Wednesday 17 December 2014

December 17th 2014 Day 4

Our Annual Turkey Drive is underway 20$ = 1 Turkey, Help support our Turkey drive by bringing in change ( or bills!!)

9F- Students were working on their projects today. They are due on January 7th 2015. 

7F- Students continued working on their projects today. They are due on January 13th 2015. 

8E- Today we discussed how the Reformation created the Protestant religion, and how other countries took those main beliefs of Luther and made them their own creating other denominations such as Anglican, Presbyterian etc.

7D ( double) - Students worked on their project for both periods. They are due on January 14th 2015.

8E-Students finished up the questions that were in relation with our discussion this morning. They then received a comic strip template. They are to create a comic strip about "The Adventures of Martin Luther". Students should have time to finish this tomorrow, if not they can have fun finishing it over the break.

8A- Today students continued ( or started) working on a Comic Strip of "The Adventures of Martin Luther" I will take these in, when school resumes.

8F- Students were given a free period for having everyone participate at intramural! Well Done Viperance!! We watched the Secret life of Santa Clause in French!!

Important Dates!
- Activity Day is December 19th 2014


Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 Am
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

Tuesday 16 December 2014

December 16th 2014 Day 3

Our Annual Turkey Drive is underway 20$ = 1 Turkey, Help support our Turkey drive by bringing in change ( or bills!!)


9F- This morning we finished off the Chapter 3 workbook. We discussed how the Charter of Rights and Freedoms can help protect Children from Negative publicity, as well as help any person that is in the workforce to have a choice of weather or not they want to retire, and when.

7F- Today we started the Chapter 2/3 Project. Students were asked to make groups of 3 and pick a historical event from chapter 2 or 3. They are to write a short descriptive text and create either a mini play or a video. They have 2 periods this week and two more after Christmas along with a full week and weekend. This project is due on January 13th. 

Reminder: Chapter 3 test on Thursday December 18th 2014 

8E- We started the Religious reformation today. We talked about Martin Luther and his 95 these. Students watched a short video on the Reformation. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4TeJJmQJqU ) Students were then asked to answer questions from the text book. ( answers were word for word out of the text book as these are their study notes.) We will continue these questions tomorrow.

9F- Students started their Chapter 3 Final Project. They are to Create a Charter of Rights and Freedoms for Students at Leduc Jr High. They have 3 periods before Christmas. The Project is due on January 7th 2015. 

7D- Today we started the Chapter 2/3 Project. Students were asked to make groups of 3 and pick a historical event from chapter 2 or 3. They are to write a short descriptive text and create either a mini play or a video. They have 3 periods this week and one more after Christmas as well as a full week and weekend. This project is due on January 14th. 

Reminder: Chapter 3 test on Thursday December 18th 2014 

8F(double)- Today we discussed the beginning of the Protestant reformation. Student learnt about Martin Luther and his 95 theses. Students were asked to complete questions and a short comic strip showing his adventures within the reformation. 

8A- Today the students started a short comic strip on "The Adventures of Martin Luther". Students have tomorrow and Thursday to complete this little assignment.


Important Dates:
- Activity Day is December 19th 2014


Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 Am
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

Monday 15 December 2014

December 15th 2014 Day 2

Our Annual Turkey Drive is underway 20$ = 1 Turkey, Help support our Turkey drive by bringing in change ( or bills!!)

8F- Finished of the Vocabulary sheet for Chapter 3 of the Renaissance.

8A-Today we started talking about the religious reformation during the Renaissance. Students learnt how this reformation affected the Worldview of Europe and the Western Nations.

7F- Review period for test on Thursday!

8A- During the second block we discussed Martin Luther and his 95 Theses. We examined how his ideas help to create religious reforms in all of Europe, including Countries such as England, Scotland, France and Switzerland. Student were asked to keep in mind that Spain stayed forever faithful to the RCC, as it will be important during our Aztecs unit.

7D- Review period for test on Thursday!

8E- Today we continued the chapter 3 vocabulary worksheet together as a class. Tomorrow we will begin discussing the religious reformation.

9F- Discussed the Law in 2007 that prevented certain people from flying. This was considered the `Black List`. Students have an assignment on Google Classroom that is due tomorrow and will be marked as a quiz. 


Important Dates!
- Activity Day is December 19th 2014


Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 Am
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

Friday 12 December 2014

December 12th 2014 Day 1

8F- Today we introduced Chapter 3. Students filled in a vocabulary sheet in partners.

8A- We reviewed the chapter 3 vocabulary sheet that was given last class.

7F-Today we discussed the Hudson Bay company and the conflicts between England and France that led to the Utrecht Peace treaty.

7F-Second period we concentrated on the British explorers that discovered the western part of Canada. We have concluded Chapter 3 and the test will be on Thursday December 18th 2014.


Important Dates!
- Our Annual Turkey Drive is underway 20$ = 1 Turkey, Help support our Turkey drive by bringing in change ( or bills!!)

