Math 8:

• No class today L We do not have Math on Thursdays

Math 7:

• Today we did a “discover our book” activity.

• We started module 2 on integers.  We reviewed previous knowledge from grade 6 and made notes as needed.  We took time to talk about how we will organize our math notes this year.  We will write notes in pen and do our practice questions in pencil.  We will use a highlighter to highlight new terms we should know.   We will include examples in our definitions to help deepen our understanding of new vocabulary.  We will keep our notebook (Hilroy type) and worksheets in the binder.  We are using a notebook as loose leaf tend to break and fall out.

• Notes are attached below.

Science 7:

• We learnt about the different parts of our text and how we will use them as a resource this year.

• We spent some time discussion the importance of communication during group activities.  We also talked about how we need to problem solve when working on projects.  

• We did a group marshmallow challenge.  Students in groups of three had to create something to get their marshmallow the highest distance possible off the ground using 12 spaghetti and one arm length of tape.  Please take a look at the photos.  We had a lot of fun.  Students worked together through problems in order to be successful.  Lexus, Max and Erica were our winners with a result of 48cm off the ground. http://gretnagreen.nbed.nb.ca/mrs-mcquaid-murphy/gallery/science-7fi-marshmallow-challenge

Math 6:

• Today we had an assembly for the first part of class.

• We reviewed our new terms from yesterday, finished our folded paper activity and learnt that it is important to understand the “French” in the question to be successful. 

• We created a human number line as a class.  

• We practiced our understanding of numbers by playing a modified version of the game <<war>>.  Red cards were negative and black cards were positive.   During the year we will be using games, group activities, worksheets and questions from the book to practice the grade 6 concepts.  See photos from today’s class in the photo gallery. http://gretnagreen.nbed.nb.ca/mrs-mcquaid-murphy/gallery/understanding-positive-and-negative-integers

Science 8

Notes posted below.  Today we talked about science drawings.  We looked at rubrics for prototypes.

Welcome to the new School year.   Please take a moment to sign the info letter sent home today for grade 6 and 8.   

 Math 6

Students did some review question on adding and subtracting using regrouping today.  This was not for homework and we will continue it in class tomorrow.

Science 8

-Today we started to talk about prototypes.  Notes attached below for the planning phase.

Today we had a presentation about technology use for our middle school students.  Tuesday, some students will be helping with the elementary activity day.  Wednesday we will be having an assembly for middle school awards.  Thursday in the grade 8 lunch and the baseball game in the afternoon. Friday will have our end of the year assembly and an early dismissal.  The year has quickly come to an end!

I asked students to fill out a feedback form for me today.  I am looking for what teaching practices I used that worked well for them and for suggestions of what to do differently next year.  These are done without student names.  Their are extra copies on the desk at the front of the class and an envelop to put them in when completed.  I truly appreciate the feedback as to what "things" have been helpful.  The feedback allows me to make better use of my time next year, but also alows me to make changes to beter help the students.   Did you use the website? Did you watch the Math tutorials on youtube and my teacher page? Do you like the Formative/practice tests? Do you like having the rubrics for test and projects on the form? Am I talking to fast in French? Was the amount of homework reasonable? Which lab activity did you like?  Were the review/warm up games in math helpful?   I will use the feedback to rework my classes and make them more meaningful for the students next year.

Students are passing in their last few assignments and corrections for me to consider when making up their final grade.   I kindly ask that they are pased in Tuesday at the latest. Most have passed in the ir work and this is for those students wanting to make some last minute corrections. Please feel free to email or send a digital copy to my email angela.mcquaidmurphy@nbed.nb.ca

It has been a great first year at GG and I thank you all for the warm welcome and team approach to learning this year.  Enjoy the last week of 2016-2017 school year and enjoy a restful  summer.   Bring on the sun and family fun!  :)