7 SCI: Project

Project introduced in class today. Students have already selected their topics.

Outline is available here, along with the rubric, details of each topic, and suggested links/resources for each topic.

Deadline: Wednesday, Dec. 18 (you can hand it in any time before this date)

Please use the ONLINE DROP BOX for this; save as PDF! Make sure your NAME is in the file name.

e.g. Nathan Sci Project.pdf

71 ENG Fairy Tale due date *changed*

New deadline: Sunday, December 8, 2013, before midnight

How to submit:
Ms. Wu's Online Dropbox (Password is "handitin")

**Don't forget to use YOUR NAME to save the FILE properly. PDF only. **

71 Science Assignment Update

Endangered Species in the World Assignment: Data Processing

*For details, please refer to the yellow outline provided today*

What you will be assessed on:
- quality and complexity of your question(s)
- appropriate type of graph(s) and how the graph(s) help to answer your question(s)
- conclusion based on the data collected, the graph you include and any prior knowledge of the topic


What to hand in:
1. Yellow assignment sheet completed
2. Any tables, charts, and graph created

DUE DATE extended: Friday, December 6, 2013

71 Science HW

To prepare for tomorrow's lesson, please complete the homework and bring it to class.

WHAT TO DO:

1. Read each question carefully. Determine which questions you might like to investigate. 
2. Choose three questions by copying these down on a sheet of paper. OR create your own questions.
3. Based on the questions you’re answering, what type of data will you need to collect tomorrow in class? How will you collect these data? Brainstorm these ideas by writing on the same sheet of paper.

Class-generated Questions:

·      Do you think if humans intervene with the endangered species, the species could survive? (Probably need to listen to the predictions and protection plans/laws)

·      What is the most common threat to the endangered species the class surveyed?

·      Why is that some species have no protection plans?

·      How many species are predicted to be extinct in the next 10 years based on our class data? (Think about if they have common causes/reasons)

·      How do most protection plans help the endangered species?

·      Which taxonomic group is the most endangered?

·      How are the threats similar? Different?

·      Do humans cause more threats or does nature? If it’s human, why do you think that is?

·      Why is habitat loss the main threat for so many species?

·      If habitat loss were NOT a threat any more, would more endangered species survive the next 10 years?

·      Is there a connection between the establishment of protection plans/laws and the geological location of the endangered species? If so, what types of connections are there? (i.e. Are there less protection plans in third-world countries/regions?)

·      Are there more endangered species in developing countries? If so, why might that be?

·      Which continent has the most endangered species? Why might that be?

71 SCI update: unit test result

Unit A tests have been returned today. Please have your parents sign it ASAP and show it to Ms. Wu next week.

71 ENG Writing Assignment info

Writing Assignment

Genre: Fairy Tale
Purpose: To entertain
Audience: Kids/students
P.O.V.: First-person

1. Choose a well-known fairy tale (for selections, please go to see this list of fairy tales). You may look for others online or in books.
2. Re-write the story with humour and from a different perspective (i.e. perspective of a character).

Keep in mind that a story must have all its necessary elements and a fairy tale has its specific characteristics (refer to class notes).

We will have several classes for you to brainstorm, draft, share (to gain feedback), revise and edit, before your final version is due. Please bring your work in progress to EVERY ENGLISH CLASS.

Due date to be determined.
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Here's an example of a Story Map of a fairy tale retold:
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Setting: Tree House
Characters:  Rapunzel (heroine), Lapunzel (Rapunzel's evil sister), George (hero)

Problem: Lapunzel traps Rapunzel in their tree house
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Event 1: Rapunzel reads her favourite book in her tree house
Event 2: Lapunzel walks by and hides the ladder to the tree house
Event 3: Rapunzel realizes she's stuck and calls for help
Event 4: George walks by and offers to help Rapunzel; tells her to let down one of her long braids so he can climb up
Event 5: As George begins to climb he falls down because the braid is actually a hair extension
Event 6: Rapunzel takes out another extension and ties one end to the tree and throws George the other end
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Solution: Rapunzel ends up climbing down the hair extension

Sci. Update: Endangered Species Assignment update

What we will be doing on...

Wednesday: 
Check-Point class - with a partner, share what you've gathered about your endangered species (include habitat, threats, recovery/protection plans) and provide feedback for one another.

Thursday: 
Work on the survival prediction piece. Write your draft using the 'Opinion Writing' guide and the graphic organizer provided (given out today). Teacher and peer feedback opportunities available.

A reminder that next Tuesday, November 26, you must submit all of the following:

• summary notes (all notes, including the pink handout) - stapled in a bundle
• poster (make sure you have ALL required elements)
• survival prediction piece - typed and printed

71 ENG homework: Adding humour!

Don't forget to choose 2 scenarios (from today's worksheet) and write a variation of each to add humour. Be ready to share on Thursday.

71 ENG Homework: Fairy Tales

To prepare for your upcoming Writing Assignment, please complete the following tonight. We will begin our class tomorrow by sharing these responses.
*Copy the questions down on a sheet of lined paper before your answer.*

1. What are some of your favourite fairy tales?
2. Do you think different cultures have similar or different fairy tales? Explain.
3. How do most fairy tales begin? How do they usually end? 
4. A fairy tale is a type of story so it has story elements. Identify the story elements we've discussed in class.
5. A fairy tale is a special type of story. Brainstorm on what elements fairy tales usually have (i.e. magic). 

71 SCI update: Endangered Species Assignment (Phase One)

Science Assignment: Endangered Species in the World

Phase One:
Each student has been assigned (or chosen) a country for their Geography project.  Students will research about an endangered species in that particular country - about the species' natural habitats, threats it faces, protection laws/plans, etc.