- Activity Day is December 19th 2014


Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 Am
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

Thursday 11 December 2014

December 11th 2014 Day 6


Current Events Day!!!!

7F- Today we discussed how the spread of Ebola is starting to slow down, and how it has been contained to West Africa, and only about 20 cases have been reported in the rest of the world. This Monde en Marche will be due on January 12th ( the next day 6 that we are in class)

8A-Today we discussed Black Friday and how it has taken north america by storm. Students were impressed and a bit concerned as to why US citizens, who claim to not have a lot of money can spend 50.9 Billion dollars in one day! Students could see just how much our modern day society depends on consumerism.  This Weekly News will be due on January 12th ( it is the next day 6 that we are in class)

8E-Today we discussed Black Friday and how it has taken north america by storm. Students were impressed and a bit concerned as to why US citizens, who claim to not have a lot of money can spend 50.9 Billion dollars in one day! Students could see just how much our modern day society depends on consumerism.  This Weekly News will be due on January 12th ( it is the next day 6 that we are in class)

7D-Today we discussed how the spread of Ebola is starting to slow down, and how it has been contained to West Africa, and only about 20 cases have been reported in the rest of the world. This Monde en Marche will be due on January 12th ( the next day 6 that we are in class)

8F-Today we discussed how the spread of Ebola is starting to slow down, and how it has been contained to West Africa, and only about 20 cases have been reported in the rest of the world. This Monde en Marche will be due on January 12th ( the next day 6 that we are in class)

9F-Today we discussed how the spread of Ebola is starting to slow down, and how it has been contained to West Africa, and only about 20 cases have been reported in the rest of the world. This Monde en Marche will be due on January 12th ( the next day 6 that we are in class)


8E-Students worked on questions from the Movie the Monuments Men. These are to be finished in class, if not it is due tomorrow.



Important Dates!
- Our Annual Turkey Drive is underway 20$ = 1 Turkey, Help support our Turkey drive by bringing in change ( or bills!!)
- Activity Day is December 19th 2014


Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 Am
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

Wednesday 10 December 2014

December 10th 2014 Day 5

7D- Today we discussed the effects that the British Colony had on its French counterpart. WE talked about the competition for the furs and the trading posts around the Hudson Bay.

8A- Students were given a few minutes to finish answering the questions on the Monument Men. After they were given a vocab sheet to start chapter 3. We will continue this worksheet together on Friday.

9F- Pop Quiz!! Discussing the Indian Act and its meaning. Students really got into this discussion. Most of them wish they could vote in order to have a voice that will get rid of the 100+year old law that is no longer applicable to our society in their hearts.

8F-Quarter 1 Assembly. Congrats to Kenda for winning the GRAND PRIZE!

8E-Quarter 1 Assembly took up the majority of the class. Instead of starting the questions on The Monuments Men, Students were given a vocabulary sheet for the start of Chapter 3 of the Renaissance. We will continue this sheet together on Monday.

7D- Students learn't about the British Explorers. They understand why the Anthony Henday is named as such, as well as who is the name sake for the City of Vancouver ( George Vancouver) .

7F- Today we review our chapter 2 test together. Students were then asked to read pages 61-63 and answer the questions in the workbook. We will discuss (maybe re-read together) these pages and questions on Friday.



Important Dates!
- Our Annual Turkey Drive is underway 20$ = 1 Turkey, Help support our Turkey drive by bringing in change ( or bills!!)
- Activity Day is December 19th 2014


Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 Am
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

Tuesday 9 December 2014

December 9th 2014 Day 4

9F- Students looked at case studies and analysed why certain cultures were targeted during the World War by having some of their fundamental rights taken away.

7F- Conflict between the Béothucks and British fishermen

8E- The Monuments Men

7D-Quiz
7D- Conflict between the Béothucks and British fishermen

8E- This period we finished the Monuments Men Movie and then discussed why people believed it was so important to save art. We also discussed questions the students had about World War II.

8A- Today the Students worked on the questions for Monuments Men. They are Due tomorrow.

8F-Today the Students worked on the questions for Monuments Men. They are Due tomorrow.

Monday 8 December 2014

December 8th 2014 Day 3

9F- Started Chapter 3 Charter of Rights and freedoms.  Pages 1-3 in Workbook

7F- Today the Grade 7s wrote their quiz on the differences between New-France and the 13 Colonies of New-England.

8E- The Monuments Men

9F- We continued from this morning and were able to complete up to page 7 in the workbook. Chapter 3 is a short one and will be finished before Christmas Break with their test being in January after a few days of review.

7D- Today we discussed the differences between New-France and the 13 Colonies of New-England. There is a Quiz Tomorrow on this exact topic.



8F (double) - Today the students finished The Monuments Men Movie. I then took some time to answer the students questions about World War 2 and the art that was portrayed in the movie. Students will be doing a short assignment on this tomorrow in class.

