health and Stigma

- Art: Elements of Dance

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- We are learning to use fractions, decimals and percentages

- Students discussed the relationship between each and how they all represent part of a whole

Independent Tasks

- Percentages greater than 1 (click for direct access)

Exercise questions #1-5

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts (take/create summary notes)

Literacy

- Used a picture book to demonstrate summarizing key events of narratives along with making inferencing and extended the story

Independent Tasks

- Narrative writing Day 1 and Day 2 slides (click for direct access)

- Reading Comprehension Package: pages 24, 27-28

Phys - Ed 

- Continued learning about the fundamentals of volleyball (ready stance, volley and forearm pass technique)

- Participated in activities that reinforced those techniques

Independent Tasks

- All activities were completed in class 

Friday, October 25th (Day 1)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S.

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Monday, October 28th - SMART Fitness Goal worksheet due

                                        - Onion lab due 

Wednesday, November 6th - Grade 8 Trip to G.W. Williams Secondary School

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Integers and order of operations

- Literacy: Narrative Writing & Adjectives

- Science: Onion Lab

- History: Concept Review

- Health: Mental Health and Stigma

- Art: Elements of Dance

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- We are learning to use fractions, decimals and percentages

- Students discussed the relationship between each and how they all represent part of a whole

Independent Tasks

- Revisiting Percentages Practice Questions (click for direct access) 

Review questions #1- 5

Exercise questions # 4 - 6 

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts (take/create summary notes)

Literacy

- Summarized their novels through written tasks (predictions after reading and Beginning, Middle and End summary)

Independent Tasks

- Narrative writing Day 1 and Day 2 slides (click for direct access)

- Read required pages of novel (if you didn't complete today in class)

- Reading Comprehension Package: pages 7 and 22

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts (take/create summary notes)

Art

- Started their dance research project to reinforced different purposes for cultural dances along with their origins 

Independent Tasks

- Dance Research Project (click for direct access)

Science

- Students completed their onion lab cell which enabled them to see different organelles under the microscopes at various magnification levels 

Independent Tasks

- Complete onion cell write up 

Thursday, October 24th (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Return Friday Folder if you haven't already 

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S.

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday October 25th - Novel must be completed!

                                    - Day 1 & 2 of Narrative writing due at end of day

Monday, October 28th - SMART Fitness Goal worksheet due

Wednesday, November 6th - Grade 8 Trip to G.W. Williams Secondary School

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Integers and order of operations

- Literacy: Narrative Writing & Adjectives

- Science: Onion Lab

- History: Concept Review

- Health: Mental Health and Stigma

- Art: Elements of Dance

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- We are learning to use fractions, decimals and percentages

- Students discussed the relationship between each and how they all represent part of a whole

Independent Tasks

- Practice Questions (click for direct access) 

Consolidation question #1-4

Your turn # 1, 3-4

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts (take/create summary notes)

Literacy

- Read their novels for reading comprehension unit

- Engaged in a group activity where students read picture books to discover the theme, purpose and intended audience by using evidence from the text

- Making connections and re-imagining characters in their novel to foster critical thinking skills

Independent Tasks

- Narrative writing Day 1 and Day 2 slides (click for direct access)

- Read required pages of novel (if you didn't complete today in class)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts (take/create summary notes)

- Reading Comprehension Package: Pages 14-16, 18-19

History

- Played jeopardy trivia to review all the concepts from lessons 1-4

Independent Tasks

- Prepare for next class by reading the paragraph Indigenous People and Confederation

-- Use the Canadian Encyclopedia link and scroll to the appropriate paragraph 

- Canadian Encyclopedia (click for direct access)

- In your history notebook, brainstorm 3 ways that confederation impacted Indigenous communities (positive or negative) 

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts (take/create summary notes)

Wednesday, October 23rd (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Return Friday Folder if you haven't already 

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S. 

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday October 25th - Novel must be completed!

                                    - Onion Lab

Monday, October 28th - SMART Fitness Goal worksheet due

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Integers and order of operations

- Literacy: Narrative Writing & Adjectives

- Science: Onion Lab

- History: Concept Review

- Health: Mental Health and Stigma

- Art: Elements of Dance

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Students wrote their number sense quiz this period

Independent Tasks

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts

Literacy

- Read their novels for reading comprehension unit

- Making connections and re-imagining characters in their novel to foster critical thinking skills

Independent Tasks

- Read required pages of novel (if you didn't complete today in class)

- Reading Comprehension Package: Pages 14-16, 18-19

Phys Ed

- Intro to volleyball

- Reviewed Ready Position/Stance and volleying

Independent Tasks

- All tasks were completed in class

Health

- Continued our conversation on mental health stigma and its negative impacts

- Students brainstormed SMART goals for their physical health 

Independent Tasks

- Pages 5 and 6 in Mental health workbook

- SMART fitness goal sheet (due Monday)

Tuesday, October 22nd (Day 3)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Return Friday Folder to school

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S. 

