March 2nd - 6th

ELA:
No Language Power for the whole month of March! Here is a copy of the calendar for all Book Talk presentations, your class is green.
Book Talk Calendar
You also have some poems to write this week: A free verse and a social commentary themed poem. Remember, by the end of this month you will be sharing one of your original poems with the class. March 16-19 will be our POETRY SLAM where we will randomly draw your name. This means you need to memorize your poem, with a written copy to hand in. You were given a rubric last week so don't lose it. You can also find it on last week's blog.

Social:
Immigration  Unit Final on Thursday. We will begin our Economic Unit, with Fedchun Bucks. Our classroom will become an economy where students will be paid to come to school, but will have to pay rent on their desks. A great way to learn how money flows through our society.

Science:

Students finished a lab on electricity and handed in a precis on battery technology. Students had a choice of 9 articles on recent battery research and findings. See PowerSchool for ongoing comments, completion and marks.
electric vehicle video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLu1yZITRjA

Math: 
This week we are continuing our chapter on Similar shapes. Students will have a test on Thursday and Friday of this week so they can start their review today. Next week we will start a new chapter on inequalities.

PowerUp:
Students will be working on some real-life skills this month! Budgeting and expenses, taxes and investments. They may even be coming home to talk to you, parents, about how much things cost in your family.
Make your estimations (you do not need to fill in the income piece) for a monthly budget: What do YOU think your household spends on these things? After you make your estimation, have a conversation with the adults in your house, how close or how far off are you from what is actually spent each month?
Money Under 30

February 28

ELA:
Make sure LP LP 29 & 30 are done for Friday 27th. We will be starting our poetry unit with Mr.Lopez this week so get ready to stand on your desks! Before spring break, all students will have written 3 poems and shared one with the class. Those students going to Bamfield need not worry, as they will present their poem after the break. We discussed the figurative language found in 2 songs this week & made some notes:
Figurative Language Notes   From Eden & Royals lyrics
We also discussed the poetry which needs to be written before the break: Poetry Writing Criteria & Rubric

No Language Power will be assigned in March!

Math:
Grade 9s are continuing their lessons on Chapter 4 (Similar triangles and scale factors). They have a quiz this week on Monday the 24th.

Social:
Thursday March 5th will be an Immigration Test on Chapter #5. In partners, students have been working on an online Module for this Unit and we have had some interesting conversations about type of learning and about being self-directed.

Science

Students have been learning about electricity and circuits. They have covered topics #1-3 (see comments and marks on PowerSchool) and did a couple of days of lab work.

February 18th - 21st

Math : Grade 9s are working on a new chapter this week related to proportions, rates and ratios and similar shapes.


Social: Immigration Unit -Use the following link to complete the online modules for our Immigration Unit.

Social Assignment

Complete Module 3

• Section 2- Intro Definitions
• Inquiry into the Issue
• Lesson 2 
• Lesson 4
• Lesson 5
• Lesson 7

ELA: Welcome back Mr.Lopez! Language Power due Friday
LP 27
LP 28
By now, everyone should have chosen a date to present their Book Talk. Remember to look at the rubric & use it to create an awesome visual. You will be getting a speaking, writing and representing mark for this project.

9 Science

Students are learning about electricity. They did a mini lab Thursday and had topic #1 & 2 to complete. Please regularly check PowerSchool for comments on your child’s effort, learning and marks.

February 10th - 12th

ELA:
BookTalk due before March 19th. You need to read a book, create a visual, and present it to the class. The purpose of everything you do is to persuade your peers to read the book. I've included some project ideas in this rubric but please think outside the box & come up with your own brilliant ideas! As soon as you are ready to present, let me know so we can check this off your TO DO LIST.
BookTalk Rubric
No Language Power this week.

MATH : We are finishing our unit on solving equations (Chapter 8). Monday and Tuesday are classes used to review and Wednesday students will be writing their test. Every student should spend time at home practising solving equations.

Science

Students had a science unit final test on Wednesday, February 12^th. Check for their marks on PowerSchool. They will be doing the electricity unit next.

Social:  This week we read and discussed the following 2 articles in class. Students also completed a group assignment: Immigration Act over time and presented their time period to the class.

Immigration Article 

Individual Rights Article

February 3rd - 7th

Social: How well do you know all things Canada? Now that w understand  the 67 Point System that determined if you were able to get into Canada: can you become a Canadian Citizen?  Take the test below to find out.  ( Free Simulation Test)

IMMIGRATION CITIZENSHIP TEST

Math: We continue our practice for Chapter 8 : Equations. We worked on word problems today and will continue with harder equations. 

ELA:
Students have been working on a reading comprehension test, which involves writing their answers. Language Power due Friday 7th:
LP 25
LP26
Next week our focus will be writing thesis statements. No Language Power will be due next week.

9 Science

On Monday, students completed and should have handed in their written argument for or against the genetic modification of unborn humans. Students have made some excellent arguments both for and against this and generally did an excellent job on their write-ups. Check your child’s comments and marks on PowerSchool and ask to see their write up. Students have been learning more about reproduction and chromosomes as well as doing some review.

Fracking:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uti2niW2BRA

Whatsapp Science Corona Virus:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTYfke545vI