Ms MacInnes' Cedar Grove Blog

Today we began the day by practicing our French.  Students took notes and then we looked through a book describing different aspects of the human body.  The notes are below: Students were assigned chapters 17 and 18 from Touching Spirit Bear  for Monday . Please see the link for the PDF version of the book online:  https://www.bighorn1.com/view/3874.pdf As well, audio versions are available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql6Jijwz8gg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtOfbU6xU5U Students wanting to participate in a "Secret Santa" activity also drew names.  Students not here can draw names upon their return. Finally, students worked on their Hominid projects in the afternoon.  Please see the "Hominid" link on the blog for more details regarding this project.  Students are expected to have their "note-making" from an internet source complete by Monday .  The Hominid link has teacher guided sources for their internet notes... in other wo...

Students were not assigned homework today.  Students will want to practice their instruments. Students who have parts in the play will want to have their lines memorized by the end of next week. Please spend some time reading your lines. Sorry about the math problem formatting issue yesterday.  I am attempting to repost this:

Today there is no Language Arts reading for homework. Students are continuing to work on graphing questions with algebra.  Please see the question below: Please make sure that you are practicing 15 minutes four times per week on your band instrument, especially as you have no other homework!

Students have been assigned chapters 12 and 13 in Touching Spirit Bear for tomorrow. Students have also been assigned Social Studies projects.  Please see the Hominid Project link for more information. The French test was postponed to tomorrow.  It will be first thing in the morning. The math we attempted is below.  Students were asked to work in groups and force themselves to try to understand.  This is an excellent way for students to attempt understanding before being influenced by an adult or a specific algorithm (which may solve the question, but not promote understanding).  I encourage you to work together to seek resolution!  The first section of the page models, the second half asks you to use what you have pieced together above to show your understanding.  I like to think of this more as a puzzle than just math.

Please see the rubric and checklist below, as well as sites to visit if you need to do some note-making! Neanderthal: https://kids.kiddle.co/Neanderthal https://cosmosmagazine.com/palaeontology/neanderthal-kids-grew-up-differently http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/2884801.stm Documentary:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56r4s0qVDYI                          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWKCdChaLn0 Cro-Magnon: http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/cr/Cro-Magnon https://kids.kiddle.co/Cro-Magnon http://factsanddetails.com/world/cat56/sub361/item1474.html Documentary:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUifwntZBZw Australopithecus: https://study.com/academy/lesson/australopithecus-afarensis-lesson-for-kids-facts-diet-habitat.html https://kids.kiddle.co/Australopithecus http://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-fossils/species/australopithecus-afarensis Homo Habilis: http://hu...

Today students were given time to complete up to and including chapter ten of Touching Spirit Bear.  This is due Tuesday, complete with their chapter reviews. Below is a link to a PDF of the book online: https://www.bighorn1.com/view/3874.pdf Also, on Tuesday will be the French Test.  Students absent on Friday may make up the pre-test at recess on Tuesday.  The test will then be after lunch on Tuesday.  Students can practice using their L'Ecole Vocabulaire sheet. Students brushed up their crib skills today.  If students get a chance, they could try to have a game over the weekend.  Please remember that Monday is a professional development day. Report cards were sent home today.  Parent/Teacher interviews will take place next week on Wednesday and Thursday.  Bookings are 20 minute intervals.  Please feel free to send me an email for a select time and I will allot spaces based on a first come first serve basis. Wednesday November 28 ...

WE Day!!

French pre-quiz will happen on Friday. This is the video that we watched in Social Studies today: Nova, Becoming Human. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZmiQtHcFIs Chapter Seven of Touching Spirit Bear is due on Friday.  Please make sure to include one of the elements of character that we looked at today: Protagonist Antagonist Round Flat Dynamic Static Discussion Questions:  Why is our origin of particular interest?  Why is it useful to know where we came from?

Students will have their math test tomorrow.  Students will bring home their pretests to go over questions if they are still unsure of how to proceed. Chapter 6 of Touching Spirit Bear will need to be read and summary completed for tomorrow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JlCr6bqHNk Discussion Questions:  Why do people lie to themselves?  What happens when people start to believe their own lies?

Students must complete math 1.5 (p.27-28) #1-4 for homework. Students will be given a math pretest tomorrow based on the content from the last two weeks.  Please see the post from Friday for an idea of the math content. Students will need to hand in their Touching Spirit Bear chapter questions 1-5 tomorrow. Discussion questions:  What are some things an adult might do a better job of teaching you?  What are some things a peer/friend might do a better job of teaching you?  What is a challenging situation that a friend could help you through?  What about an adult?

