Tuesday

English


-February articles should be completely written by tomorrow (the ones I have read so far are very interesting!)

-Finish answering TWO of the four open-ended questions from the article we read together in class today (I will mark your best one - due tomorrow, if not finished in class)

Learning Goal: Make sure you can identify which questions are closed and open-ended questions, and make sure you can explain the difference between them

-Also, create two of your own closed questions and one open-ended question for the article


Growth Mindset video from class:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN34FNbOKXc
-Feel free to share with family!

Banning Cell Phones in Middle Schools - Article Questions

1.     Do you think only students that have shown the ability to act “responsibly” should be allowed to use their cellphones in class?

2.     Who was consulted before making the decision to ban cell phones at Earl Grey School?

3.     With evidence from your experiences, at what age do you feel student responsibly learn to use cell phones?

4.     According to the article, what are the two main reasons cell phones were banned?

5.     When are cell phones permitted at Earl Grey?

6.     What are the restrictions during this time?

7.     Imagine you were a Principal running an elementary school. Explain what your cell phone would policy be, and why.

8.     Do you feel the advantages of allowing cellphones in the classroom outweigh the disadvantages?

Create two of your own closed questions related to content from this article.

Create one of your own open-ended questions related to this article.

http://www.680news.com/2017/02/16/east-end-middle-school-announces-cellphone-ban/



Math
-Make sure you understand the table and chairs problem we did together today (how to make the table of values, how to write the pattern rule, how to make an expression that will help solve the number of chairs for ANY number of tables linked together - 4t + 2)

-page 203 #13
-page 384 #1,2, 3, 4, 6, 8

http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mesg/html/math6web/index.html?page=lessons&lesson=m6lessonshell08.swf

Monday

Math
-Complete algebra worksheet from class today (both sides - do the best you can, we will take it up tomorrow)

English
-Complete the Slavery in Canada reading and questions from class today
-Complete the GOOD COPY of your February article

Geography
-Complete the package from class today: continents, oceans, provinces, territories, capitals, great lakes, latitude, longitude, hemispheres

Oceans:
https://ed.ted.com/featured/0l9cs5ke

Weekend!

*Great job on the Procedural Writing/Science Fair today!!! Lots of positive feedback from all the
JK/SK/Gr. 1/Gr. 2 classes that came by.

https://twitter.com/TDSB_JSB?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

English
-Choose your February magazine article topic, complete your research, and start writing!
-Good copy (with NO images) due Tuesday

Math
-Nice work on your translating/generating expressions quiz today (I'll have them marked for Monday)

History

-Audiobooks! Final reminder

Geography
-Start reviewing the topics we went over during our class diagnostic: continents, oceans, provinces, province capitals, great lakes

Videos from class:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2b06qtqpp4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBRcOLcEwF0

Thursday

*Great job to all 7B members in the JSB Rock Band! E.R., S.C., E.K.

https://twitter.com/TDSB_JSB2/status/834781775830323201

*Our mini Science-fair is tomorrow (2-3pm) - be ready!!

English
-Choose a topic for your February magazine article
-Good copies (without images) are due next Tuesday
-We will review the success criteria again in class tomorrow

History
-Audiobook assignments (last call!)

Math
-Excellent job on our last two algebra quizzes!
The most recent was our highest overall class average (mean) this year!!!
-Mini-quiz on translating/generating expressions tomorrow (just like the questions we practiced in class today)

-Try the questions below in your Math journals

Wednesday

*Hope everyone enjoyed the overtime Marlies win today!

*Procedural Writing/Science Fair will be on Friday 2-3pm. So far we have JK/SK/Gr1/Gr2 booked to come join us! Please make sure you have enough reagents to run your experiment 2-3 times

*Terrific Tigers is tomorrow at 9:20am - As always, guardians are welcome to come join (the JSB Rock Band will be performing two new songs!)

Math
-Make sure you have completed the second and third pages of the Algebra booklet handed out last Thursday
-Mini-quiz on generating expressions tomorrow

English
-Please choose your magazine article topic by Friday
-Rough copies are due Tuesday

History
-Please hand in (or send me) Audiobooks as soon as possible

Tuesday

*Marlies trip is tomorrow!
*Terrific Tigers assembly is on Thursday 9:20-9:50
*Mini-Science fair is Friday afternoon (2-3pm) - Please make sure you have everything you need to run your experiment several times
- Some experimental procedures still need to be handed in!

English

African Slave Trade - TED talk
-Jot down 7-10 things you learned from the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NXC4Q_4JVg


-Make sure you finished your technology questions (full sentences, when possible)
1.Spell the word TECHNOLOGY twice.
2.Spell the plural of TECHNOLOGY twice.
4.Which technology appeals to you the most?
5.Briefly explain what your favourite of these technology does.
6.Briefly explain why you find this particular technology appealing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ph7TzyW318


Math
-Make sure you can convert translate algebraic sentences into corresponding expressions
(i.e. 4 more than f is  f + 4)
-Complete the following pages from the booklet of Algebra worksheets you received last Thursday (Generate Expressions, Translating Algebraic Phrases)
-For a challenge, try Translate Algebraic Expressions
-Thursday mini-quiz on translating algebraic expressions

History
-Audiobooks for Canadian History 1500-1812 are due Thursday

Long Weekend!

