Thursday, February 27, 2014

Reminders


- enrica.bucci@tcdsb.org or stsimonbucci@gmail.com as well as usbs,(soft copy) and the hand written form (hard copy)are all possible options students may use to submit assignments
-Ski Trip will be rescheduled for a later date as soon as I know, I'll let you know



- homework provided in Ms. Bucci classes (Science, Physical Education/Health for grade 7/8 and Literacy for the grade 8s) can be viewed at www.stsimonbucci.blogspot.ca
- homework provided in Mr. Vago's classes (History/Geography, Drama/Dance and Art for grades 7/8 and Math for grade 8s) can be viewed at www.mrvago-st.simon.blogspot.ca and twitter @mrvago_stsimon
- homework provided in Mr. DiCroce's grade 7 literacy room can be viewed at www.stsimondicroce.blogspot.ca
-homework provided in Ms. Tassone's grade 7 math can be viewed at www.tassonestsimon.blogspot.ca

- Tests and Assignments posted for the month of February-see below 
-Please note science isu and science test have changed, see below for changes
- With your permission, students are allowed to bring in their home computer or other electronic devices for class work in the areas of Literacy, Science, and Health.

Homework

Grade 7

Grade 8

Literacy (See Mr. DiCroce's/Tassone's Blog) Science ISU to be presented Study Notes due Thursday based on chapters 1, 2 and 3 Please know the following... 1. What is matter? 2. What is the particle theory and what does it state? 3. Draw and explain particles of solids, liquids, and gases. 4. Difference between a mixture and a pure substance and use an example to show your ideas. 5. What is the difference between a mechanical mixture and a solution? 6. List three common solvents and three solutes. 7. Explain using the particle theory what happens when a sugar cube is placed in water. 8. What ways can you separate mechanical mixtures? 9. Outline the steps in the sewage treatment process. Remember to use the text and your homework for support and don't hesitate to ask for support or clarification. Health/Physical Education Religion/Fully Alive Mathematics (See Ms. Tassone's/ Mr. DiCroce's Blog) Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Upcoming assignments Science - (ISU) in class - based on the unit on Matter Feb. 24 Physical Education - Upcoming tests - Science Test Unit Puer Substances and Mixtures-Matter March 5 Upcoming Events School Mass - February 10 Report Cards go home - February 12 Rosary - February 13 Skills Canada Presentation - February 13 Family Day - February 17 Carnaval - February 18-20 Ski Trip - February 21 Marlies - February 26 Jump Rope Heart Day - February 27

Literacy Writing - Spoken Word focus on conflict or peace-in class write two more poems using success criteria of last week and submit one for assessment purposes and present one for the class Reading - Oral - Visual - Media -  Financial Literacy - Novel Study Grammar - Science ISU to be presented Study Notes due Thursday based on chapters 7, 8 and 9 Please know the following... 1. What are fluids and identify three that are essential to life? 2. What is the particle theory and what does it state? 3. Flow rate, viscosity, and cohesion use examples to explain. 4. Use the particle theory to explain density. 5. What is meant by buoyancy, positive buoyancy, negative buoyancy, and neutral buoyancy and compare using fresh water and salt water? 6. The components of the hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 7.  Compare a thumb nail and shoe shoes and the pressure increase or decrease of each in relation to force used on each. 8.  Explain how a thermometer works using volume and temperature. Remember to use the text and your homework for support and don't hesitate to ask for support or clarification. Health/Physical Education -in class group class on media representation of body imaging Religion/Fully Alive Research different symbols related to baptism Mathematics (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Textbook - page Workbook - page Worksheet - Geography/History (See Mr. Vago's Blog) Art (See Mr. Vago's Blog)  Upcoming assignments Writing - - I am... in class - Feb. 3 - Describe yourself - in class - Feb. 7 - You are... in class - Feb. 13 - You are... distributions-in class - Feb. 14 - SLAM Poetry in class - Feb. 20 & 28 - Parent Letter-February 24 - Letter to a high school student regarding what questions they have about high school Feb. 25 Reading - - Elements of a Short Story - in class group task Feb. 12 - Elements of a Novel (ISU) - Feb.  24 Oral Presentations - Media/Visual - - Elements of a movie Feb. 27 Science - (ISU) in class - based on the unit on FLUIDS Feb. 24 (Bucci's 8s), Feb. 25 (Vago's 8s) Physical Education - Upcoming tests - Science Test Unit Fluids March 5  Upcoming Events School Mass - February 10 Report Cards go home - February 12 Rosary - February 13 Skills Canada Presentation - February 13 Family Day - February 17 Carnaval - February 18-20 Ski Trip - February 21 Marlies - February 26 Jump Rope Heart Day - February 27