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Acid or Base

5/31/2018

In the morning we completed an assessment on the big ideas covered in our SS unit on how geography influences early civilizations. The afternoon was spent doing chemistry. Students were presented with 6 unknown solutions and were assigned the task of trying to determining which were acids and which were bases. In the end, students discovered that they could test known acids and bases and could use their colours to classify the unknown solutions. Next week we will work on determine the relative strength of the acids and 3 bases.

1) Reminders:

Churchill Visit 12:45-2:30 (You will be dismissed from Churchill)
Algebra Unit Evaluation Monday

2) Post A Response # 1:

Play the pH Google Doodle that was posted on Google.com 2 days ago. S.P.L. Sorensonintroduced the pH scale to the world.
Click here to complete the online pH lab simulation.
Post a paragraph and answer the following questions within it. Feel free to pull on your background knowledge from what you learned in class today.
Remember, you must always support your opinions/statements with supporting evidence/examples.
What do you notice about pH levels between different substances?
Which numbers indicate that a substance is basic?
Which numbers indicate that a substance is acidic?
Edit/revise for the givens

2) Post A Response # 2:

Watch this video.
In a brief paragraph, explain if this is a chemical or a physical change.
Give examples/evidence to support your opinion. Use your background knowledge from yesterday's lesson.
There will be a demo in class tomorrow.
Edit for the givens.

Chemical Changes V. Physical Changes

5/30/2018

In chemistry we reviewed particle theory and then learned about the differences between physical and chemical changes. Tomorrow we will start our exploration into pH. We will be doing an inquiry exploration to try and figure out a way to determine which of the 6 unknown solutions are acids and which are bases. We also continued practicing how to use algebra to solve word problems

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1) Reminders & Homework:

Math Evaluation on Algebra Monday (click for learning intentions)
Algebra word Problem Lesson (click to view)
SS Evaluation This week: either tomorrow or Friday

2) Post A Response:

Explain how to use algebra to solve the following question. In your explanation clearly defining the variable and expression and then write the equation and solve it.
Jill sold half of her comic books and then bought sixteen more. She now has 36. With how many did she begin?

Here is an example to help you!

Use this example as a template for your PAR!

Question:

How old am I if 400 reduced by 2 times my age is 244?

Let X = my age

The Expression is: 400 - 2x

The equation is: 400 - 2x = 244
400 - 2x + 2x = 244 + 2x
400 = 244 + 2x
400 - 244 = 244 - 244 + 2x
156 = 2x
156 / 2 = 2x / 2
78 = x

District Track Meet

5/29/2018

Congratulations to all athletes! We are very proud of your performances.

1) No Par Today

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Chemistrty

5/28/2018

Click picture to do tutorial

Click above to do the tutorial
Today, we started learning about Chemistry with division 2. You learned about elements, compounds, and the different states of matter. We also learned that different states of matter have different amounts of space between the particles. Today's PAR will require you to complete a couple virtual activities online. I have provided the links below. Remember, an important thing to remember is that you must read the instructions in order to be able to complete the tutorials. If you don't read the instructions, it likely won't make any sense to you. They require 'FLASH' so it won't work on an iPad/iPod/iphone. Use a computer or other tablet.

1.) SCIENCE:

Complete your states of matter worksheet.

2.) LA/NOVEL APPROACH:

Complete your second draft of your powerful response. You have one more day to improve it until we work on our final edits to be handed in on Friday.

3.) POST A RESPONSE:

Watch this video on the states of matter. You have a quiz tomorrow on the characteristics of the three states of matter listed in this video. This will be posted on FreshGrade.
Click here and complete Stage 1 and 2 of the tutorials. Read all instructions that pop up carefully.
Click here and read through page 1. For your PAR, in your own words, write about the different states of matter and explain the PARTICLE THEORY OF MATTER in your own words.
If the website doesn't let you post, click here and post directly on this google doc.

Mousertrap Car Finale!

5/25/2018

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What great races we had today in the mouse trap car Grand Finale! Congratulations to all participants for their outstanding work! Next week we will be starting our chemistry unit so make sure you come prepared. We will also be finishing up our powerful responses and will be starting our final writing unit of the year!

Ultimate Frisbee Payers!

Note from Mrs. Naven:

The Ultimate Team has a game at Hillcrest on Monday, May 28th from 3:30 - 4:30. We need parent drivers to help get us there. If you can drive, please email Mrs. Navin at nnavin@vsb.bc.ca. So far, we only have 9 spaces for players. o.

1) Reminders:

How To make pH indicating solution (click here) Bring it on Monday!
Next week is bike to school Week So walk or ride everyday if you can! ----------------------------->
Listen to your parents!
Help around the house!
Be kind to your siblings!
Eat balanced meals!
Exercise!
Enjoy the weekend!

2) Post A Response:

Post yesterdays PAR here if the site is working. Complete yesterdays PAR on the field trip if you did not complete it yet!

