Mrs. McQuaid Murphy Notes

French immersions math and science

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Posted: November 14, 2016

Homework

Math 8

-Today students did an assignment on square roots.  We will correct this in class tomorrow and our test will be Thursday.

 

Math 7

-Today we did a review of sections 1.1 to 1.6 of our text.  Tomorrow we will have a formative test and our test will be Thursday.

-Homework is p. 44 Q 7, 8, 9 and 11

-Notes posted below.

 

Science 6

-Today we reviewed our variables, how to write a procedure and spent the majority of our time talking about testable questions.   We practiced test type questions.  Notes are attached.

 

Science 8

-Today we were in the lab.  Each group had a different independent variable that they manipulated.   It was fun to start putting what we have learnt into action.  Pictures to follow.  :)

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Posted: November 9, 2016

Homework

Math 8

Today we did a general review.    Test next week on square roots.

Math 7

Today we shared the trick for finding an expression from a data table.   We corrected the assignment from last class.  We also started to talk about graphing.   The bell rang before we finished so their is no homework.

Science 6

Today we worked on procedure writing.   Students did group activities to learn that they need to be precise and detailled when making a procedure. Homework is to finish the procedure for a picture.

Health 8

Homework is to finish the journal entry.  This is to be a good copy and 1 page single spaced.

Science 8

Planning sheet for yeast lab is now overdue.

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Posted: November 8, 2016

Homework

Math 8

-Today we reviewed how to estimate square roots of numbers.  Student work must be precise, neat and accurate.

-We started to learn about Pythagorean Theorem.  Notes are attached below.   Q 3 and 4 for homework.

 

Math 7

-Students continue to work with linear relationships.   We corrected homework in class and students are to complete a worksheet for tomorrow’s class.  

 

Science 7

-Today we talked about variables, testable questions, hypotheses and procedures.   Students did an activity and learnt that they need to be very detailed when writing a procedure.

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Posted: November 4, 2016

Homework

Math 8

-Today we reviewed how to find the square root of a number using games, group examples and individual work.

-Homework is to memorize the list of perfect squares.

 

Math 7

-Today we looked at tables of values and identified the expression and relationship.

 

Health 6

-Today we talked about well-being.  Students were encouraged to do a self-assessment to identify their areas of well-being and areas where they need to work.

-We had a lot of good discussion in class.

 

Science 7

-We reviewed the water cycle and succession.  A handout was given.

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Posted: November 3, 2016

Homework

Grade 6 and 8 tests are due back signed by parents.  This is now overdue.

Math 8

-Today we looked at how to estimate square roots of numbers that are not perfect squares.  Q 5 is for homework.

Math 7

-Students wrote their test today.  They will be passed back once the students who were absent today write it.

Science 6

-Today we went over what an independent variable, dependent variable and controls are.

-We also learn what a testable question is.  It is a question that can be answered by doing an experiment.  The questions needs to state what is being changed (independent variable) and what is being measured (dependent variable).  Students were given three structures that they could use to help them write a testable question.   Notes are posted below.

Science 8

-Today we talked about tissues, organs and systems.  

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Posted: November 2, 2016

Homework

Math 8

-We continued our work with perfect squares and square roots.  Notes posted below.  Students need to finish up to and including Q 10.  Perfect squares need to be memorized.

Math 7

-Formative test was corrected.  Test tomorrow.

Science 6

-This was the last class to work on videos.  

Science 8

-We had a catch up class today.  Students used the time to finish their test, clean their locker and try on clothes for the new school clothes.

Health 8

-Today we looked at how nutrition and exercise not only affect our physical health but also our mental health.

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Posted: November 1, 2016

Homework

Math 8

-Notes posted below.  Today we looked at how questions are easier if you have your perfect squares memorized.  We also looked at how to break numbers down into primary factors.   We becane using this skill to solve square root problems without a calculator.

Math 7

-Today we did a formative test (test for learning not for report card).  We will have our test Thursday.

-Notes posted below.

-Students used the app "ShowMe" to make some tutorials.  I will be posting links to the videos so that students can watch them to study for the test.

 

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Posted: October 31, 2016

Homework

Math 8

-No homework

Math 7

-No homework

Science 6

-No homework

Science 8

-No homework

Science 7

-Test.  open book.  Time will be given to review before we start the test.  Time was given in class to study on Friday.

 

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Posted: October 28, 2016

Homework

Math 8

-We reviewed for to break a number down into factors.  Worksheet is for homework.

Math 7

-We had several students missing today and we also had an assembly.  NO Homework

Health 6

-duotangs should be passed in at this time.

Science 7

-Test Tuesday.  Students are to organize their notes.  They will have time in class to review before the test.

Science 8

-Test.  Study guide given

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Posted: October 27, 2016

Homwework

Homework was not posted yesterday as the meeting ran late.  Notes are uploaded to today’s file.