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, October 23rd - Number Sense Quiz

                                              - Submit Virtual and Experimental Lab

Friday October 25th - Novel must be completed!

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Ordering, comparing and describing real numbers

- Literacy: Narrative Writing & Adjectives

- Science: Onion Lab

- History: Confederation and Impact on First Nations

- Health: Mental Health and Stigma

- Art: Intro to Dance - Purpose of Dance

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Reviewed concepts for tomorrow's number sense quiz

Independent Tasks

- Number Sense Review slide deck (click for direct access)

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts

Literacy

- Completed science lab this period

- Read their novels for reading comprehension unit

- Making connections and re-imagining characters in their novel to foster critical thinking skills

Independent Tasks

- Read required pages of novel (if you didn't complete today in class)

- Reading Comprehension Package: Pages 14-16, 18-19

Science 

- Students used the microscope to view various specimens using prepared slides

Independent Tasks

- Complete experimental lab

Friday, October 18th (Day 2)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Show your parents/guardians your assessments in your Friday Folder and get them signed 

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S. 

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Monday, October 21st - PA Day

Wednesday, October 23rd - Number Sense Quiz

Friday October 25th - Novel must be completed!

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Ordering, comparing and describing real numbers

- Literacy: Parts of Speech (pronouns), Novel Study and Intro to Narrative Writing

- Science: Quiz and Onion Lab

- History: Confederation and Impact on First Nations

- Health: Mental Health and Stigma

- Art: Intro to Dance - Purpose of Dance

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Continued exploring how to order and compare rational numbers using various tools 

- Students wrote their exit ticket assess their learning 

Independent Tasks

- Ordering and Comparing real numbers exercise questions (click for direct access)

Lesson 3 #'s 1, 3, 4-7, 9

Lesson 4 #'s 1, 3-5

- Review concepts in preparation for Wednesday quiz

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts

Literacy

- Students wrote their science quiz this period

- Read their novels for reading comprehension unit

- Completed their Freestyle Friday writing in their journals

Independent Tasks

- Read required pages of novel (if you didn't complete today in class)

- Pronouns slide deck (click for direct access)

- Narrative Writing Day 1: slide 1 only (click for direct access)

Phys Ed

- Completed our fitness unit and introduction to SMART fitness goals 

Independent Tasks

- All tasks were completed in class

Thursday, October 17th (Day 1)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Return your Friday Folders if you haven't already!

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S. 

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, October 18th - Science quiz (cell theory and organelles)

                                     - Math Exit Ticket

Wednesday, October 23rd - Number Sense quiz

Friday October 25th - Novel must be completed!

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Ordering, comparing and describing real numbers

- Literacy: Parts of Speech (pronouns), Novel Study and Intro to Narrative Writing

- Science: Quiz and Onion Lab

- History: Confederation and Impact on First Nations

- Health: Mental Health and Stigma

- Art: Intro to Dance - Purpose of Dance

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Began exploring how to order and compare rational numbers using various tools 

Independent Tasks

- Comparing and ordering real number tasks (click for direct access)

*Reminder, strive to complete 4-5 questions per activity (there are 4 activities in total)

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts

Literacy

- Read their novels for reading comprehension unit

- Parts of speech (pronouns)

- Reviewed how to reference success criteria and rubrics 

Independent Tasks

- Read required pages of novel (if you didn't complete today in class)

- Pronouns slide deck (click for direct access)

- Narrative Writing Day 1: slide 1 only (click for direct access)

History

- Students wrote their exit tickets

Independent Tasks

- Prepare for next class by reading the paragraph Indigenous People and Confederation

-- Use the Canadian Encyclopedia link and scroll to the appropriate paragraph 

- Canadian Encyclopedia (click for direct access)

- In your history notebook, brainstorm 3 ways that confederation impacted Indigenous communities (positive or negative) 

Science

- Concept review

1. 3 Parts of Cell Theory 

2. Major differences and similarities between eukaryotes (plants and animal cells)

3. Functions of major organelles (cell wall/membrane, nucleus, mitochondria, vacuole, chloroplasts, cytoplasm)

Independent Tasks 

- Review for Friday's quiz (click for direct access)

Art

- Introduction to dance and the purpose of dance

- Watched a video that highlighted the evolution of dance and discussed what has changed and what has remained the same

Independent Tasks

- Prompt 1 in Dance journal (click for direction access)

Wednesday, October 16th (Day 5)

  Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Return your Friday Folders if you haven't already!

