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March 1st Update
Teachers' Job Action will (sadly) commence on Monday and last through Wednesday. During this time, your child should continue to make progress with their P3 project, update their speeches and spend time on Khan Academy revising the orange blocks to review previously completed math work.
In addition, students should update their webpages and check to see whether webquests have been adequately completed and all journals done. There is ALWAYS something that could be worked on and improved. The laptop is NOT a glorified gaming tool, but if you're using it as such, you are not doing what you COULD or SHOULD be doing. Think about it.
Laity View Lions
Hey People!
March 2nd 2012
1. Journal - The letter Y
2. Photo-Journal - see pic!
3. On this Day ... the ROOTS connection
4. Take a close look at the extraordinary photo of the strange landscape today. Further down the page you'll see links to other great National Geographic photographs.
TASK: Select 20 of YOUR favourite snaps from these and write a sentence or two explaining your choices. Create a PHOTO Powerpoint or slideshow/Prezi with captions for EACH picture. Take your time choosing! There are some incredibly beautiful shots. It will be difficult to make a selection from this many amazing pics!
Done?
Finished the Apples V Apple presentation?
Work on your P3 today, please!
Do some MATH! Visit KhanAcademy for revision blocks (those turned orange)!
ROOTS this afternoon. Welcome back, Kunte Kinte!
March 1st 2012
Journal - photo of the day is linked to the task below!
OIL - an investigation:
Your job is to produce a guide to OIL. What is it? Where does it come from? Why is it important to us? Why is it damaging for the environment? What can you find out?
February 28th
Go to the Little Einsteins page!
Go to the Little Einsteins page this morning!
February 23rd
Also ...
READ SEVERN-SUZUKI'S speech and answer these questions!
1. Who is Severn speaking FOR in her speech?
2. What fears does she have for her future and that of other children?
3. What emotions do you 'hear' in her voice as you read her speech? Do you share her feelings?
4. What did Severn and her friends learn by meeting street children in Brazil?
5. How would you sum up the message of her speech?
My kids are so sick today. Their Daddy will be taking care of them and the day will be spent juggling walk-ins and medication. I know some of you were or have been sick recently, so I'm sure you'll understand.
Here's what you need to do:
#1 - Journal: I'm sick! (100 words)
# 2 - On This Day in History: Find ONE amazing story and write about it
# 3 - DEAR: Gregor - read up to the end of part 1 (end of ch 9) and then write a detailed SUMMARY.
#4 - click picture for webquest!
MYSTERY CHOICES BELOW:
-Ghosts
-Abominable Snowman
-Bigfoot
-U.F.O.s
-Easter Island
-Lines of Nasca
-Lost city of Atlantis
-JFK assassination
-Bermuda Triangle
-What happened to Amelia Earhart
-Lindbergh baby kidnapping
-Loch Ness monster
-The Roanoke colony
-Stone Henge
-Builders of the great pyramids
-Black holes
-Roswell / Area 51
-Crop Circles
-Curse of King Tut
-Psychic powers
This should take you most of the morning to complete!
Done? Work on your projects and speeches! Finish all webquests from yesterday!
Monday Feb 20th
I'm back! Yay!
Lots of catch up to do and The Gold of Lies will return this week, too!
Today, you will need to do TWO webquests. One is about language, the other about health. Go to the Shakeyourspeare and PSHE pages for details! Read everything carefully!
Fri 17th
Gym first!
Journal: I've landed in a strange place ... (100+ words)
DEAR - read Gregor to chapters 5-7 - or more depending on your reading speed.
Thurs Feb 16th (thanks for the date correction, Sara!)
So, it's another day of limping about the place but I hope to be well enough to hobble in tomorrow (Friday) for our Friday documentary feature in. For now, please do the following:
Journal: 'Ow, it hurts!' Write 100 words using this prompt.
On This Day in History: 3 new things you learned about today's date.
DEAR - Gregor is getting into all kinds of adventures. Read on for 20 mins today.
Book Project: Whether you have read it before or not, take a closer look at the book cover. Redesign it as you would like it to be. Be artistic! Use PUBLISHER if you intend to create a book-jacket
(front/back design) or PAPER if you're going to hand draw something. Make sure you include the BLURB on the back. Remember what BLURB means?
I loved some of the Powerpoints I received on 'Roaches, Rats 'n' Bats. Did you do yours? Please complete!
Your P3 projects could probably use some time well spent on them.
MATH - the Order of Operations WEBQUEST should be complete by now. Is it?
Bonus task: Draw and label a foot with GOUT. Find out what you can about the condition. Also, look up HENRY Viii. What's the connection? Use WORD to explain. Draw pictures/diagrams and label the parts of the foot.
