Math 9
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS GIVEN IN CLASS
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Tuesday, 23 June 2015
Tuesday, 2 June 2015
Week 36 - Countdown is on!
June 2, 2015
We only have 3 weeks of classes and 1 week of exams until summer!!!
Math 9
We have started our LAST unit on probability. I have planned many hands on classes with the students and am very excited about their response. I have even developed a "Deal or No Deal" probability game that will be played on Wednesday, June 10, 2015.
This week: We will begin with watching a "Bill Nye" video on probability. I will review definitions with the students including the difference between theoretical, experimental and subjective probability. We will also learn about odds and bias. We will learn how to create a survey with a sample of the population. (So don't be surprised if they ask you their survey question)
Science 8
We will conclude our water systems unit on Wednesday June 3, 2015 and have the test on Exam week. On Friday, June 5, 2015 and Tuesday, June 9, we will complete our boat prototypes so we can head to the boat races on Friday, June 12, 2015. (I will be sending field trip forms this week)
Coming up: We are heading to Pike Lake on June 15, 2015 where we will swim and have a session with a naturalist about water. Review of material will take place on June 17 and June 19.
Science 7
Today, we learned about building mountains. We had a hands on experiment with playdoh, wooden blocks and a bar clamp. We will learn about rock classification on Thursday, June 4 and potash on Monday, June 8, 2015. The remaining classes will be time to work on their FINAL PROJECT that will be done in place of a final. Presentations will take place during Exam Week.
We only have 3 weeks of classes and 1 week of exams until summer!!!
Math 9
We have started our LAST unit on probability. I have planned many hands on classes with the students and am very excited about their response. I have even developed a "Deal or No Deal" probability game that will be played on Wednesday, June 10, 2015.
This week: We will begin with watching a "Bill Nye" video on probability. I will review definitions with the students including the difference between theoretical, experimental and subjective probability. We will also learn about odds and bias. We will learn how to create a survey with a sample of the population. (So don't be surprised if they ask you their survey question)
Science 8
We will conclude our water systems unit on Wednesday June 3, 2015 and have the test on Exam week. On Friday, June 5, 2015 and Tuesday, June 9, we will complete our boat prototypes so we can head to the boat races on Friday, June 12, 2015. (I will be sending field trip forms this week)
Coming up: We are heading to Pike Lake on June 15, 2015 where we will swim and have a session with a naturalist about water. Review of material will take place on June 17 and June 19.
Science 7
Today, we learned about building mountains. We had a hands on experiment with playdoh, wooden blocks and a bar clamp. We will learn about rock classification on Thursday, June 4 and potash on Monday, June 8, 2015. The remaining classes will be time to work on their FINAL PROJECT that will be done in place of a final. Presentations will take place during Exam Week.
Thursday, 28 May 2015
Week 34-35 - May 18-22, May 25-29
Sorry I forgot to blog the last couple weeks. May has gone very fast!
Math 9:
We have completed our unit on 3D shapes. Students wrote a test for practice and a test on Wednesday and Thursday this week.
We will move on to probability on Friday. (OUR LAST UNIT!!)
Probability games:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/maths/data/probability/play/
http://www.subtangent.com/maths/higher-lower.php
http://mrnussbaum.com/probfair-play/
http://www.math-play.com/Probability-Game.html
http://www.mathsisfun.com/data/quincunx.html
Science 8:
We've started our last unit about Water.
We will be going to Cardboard Boat Races on Friday, June 12 and Pike Lake on Monday, June 15!
Science 7:
We've started our last unit about the Earth. We are currently looking at catastrophes.
We will be going to Pike Lake on Monday, June 15!
Math 9:
We have completed our unit on 3D shapes. Students wrote a test for practice and a test on Wednesday and Thursday this week.
We will move on to probability on Friday. (OUR LAST UNIT!!)
Probability games:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/maths/data/probability/play/
http://www.subtangent.com/maths/higher-lower.php
http://mrnussbaum.com/probfair-play/
http://www.math-play.com/Probability-Game.html
http://www.mathsisfun.com/data/quincunx.html
Science 8:
We've started our last unit about Water.
We will be going to Cardboard Boat Races on Friday, June 12 and Pike Lake on Monday, June 15!
Science 7:
We've started our last unit about the Earth. We are currently looking at catastrophes.
We will be going to Pike Lake on Monday, June 15!
Monday, 11 May 2015
Week 33 - May 11 - 15 (the week before MAY LONG WEEKEND)
I know I'm excited for the long weekend! I hope everyone has some fun things planned!
Math 9
For this week, we are discussing outcome SS9.2 Extend understanding of area to surface area of right rectangular prisms, right cylinders, right triangular prisms, to composite 3-D objects.
We are starting with a WebQuest at the beginning of the week:
http://sd13.org/~cmueller/FAW%20webquest/intro.htm
Science 8
We are continuing our Buoyancy Unit including making tinfoil and playdoh boats to test buoyancy.
Water Resistance: The forces which act upon an object's movement when placed in water
Friction: The force which pushes against an object when it tries to slide over or on another object.
Frontal Resistance: The concept that the more surface area that you present in the direction of the movement, the more resistance you create and the more force you need to overcome that resistance.
The distribution of the mass of an object, determining the position of the center of gravity.
Center of Gravity: This is the position where all the weight of an object is considered to be centered or balanced. It is not necessarily inside the object. The lower the center of gravity, the greater the stability of the object or the closer the center of gravity to the base, the greater the stability.
