Clarification on Monologs

Tomorrow to need to have both of your monologs as you will be reading them out to the class. You do not need to memorize it...yet.

Apologies for the late post.

7/8 Girls Volleyball Practice Wed after school cancelled

Grade 8 Science: Fluids Practice Test and Homework Check

Make sure the unit questions are completed between this week and next. I will start checking after Monday during your science periods.

Link to unit outline: http://bedfordroom16.blogspot.ca/2013/11/science-grade-7-and-8-unit-outlines.html

There is a vocabulary section at the bottom of the outline.

Practice Test Questions:

Define:

Viscosity, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Density, Hydrometer

Fill in the Blank:

Two liquids are poured into the same glass. After sitting, one liquid settles to the bottom. This
liquid is _________ than the top liquid.

There are 2 bottles of chocolate sauce. One is kept in the refrigerator, and the other in the
cupboard. When I try to pour the chocolate sauce out, the sauce from the _____ is
less viscous.

A boat can float because water pushes up on it. This force is called ___________.

Steel is denser than water, but because boats are mostly filled with _________, it allows
them to float.

Explain why solids that flow (eg jello) are not fluids.

Which fluid can be compressed more, liquid or gas. Explain your choice using the particle
theory.

Two items with the same mass are placed in identical water tanks. Item 1 displaces 50mL
of water. Item 2 displaces 65mL of water. Explain why there is a difference in the water
displaced. What can be inferred about the density of the 2 items?

An object is dropped into two types of fluids. In fluid A, the object sinks. In fluid B, the
same object floats. Using proper terms and particle theory, explain what happened.

How would you use water displacement to find the mass of an object? (The density of the
water is 1g/mL)



Give an example of viscosity as it is used in the real world. Be specific and explain your
understanding.

Foam Boards

24 foam boards are available for purchase if required.  $2/board.

Grade 8 Science Tests

Many of you have not yet returned them. Be prepared to call home if they are not returned by your next class. They are over a week late.

Math Unit 3 Practice Test

Please use the link below to access the test.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zgouty9hws8fs7i/Mathematics%20Unit%203%20Practice%20Test.pdf

Unit Test on 3 Feb

Area and Perimeter of Triangles, Trapezoids, Squares, Rectangles, Complex Polygons
Area and Perimeter of Circles
Bisecting Line Segments and Angles HAVE YOUR GEOMETRY KIT there will be no sharing or excuses unless supported by a written note from parent(s)/guardians(s)
Circle Graphs
Percentages

Most questions will involve arithmetic using decimal-numbers

Long Weekend Reminders

Language: I am David - finish up to Chapter 5 by Monday, and complete point of view chapter assignments.

Language: keep pace with 2 questions a day from the Question Package

Math: worksheet on decimal multiplication and division review, percentage review, application challenge question. Download and print the practice test. We have one more concept to review next week (when calculating percentage values >100%)

Science: Complete desk sketches, including measurements and scale calculations. We are working towards a 1cm:10cm scale. Continue working on your portfolios.

Blog: there are two online discussion threads, make sure you respond to both.

Drama: complete emotional analysis for both monologues, and begin practicing/memorizing one of them. Make sure you keep both monologues handy; you will need both of them.

Tests: some if you still have not returned science tests.

Health: make sure both reproductive organ diagrams are labelled

Grade 7 Science - Transformation Furniture Online Conversation Thread

On Monday we watched: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAa6bOWB8qY

Conduct some casual online research and find some really cool furniture. Be sure to provide the link to the picture or video in your comment, as well as why you find this particular piece cool.

And to get you started...here are some favourites:

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2ykKvJ#

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1Vropw#

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2ZaLmf#

Talk to your parents about creating a stumbled Upon account....so awesome

Monolog Blog Thread

Today we watched two astonishing monologues.

Post a comment - which one did you like and why? Have your comments posted by Sunday.

Assignment:

Choose and print two monologues. It will be best to copy/paste the text and double-space it on a page. We will start doing some emotional analysis tomorrow, period 5. Expect to have these memorized and presented within two weeks.

http://www.masterarts.org/Monolog/MonoList.htm - choose from the movie monologues

Girls Volleyball Confirmed Friday 24 Jan 14

0900 - 1130hrs

This is open to all girls. Team roster should be decided by Thursday afternoon following practice.

Practice squad details. All girls who attended more than half of the practices are invited to continue training, developing skill, and enjoying the game of volleyball.