See you on Friday, perhaps? I sincerely hope you have ALL been working diligently. Be good, be calm, be kind. When I do return, we will return to rehearsing THE GOLD OF LIES. Auditions soon.
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Quick update: Matthew was the first to send me a 'Roaches, Rats 'n' Bats Powerpoint. Here it is for everyone to check out. You can't click it (yet) but can go to the bottom of the page to view it as an attached file:
Tues Feb 14th
... to you ALL for the day ahead. I actually had a small chocolate heart to give you, but my foot is causing me some grief. How about Thursday, instead?
Remind me (I'm sure you will!) to feed you all chocs.
In the meantime, you'll have to do the following:
Journal: Valentine's Day
On This Day in History: 3 interesting Valentine's Day stories please
DEAR - read the next TWO chapters (go to ch 4) of the great book 'Gregor the Overlander'
Already read it? No worries; you may write a detailed character study of Gregor or a complete book report for me.
The SCIENCE bit: research 'Roaches, Rats 'n' Bats. Present in the form of a powerpoint. Focus on images, habitat, feeding and nutrition and how people feel about such creatures. This should be one cool assignment to do.
The math webquest from yesterday - how far did you get? You will need to continue with this as it is very detailed and comes with some really cool games and quizzes, plus some order of operations sums for you to complete. Do it and do it well.
Free time from 1:55-2:15pm.
Mon Feb 13th
#1 Journal: 'Tomorrow' - write about 100 words with this title
#2 On This Day in History - find and write about 3 new things you learned
# 3 DEAR - drop everything and read. Gregor the Overlander. Start today ch 1-2 only
#4 Math - Order of Operations webquest begins today. See mathmagician page. Follow instructions carefully!
#5 Speech - I am still waiting for some of these. Have you done yours?
#6 P3 project work - please use your time wisely.
#7 Free time from 1:55-2:15 today
Be Good, Be kind, Be Busy with work!
February 6th -10th
The Gold of Lies...
... begins. Firstly, we have to prep scenery, backgrounds, props, sound, lights, costumes and troubleshoot odds and ends.
In-class auditions will be via a sign up sheet which I will post on the board. Look out for this on MONDAY Feb13th !
In order for this to work (and work well) we will all have to work as a TEAM! Hollywood hissy-fits are NOT welcome. Leave that drama alone, please! We'll discuss more as the week progresses.
So, it's now February 3rd ...
Here's work for the week ahead
READ EVERYTHING!
Here's what needs to be done. It's an ongoing thing and everything takes time to complete. I get that. However, some of you need more frequent reminders about work issues, so here goes:
SPEECH - in development? By now it should be drafted. You should be working on perfecting, revising and redrafting it.
Next up, speech delivery! Make sure you have investigated speech delivery options! Feel free to discuss this with me anytime!
P3 Project - we have until March 1st week, remember, but I need updates, progress reports and work, work, work. Make it amazingly beautiful work. SHOW, don't TELL.
Forthcoming projects which need DATES for clarification:
Inquiry project - watch this space
NUTRITION - brochure using WORD/PUBLISHER to be done by NEXT week (Wed) at the lastest. There is class time for this each day.
KhanAcademy - we will be exploring more ORDER of OPERATIONS soon. We will look more closely at BEDMAS next week for more practice.
It's the beginning of a new week!
January 30th - February 3rd
We will work on finishing our speeches and make more progress on our P3 project work
There will be ongoing KhanAcademy checks
One-to-one interviews will be done during the week ahead. This will include website review, work update and work completion.
We are also going to welcome a new student from South Korea called MJ. He's a cool kid. Make sure you offer him a warm, friendly welcome to Div 2!
Jan 26th-27th
The wonderful world of the WebQuest is here!
Go to the Everything Else page for more info!
Jan 24th
TODAY you need to make sure you have completed and emailed the DRAGONS task from yesterday.
You will need to develop your SPEECH ideas - see me for details.
You will need to update your P3 work.
You will need to sit where assigned and work with diligence. Look up the word for its definition!
Jan 23rd
Later in the day, we will take a closer look at Chinese New Year - it's the year of the DRAGON!
Here's what you need to consider:
What is a dragon?
What is Chinese New Year?
What animal am I according to the Chinese calendar?
How do people celebrate Chinese New Year?
What special events were planned (or will be planned) to celebrate it locally (in BC)?
Please do the following: Firstly, complete the tasks started yesterday (scroll down for details). Write your MATH answers using WORD (include the questions) and EMAIL me the work when done.
Secondly, write a JOURNAL entry using the prompt, "I thought I saw ... (write your ideas here)" (100 words or more)
DEAR - navigate the History sites visited yesterday and choose 3 things from history that happened on Jan 17th.