Internet Links:
Website Water Resistance
http://www.hydrotone.com/physics.html
Website Video:
http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Forces_Motion/friction_howto.html
Center of Gravity Resources:
http://www.boatsafe.com/kids/021598kidsques.htm
Professional Designers in the Community:
http://www.educationcenteronline.org/Design-Schools/index.html
http://www.designschoolresource.com
http://jobfutures.ca/noc/browse-occupation-alphabet.shtml#D
Science 7
PRESENTATIONS ON TUESDAY, MAY 12!
Groups will present on Convection, Conduction or Radiation to help their fellow classmates learn more about the difference between these different heat transfers.
Math 9
For this week, we are discussing outcome SS9.2 Extend understanding of area to surface area of right rectangular prisms, right cylinders, right triangular prisms, to composite 3-D objects.
We are starting with a WebQuest at the beginning of the week:
http://sd13.org/~cmueller/FAW%20webquest/intro.htm
Science 8
We are continuing our Buoyancy Unit including making tinfoil and playdoh boats to test buoyancy.
Water Resistance: The forces which act upon an object's movement when placed in water
Friction: The force which pushes against an object when it tries to slide over or on another object.
Frontal Resistance: The concept that the more surface area that you present in the direction of the movement, the more resistance you create and the more force you need to overcome that resistance.
The distribution of the mass of an object, determining the position of the center of gravity.
Center of Gravity: This is the position where all the weight of an object is considered to be centered or balanced. It is not necessarily inside the object. The lower the center of gravity, the greater the stability of the object or the closer the center of gravity to the base, the greater the stability.
Internet Links:
Website Water Resistance
http://www.hydrotone.com/physics.html
Website Video:
http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Forces_Motion/friction_howto.html
Center of Gravity Resources:
http://www.boatsafe.com/kids/021598kidsques.htm
Professional Designers in the Community:
http://www.educationcenteronline.org/Design-Schools/index.html
http://www.designschoolresource.com
http://jobfutures.ca/noc/browse-occupation-alphabet.shtml#D
Science 7
PRESENTATIONS ON TUESDAY, MAY 12!
Groups will present on Convection, Conduction or Radiation to help their fellow classmates learn more about the difference between these different heat transfers.
Wednesday, 6 May 2015
Week 31 - 32 - April 27 - May 8
Math 9
Test on Similar Polygons, Rotations, and Reflections on Thursday May 7, 2015.
Answers for Test for Practice:
ALTERNATIVE FRIDAY TO TRACK DAY FOR MATH 9:
http://sd13.org/~cmueller/FAW%20webquest/intro.htm
Science 8
Still working on Buoyancy...
We talked about Water Displacement through an experiment.
Upcoming experiments: Tinfoil boat and Playdoh boat.
Interactive Website:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lasalle/buoyancy.html
Science 7
Conduction, Convection and Radiation heat transfer assignment due on May 12, 2015! Get ready to present in front of the class!!
Test on Similar Polygons, Rotations, and Reflections on Thursday May 7, 2015.
Answers for Test for Practice:
ALTERNATIVE FRIDAY TO TRACK DAY FOR MATH 9:
http://sd13.org/~cmueller/FAW%20webquest/intro.htm
Science 8
Still working on Buoyancy...
We talked about Water Displacement through an experiment.
Upcoming experiments: Tinfoil boat and Playdoh boat.
Interactive Website:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/lasalle/buoyancy.html
Science 7
Conduction, Convection and Radiation heat transfer assignment due on May 12, 2015! Get ready to present in front of the class!!
Tuesday, 21 April 2015
Week 30 - April 20-24
April 21, 2015
Math 9
We continue to learn about similar polygons in Chapter 7 of our textbook. We will start using Pythagorean Theorem to help solve real life problems.
Science 8
We have a test on Tuesday April 21, 2015 and there is a Jeopardy link below. On Thursday, we will continue with the boat race lesson plans.
Science 7
We will be learning more about different types of energy.
Math 9
We continue to learn about similar polygons in Chapter 7 of our textbook. We will start using Pythagorean Theorem to help solve real life problems.
Science 8
We have a test on Tuesday April 21, 2015 and there is a Jeopardy link below. On Thursday, we will continue with the boat race lesson plans.
Science 7
We will be learning more about different types of energy.
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Week 29 - After the Easter Break
April 15, 2015
Sorry for the late post. Junior Badminton is keeping me busy!!
Math 9
We finished our circles unit with chalk drawings outside! Students reviewed the circle properties dealing with tangents, radius, chords, central and inscribed angles.
We have now moved on to similar triangles and have created paper cranes to demonstrate some definitions with the unit.
On Thursday, we will begin a webquest in partners so students can develop a better understanding of similar polygons.
Webquest:
Website #1
Science 8
We are working on our lesson plans for the cardboard boat races.
There will be a Science Test on April 21 dealing with our Buouancy Unit.
Jeopardy Link:
https://www.superteachertools.net/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1429240374#.VTFkFiFVhBc
Outline:
Science 7
Sorry for the late post. Junior Badminton is keeping me busy!!
Math 9
We finished our circles unit with chalk drawings outside! Students reviewed the circle properties dealing with tangents, radius, chords, central and inscribed angles.
We have now moved on to similar triangles and have created paper cranes to demonstrate some definitions with the unit.
On Thursday, we will begin a webquest in partners so students can develop a better understanding of similar polygons.
Webquest:
Website #1
Websites #2
Website #3
Go
through the lesson under “Similar & congruent “
From
this website:
Science 8
We are working on our lesson plans for the cardboard boat races.
There will be a Science Test on April 21 dealing with our Buouancy Unit.
Jeopardy Link:
https://www.superteachertools.net/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1429240374#.VTFkFiFVhBc
Outline:
Science 7
We are completing our heat and temperature unit. We had an open book test on Tuesday and will be reviewing it on Thursday.
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