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S. 

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, October 17th - Aluminum Sculpture Due

                                             - History slide deck 4 due & exit ticket

Friday, October 18th - Science quiz (cell theory and organelles)

Wednesday, October 23rd - Number Sense quiz

Friday October 25th - Novel must be completed!

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Ordering, comparing and describing real numbers

- Literacy: Parts of Speech (pronouns), Novel Study and Intro to Narrative Writing

- Science: Quiz and Onion Lab

- History: Confederation and Impact on First Nations

- Health: Mental Health and Stigma

- Art: Intro to Dance - Analyzing dance

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Continued describing and classifying real numbers (rational and irrational)

- Observed the different properties of rational and irrational numbers 

1. Rational

-- represented as ratio/fraction 

-- Non terminating and repeating decimals (ex. 3.33333)

-- Terminating decimals (ex. 0.56)

2. Irrational: 

-- cannot be represented as a ratio/fraction

-- non terminating decimals (ex. 3.14...)

-- Non repeating decimals (ex. 8.3901203...)

- Additional Resource: Real Numbers (click for direct access)

Independent Tasks

- Classifying Rational and Real number tasks (click for direct access)

- Record REAL NUMBER terms and definitions in your math journal (click for direct access)

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts

Literacy

- Read their novels for reading comprehension unit

- Parts of speech (pronouns)

- Continued explored the process of writing narratives (purpose and audience)

Independent Tasks

- Read required pages of novel (if you didn't complete today in class)

- Pronouns slide deck (click for direct access)

- Narrative Writing Day 1: slide 1 only (click for direct access)

History

- Discussed mental health and stigma along with the power of words

- Explored the dangers of stigmatizing language and discussed how to change our speech to encourage others to talk about their mental health 

Independent Tasks

- Complete Lesson 4 slide deck if you haven't already (click for direct access)

- Review for tomorrow's exit ticket 

Science

- Concept review

1. 3 Parts of Cell Theory 

2. Major differences and similarities between eukaryotes (plants and animal cells)

3. Functions of major organelles (cell wall/membrane, nucleus, mitochondria, vacuole, chloroplasts, cytoplasm)

Independent Tasks 

- Review for Friday's quiz (click for direct access)

Tuesday, October 15th (Day 4)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Bring your Friday Folders

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S. 

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, October 17th - Aluminum Sculpture Due

                                             - History slide deck 4 due & exit ticket

Friday, October 18th - Science quiz (cell theory and organelles)

Wednesday, October 23rd - Number Sense quiz

Friday October 25th - Novel must be completed!

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Ordering, comparing and describing real numbers

- Literacy: Parts of Speech (pronouns), Novel Study and Intro to Narrative Writing

- Science: Quiz and Onion Lab

- History: Confederation 

- Health: Mental Health and Stigma

- Art: Intro to Dance - Analyzing dance

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- First day of describing real numbers (rational and irrational)

- Additional Resource: Real Numbers (click for direct access)

Independent Tasks

- Real Numbers Card Statement Activity (click for direct access)

- Record REAL NUMBER terms and definitions in your math journal (click for direct access)

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts

Literacy

- Read their novels for reading comprehension unit

- Introduction to Narrative writing (purpose and audience)

Independent Tasks

- Read required pages of novel (if you didn't complete today in class)

- Reading comprehension pages 12-13 (text to text and text to world connections)

- Narrative Writing Day 1: slide 1 only (click for direct access)

Health

- Discussed mental health and stigma along with the power of words

- Explored the dangers of stigmatizing language and discussed how to change our speech to encourage others to talk about their mental health 

Independent Tasks

- Page 3-4 in mental health workbook package (power of words, stigmatizing language and reflection)

- Rewatch today's videos if necessary (click for direct access)

Phys-Ed

- Students participated in a timed run of 7 minutes

- Completed their fitness stations which required 

Independent Tasks 

- All tasks were completed in class 

Friday, October 11th (Day 3)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

*Hope you all have a safe, restful and enjoyable long weekend! :)

* Show your families the assessments in your Friday Folders and get them signed and bring to school on Tuesday

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S. 

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday, October 15th - Push your Thinking Prompt due

Wednesday, October 16th - Aluminum Sculpture Due

                                             - Science quiz (cell theory and organelles)

                                             - History slide deck 4 due & exit ticket

Friday, October 18th - Number sense quiz

Friday October 25th - Novel must be completed!