 

Math 8

-We started our work with perfect squares and square roots.  Students worked on questions from page 15 Q 5, 6 and 7

Math 7

-Today we learnt the language to write what the expression is asking for (un énoncé).

-p. 18 Q 3, 5 et 8

Science 6

-We reviewed as a class for the short test we will have next class.  Students may use their notes.  Students are responsible to make sure their notes are neat and complete. 

-We had groups start to video their projects.   We will work on this next class.  Projects are due next Thursday.

Science 8

-Presentations of the cell projects today in class.

-A study guide was handed out to students.  They have a test Monday. 

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Posted: October 25, 2016

Homework

Math 8

-Test Wednesday

Math 7

- Test handed back to be signed.  I spoke to each student and let them know where they stand right now in Math.

Science 8

-Presentations of the cell projects have started!  All students must present this week.

Science 7

-As a class they choose to have the test Nov 1st.   We only have class twice a week.  I will give them some time that day in class to review before they right the test.

-Notes are attached below.

-We discussed the importance of keeping notes organized.  Strategies for how to study were reviewed.

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Posted: October 24, 2016

Homework

Math 8

-Students were given a formative test today.  This is a practice test.  It should be completed for class tomorrow so that we can go over it.

-test Wednesday

Math 7

-Today we finished going over the formative test.

-Test Tuesday.

Science 6

-We had a good discussion about the importance of learning to take good notes.  It is a skill that students should be working on.   The focus is not on memorizing but on science literacy and being able to seek out answers to questions.  Students should take care to keep their notes complete and organized.  We stressed the importance of underlining or highlighting new and important words.  Students may also want to identify key words in their notes so that it is quick and easy to find them when needed.

-Students are working on a video to show how to correctly use a microscope.  They were given time in class today to start their script.  Make use of your notes to use the correct vocabulary in your video.  We will have time to work on this next class.

 Science 8

-Presentations of the cell projects have started!  All students must present this week.

-Notes on mitoses assignment is now due.

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Posted: October 21, 2016

Homework

Math 8

-We corrected our homework today.  Students were asked to do corrections to their graphs.

-Students need to complete a good copy of Q13 for homework.

 

Math 7

Please note that I have started to post tutorial videos on ShowMe.  Links will be attached to my teacher page.   This is a great way to review concepts taught in class.  In the near future I hope to get the students to help me create the videos.

-We started our review for the test.  Notes are posted below.  Students are to finish homework that was not done and start their review for the test Tuesday.

-Extra help for test Monday at lunch (during outdoor time)

Health 6

-duotangs for health are due Monday even though we do not have class.    All work to date should be complete.

-Today we talked about peer relationships.  We discussed conflict resolution.

 

Science 7

-Today we learned about primary and secondary succession.   Notes are posted below.

-We set the date for our test as Nov 1st.  

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Posted: October 20, 2016

Homework

Math 8

-Today we looked at how to turn our tables into graphs.  The importance of titles were stressed.  Without titles the information is useless.

-Notes and homework posted below. 

 

Math 7

-A handout with questions similar to those that will be on our next test was passed out.  This is to be completed for class tomorrow.  No one came to extra help today, so I am assuming students will be ready for our test Monday.

 Tutorial video for finding the average of a list of numbers can be found on show me.  
Link: http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=rvYTyqW

Science 6

-Today students finished their microscope lab.  Pictures will be posted this evening.

-I circulate to assess students ability to focus the microscope and to asses that they new the proper way to care for the instrument.  Great work grade 6!

 

Science 8

-We went over how to study notes for a test.  Students were asked to find key words in previous work.  We added stories containing real life examples of our new science terms.  These stories and key words help to make connections with the new materials.

-Students are asked to bring a pair of clean socks to next class to use in an activity.

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Posted: October 19, 2016

Homework

Math 8

-We corrected our work sheet and reviewed material covered with the substitute.  Students are learning how to use equations to fill in tables of values.

-Tomorrow we will start to work on turning our tables of values into line graphs.  Students need a ruler and graph paper for the next few classes.

 

Math 7

-Today we reviewed what was covered when I was away.  We took notes and copied examples.  We are in the area of statistics.  Please see the notes attached.

-I will be available for extra help on the review sheet given yesterday tomorrow at lunch. (12:45)

 

Science 6

-Today we discussed what was covered while I was away.  We went to the science lab and reviewed the parts of the microscope.  I circulated and was able to evaluate each student.  We then looked at slides and students began to learn how to focus a microscope.  We will continue this next class.  Great work today grade 6!

Science 8

-Lab sheets are now due.  If not complete, please see me at lunch to complete.

-Students need to arrange a time with me to present their project before the end of next week.  Rubrics for each type of project will be posted below.

 

Health 8

-Today we learnt about conflict resolution.  Students were asked to first look at what conflicts they have in their lives and to assess how they deal with it.  Next class we will look at learning some healthier techniques to help them deal with conflict in their lives.  Please see the notes below.

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