*Great work to everyone that brought in and demonstrated their Science Experiments in class today!
*We will present for other classes next Thursday afternoon (2-3pm)
*Special shout-out to F.F. for her 3-D Holograms!!!

*The first few audio book recordings for History are really awesome! Looking forward to the rest

*No "official" homework for the weekend, but if you haven't completed any of the following, it is a good opportunity to catch up:

English
-Procedural writing - Science Experiment

-Early Civilizations (Nubians) reading and questions from today (if not completed in class)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AyimQ4Nx4o

-Make sure you know your topic for your February magazine article by Tuesday (start research and rough copy if you want)
-Due Tuesday February 28th (same expectations for Language and Media)

Math
-Algebraic Expression booklet (first three pages)

History
-1812 projects

-Audio book recordings (European explorers to War of 1812)

Wednesday

*We will be going down to the JSB Book Fair tomorrow. Bring cash if interested in purchasing some new books (and supporting our school in the process!)
*Please make sure your guardians have seen your report cards
*Please have your guardian sign the envelope and return it to the school
*If any guardians would still like an interview, I have a few in-person time slots available, and can always touch base by phone or e-mail as well


Math
-Great work on your algebra quizzes today
-Try a few of the Simplifying Algebraic Expressions questions (many are ABOVE Grade 7 level, so do what you can!)

English
-Procedures for Science experiments are due to me by tomorrow
-Please bring in all required materials to do a test run (Looking forward to it!)
-The Spelling Bee (The 7Bee?) is coming next week - great list of words we created today!

History
-1812/Conflict assignments last call
-Work on your audiobook/podcasts term-end project (if needed)
-Next class we will begin recording

Tuesday

*Happy Valentine's Day!
*Report cards went home today - Great work this term!
*Please have your guardian sign and date the report card envelope and bring it back
*If any guardians would still like a phone or in-person interview, please let me know by tomorrow morning

English
-Science experiment procedure should be finished and sent to me
-Please bring in materials to practice your experiment this Thursday

Math
-Make sure you understand our learning goal from today (written in your journals - creating a table of values using an algebraic equation)
-Textbook - pg 198 #8, 10, 15 (only do the first three term numbers for each table of values x=1, x=2, x=3)
-Small test on creating a table of values using an equation tomorrow

History
-Last call for War of 1812/Conflict Mini-Assignments

Monday

*Report Cards go home tomorrow
*Interview times will also go home tomorrow
*Please make sure any final interview sheets are in to Mr. Mak by 9:00am
*Try to wear red for Valentine's Day!!!

English

-Finish your Growth Mindset "Dots," if not completed in class
-Keep thinking about (and acting on) the power of positive, kind words
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5mGeR4AQdM

-Tuskeegee Airmen - reading and questions
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/world-war-ii-history/videos/tuskegee-airman-luther-smith

-Harriet Tubman - reading and questions

-Science Experiment procedure (bring in materials for Wednesday's test run)


Math
-Complete the "Tally-Ho" activity - due tomorrow (Level 1 - Under 72, Level 2 - 73-90, Level 3 - 91-105, Level 4 - 106 -120, Level 4+ Over 121)
-On the back of the sheet briefly describe the strategies used to maximize your score
-Try challenging your family as well!


History
-War of 1812
-Conflict assignment

Weekend!

Math
-Complete textbook questions (if not yet done)
-List of questions is on yesterday's blog post

English
-Science Experiment Procedure (materials, clear, concise, numbered steps, safety concerns, troubleshooting, how or why it works)
-Read XL - Reading and questions (if not finished)  - comprehension and vocabulary
Doctors pg. 166-171
Body Bugs pg. 268-275
-Thurgood Marshall - Reading and questions

-If you are done everything, start planning this month's magazine article!

History
-Conflict assignment
-War of 1812 projects

Thursday

Math
-Please complete the following, if not finished in class today
-Textbook pg. 200 #1,6,9,10,11b),12,14,15
-Textbook pg. 202 #1-5,12

English
-Science Experiment procedural writing (good copy - typed or neatly hand written) due Monday
-Have all materials for your experiment ready for next Tuesday
-If you did not complete the "Body Bugs" or "Doctors" reading and questions today, you may sign out a copy of the reading text tomorrow

History
-War of 1812 project (was due on Monday) - Please finish as soon as possible if not yet complete
-Conflict Mini-assignment

Wednesday

*Great job representing our school at Fort York today! Tell your guardians what you did and learned.