8A-  Today the students finished The Monuments Men Movie. I then took some time to answer the students questions about World War 2 and the art that was portrayed in the movie. Students will be doing a short assignment on this tomorrow in class.


Important Dates!
- Our Annual Turkey Drive is underway 20$ = 1 Turkey, Help support our Turkey drive by bringing in change ( or bills!!)
- Activity Day Forms due by December 10th 2014
- Activity Day is December 19th 2014


Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 Am
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

Thursday 4 December 2014

December 4th 2014 Day 2

8F- Today we continued the movie The Monuments Men.

8A- Today we continued the movie The Monuments Men

7F- Today we talked about the different objectives and circumstances that New-France had as a colony compared to the 13 Colonies of New-England.  Quiz on Monday December 8th 2014

8A- The Monuments Men

7D-Today we talked about the different objectives and circumstances that New-France had as a colony compared to the 13 Colonies of New-England. We will continue this on Monday  Quiz on Tuesday December 9th 2014

8E- Today we started analyzing why people believe that art was worth dying for. To do this we are watching the movie The Monuments Men.

9F- Students wrote their Chapter 2 test. Marks will be in Power School By Sunday December 7th 2015. (As well as projects.)  Still missing projects from : Raiden, and Brittany


Important Dates!
- Our Annual Turkey Drive is underway 20$ = 1 Turkey, Help support our Turkey drive by bringing in change ( or bills!!)
- Activity Day Forms due by December 10th 2014
- Activity Day is December 19th 2014


Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 Am
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 

Wednesday 3 December 2014

December 3rd 2014 Day 1

8F- Today we are examining why people believe that art is so important. To do that we are watching and discussing the movie The Monuments Men.

8A-Today we are examining why people believe that art is so important. To do that we are watching and discussing the movie The Monuments Men.

Field Trip has been rescheduled to December 18th 2014, New forms have been sent home to be signed but no new money is needed.

7F (Double)-  We continued discussing why the British wanted to start colonizing North America. Students were introduced to the 13 colonies, and the different objective that the British had compared to the French.  There will be a quiz on Monday December 8th 2014  on pages 1 -9 of the student workbook.

Important Dates!
- Our Annual Turkey Drive is underway 20$ = 1 Turkey, Help support our Turkey drive by bringing in change ( or bills!!)
- Activity Day Forms due by December 10th 2014
- Activity Day is December 19th 2014


Midterm Dates!
FLA- January 21st 2015 Am
Math - January 23 2015 AM
LA - January 23 2015 PM
Social - January 26 2015 AM
Science January 26 2015 PM 


Tuesday 2 December 2014

December 2nd 2014 Day 6

Currents Events Day !!

7F-  Today we discussed the Manifestation that have been going on in Hong Kong since the end of September.  - For more information follow this link.

 http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/dec/01/hong-kong-police-drive-out-pro-democracy-protesters 

8A- Today was test day! Today was also current events day. I gave them out the new weekly news and took in their old one, but I did not get a chance to discuss the new one with them. It is about the Historic Comet Landing. Here is some more information if you are interested.  ( Test will be marked and on Power School no later than Friday Dec 5th)

http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/nov/12/rosetta-mission-philae-historic-landing-comet

8E- First Period today, students wrote their Chapter 2 test. ( Test will be marked and on Power School no later than Friday Dec 5th)

7D - Today we discussed the Manifestation that have been going on in Hong Kong since the end of September.  - For more information follow this link.

 http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/dec/01/hong-kong-police-drive-out-pro-democracy-protesters 

8F- Today was test day! Today was also current events day. I gave them out the new weekly news and took in their old one, but I did not get a chance to discuss the new one with them. It is about the Historic Comet Landing. Here is some more information if you are interested.  ( Test will be marked and on Power School no later than Friday Dec 5th)

http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/nov/12/rosetta-mission-philae-historic-landing-comet


9F-  Today is current events day. Today we talked about  Historic Comet Landing. Here is some more information if you are interested.

http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/nov/12/rosetta-mission-philae-historic-landing-comet

9F- The second period students studied for their Chapter 2 test. That will take place on Thursday Dec 4th 2014 

8E- Currents Events Day! Today we discussed the Historic Comet Landing. Here is some more information if you are interested.

http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/nov/12/rosetta-mission-philae-historic-landing-comet

Fun Fact!
- 18 days till Christmas vacation starts!!!!

Monday 1 December 2014

December 1st 2014 Day 5

Welcome to December!!

7D- Started Ch 3 - The English in North America

8A- Reviewed for Test tomorrow

9F- Reviewed for Test Thursday December 4th.

8F- Reviewed for Test Tomorrow

8E- Reviewed for Test Tomorrow

7D-Discussed Mercantilism and how each different group ( First Nations, English Settlers, English Merchants and the king) viewed this economic system.

