Mrs. McQuaid Murphy

French immersions math and science

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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How to use a microscope project

Posted: November 2, 2016

A fun video showing how to use a microscope by two grade 6 FI students.

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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Microscope

Posted: November 2, 2016

A good review of how to use a microscope. 

Posted: November 1, 2016

Solving algebra

Algebra tutorial grade 7

A short algebra tutorial using ShowMe.

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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