Homework Alerts will be handed out Monday for those who do not complete the PAR this weekend!

May 24th, 2018

5/24/2018

Today, we took the skytrain and walked along the seawall on our way to Granville Island. We enjoyed a mindful walk and enjoyed the performance at the Arts Umbrella theatre. Outside In was a performance that many students could relate to. It touched on some themes that many students are familiar with. Today's post a response asks that you reflect on the performance.

1) Reminders:

Be ready to revise your Powerful Response Tomorrow!
LAST CHANCE TO BRING PICTURES FOR THE SLIDE SHOW!!!

2) POST A RESPONSE:

IF WEEBLY ISN'T ALLOWING YOU TO POST, CLICK HERE AND COMPLETE YOUR PAR ON THIS GOOGLE DOC. (DIVISION 1 and 2) Division 1 can also use OneNote!
What was the big idea of the performance you watched at Granville island today?
Include your opinion and back it up using evidence from the performance.

Mousetrap Cars

5/23/2018

It was an exciting day today! The students started testing out their mousetrap cars in the gym. A few of them made it the entire length of the gym. Some students learned a few new things about their designs and decided to make the necessary adjustments. We will have our final competition on Friday.

FIELD TRIP TOMORROW: Be sure to bring your bus fare / compass card and your lunch or money for lunch tomorrow. We will be heading to Granville island after the bell rings. DON'T BE LATE!

1.) APPLIED DESIGN, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY (ADST):

Click here for the MOUSETRAP car handout.

2.) POST A RESPONSE:

We are heading to Granville Island tomorrow on our field trip to ARTS UMBRELLA.
If we were to design a Behavioural Criteria chart for students and teachers, what would be 5 points for students and 5 points for teachers?
Explain why you chose each of the points.
Why is it important to follow success criteria?

*****TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES POSTING - Do your post elsewhere and post it in the morning******

Powerful Response Writing: Whole Class Focus

5/22/2018

We spent the morning working on our final powerful responses. In the lesson I covered several things we need to focus on as a class to improve our writing.

1. Try a new introduction other than a question 2. Group main ideas into separate paragraphs if there are two main ideas
3. Use a one or two paragraphs for reading strategies and deeper thinking
4. Thinking and learning questions need to have explanations that show how others deepened or changed your thinking. Just a quote forma classmate is not enough.

Tomorrow we will continue to peer asses each others work and will provide feedback to help improve our writing!

1) Reminders & Homework:

Powerful response draft only due tomorrow (not gift of words or questions)
2 pages of solving equations level 1 - level 2 - level 3

2) Post A Response:

In the short story today Mr. White held the monkey paw and wished for 200 pounds to pay off his house and then he thought he felt the monkey paw squirm like a snake.
Do you think the paw really moved?
Do you think his wish will come true?
If so what do you think he will get?

Have A Great Long Weekend!

5/18/2018

Scratch Art!

5/16/2018

Mr. Fishy!

Today we did the final prep for the SS presentations that will take place next week. In math, we continued practicing solving 1 and 2 step equations. After we are comfortable solving equations we will start working on using algebra to create equations to solve word problems. We also started a scratch art project. Students are making their own scratch bards and will be leaning and practising how to use lines to create value and texture.

1) Reminders:

Sports Day tomorrow:
Don't forget to wear your team colours!
Ultimate Frisbee game day sign up (click here)
Math: handout (Tuesday May
No School Friday!
Field Trip form and Fee. If everyone gets it in my tomorrow at 3pm there will be a prize for the whole class!
** DUE DATE UPDATE** I will give you the first two periods on Tuesday May 22nd to work on your powerful responses. The draft versions will be due Wednesday May 23 at 9:00am

2) Post A Response:

Type out your sports day cheer form memory
Time for an Integrity Check!!!

(NO CUTTING AND PASTING!)

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Acid or Base

Chemical Changes V. Physical Changes

District Track Meet

* Check out the 2018 Sport Day video In the Gallery*

Chemistrty

Mousertrap Car Finale!

Homework Alerts will be handed out Monday for those who do not complete the PAR this weekend!

May 24th, 2018

Mousetrap Cars

It was an exciting day today! The students started testing out their mousetrap cars in the gym. A few of them made it the entire length of the gym. Some students learned a few new things about their designs and decided to make the necessary adjustments. We will have our final competition on Friday.

Powerful Response Writing: Whole Class Focus

Have A Great Long Weekend!

Scratch Art!

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Homework Alerts will be handed out Monday for those who do not complete the PAR this weekend!

It was an exciting day today! The students started testing out their mousetrap cars in the gym. A few of them made it the entire length of the gym. Some students learned a few new things about their designs and decided to make the necessary adjustments. We will have our final competition on Friday.

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* Check out the 2018 Sport Day video In the Gallery*