7F- Started Ch 3 - The English in North America - Discussed Mercantilism and how each different group (First Nations, English Settlers, English Merchants and the king) viewed this economic system.


Fun Fact!!! Only 18 more days until Christmas break!! (Including weekends)

Friday 28 November 2014

November 28th 2014 Day 4

Important Information!

Grade 8 Social test will be switched to Tuesday December 2nd.
Grade 9 Social Project will be due on Monday December 1st.


Today we did:

9F- Students worked on their projects.

7F- We continued watching a Video on Samuel de Champlain and his adventures in Canada.

8E- Review period for test on Tuesday.

7D- Today we started watching a Video on Samuel de Champlain and his adventures in Canada.

8E- Review Game on the Renaissance

8A- Review Game on the Renaissance

8F- Review Game on the Renaissance


Have a wonderful weekend and STAY WARM!

Monday 24 November 2014

November 24th 2014 Day 6

7F- Current Events day! Today we talked about the shootings on Parliament Hill. This Monde en March is due on December 2nd. Chapter 2 test is Wednesday Nov 26th ( 2 more periods in class for review)

8A-Current Events Day! Today we discussed the attacks that have been place on ISIS by the US government as well as the Canadian government. This is Due on December 2nd.

8E- Current Events Day! Today we discussed the attacks that have been place on ISIS by the US government as well as the Canadian government. This is Due on December 2nd.

7D-Current Events day! Today we talked about the shootings on Parliament Hill. This Monde en March is due on December 2nd. Chapter 2 test is Wednesday Nov 26th. Today students were given the option of studying for their test or working on the Monde en Marche. Most students chose to study and ask me questions when they needed it.

8F- Current Events Day! Today we discussed the protests that have been going on in Hong Kong. This Monde en March is due on December 2nd 2014.

9F-Current Events Day! Today we discussed the protests that have been going on in Hong Kong. This Monde en March is due on December 2nd 2014.

9F- Student were given this second period to work on their Chapter 2 project.

8E- We finished off Chapter 2 today.  We continued our discussion about Women in the Renaissance and then discussed the Education system. Students were given a review package and question package to help them study for their test on Monday Dec 1st 2014 

Friday 21 November 2014

November 21st 2014 Day 5

7D- Students were asked to review chapter 2 in partners and find around 10 questions on things they do not understand. These questions were handed in and will be answered in the next class.

8A- Today we discussed what a family looked like during the Renaissance. What each persons role was. We also looked at how women were treated during the Renaissance, and what they were able to accomplish.

9F- Student worked on their project on the YCJA

8F- Today we talked about how the Family Structure during the renaissance started to change. Students were disturbed to find out the girls as young as 16 were being married off to men of 30-40 years old. Times sure have changed.

8E-Today we talked about how the Family Structure during the renaissance started to change. Students were disturbed to find out the girls as young as 16 were being married off to men of 30-40 years old. Times sure have changed.


7D- Chapter 2 revision. Chapter 2 test Wednesday November 26th 

7F- Chapter 2 revision. Chapter 2 test Wednesday November 26th 

Thursday 20 November 2014

November 20th 2014 Day 4

This morning I was with the 8F class at the Indianna Jones Exhibit at the Telus World of Science. It was a lot of fun!


9F- Finished an assignment and started working on their chapter 2 project.

7F- Started a the chapter 2 review. First step was them handing in questions of things they aren fully understanding.

8E- Today we read all about Leonardo de Vinci and had some fun doing an crossword about him.

7D (double)-

8E- Our second block we discussed how the social and economic structures changed during the renaissance.

8A- Today we discussed how the social and economic structures changed during the renaissance.

8F- Today we discussed how the social and economic structures changed during the renaissance.

Wednesday 19 November 2014

November 19th 2014 Day 3

9F- Today the students finished up the Video on the YCJA and answered questions.

7F- Today we finished off Chapter 2. Our review will start tomorrow and their test in next Wednesday the 26th.

8E-Students were given and extra 10 minutes in class to study before their quiz. This is the first quiz of the term so it carries a lot of weight against their mark at the moment. The more quizzes we have the less it will affect their mark.

7D- We discussed who `Les fille du roi` are and what were the principale role of a Courreur de bois.

8F( double)-  Students were given an extra 10 minutes to study for their quiz. This is the first quiz of the term so it carries a lot of weight against their mark at the moment. The more quizzes we have the less it will affect their mark.
After the quiz students were given the expectations and rules of tomorrows trip to the Telus World of Science.

8A- Students were given and extra 10 minutes in class to study before their quiz. This is the first quiz of the term so it carries a lot of weight against their mark at the moment. The more quizzes we have the less it will affect their mark.


Tuesday 18 November 2014

November 18th 2014 Day 2

8F-  Today we discussed Leonardo de Vinci. We talked about how he was a master of many different domains. How he was and will always be The Man of the Renaissance. Students found it fascinating that he had invented the tank ( on paper) about 500 years before the first tank was fabricated.  Students have a quiz tomorrow!


