December 16th - 19th

MATH: 
This week we will continue our unit on Symmetry and Surface Area. We begin surface area today and continue to practice this concept all week. Happy holidays to all.

LA:
Monday we all got caught up on some Language Power work. We are watching "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" this week. It is always great to see how text is portrayed on the screen. Ben Stiller plays a wonderful Walter!
When we come back in January, we will be working on novel studies (Book Talks) in small groups. This will allow students to choose a novel of their choice, out of a collection of novels which I have chosen for them.
Enjoy your time with family and friends! See you on January 7th, 2020.

December 9th - 13th

Math: Students wrote their test on Polynomials on Monday. All grades are up on Power School and we looked at the test together. I encourage students who received a not meeting (1) to come in at lunch to practice and understand their mistakes. We started a new chapter this week on Symmetry and Surface Area (Chapter 1).

Science:

Students are working on developing their science literacy skills by summarizing a variety of science articles and news items. They then make annotations and notes to eventually create a precis (60 or slightly fewer word summary). Students were given a choice of 5 articles to create a precis from. Topics are related to the science curriculum. Students have also been learning about biodiversity and furthering their understanding of how it develops and changes over time.

LA:
Students are preparing their Visual Projects to present this week (Visual, Textual & Digital). All 3 versions need to be shared with hmfeke@cbe.ab.ca before 12PM on Friday. This allows Mr.Lopez time to confirm that all projects are done before he leaves us for 2019! There is no Language Power due this week, but up to Lesson 20 will be due before we leave for the winter break.
Assignment & Rubric


Social: Students are working on their Google Slide Presentation on one of the historical events and relating it to the Charter of Rights. Please see pgs 100-103 for these events and answer the following questions:
What happened?- explain the history of this event.
What were the consequences on the rights of the people due to the government of Canada?
Quote and explain what parts of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms would protect these people from this event happening today.
Charter of Rights and Freedoms Graffiti Art assignment is Due Wed. Dec 18th

December 2nd - 6th

9 Science

Students should have handed in their written explanation of speciation. This assignment uses a number of scientific terms to explain how new species are created and adapt to their environments.

Video we continued watching on history of planet Earth and history of life:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN7VQas4OgQ

Students discussed how the video illustrated and gave examples of isolated populations, reproductive isolation, environmental pressure, niche – broad vs specialized, extinction, adaptations, common ancestor and so on.

LA:
Students have begun their Visual Analysis Projects. There are 3 ways in which students can demonstrate their knowledge:
1. Creative Responses - due Friday Dec. 13
2. Textual Responses - due Wednesday Dec. 11
3. Digital Responses - due Thursday Dec. 12
Assignment & Rubric

Since we will be working on this for the next 2 weeks, we will not have any Language Power due until the week of December 16th - 19th.

Social: Charter of Rights and Freedoms Unit

Chapter 3 work booklet is due Wednesday Dec 4th
Chapter 3 package

Students have begun our Graffiti Art Project on Rights and Freedoms. They will work on this when they have extra time in class. The due date is Dec 16th.