March 3 - 7
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Language Arts - Chapters 25 to 23 (minimum) this week...
FOUND: Book one of The Missing by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
- we work at daily reading goals, comprehension quizzes, and character development queries.
Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix |
booksfromtheaddict.wordpres...
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~ Writing: - MONDAY - First drafts will be edited, proof-read, and published by Wednesday.
- peer edit, self edit, teacher edit!
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Warning: Due dates are closer than they appear! **
Due Date is March 5!
~SHARING ALOUD IS VOLUNTARY ONLY THIS TIME.
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Word Power Lists ~ BACK TO GROUPS A & B
~ 10 words with synonym meanings ONLY.
- test on THURSDAY MARCH 6 DUE TO OUR SKI DAY FRIDAY
~ spelling and corresponding word meanings.
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Math -MORE GRAPHING USING TRANSFORMATIONS:
- graphing (x,y) coordinates and making polygons on a Cartesian Coordinate Plane
- then, we translate (slide), apply reflections (flips), or apply rotations (turns)
~TEST OF YOUR TRANSFORMATION COMPREHENSION ON THURSDAY.
www.sciencedigest.org
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Science: continuing with Extreme Environments
-thorough study of one specific, chosen EE
- what is it like to live and work in space?
- the purpose / usefulness of research in
EEs.
Extreme Environments (EE)
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BC Grade 6 - Prescribed Learning Outcomes
* explain obstacles unique to exploration of a
specific EE.
* assess technologies used for EE.
* describe contributions of Canadians to exploration
technologies.
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Research
Component: your goal is to create a partner
research project on 1 EE. Use a device in class!
Goal 1: to state
5 characteristics of your chosen EE’s on earth / space (10 points)
+ *(35 points)
- what conditions make it extreme?
*Prior research
- state the location on earth /
space
- list the website / book source
Goal 2: to find
one extremophile in your EE. (5points)
- what is its name?
- what adaptations does it have to live in
this EE? How is it able to live there?
- print out or sketch or copy and
save a picture on your device of the extremophile
Goal 3: to give
specific examples of how technology is used by humans to travel to or explore
the EE.
- identify types of equipment and
methods used to explore EE’s (ie. fibre optics, Newt Suit, robotics,…)
- what Canadian technologies are
used? (satellite telecommunications,
ocean mapping, submarine
technology, robots developed by
Canadians,…) (10 points) – COMPLETED!
Goal 4: to
explain if you think it is necessary for humans to take living samples from
your EE’s or should you
leave the environment alone, undisturbed?
Explain in three or four sentences. (5 points)
Presentation: Organize
your research on a piece of art paper, make a live report, create a video,
other ideas will be considered.
– neatly
- all parts labeled with headings or sub-headings
- colorful
(10points)
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balanced
- easy to read / view
- accurate information
- resources (websites and books used on a separate page)
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3-D Model
Challenge Component: (25 points)
~ Select the
most challenging EE you studied
~ design and
build a complete model for travelling into your EE and living in it for 3
months.
~ make sure
your model has features that will be able to withstand the extreme conditions
of your EE.
~ present your
3-D model to the class and speak about all its features.
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Due
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Total
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100
Names:
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Beyond Recycling
- cookies??????
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HCE -responsibility checklists - self-assessment / check-ins
- decisions, decisions activities!
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- Drama - THE 'MUPPETS' performances were very good!
- criteria sheets were returned
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PE - demonstrates safe procedures during OBSTACLE COURSES
- HOUSE TEAMS CREATE GAMES WITH SAFE PROCEDURES
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Art - art journals and more creative projects with Mrs. Walker!
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Socials - apply critical thinking skills to a range of problems
and issues (globally and nationally).
WE ARE... discussing trading imports / exports
- the importance of BC trading partners
- Japan focus.
Canada's State of Trade: Trade and
Investment Update 2012
www.international.gc.ca
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Notable Info:
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CONGRATS TO
Evan FOR BEING W.O.W. !!!!!
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~ Kimberley Alpine Resort = MARCH 7!
~ STUDENTS NEED TO BE UP-TO-DATE IN THEIR WORK.
~ REPORTING PERIOD II ENDS ON MARCH 14 & report cards go home.
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