(after recess)
SCIENCE FOCUS: (What are Clouds?) Use the morning to find out all you can about how PRECIPITATION works. Go to the WEATHER NETWORK for information. Also, visit the Edheads site for weather simulations.
Go to EXPLORATORIUM to find out even more.
Your task is to create a POWERPOINT to SHOW what you know. Your inquiry is: What are Clouds?
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After lunch
(continue with the above if time is limited. Also, project work is ongoing. Work on that)
Breaks: 9:50 - 10:00
11:50 - 12:00
2:00 - 2:15 (outdoor play/indoor clean up before dismissal)
Be good, be kind, be mindful of others - always.
Jan 16th
Here's what I expect during class today! Just work from this page please. All is listed below:
8:35-9:00 - Journal # Waiting for Snow (write 100 words using this as a prompt)
9:00 - 9:20 - D.E.A.R. - go to News4youth.com and browse the site.
9:20 - 9:55 - On This Day in History: use WORD to write up to THREE examples of interesting trivia you read about
9:55 - 10:05 - free time - NO MINECRAFT games!
Snack and recess to follow
After Break: MATH - click on the following Mathplayground video link on sale prices and calculating percentages and then find answers for the following:
1. Calculate the sale price for a skateboard reduced by 20%. The original price was $100.
2. What is the sale price of an item costing $150 but is now reduced by 50%?
3. What is the sale price of a scarf and mittens set reduced by 60% if the original cost was $25?
4. An item now costs $120. It has been reduced by 50%. What was the original cost?
5. Calculate the HST on car costing $3,995
6. What is the HST on a house costing $349,900?
7. Find the HST on an item costing $25:99
8. Express 25%, 50%, 75% and 90% as fractions
9. Write the following amounts using decimals:
$55 and 99 cents
10 years and 5 months old
A hundred and thirty dollars and 65 cents
10. After HST has been added an item costs $336. What was the original price?
Bonus question:
An iPOD's original cost was $300. It has now been reduced by 75%. How much is it?
Done? Go to mathplayground and watch the rest of the percent/sales and decimal videos.
After Lunch: Work on your speech and/or your ongoing projects and/or finish work started this morning.
2:00pm - break/outdoor play/tidy up/recycle cans/drinks/put away cords/Macs etc.
January update!
You will be starting the major project this week. I need a written proposal from you all by Friday! ASK me, if you're unsure what to do!
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Letters to parents can be viewed on my ANNOUNCEMENTS page. You'll get a copy sent home via the students, too!!
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NET SAFETY AWARENESS updates, reminders can be found at netsmartz and kidshealth websites!
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(Nov 24th) New! Spelling and Math self-help homework booklets are available for you to practise at home with your families. Use these in conjunction with KhanAcademy and your regular journal updates!
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START each day with your JOURNAL followed by D.E.A.R.
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Visit THIS site to find out what happened on this day history!
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Click below to find out more about our shifting clocks!
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Take a moment (or 9 mins) to reflect on this. It's totally worth the break in your day ...
PARENTS! Watch this short video (you might have to access it from Youtube) to learn more about the Khan Academy your child is using in class (and, hopefully, at home)!
The NEW weekly schedule is up (see below). This will be changed each week to accommodate changes. Each day is subject to change, too, just like ideas!
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PARENTS! Got a question about HOMEWORK? Go to the homework page! If you're just looking for quick links to spelling and math sites, please click on either word.
Students! Use your PLANNERS and your own WEBSITE to keep up to date.
Parents! Question your child! Students should use their planners to jot down important details, events and any additional work required. If you NEED me to write something in their planners, I will do so, unless it's already somewhere on this site (which it probably will be).
All of you: SHARE communication!
Remember: I'm right here - email me, check my site, send me gifts ... anytime.
Need (or want) to send me an email? Please use THIS one:
ISiddique@sd42.ca
LIONS, remember what R.O.A.R. means? Use the links at the bottom of the page to select the appropriate subpage(s) for enhancing your daily learning! Go for it!
PARENTS and STUDENTS! Please take a few moments to familiarize yourselves with the very useful website below for parents, kids, teachers ... everyone who has the opportunity to go online. Let's help to educate and to protect our kids from relevant issues such as cyberbullying and inappropriate net use.
Quick Email Reminder: go to the Windows Live ID sign in at https://login.live.com/login
Windows Live ID = FirstName.LastName@edu.sd42.ca
Password = 19Dec99
(no spaces - use your OWN date of birth in exactly the same format - i.e. two digits for the day, Capital letter for month with two lower case letters (Jan) and the two digit year)
PARENTS! Read the attached document at the foot of the page. Send me an email confirmation and any questions you'd like to ask. I'll do my best to answer them, but please be patient as the Laptop Program establishes routines in the coming days/weeks. Thanks!