8A (double) - Today we discussed Leonardo de Vinci. We talked about how he was a master of many different domains. How he was and will always be The Man of the Renaissance. Students found it fascinating that he had invented the tank ( on paper) about 500 years before the first tank was fabricated. Students got to work on a crossword puzzle all about Leonardo de Vinci  Students have a quiz tomorrow!

7F-  Today we discussed how the King of France figured out a way to increase the population of New-France. Students also learnt how the Seigneurial  System worked in New-France.

7D-Today we discussed the government and economy of New France, and  we compared what we know of the Government of Canada today  to the Government of New France.

8E-Today we discussed the famous writers of the Renaissance. Including my Favorite Renaissance Man William Shakespeare. Students were given a taste of his glorious writing, with 2 short reading from his famous tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.   There will be a quiz on Wednesday November 19th 2014

9F-  Today we watched the first part of the LSJPA Vidéo. We will finish it tomorrow, and start answering questions.

Reminders:

  •  8A/8E/8F have a quiz tomorrow! 
  • 8F has a field trip on Thursday Morning. 
  • Parent Teacher interviews are tomorrow. Looking forward to chatting with those that booked appointments!

Monday 17 November 2014

November 17th 2014 Day 1

GRADE 8s DO NOT FORGET YOUR FIELD TRIP FORMS!!!!!!!!!


8F -  Today we discussed the famous writers of the Renaissance. Including my Favorite Renaissance Man William Shakespeare. Students were given a taste of his glorious writing, with 2 short reading from his famous tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.   There will be a quiz on Wednesday November 19th 2014

8A- Today we discussed the famous writers of the Renaissance. Including my Favorite Renaissance Man William Shakespeare. Students were given a taste of his glorious writing, with 2 short reading from his famous tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.   There will be a quiz on Wednesday November 19th 2014

7F ( double) - Today we discussed the government and economy of New France, and  we compared what we know of the Government of Canada today  to the Government of New France.


All Grade 8s -  Quiz Wednesday November 19th 2014 

Students should study and know at least one of each of the following categories: 
- Scholars and Philosophers
- Artists
- Scientist and Mathematicians
- Writers. 

They should be able to tell me ( for each category):
- One person's name
- What that person did
-What was their influence on the Renaissance. 

Wednesday 5 November 2014

November 5th 2014 Day 2

8F- Tomorrow there will be a Remembrance Day celebration in the gym. In Social today we discussed the behavior expectations that I have for the students during this presentation. We then proceeded to look at the Canada Remember Times. Students read articles and we discussed their impact on them and why Canada played an important part in both the World Wars.

8A-Tomorrow there will be a Remembrance Day celebration in the gym. In Social today we discussed the behavior expectations that I have for the students during this presentation. We then proceeded to look at the Canada Remember Times. Students read articles and we discussed their impact on them and why Canada played an important part in both the World Wars.

7F- Tomorrow there will be a Remembrance Day celebration in the gym. In Social today we discussed the behavior expectations that I have for the students during this presentation. We then proceeded to look at the Canada Remember Times. Students read articles and we discussed their impact on them and why Canada played an important part in both the World Wars.

8A- In the second block we discussed what Humanism is. We created a web on the board showing the values, ideas and beliefs of humanism. Tomorrow we will look at the Scholars that helped spread these ideas through out Europe during the Renaissance.

7D- Tomorrow there will be a Remembrance Day celebration in the gym. In Social today we discussed the behavior expectations that I have for the students during this presentation. We then proceeded to look at the Canada Remember Times. Students read articles and we discussed their impact on them and why Canada played an important part in both the World Wars.


8E- Tomorrow there will be a Remembrance Day celebration in the gym. In Social today we discussed the behavior expectations that I have for the students during this presentation. We then proceeded to look at the Canada Remember Times. Students read articles and we discussed their impact on them and why Canada played an important part in both the World Wars.

9F Tomorrow there will be a Remembrance Day celebration in the gym. In Social today we discussed the behavior expectations that I have for the students during this presentation. We then proceeded to look at the Canada Remember Times. Students read articles and we discussed their impact on them and why Canada played an important part in both the World Wars.

Tuesday 4 November 2014

November 4th 2014 Day 1

Quarter 2 begins

8F- The 8F students were given a period of finish all homework that they have not handed in. They have until 5pm to finish and hand in these assignments. If I do not have them by 5pm they will be given a mark of 0.

8A - The 8A students were given a period of finish all homework that they have not handed in. They have until 5pm to finish and hand in these assignments. If I do not have them by 5pm they will be given a mark of 0.

7F- Today we discussed the video they watched while I was absent yesterday. This afternoon they had a presentation/workshop that lasted all afternoon. This workshop discussed the topics for bullying and the way we feel about ourselves. Students were lead through fun game like activities that examined this topic is an fun and effective way.