Reminder that Wed and Thurs practices will go until 5pm. We will be discussing switching. It is very important to attend these practices. Bring a sheet of paper if you want to take notes.

Language - I am David Question Package

Apologies - today was busy and we did not have a chance to distribute the hard copy. They will be available tomorrow, so there is no need to print off the document. Copy and paste the link in your browser address bar.

Remember, average two questions per day, and there are 4 bonus days to spare.

Keep up the good work.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9qYQRyWqMlVRzRiRDFRcTdaaW9tWlFlMjJFTEt2WWhGLTlF/edit?usp=sharing

Rubric: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9qYQRyWqMlVWHEtWlpIODBJZHByMVcwb3MxdFZEWVJHRElN/edit?usp=sharing

It was good to be back =)

Drama on extra period 5s

We will be doing drama during the period 5 when there is no rotary.

Science Team Meetings

This week the science team will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Please clear your schedules

Reminder the competition is on 28 Jan.

Grade 7 Science - Make up Day #1

Students who need to make up:

paper cup bridge
making paper strong
1m challenge

will be able to do so on Tuesday at lunch. Please email the science teacher as soon as possible.

You will need at least 30mins for each task.

There will only be two other make up days.

Calendar

Reminder to please check the calender to stay up today with schedule changes. Remember that as Character Canoe starts there are no period 5 rotary classes on some days.

Please bring in old news paper to cover the desks for the character canoe day, and remember to wear clothing that is happy to be messy!

Do Not Reply To This Blog

Please contact your teacher directly at the @tdsb.on.ca email address. Emails sent to the author of this blog are not regularly checked.

7/8 Ski Students

The calender is available to all rotary teachers, however only two students to date have sent their information. Please email it asap.

Attention Grade 7/8 Girls Volleyball

This week will be the last week of tryouts.

On Friday - PA Day - morning there will be a practice at Bedford. The practice is tentative for 830am to 1130am.

Please let the coaches know by Wed practice whether or not you can make it.

This week we are focusing on positioning and switching. You will be assigned two designated front court positions to learn:

Setter
Middle Hitter
Power Hitter

If you want a preview of what is to happen, speak with the 7/8 Boys squad.

Bring a note pad if you want to take notes!

Grade 8 Science - Fluid Design Challenge

Keep in mind that the rubric will be updated.

Grade 8 Science and Technology Unit 3

Understanding Matter and Energy Culminating Design Challenge

Challenge Objectives

-          Demonstrate an understanding of the uses of pressurized systems

-          Demonstrate an understanding of a "sketch-to-design" process

Assessment:

-          Sketches that include Top, Front, Side, and 3-Dimensions and approximate dimensions

-          Written procedure/instructions submitted at the time of completion

-          Working model

Conditions:

- students may be in either pairs or triads

- sketches must be both peer and  teacher approved prior to construction

Projection Options:

A - The Claw

Students are to design a claw which they operate by controlling a pressurized system. The Claw must be able to securely grip a ping-pong ball and then elevate the ball as high as possible.

Provided: ping-pong ball, up to 3 pairs syringes, tubing, popsicle sticks

Required: foam board, hot glue guns sticks, tape, storage box            

This is an example of the project at the university level: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du-L-VPPezA

B - Labyrinth

Based on a Greek design by Daedalus, you are to create a marble-maze board game which is suspended by a structure of your design. The syringe pairs allow the board surface to pitch up and down, moving a marble through a maze. The maze may have pit-fall traps where the ball falls out. You may consider making the game with multiple levels. Consider the placement of the syringe/actuators; is there a way to move on syringe that would allow you to move the ball laterally and longitudinally across your board?

This is an example of a highly complex one using pneumatics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78ucwJMDe7o

