Thursday, March 31, 2016

Thursday, March 31, 2016

Reminders

- Don't forget students will be writing letters home at the end of every month, teacher comments will also be provided within those letters.  These letters have to be read, signed by the parents and brought back to school.  A notification will be put on this blog as to when they need to be signed and returned.

- Tests and Assignments posted for the month are posted below
- With your permission, students maybe allowed to bring in their home computer or other electronic devices for class work purposes only in the areas of Literacy, Science, and Health

Homework
email Ms. Bucci @ stsimonbucci@gmail.com
email Mr. Vago @mr.p.vago@gmail.com
Grade 7/8
English 
Writing:  March Parent Letters will be written on Friday April 1, in class due to the debate presentations
Reading: 
Grade 7/8 
Nelson Literacy 7a
hwk:
Nelson Literacy 8a
hwk:
Novel Studies: organized new book talk groups (book choices through Scholastics, Indigo and books from the class as possible options have been discussed with teacher)
Grade 7s/8s 
Media:
Grade 7/8 - 
Oral: 
Grade 7/8 - presentation of debates continue
Financial Literacy:
Grade 7 /8 -
Grammar: 
Grade 7/8 -
hwk:
Science:
Grade 7 - hwk: after given two work periods to complete
Read pages 58-61 answer questions 1, 4
Read pages 64-66 answer questions 1, 3, 6
Read pages 67-69 answer question 1, 2
Read pages 72-76 answer questions 7
Grade 8 - hwk: after given two work periods to complete
Read pages 228-229 answer questions 1, 4
Read pages 234-236 answer questions 1, 2, 3
Read pages 238-239 answer questions 3, 4
Read pages 242-243 answer question 2, 3
Read pages 244-245 answer question 2

Reviewed key terms from the unit in class textbook work started today and will continue on Thursday
Science Test will be Thursday April 7, 2016
Please study the following for the test...
Grade 7:
-particle theory what is it and what does it state
-explain the three states of matter
-solvent using examples to show understanding
-solute using examples to show understanding  
-concentration using examples to show understanding
-diluted using examples to show understanding
-difference between mixture, mechanical mixture ans solution
-ways to separate mechanical mixtures
Grade 8:
-particle theory what is it and what does it state
-explain the three states of matter
-flow rate with example to show understanding
-career options in fluid mechanics
-impact on oil spills (pros and cons)
-ship float higher in fresh water or salt water explain
-why do your ears pop sometimes when you descend on an airplane
-compress using examples to show understanding
Religion: 
Health/Physical Education- Created Sexual (health will be conducted through the Fully Alive
                                                religion program)
                                             - show parents letter explaining topics to be discussed in grade 7,
                                                the grade 8 one will follow
                                             - complete reflection questions based on the readings pages 71-77
                                               in Fully Alive
                                              1. What does sexuality mean?
                                              2. Why is sexuality a gift?
                                              3. In what ways are males and females different?
                                              4. In what ways are males and females alike?
                                              - complete worksheet on role model and media sexual roles on TV
                                               - due Thursday (Bucci)
                                                                 
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