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Investment Stimulation & Number sense (scientific notation, perfect square roots & irrational/rational numbers)

- Literacy: Parts of Speech (nouns) & Novel Study

- Science: Virtual Lab simulation

- History: Confederation

- Health: Stress Management Strategies 

- Art: Who Am I Shadow Sculptures

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Worked on a group math task to 

Independent Tasks

- All tasks were completed in class today

- Practice questions  if incomplete (click for direct access)

Review Questions (#1-3)

Exercise Questions (#1-4)

Optional Enrichment Questions (#7-9)

- Review perfect squares between 1 and 144 

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts

Literacy

- Read their novels for reading comprehension unit

- Continued working on their Push your Thinking Prompts to foster critical thinking and detailed responses 

Independent Tasks

- Read required pages of novel (if you didn't get a chance to read today)

- Push your Thinking Prompts (click for direct access)

Science

- Continued working on their virtual lab

- Reviewed cell theory and cell organelle concepts 

Independent Tasks

- Virtual microscope lab (click for direct access) 

- Study for Wednesday's quiz on Cell theory and organelles (click for direct access)

Wednesday, October 9th (Day 1)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* YRDSB Arts Camp Design Logo Contest: Click for Info

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- IB Information Night: Thursday, October 10th @ 7pm

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S. 

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

Important Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, October 16th - Aluminum Sculpture Due

                                             - Science quiz (cell theory and organelles)

                                             - History slide deck 4 due & exit ticket

Friday, October 18th - Number sense quiz

Friday October 25th - Novel must be completed!

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Investment Stimulation & Number sense (scientific notation, perfect square roots & irrational/rational numbers)

- Literacy: Parts of Speech (nouns) & Novel Study

- Science: Virtual Lab simulation

- History: Confederation

- Health: Stress Management Strategies 

- Art: Who Am I Shadow Sculptures

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Estimating and calculating square roots in various contexts 

Independent Tasks

- Practice questions (click for direct access)

Review Questions (#1-3)

Exercise Questions (#1-4)

Optional Enrichment Questions (#7-9)

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts

Literacy

- Read their novels for reading comprehension unit

- Wrote their noun quiz

Independent Tasks

- Read required pages of novel (if you didn't get a chance to read today)

- Pages 3-5, 6 & 8 (if unfinished)

Art 

- Continued working on their aluminum sculpture art 

Independent Tasks

- All activities completed in class

Tuesday, October 8th (Day 5)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* YRDSB Arts Camp Design Logo Contest: Click for Info

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- IB Information Night: Thursday, October 10th @ 7pm

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S. 

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

Important Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, October 9th - Parts of speech (nouns) quiz

Wednesday, October 16th - Aluminum Sculpture Due

                                             - Science quiz (cell theory and organelles)

                                             - History slide deck 4 due & exit ticket

Friday, October 18th - Number sense quiz

Friday October 25th - Novel must be completed!

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Investment Stimulation & Number sense (scientific notation, perfect square roots & irrational/rational numbers)

- Literacy: Parts of Speech (nouns) & Novel Study

- Science: Virtual Lab simulation

- History: Confederation

- Health: Stress Management Strategies 

- Art: Who Am I Shadow Sculptures

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Scientific notation and representing numbers using powers of ten

Independent Tasks

- Practice questions (click for direct access)

Action Task (#2)

Your Turn (#1-6)

Consolidation (#3,4,6)

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts

Literacy

- Read their novels for reading comprehension unit

- Pages 6-8 in reading comprehension task

- Reviewed different types of nouns for tomorrow's quiz

Independent Tasks

- Read required pages of novel (if you didn't get a chance to read today)

- Pages 3-5, 6 & 8 (if unfinished)

- Review nouns for tomorrow's quiz

History

- Reviewed the 6 main factors that led to confederation

- Discussed the positive and negative impacts of confederation on First Nations 

Independent Tasks

- Lesson 4 slide deck (click for direct access)

- Summarize information from each slide deck 

Science

- Explored various sample slides under a virtual microscope

Independent Tasks 

- Virtual Microscope lab (click for direct access)

- Review organelles and their functions

Friday, October 4th (Day 3)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* YRDSB Arts Camp Design Logo Contest: Click for Info

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- IB Information Night: Thursday, October 10th @ 7pm

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S. 