English
-Keep working on the procedure for your Science experiment (procedure due Monday/ practicing experiments next Wednesday)

History
-1812 projects if not yet handed in

Math
-Give these a try:
-Try to solve for "n" AND write the  corresponding equation (example - 1.   n-79 = 47   47+79 =126   n=126)

Tuesday

*Fort York trip tomorrow (bring your lunch and appropriate clothing to be outside for 20-25minutes)

English
-Make sure you have chosen your Science experiment for our upcoming fair
-Start procedural writing for your experiment

-Choose a topic for your magazine article for this month

History
-War of 1812 projects (if not yet named in)
-Conflict mini-assignment due at the end of next history class

Math
-Great job on your patterns quizzes today!
-Finish questions 6-10 and solve the (cheesy) riddle!

Monday

*Fort York forms can still be brought in until tomorrow by 9am
*NO MORE Marlies forms are being accepted

Math
-Make sure you understand all the different ways of representing and describing patterns: sequence, pattern rule, table of values, ordered pairs/graphing, drawing figures
-Finish the "four section" organizer we worked on in class today (1. pattern/pattern rule 2. draw figures 3. table of values/ordered pairs 4. graphing of ordered pairs)
-pg. 193 #5a), 5b), 11, 14

English
-Finish the reading and questions on Thurgood Marshall, if not done in class

http://www.k5learning.com/sites/all/files/worksheets/K5_RC_Gr2_LM2_SampleW.pdf

http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/thurgood-marshall/videos/separate-but-not-equal

http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/thurgood-marshall

History
-Hand in your War of 1812 project if you did not do so today
-It must be in BEFORE Fort York or Basketball on Wednesday

Weekend

Great work this week 7B, and nice results on our intro to Algebra quiz today (out of 12)!

*Marlies (last call is Monday February 6)
*Fort York (last call is Monday February 6)

English
-Make sure you have handed in your procedure for the pop-pop boat (most of you have)
-Make sure you have chosen a Science experiment
-Keep working on the procedure for your experiment (steps/materials/safety hazards/troubleshooting/how it works)
-We will finalize our success criteria for this project next week and make an official due date and presentation date for the younger classes

History
-War of 1812 project due Monday (these MUST be complete and handed in, if you are coming to Fort York OR playing in the Basketball tournament on Wednesday Feb 8)
-If you cannot meet the project deadline, please speak to Mr. Mak

Math
-Textbook page #183 #6e), 8a), 13, 18, 21a) and b)
*Remember to write all three steps when asked to describe a pattern (1. Begin with 2. Add/subtract/multiply/divide 3. End or repeat)

-Extra help and enrichment - Tuesday at lunch 11:50 (room 212)

Thursday

Great work today 7B!

*Marlies
*Fort York

Math
-Make sure you are comfortable with today's new content: types of patterns (shrinking, growing, repeating, finite, infinite, arithmetic - adding, geometric - multiplication, Fibonacci), terms, term number, term value, one-step patterns, two-step patterns
-How to properly write out a pattern rule in steps
-Complete the "timed" pattern worksheet (double-sided) - To be taken up tomorrow

-Small quiz on the new content tomorrow!

Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjSHVDfXHQ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTlw7fNcO-0

English
-Finish the article from yesterday's blog post (if not done) - read and questions

History
-1812 due Monday

Wednesday

*Marlies forms and money
*Fort York forms and money (*Unfortunately this trip overlaps with the Gr 7 boys basketball tournament)

Math
-Great work on your Cartesian co-ordinates quizzes! (out of 15)
-Make sure you are confident with: Cartesian co-ordinate systems, x-axis (horizontal), y-axis (vertical), origin (0,0), ordered pairs (x,y), quadrants 1/2/3/4, plotting ordered pairs
-Make sure you are confident with: Evaluating expressions, equations, variable, coefficient, constant, sum, difference, quotient, product
-Tomorrow we get started with Patterning and Algebra
-page 187 #3a), 4a), 5 (all), 6, 8, 9, 10 (for each question think about how thew pattern is changing)

This is a link to the program used in class today:
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/SimplePlot/

English - Current News
http://www.680news.com/2017/02/01/online-ads-foods-drinks-aimed-kids-nixed-heart-stroke/

1. Describe the change that the Heart and Stroke Foundation is asking the Federal Government to make.
2. Explain why they want this change made.
3. Describe the types of advertisements geared towards younger children (2-11) as compared to older ones (12-17)
4. Do you feel the government should have the power to block the type of online advertisements posted on websites geared towards children? Explain.
5. What are some of the health risks associated with childhood obesity?
6. Explain what is meant by the phrase "pester power."
7. Do you feel online advertisements influence your decisions to purchase certain products? Explain. Refer to a specific example in your life, if possible.

-Try to select your topic for our February issue of 210 magazine by MONDAY (and feel free to begin research and/or writing if you have time)


History
-Continue your 1812 research
-Projects due Monday