Report Cards come out tomorrow. No missing assignments will be accepted after 5pm tonight. 

Mlle Bucharski

Monday 3 November 2014

Report Cards are coming!!!

Hello all!!

As we all know report cards are just around the corner....as in Wednesday!

 I have emailed all students asking them to verify that they have all assignments from Google classroom turned in. Tomorrow will be the last day that I will accept any late quarter 1 assignments. Either online for hard copies. 

After 5:00pm tomorrow night I will be inserting 0s into Power School where students have missing assignments.  

All students need to understand that these 0s are permanent... and will affect their mark a great deal. I put these 0s in as a lesson to students of the importance of getting their work done and handed in. 

Miss Bucharski

Wednesday 29 October 2014

October 29th 2014 Day 3

9F - Today we worked on important vocabulary for chapter 2. We ended up having a awesome discussion about the judicial system and why the penalty of death does not exist in Canada.

7F- Today I showed the students a short video on the Franklin expedition boat that was found back in September. We then started discussing the explorer Jacques Cartier and his contribution to Canada ( which was minimal)

8E- We worked on important vocabulary for chapter 2.

9F- Continued from the previous class' discussion.

7D- Today I showed the students a short video on the Franklin expedition boat that was found back in September. We then continued work on what imperialism is and started some vocabulary.

8F- We finished some vocabulary for Chapter 2. Students then worked on a fill in the blanks using pages 50-52 in their text book.

8A- Today we discussed why the Renaissance ideas spread quickly through out the rest of Europe.  Tomorrow we will be starting to look into one of the most important inventions of all time! The Printing Press!!


Tuesday 28 October 2014

Me to We!! & Hunger Bites

Our Me to We Club is up and running!!

This week our Change maker students have created a classroom contest. Each class is asked to bring non-perishable food items that will be donated to the Food Bank on behalf of Leduc Jr High School.  Students have until Friday ( Halloween ) to get these items in!

We are calling this Hunger Bites/ We Scare Hunger! No one ever wants to be hungry so let try and help stop hunger here in our own community!

Me to We Club
and
Miss Bucharski & Miss Nicholls

 

October 28th 2014 Day 2

8F - Today we started chapter 2 of the Renaissance. We went through vocabulary. Students are to finish the last three definitions for homework and we will review them tomorrow. The full vocabulary list will be posted tomorrow on Google classroom after we have discussed them.

8A - Today we started chapter 2 of the Renaissance. We went through vocabulary. Students are to finish the last three definitions for homework and we will review them tomorrow. The full vocabulary list will be posted tomorrow on Google classroom after we have discussed them.

7F - Today we continued talking about Imperialism and worked on some important vocabulary words.

8A- In our second block together, we discussed what factors limited the Ideas on the Renaissance from spreading at a rapid pace. We looked at how the Feudal System, War and Religion slowed down those ideas. Tomorrow we will be looking at what sped up the transfer of Knowledge.

7D- Today we began discussing what Imperialism is. We worked on important vocabulary words in their workbook. We will continue this tomorrow.

8E- Today was test day! Test should be marked by the end of this week.

9F- Today we reviewed the chapter 1 test. Tomorrow we will be continuing with Chapter 2 and looking over some important vocabulary that will be seen through out this chapter.

Monday 27 October 2014

October 27th 2014 Day 1

8F- Test on Chapter 1

8A - Test on Chapter 1

7F ( double period) - Talked about imperialism and why the France was so interested in having colonies here in Canada. We also discussed the 4 main reasons why Europeans came to North America. One of which was religion. We discussed in brief how most people from France were Catholic and most people from England were Protestant.  Many students asked what the difference was.. I gave them a brief information session on the history of how religions have changed through time.


8E - Test Chapter 1 Tomorrow!!

Friday 24 October 2014

October 24th Day 6


Current Events Day!
7F/7D -  We have been talking the last few days about the events in Ottawa and Quebec. I have been very impressed with the grade 7s for their questions and for the maturity they showed during these discussions. Many students expressed their sadness for Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, his family and also for the family of the gunman, I was very touched by their sentiments. 

I decided to change the mood of the week so for grade 7s we talked today about the discovery of The Franklin Expedition boat that was found back in September by Parks Canada. 

8A/8E - We have been talking the last few days about the events in Ottawa and Quebec. Today I decided to change the mood a bit and we discussed why hosting the 2022 Olympics is problematic for many countries. 

8F/9F - We have been talking the last few days about the events in Ottawa and Quebec. Today they discussed the origins and reasons of the Crisi in Iraq and Siria with the Muslim Extremist. 


8A/8F - Chapter 1 Test on Monday!!!!!
8E- Chapter 1 Test on Tuesday!!!!

Thursday 23 October 2014

October 23 2014 Day 5

7D - Students finished presenting their First Nations poster projects. All students that wish to have their poster on our bulletin board were instructed to leave them in my classroom.

