Tuesday, November 26, 2019

To do...November 26


  1. Math Test - Thursday (algebraic expressions, graphing, visual patterns)
  2. Grade 8 History - Conference Day 2 tomorrow afternoon
  • Bring a non-perishable food tomorrow for STUDENT vs. STAFF Volleyball Game
  • JERSEY Day - Friday


Monday, November 18, 2019

Blog Post - Student Wonders

Learning Goal: 
  •  To present to the class a detailed explanation/answer on something that you have always wondered

Success Criteria:
  • Detailed explanation to your question
  • Visual(s) to support your answer 
  • Organized in a logical manner
  • Minimum of three academic sources used 
  • Present an overview of your findings to your peers 
  • Media features (Interesting title, organized/clean, techniques used to emphasize ideas)


Sample Topics:
  • Why do we cry?
  • How to bees make honey?
  • What are the benefits of eating dark chocolate?
  • How can we recycle water?
  • How do fireworks work?

Due Date: TBD


*Consider the conversations we had as a class from the Quote blogpost 

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

To do...November 13


  1. Math Checkpoint tomorrow - representing a visual pattern
  2. Gr. 7 History - Assessment next class: "Were the British justifed in expelling the Acadians?"
  3. Report Cards went home today
  4. Math tests - signed and returned
Parent-Teacher Interviews Thursday night and Friday morning (sign up is on Edsby)