PARENTS (again!) ... I have a vision for this class. I want them to have a fully functioning website using Googlesites (like this one) by Christmas which will be their one-stop-shop for all their learning. This website they will create will include multiple pages, each curriculum linked, with attachments made up from their ongoing assignments. However, we came across a slight sticking point explained in the letter attached below. Please read it and then send me an email confirmation with any concerns you might have. I'd appreciate your response. A nil response means it's all OK. After all, the students will benefit greatly from having a cool website ...
and on that very same note .... here are your kids' websites (in development, of course):
(Thomas' site) https://sites.google.com/site/tylee0108web/
(Max's site) https://sites.google.com/site/maxyweb8/
(Keaton's site) https://sites.google.com/site/keatonswebsite/
(Sara's site) https://sites.google.com/site/sstarwebca/home
(Chloe's site) https://sites.google.com/site/nemoossite/
(Mia's site)
(Jaydis' site)
(Joe's site)
(Ty's site)
(Brendon's site)
(Teresa's site) https://sites.google.com/site/tstarpeace/home/l-a
(Natalya's site) https://sites.google.com/site/tawwyswebsite/
(Levi's site) https://sites.google.com/site/jaguar1719/
(Jeffrey's sites) https://sites.google.com/site/supershutout/
(Dawson's site) https://sites.google.com/site/awesomedawsoncom/
(Milana's site) https://sites.google.com/site/wwwmilanaca/home
(Mackenzie's site) https://sites.google.com/site/macsuperofawesomeness/home
(Calvin's site) https://sites.google.com/site/calvinbltledca/l-a
Math puzzle: 150 miles.
I was travelling at 30mph at a rate of 20mpg, so I was using 1.5 gallons every hour for the driving itself.
I was also losing 0.5 gallon every hour. In total, I was using 2 gallons every hour.
Therefore to use all of the 10 gallons I started with, I travelled for 5 hours.
5 hours at 30mph is 150 miles.
I was travelling at 30mph at a rate of 20mpg, so I was using 1.5 gallons every hour for the driving itself.
I was also losing 0.5 gallon every hour. In total, I was using 2 gallons every hour.
Therefore to use all of the 10 gallons I started with, I travelled for 5 hours.
5 hours at 30mph is 150 miles.
OK, people, so this is it. Pay attention and follow the instruction below to the letter!
Each morning, noon and night you must visit www.sidweb.ca and navigate to this page. It's easy to do since you're all Laity View Lions and this page is the ROAR page! All your assignments for the week (and beyond) will be posted by SUNDAY night or EARLY Monday morning. There will be specific daily and weekly tasks to complete, too, so please follow all guides and advice very carefully. READ EVERYTHING! If you're not sure about something, ASK (me or your parents) and things will become clear(er).
Here's what I expect from you all:
Math - go to the separate Math page - it's called 'Mathmagicians'. Here you'll find the lesson/theme for the week and several links to websites you MUST visit. Each week you will be asked to learn a new math concept. It might be as simple as the regular TIMES TABLES or more complex ALGEBRA. You will be led to sites that allow you to work at your own pace and comfort level but with tests, games and quizzes that teach you to become better at math.
Science - for your science needs, please visit the page called 'Little Einsteins'. Like the math page, it will give you a weekly, sometimes daily, task to complete with a topic (or topics) to learn about. Click on the links provided and follow the instructions. Part of the science page will be dedicated to teaching you 'How to (insert topic here)' improve your technology skills, including website design using Googlesites as your base design tool.
Language Arts & Music - for things English and Arts related, visit the page called 'Shakeyourspeare'. Here you'll be given projects and tasks ranging from writing your up-to-date 'Autobiography' to reading and responding to texts we will read together. There will be all kinds of links to use to help you become better readers and writers and help you become better aquainted with various art forms and artistic expression. Enjoy!
French - for the basics in French language and culture, visit 'Salut!' You'll find video and text links for basic (and advanced) French vocabulary and language learning. Want to speed ahead? Follow the tutorials for language proficiency in no time at all!
Everything Else: as it says on the tin, the 'Everything Else' page will guide you through DPA, Health and Wellness and, you know, 'stuff' about life.
In addition, you'll be invited to sign up with an awesome website called www.Prezi.com . You'll be able to do cool stuff like this (click the links):
Any questions? Yes? Good! Now visit the homepage www.sidweb.ca and follow the ROAR page link. It'll bring you back here to get you started! Remember, you'll need to follow all page and subject links for the best chance of success! Good luck and let's go Lions!
Oh, and here's a heartwarming film that reminds us all about the need for validation:
Here's a super-cool video about Parkour. Not sure what that means? Check it out!
The girl who silenced the UN!
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