8A- Today we spent time reviewing and discussing key concepts from Chapter 1. Students will write their chapter 1 test on Monday Otc 27th.

9F-  Today we started discussing the judicial system and youth. We examined a situation where kids trashed a hotel room and we discussed what would be appropriate consequences for those youth.

8F- Today we spent time reviewing and discussing key concepts from Chapter 1. Students will write their chapter 1 test on Monday Otc 27th.

8E- Today we spent time reviewing and discussing key concepts from Chapter 1. Students will write their chapter 1 test on Tuesday October 28th


7D- We started Chapter 2 today! WE talked about Jaques Cartier and other explorers.  Students were very enthusiastic about these topics!

7F- We started Chapter 2 today! WE talked about Jaques Cartier and other explorers.  Students were very enthusiastic about these topics!

Tuesday 7 October 2014

October 7th 2014 Day 1

8F/8A- The grade 8s had their last class to work on their Black Plague Project. It is due tomorrow.

7F - We started our Chapter 1 Project. To prove understanding ( and help studying for the test) Student are making poster showing the First nations people that we have studied. The project will be due on October 15th and the Chapter 1 test will be moved to the 17th of October.


Monday 6 October 2014

October 6th 2014 Day 6

Current Events Days!

 8A and 8E -  Students today read all about the Scottish Independence and how they voted no to such independence.  This Current Event is due on October 16th.

8F and 9F - The students read about the Northern Pipelines, and started working on their worksheets. This Current Event is due on October 16th.

7D and 7F -  Today we talked about the conflict in the Gaza strip. Students were exposed to a map of the area and starting to understand why the conflict exists. This Current Event is due on October 16th.

Reminders:

Grade 8s - The Black Plague Project is due on the 8th of October, 8A and 8Fs have one more class to work on it. 8Es had that today

Grade 7s - Chapter 1 Test is set  for October 15th 2014, students will be getting a review sheet in the next few days.

Grade 9s - Chapter 1 Test is set for October 15th 2014. Students will be given a review sheet in the next few days.

Wednesday 1 October 2014

October 1st 2014 Day 3

9F (2 blocks) - Today we discussed how the Judicial power of the government works, and how a law is passed in parliament. Students were given a worksheet that is to be complete by tomorrow. Chapter 1 test will be coming up next week.

7F- Students have a quiz on Friday on the Anishinabe people.

8E- Students finished working on their social structure worksheet. Tomorrow they will start their Black Plague project.

7D -  Students have a quiz on Friday on the Anishinabe people.

8F - Students worked on their project for the Black Plague, for the 2 blocks.

8A- Students worked on their project for the Black Plague.

Monday 29 September 2014

September 29th 2014 Day 1

8F - Today we discussed the social structure of at the end of the Middle ages. Tomorrow we will be starting a project on the Plague.
8A -  Today we discussed the social structure of at the end of the Middle ages. Tomorrow we will be starting a project on the Plague.
7F - Today we talked about the Anishinabe tribe of First Nations. Tomorrow we are going to have our Hodenosaunees quiz and correct the worksheet that the students started today.

Grade 7F ( 7D will get them tomorrow ) was sent home with Field trip forms for our Voyageur Canoe trip. There is a few clarifications. This trip costs 25$ if you are paying by cash or cheque. If paying  online the Social 7 fee is 35$ which will include the 10$ for the Ukrainian Village trip that will happen in May. If you pay online the 35$ you will not be asked to pay the 10$ come May.

If there are any questions feel free to contact me.

Mlle Bucharski

Friday 26 September 2014

September 26th 2014 Day 6

  Today is current events day! Every day 6 we will be discussing various  current events and students will have until the next day 6 to hand in the worksheet.

Grade 7D & F - We discussed the Referendum in Scotland. Students learnt why Scotland was not an independent country by going back in history and looking at the relation between England and Scotland and the merge of those two countries into one United Kingdom, along with Wales and Northern Ireland. The students were very interested and we had good discussions. The worksheet is due on October 6th ( Day 6 )

Grade 8A & E - Today's weekly news was about the Crisis in Ukraine. We discussed the cause and what has been going on since February 2014. Students were given a worksheet to complete and it is due on October 6th ( Day 6).

8F- We discussed the Referendum in Scotland. Students learnt why Scotland was not an independent country by going back in history and looking at the relation between England and Scotland and the merge of those two countries into one United Kingdom, along with Wales and Northern Ireland. The students were very interested and we had good discussions. The worksheet is due on October 6th ( Day 6 )

9F - We discussed the Referendum in Scotland. Students learnt why Scotland was not an independent country by going back in history and looking at the relation between England and Scotland and the merge of those two countries into one United Kingdom, along with Wales and Northern Ireland. We also continued discussing of the monarchs and followed them all the way to our current monarchs and the Windsors Relate back to Canada and our government.  Students were given a worksheet to complete by Monday October 6th 2014 ( Day 6).