Draft Rubric

CATEGORY	4 - Excellent	3 - Proficient	2 - Adequate	1 - Limited
Scientific Knowledge (Presentation)	Explanations by all group members indicate a clear and accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications.	Explanations by all group members indicate a relatively accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications.	Explanations by most group members indicate relatively accurate understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications.	Explanations by several members of the group do not illustrate much understanding of scientific principles underlying the construction and modifications.
Construction -Materials	Appropriate materials were selected and creatively modified in ways that made them even better.	Appropriate materials were selected and there was an attempt at creative modification to make them even better.	Appropriate materials were selected.	Inappropriate materials were selected and contributed to a product that performed poorly.
Construction - Care Taken	Great care taken in construction process so that the structure is neat, attractive and follows plans accurately.	Construction was careful and accurate for the most part, but 1-2 details could have been refined for a more attractive product.	Construction accurately followed the plans, but 3-4 details could have been refined for a more attractive product.	Construction appears careless or haphazard. Many details need refinement for a strong or attractive product.
Function	Device functions extraordinarily well: completes the stated task effectively and efficiently using hydraulics. Device remains intact for future use.	Device functions well: completes the stated task using hydraulics. Device remains intact for future use, but takes longer than necessary to perform.	Device functions adequately: completes the stated task with some human assistance.	Fatal flaws in function: does not complete the task with some human assistance, or takes more than 2 minutes to complete the task.
Complexity	Device is very complex, and uses 2 or more hydraulic systems to accomplish task.	Device is complex, and uses 2 hydraulic systems to accomplish the task.	Device is somewhat complex.  Design includes 1 hydraulic system.	Device is very simple.  Design includes 1 hydraulic system.

Attn science team

complete online registration asap. deadline was yesterday. only 1 has done it so far.

have geometry kits for Tuesday

No excuses, no exceptions. You were encouraged since day 1.

7A Due Date Summary

Geography Project due on Friday, 17 Jan. Be prepared to present and hand in a hard copy of the powerpoint presentation.

Have French test signed by Monday, 13 Jan.

Submit outstanding French Post Cards

Grade 7 Science Portfolio Update

By this time students should start working on their portfolios, as there are several parts to it.

Each activity must include:

Title

Labelled Diagram (neatly drawn)

1 paragraph summary which describes the activity as well as what was learned/discovered.

By now most students will have completed:
- paper cup bridge
- making paper stronger
- 1m challenge
- bungee jump

Students who missed any activities must stay tuned to the blog as in two weeks there will be only 3 possible make-up sessions during lunch to come in and complete missed activities.

7A Ski forms:

8 students from 7A are still required to submit their ski forms on Monday, 13 Jan 2014.

Grade 7 and 8 Science tests

All tests were returned to students this week. They need to be signed and returned by Friday, 17 Jan 2014.

Language - Point of View notes and I am David

This week we started I am David.

Students will write a point-of-view discussion for each chapter. Students will select an event/decision/discussion involving several characters who may have different opinions or roles.

The Title/Heading, which includes page number.

3-4 sentences describing the event/decision/dialogue.

A list of all characters involved as well as their opinion, position, role, or stake.

It should not be more than half a page (hand written), including the space needed to format your entry:

Title:

Summary:

List of Characters and their Point of View:


This activity will become more complex once we complete the first half of the book (based on the number of chapters) by adding a citation that describes or explains the character's point of view.

At school

Im at school if anyone is planning to come in early or need to get dropped of early west doors locked via key swipe east door at portable should be open

if you come early do not go to lockers and come straight to rm 16

bundle up stay warm be safe

frostbite with 5mins with wind and no protection

Grade 7 Science - Video and Update on Structures

The scaffolding video may be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh1Z-i14-h0

During this week's single period, we will do the bungee jump activity. Students are asked to bring in an action figure of sorts (the heavier the better) as we will be problem-solving with elasticity and tension forces.

Each student is reminded to have 1 sheet of foam board for the Desk Design activity.

7A Sticker Marks

Today 7A students received a sticker listing many assessment results in one location. There were some formula errors when building a new spreadsheet to complete the merge. The mark written onto the test is the standing mark, vice the error for Unit 2 math test results. My apologies for the error.

Grade 8 Cell Biology Test and Viscosity Lab reports returned

This week students are receiving their cell biology unit test, as well as a sticker with a summary of all of their marks from the Cell Biology unit.

Signed tests returned by Friday.

Grade 7 Science Tests Returned

Today students received a sticker with all 5 unit 2 assessment marks, as well as their Part 1 and 2 tests. Parents are kindly requested to sign both tests and return by Friday.

The Sus Scrofa quiz mark will be dropped from the science average. Students will have an opportunity to complete another science-related Knowledge/Understanding assessment later in the academic year.

Note to 7A students

Your teacher is currently suffering from email outages for whatever reason. Emails are being sent but seemingly not recieved. Computers have been reformatted aand received a stern talking-to, and everything should be back to normal soon. Many of you are expecting emails, so your patience is appreciated.

Hope your break is refreshing.

Attn Ski Athletes in Grade 7 and 8

Please email the science teacher all confirmed and tentative race, practice,  and conditioning dates ASAP where you will miss class. A composite calender will be crafted and given to the 7/8 teaching and rotary team.