There is no official homework over the weekend. However...  students are expected to have responses up to chapter five complete (which we read together in class today). Students may also wish to brush up on their algebraic relations, which we are covering in math.  Please see the questions below to remind yourself about what will be expected of you. Finally, I would wish for students to get outside this weekend and make something out of what they can find in nature.  Little kids are really good at this (making mud pies and other creations).  Consider something useful you could make out of what nature provides...and have fun doing it!

Today students attended a Hockey Heroes event! We completed all of math 1.4 this morning in class. Students are asked to read and respond up to (and including) chapter 4 of Touching Spirit Bear for tomorrow. Audio Versions of TSB Chapter 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Eu5Jj-YnRg Chapter 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5Je9sPil_Y Chapter 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elaRfZ3njys Chapter 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuusyDse_ek Discussion points:  Why is Cole so angry?  How does loneliness impact Cole's ability to function?

Hello Students, Please make sure that you read chapter 2 of Touching Spirit Bear .  Please also complete a chapter 2 response, or you can do this in the morning. If not done science, please make sure that this is done by tomorrow. Please also remember to practice your band instruments! Discussion questions:  What are events in a person's life which can challenge them?  Why do some people, when challenged become angry, sad, or frustrated, where other people seemingly manage their challenge without those emotions?  Is it reasonable to express anger, sadness, or frustration towards others?

Today students wrote their science paragraphs based on all of the notes that they had made throughout the past few days. We also worked through 1.4 in math.  There is no math homework today. Students should be practicing their band instruments at least 15 minutes, 4 nights per week. Discussion questions:  What is a theme?  What are some of the themes that we discussed in Roy Dimond's I, Bully ?  What are some of the themes tackled in your favourite movie?  Is there a difference between a theme song and the theme in say a book or a movie?  Why do authors or movie directors focus on themes?

The WE day event will be held this year on Thursday November 22nd at Roger's Arena. Our WE club is open to grade six and seven students. Students interested in participating in WE club this year must write a 200 word paper explaining why they want to join WE club and how they wish to give forward.  Include what you do already that gives to the community, ways in which you've seen others, and possible new ideas for how to make our world a better place. This paper is due Thursday, November 15th by 2:30.

Grade Sevens, Thank you so very much for your contribution to the Remembrance Day Ceremony today.  Your efforts showed a strong commitment to community and social responsibility. You must feel so proud of your achievements.  Please have a fabulous weekend, and hopefully I'll see you at the Gibsons Cenotaph on Sunday! Ms MacInnes. ps.  Bring your band instruments on Tuesday (as Monday is a holiday) pps. Please have your science notes ready to use to write a paragraph on Tuesday.

Please make sure that you are working towards completion of your science notes.  These are what you will use to complete your paragraph on Tuesday. Please remember to wear black and white tomorrow... and a poppy!! Please remember to bring your instruments tomorrow!! Discussion questions: What does it mean to take responsibility for your actions?  For what kinds of actions should grade sevens be responsible?  What might a second chance look like?  What does it feel like to hold a grudge?  What does resolving an issue feel like?  How does one go about resolving an issue?

Hi Students, Sorry for the late blog entry.  My math seminar was very interesting and I can't wait to share my new learning with you! Please remember to bring your band instruments tomorrow.  We will be working on O Canada as well as our script for the ceremony.  Please feel free to check out the two links below for the versions of Dona Nobis Pacem and Banaha that we have been practicing. Dona Nobis Pacem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fhJ6XrZ4jg Banaha: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RGCEF66GDg Please make sure that you have practiced the music and your lines for tomorrow! Discussion: Please share with your families some of the technical language you have been learning to describe the make up of the earth.  Also, please describe erosion, weathering and the reason that earth has changed over time, both is topography and life form.

Students must make sure that they have completed science booklets 11-13 for tomorrow. Math - students have been learning the terms variable, numerical coefficient, and constant.  Please make sure that you know what these terms mean. Band Instruments are required tomorrow (Wednesday November 7th). Remembrance Day Assembly on Friday:  Please make sure that you wear white tops and black bottoms and a poppy! Questions for discussion:  Why bother remembering veterans?  What are some of the fundamental reasons for honouring soldiers?  What does Remembrance Day mean to you?

Today students began by signing up for Duolingo, a computer program for learning languages.  Students will need an email address in order to proceed with the program on a sequential level.  If students do not yet have an email address, it would be helpful for parents to either allow students to use a parent's email address, or perhaps, if you are comfortable with your child having their own email address, they could create one with you. Students will need to complete exercise 1.3, numbers 1-10 if they did not do so in class already today. Science booklets 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, 13 will be due on Wednesday, November 7th. Finally, please look over the following quotation from I, Bully by Roy Dimond (p.141).  Explain to your family the context in which this quotation fits in the book and how it impacts you and your relationship with your parents/family: "Most kids just talk with their friends when something is bothering them.  That's okay.  It's good to talk to y...