For assignment outline, please clink on the link Endangered Species outline

What to submit:
1) Summary notes - complete with bibliography (summary sheets already provided; additional sheets can be downloaded from our school library website --> Windfields Library)
2) Prediction of survival, with justification and action plan - typed & printed
3) Poster to raise awareness to the plight of your endangered species - hard copy

Peer Check-point date: Wednesday-Thursday, November 20-21
[Pair-Share-Improve --> During these periods, students will partner up with a peer to share     information gathered and to provide constructive feedback for each other. Revision/improvement should be done independently afterwards.]

Assignment due date: Tuesday, November 26 
[Phase Two: Presentations begin and should continue for at least 3 Science periods.]

71 online drop box

71 ENG Poster Assignment: 
You will submit this assignment online, in a PDF file. {How to save as a PDF? Usually, when you go to Print, there is a PDF conversion option. Make sure you save the file appropriately so I know WHO created it.}
Please go to the website below to upload your PDF file:

Drop it to me

The password for upload is: handitin

**DUE DATE extended: before midnight November 22***

*IMPORTANT!! Make sure you save your file in a name-&-assignment-specific way.
For example, for this poster assignment for a student named John Smith, a possible file name is:

JohnS eng poster.pdf

71 ENG: poster-making tips

To create your poster for this English assignment, you might want to refer to this tips outlined in the document below.
Also, watch helpful YouTube videos to help you along.

How to make a poster using Ppt

71 SCI update (important!)

Unit Test on this Thursday, November 7!!!

Coverage:
CH. 1 (Section 1.1-1.3)
CH. 2 (Section 2.1-2.3)
CH. 3 (Section 3.1 only)

*Re-read textbook; review notes/worksheets; revisit Check & Reflect at the end of each section; use Chapter Review and Unit Review questions.

71 ENG update

Week of 11/04: Let the trials begin!

(1) Order! Order! (Readers' Theatre: oral communication)
The class has been divided into 4 groups and scripts + rubrics were distributed today. On Tuesday, students will choose their roles and begin rehearsing. Class time will be provided this week for group work.

NEW! Presentation Dates : 
Tuesday, Nov. 12 --> "R.R. Hood"(Group A: Rachel's)
Thursday, Nov. 14 --> "R. R. Hood"(Group B: Nathan's) + "Curly Pig vs. Wolf"
Monday, Nov. 18 --> "Harry Potter"

**Each group is recommended to bring simple props to enhance the presentation. For example, a face mask or a headpiece with the character's name may help the audience to keep track who is speaking throughout the play. Students are encouraged to think creatively when designing/making props. Keep in mind that each play is about a mock trial based on famous fairy tales.

(2) Coming Attraction! (Theatre poster: media literacy)
Using PowerPoint, students will design and create a poster that features their play. A well-designed poster is an effective communication tool and should include all necessary/pertinent information about your play.
**This assignment is to be submitted electronically. Details to come.
Poster due: Monday, Nov. 18. 

71 SCI update

As of 10/29, 71 Sci.

- finished Sec. 2.3

- Review of Chapter 2 on Wednesday

- In-class assessment on Friday (*Bring your binder and textbook!)

71 ENG update: new unit!

Week of 10/28 - Start of new unit on Perspectives - "Through My Eyes"

Questions to ponder:
* What are perspectives?
* Ever heard of the expression "there are two sides to every story"? What do you think it means?
* Why is it important to see things from different perspectives?

Tasks this week:
- understanding different perspectives in narrative writing
- reading stories from different perspectives
- exercise to view the same information but through different p.o.v.s

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
- Book Cover assignment CANCELLED!
- Upcoming assessments: Readers Theatre (oral communication); a narrative piece (writing); poster for a play/movie (media literacy)

71 SCI: Chapter 1 Quiz!

Chapter 1 Quiz this Wednesday or Thursday! Review and be prepared!

Update on 71 SCI

Chapter 1 - completed!

This week's focus: Sec. 21
Key concepts: energy transfer; energy pyramid; food web (in-class group activity)

Next week: Sec. 2.2 - 2.3

Update on 71 ENG

We are almost done with the Book Talk; just 4 more presentations next Monday!
A reminder that your Book Summary is due next Friday, October 25. Please submit a printed copy, double-spaced. Don't forget to refer to your rubric.

Upcoming assignment: Create a new cover for your book! {For students who have finished their Book Talks already, you should start brainstorming on how to create an attractive and telling cover for your novel.} Details to come next week.

ENG: Book Talk

71 students are reading a fiction of their choice in class and at home. The task is to prepare a Book Talk to share with the class. More details to come. Due Date TBA (within 2 weeks).

Science: Interactions Assignment

A walk in an ecosystem will bring you into close contact with many living and non-living things. During this scientific inquiry, you will examine a natural space in our school yard to explore the interactions between biotic and abiotic elements.
Your task: To create a visual representation of the various interactions between the biotic and the abiotic elements observed. Demonstrate your understanding of these elements and their roles in the ecosystem.
Due Date: Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.

71 SCI. Safety Poster

Assignment info:
To create a poster about safety rules in science laboratory. Make sure you include the consequence(s) when the rule is not adhered to in your illustration.

Welcome to grade 7 Science!

Welcome to gr 7 Science!
2013-14 Course Information and Notebook & Safety Rules packages are available for you to view or download.

Welcome to ENG 71

Welcome to English 71 at Windfields.
2013-14 Course Outline is available here