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We have started working on our Rube Goldberg project. Students are working towards building a machine that preforms a simple task in a complicated way. In Math we have started looking at calculating percent of discounts. We are starting a shopping task to apply our knowledge to real life situations. 
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Complete the "Work" sheet (both sides)
Complete the Extra Practice sheet for math (both sides).
Continue to work on your History of Machines Inquiry. Journal pages are due Wed. Feb 20th. 102 Science in the News Upcoming Schedule: Tue. Feb 19th - JT and Mariam Wed. Feb 20th - Cemal and Maria Thur. Feb 21st - Kaede and Reilly Fri. Feb 22nd - Aryanna and Koko 108 Science in the News Upcoming Schedule: Tues. Feb 19th - Cody and Becca Wed. Feb 20th - Izzy and Isabelle Thur. Feb 21st - Kaleigh and Molly Fri. Feb 22nd - Noah, Gunnar and Chase Last week we started a new math and science unit. In math, we are reviewing how to convert decimals, fractions and percents. Students can use the IXL site under Math Resources to review conversions. Here's a list of the specific learning goals we will be covering in this math unit:
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Continue to work on your Cells and Systems journal page. Include the following key concepts. Take some time to relax and recharge over the long weekend!
Every group should be prepared to present their Body Systems project on Monday, January 21st
Complete Math Page 460 #6, 7,8,9
Science in the News presenters should select an article for their presentations.
Complete Math Page 460 #6, 7,8,9
Science in the News presenters should select an article for their presentations.
Math
This week we have been reviewing volume and surface area to ease back into math after the break. We have also started our Geometry Unit and students have been practicing drawing 2D views of 3D shapes.
Homework - Complete Rectangular Prism (volume and TSA) sheet for Friday, Jan. 11
Science
Students can continue to work on their research for the Body System group project. Each group has been assigned a specific body system to research and build a 3D model representation. The project outline is posted on the website (unders Cells and Systems). Remember if your group plans on purchasing materials for your project, the limit is $10 per group. Try to use recyclable items from home (cardboard boxes, plastic bags, balloons etc.)
My last week
As I told the kids at the beginning of the year and over the last couple of weeks, my contract as temporary coverage for the math/sci grade 8 is coming to a close. It has been a pleasure getting to know all of the students in 108 and 102. Thank you to all for the learning experience. I know you all will continue on to have an awesome rest of the year with the wonderful Mrs. Shaw. :-)
Solstice
Make sure you have considered what you are bringing for solstice and get those plates, cutlery, and cups in or you'll be eating with your hands!
Science
The first verbal response is due by the end of the day on Monday, Dec. 17th.
There is a second verbal response that will be due by the end of the week (can still be submitted into the holidays)
There is a second verbal response that will be due by the end of the week (can still be submitted into the holidays)
Experiment day!
This Wednesday will be an active laboratory investigation that goes into a lot of the biological concepts we have been going over these passed 3 weeks, including a frog dissection! So come to class prepared on Wednesday to get your inner scientist out to play.
Math
Volume practice is due on Monday, Dec. 17th. We will now be working collaboratively in class for word problems relating to surface area and volume.
Videos from this week
Math - Surface Area
We are trucking along with surface area of rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, and cylinders.
On Friday by the end of the day, all 3 practice booklets will be due.
We are also starting volume of these shapes on Wednesday, so it will be in the student's best interest to not leave it until Friday.
On Friday by the end of the day, all 3 practice booklets will be due.
We are also starting volume of these shapes on Wednesday, so it will be in the student's best interest to not leave it until Friday.
Science - Verbal Responses
Students will be completing a verbal response that they will record and post to their Iris accounts.
Verbal Responses
Verbal responses will be recorded and posted to the student’s Iris accounts.
Requirements of Responses:
Response 1:
Similar structures for different functions
Look at the finch beaks from your notes booklet. Cut out and paste the food in the chart section you think the beak is most suited for.
To justify the response, you must describe (observe) the beak’s features and infer what that means about its feeding ability.
You will be graded on:
Verbal Responses
Verbal responses will be recorded and posted to the student’s Iris accounts.
Requirements of Responses:
- Voice is enthusiastic and clear:
- I.e. watch your mumbling, ums, likes
- Student is using precise language to express their ideas
- Student has made a clear choice in opinion and uses compelling evidence to support that opinion
- Evidence makes connections with curricular concepts and is logical
Response 1:
Similar structures for different functions
Look at the finch beaks from your notes booklet. Cut out and paste the food in the chart section you think the beak is most suited for.
To justify the response, you must describe (observe) the beak’s features and infer what that means about its feeding ability.
You will be graded on:
- Communication - your ability to communicate your ideas clearly, and
- Analyze and Solve - your ability to solve problems using scientific reasoning.
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