Don’t forget your history test tomorrow! I’m told that it is first period.
Math
- Don’t worry about doing the math. You didn’t get time for it in class, so I don’t think that it’s fair that it becomes homework.
Language/Health
- A reminder that your analysis of “Words Hurt” and “Walk Away” is due on Friday.
- I’ve downloaded a copy of MS Photostory so if you are unable to at home, bring in a memory stick and I will copy it on to there for you.
- Start planning your PSAs. Think about how you can use different camera angles and effects to make your message clear.
- We haven’t decided on a due date yet, we’ll see how things go with the planning and getting started on the software.
QSP Magazine Sales
- I generally don’t like to push fundraising, but apparently we’re not doing as well as last year and we need to do some catch up. Remember that this is the school council’s major fundraising activity and it has paid for things like the playground and its upkeep, lighting and sound equipment, and the laptops that were purchased over the last couple of years.
October 7th, 2009 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
I’d like you to try out a new tool while I’m working with individual students on their DRA. The My Story Maker tool allows you to build a story in flash and even handles some of the typing for you. Try it out and let me know what you think.
Click here to go to My Story Maker
June 12th, 2009 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Pattern Blocks – Use six common geometric shapes to build patterns and solve problems.
Transformations - Reflection – Dynamically interact with and see the result of a reflection transformation.
Transformations - Rotation – Dynamically interact with and see the result of a rotation transformation.
Transformations - Translation – Dynamically interact with and see the result of a translation transformation.
Geometry Workbench
June 9th, 2009 | Category: Math | Leave a comment
Hi Boys,
I am in the school, but I’m working with Ms. Haesler on another presentation that we have to give on Wednesday next week.
Language
Have you ever made a mixed CD? Ever wanted to put a “real” cover on it? Here’s your chance! Use the CD/DVD creator tool at ReadWriteThink to create a cover for a CD that you would like to make. List at least 10 songs that you want on the CD and add your own artwork. If you need help finding the titles or spelling them correctly, use the Yahoo Kids artists directory. If all of your songs are appropriate for school, I will download them for you from YouTube (at home) and burn them onto a CD. You can add your cover and you’ll be set. Make it look awesome!
CD/DVD Cover Creator (Tips for Using CD/DVD Cover Creator)
Once you’ve finished your CD Cover, you can have some time to continue working on your Social Studies projects!
Math
Use the worksheets that I printed to record your answers from these activities. If you find it too difficult to do on your own, work together on the SMARTBoard. Just make sure that you all record your answers. YOU WILL NEED TO USE INTERNET EXPLORER FOR THESE ACTIVITIES!!!
Pattern Block Virtual Manipulatives (where you will do all of your work)
No Matter What Shape
Fun Fractions
Drawing Fun Fractions
Designer Fractions
May 7th, 2009 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
The visual fractions site will help you visualize what you are doing when you work with fractions.
Try this website out!
http://www.visualfractions.com/
May 6th, 2009 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Last time we looked at the Dog Island website. Now, here are three equally odd websites. Two of them are fakes and one is real. Use the checklist your are provided with to try and figure out which website is real.
Save the Endangered Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus
History of Robots in the Victorian Era
Tropical Fish Can Live for Months out of Water
May 5th, 2009 | Category: Uncategorized | Leave a comment
ePearl – Update your goals for your Social Studies project.
Google Docs – Continue working on your Social Studies. I will be helping you with the writing portion of your social studies.
EQAO Practice – Use the assistive technology that we started using on Thursday to complete your EQAO Language practice.
May 4th, 2009 | Category: Language | Leave a comment