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Monday, October 7th - Writing Prompt due at end of period 

Tuesday, October 8th - History lesson 3 slide deck due & Exit Ticket

                                      - Parts of Speech (noun) quiz 

Wednesday, October 16th - Aluminum Sculpture Due

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Investment Stimulation & Number sense (scientific notation, perfect square roots & irrational/rational numbers)

- Literacy: Parts of Speech (nouns) & Novel Study

- Science: Eukaryotes (Animal and Plant cell differences and similarities)

- History: Events leading up to Confederation

- Health: Adolescent mental health

- Art: Who Am I Shadow Sculptures

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Review with Powers of 10 and representing/interpreting very large and very small numbers

- Representing numbers using scientific notation 

- Checked stock simulation to manage stocks 

Independent Tasks

- Scientific notation worksheet 

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- 10-15 minute review of today's concepts

Literacy

- Read their novels for reading comprehension unit

- Reviewed Reading Strategies

1. Reading with purpose

2. Stopping to question and analyze the text

3. Record questions and quotes 

Independent Tasks

- Read required pages of novel (if you didn't get a chance to read today)

- Writing Prompt (click for direct access)

Art

- Continued working on their aluminum sculptures 

Independent Tasks

- All activities were completed in class 

Thursday, October 3rd (Day 2)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* YRDSB Arts Camp Design Logo Contest: Click for Info

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- IB Information Night: Thursday, October 10th @ 7pm

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S. 

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, October 4th - Parts of Speech (Nouns) quiz (Postponed for Tuesday, October 8th)

Tuesday, October 8th - History lesson 3 slide deck due & Exit Ticket

Wednesday, October 16th - Aluminum Sculpture Due

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Investment Stimulation & Number sense (scientific notation, perfect square roots & irrational/rational numbers)

- Literacy: Parts of Speech (nouns) & Novel Study

- Science: Eukaryotes (Animal and Plant cell differences and similarities)

- History: Events leading up to Confederation

- Health: Adolescent mental health

- Art: Who Am I Shadow Sculptures

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

- Review with Powers of 10 and representing/interpreting very large and very small numbers

- Checked stock simulation to manage stocks 

Independent Tasks

- Practice with writing numbers in standard form (click for direct access)

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

Literacy

- Read their novels for reading comprehension unit

- Completed noun worksheet package

Independent Tasks

- Complete pages 4 and 5 of reading comprehension package

- Read required pages of novel (if you didn't get a chance to read today)

Phys - Ed 

- Continued fitness unit (2.5 laps around school grounds)

- Discussed the importance of engaging in activities that increase stamina and endurance 

Independent Tasks

- Take a light walk or jog in your community to build endurance and stamina

Wednesday, October 2nd (Day 1)

 Announcements:

*Contact info: cassandra.frederick@yrdsb.ca

* YRDSB Arts Camp Design Logo Contest: Click for Info

* Check Graduating Class Google Classroom for Highschool and Open House updates. Keep your families updated! (code: 3dbunkx). 

* High School Open House Info (click for more information)

Dr. G.W. Williams S.S. 

- IB Information Night: Thursday, October 10th @ 7pm

- Grade 8 Open house: Thursday, November 7th @ 6:30pm

Alexander Mackenzie S.S. 

- Arts Information Night: Tuesday, October 29th @ 7pm

*REMINDER: Phone usage is not permitted in the classroom. Please leave cell phones in your locker

Important Upcoming Dates:

Friday, October 4th - Parts of Speech (Nouns) quiz

Tuesday, October 8th - History lesson 3 slide deck due & Exit Ticket

Wednesday, October 9th - Aluminum Sculpture Due

This Week At A Glance 

* Please note, these are subject to change to support students' needs. Updated every Monday* 

- Math: Investment Stimulation & Number sense (scientific notation, perfect square roots & irrational/rational numbers)

- Literacy: Parts of Speech (nouns) & Novel Study

- Science: Eukaryotes (Animal and Plant cell differences and similarities)

- History: Events leading up to Confederation

- Health: Adolescent mental health

- Art: Who Am I Shadow Sculptures

Today's Activities/Homework

Math

No math class due to Terry Fox Run

Independent Tasks

- Continue keeping an eye out for stock updates (check the news/stock trends)

- Complete your Stock Portfolio sheet if you haven't already, by using resources provided (click for direct access)

Literacy

- Read their novels for reading comprehension unit

- Completed noun worksheet package

- Completed a writing prompt task to reinforce paragraph format skills

Independent Tasks

- Complete first page (predict) of your reading comprehension package

- Read required pages of novel (if you didn't get a chance to read today)

- Remainder of pages of noun package and study for Friday's quiz

- Writing Prompt task (click for direct access)

History

- Students continued their exploration of factors that led to Canada's confederation

Independent Tasks

- Lesson 3 Slide deck: Reasons for Confederation (click for direct access) 

- Review concepts from slide deck by summarizing key points