Monday 22 September 2014

September 22nd 2014 Day 2

8F- Today we started talking about what started the Renaissance and what the word Renaissance actually means. Students were reminded that they have until 11:59pm tonight to turn in their Worldviews project on Google Classroom.

8A ( double) - Today we started talking about what started the Renaissance and what the word Renaissance actually means. Students were reminded that they have until 11:59pm tonight to turn in their Worldviews project on Google Classroom.

7F- Today we learnt about the Mi'kmaq people. The way they organize their villages, their government and how they make decisions for resolving problems or conflicts. There will be a quiz on Wednesday.

7D - Today we learnt about the Mi'kmaq people. The way they organize their villages, their government and how they make decisions for resolving problems or conflicts. There will be a quiz on Wednesday.

8E- Today we started talking about what started the Renaissance and what the word Renaissance actually means. Students were reminded that they have until 11:59pm tonight to turn in their Worldviews project on Google Classroom.

9F - Today we started learning about the legislative power at the Federal government level.  We will continue this tomorrow. Do not forget that your projects are due tonight by 11:59pm.

Thursday 18 September 2014

September 18th 2014 Day 1

8F and 8A - Both grade 8 classes had one last period to work on their first projects that are due on Monday September 22nd.

7F- Continued leaning about first nations legends of creation.

This afternoon we held the Conroy Classic @ Lede Park. Students ran their hearts out and did a fantastic job. Good Job everyone!


Wednesday 17 September 2014

September 17th 2014 Day 6

7F & 7D - The grade 7s worked on taking notes about the first nations people and their beliefs.

All the Grade 8s and 9s continued work on their projects that are all due on Monday September 22nd.



September 16th 2014 Day 5

7D - Students took notes on the first nations people, ( the notes contained answers to their worksheet) and then completed the first worksheet. This afternoon they will continue with notes.

Grade 8 & 9 students have started working on their first project of the year! It is due on Monday the 22nd of September.

7F - Completed the first worksheet and should have handed it in. They have until Wednesday to hand it in.


Monday 15 September 2014

September 15th 2014 Day 4

9F - Students who were not able to finish the worksheet for homework were given 1 final period to work on it. The students that did hand it in on time were given the reward of a free period to work silently on other school work.

7F - Students continued working on a worksheet. Questions 1-5 are to be finished for tomorrow.

8E - Students started working on a worldview project to finish of the introduction to grade 8 Social Studies curriculum. ( They continued this during our second block in the afternoon)

7D (double) - Continued working on the worksheet that was assigned from last week. Questions 1-9 should be finished for tomorrow. I believe most student had time to finish in class as we did have a double period.

8A - Students continued working on a worldview project that will finish off the introduction to the Social 8 Curriculum. This project is due on Monday September 22nd.

8F - Students continued working on a worldview project that will finish off the introduction to the Social 8 Curriculum. This project is due on Monday September 22nd.

Friday 12 September 2014

Meet the Teacher Night!

Thank you to all who came out to Meet the Teacher Night! It was great to meet all of you. I am looking forward to a wonderful year with all my students!

Thanks again,

Mlle Bucharski

September 11th 2014 Day 2

8F- Students started work on a worksheet about world views. The computers were again acting up. They have since been fix and are now working perfectly!

8A - Today we discussed what happened 13 years ago in New York city and its impact on our world today.

7F - We discussed the importance of remembering 9/11. We also talked a little bit about the Sr John Franklin expedition form the 1800s, because of the discovery of one of it ships this past Sunday.

8A- Continued with World view discussion and started to talk about a new current event...The discovery of one of the boats from the Franklin Expedition from the mid 1800s!!

7D -Today we discussed the discovery of one of the boats from the Franklin Expedition that was abandoned in the ice in the mid 1800s.

8E - Today we discussed the discovery of one of the boats from the Franklin Expedition that was abandoned in the ice in the mid 1800s.

9F - We started talking about the Franklin expedition from the mid 1800s but were interrupted by the lock down. I was very impressed with their maturity during the lock down procedures.

Thursday 11 September 2014

September 10th 2014 Day 1

8F - Today we continued discussing worldviews, and started taking notes on how we can figure out our worldview and what factors influence it.

8A- Today we discussed how stories in the past were a great way to express a specific worldview. Students learnt that with story telling even in the modern day (songs, movies etc...) the authors still able to convey a message of their worldview.

7F - We started a worksheet on pages 7-13, on google classroom. We will continue this worksheet tomorrow.

Wednesday 10 September 2014

Eastern Canada Tour!

Have you ever wanted to visit Eastern Canada?? Have you wanted to visit cities such as Montréal, Québec and our nations capital Ottawa??

Well now is your chance! École Leduc Jr High is taking its French Immersion and French as a Second Language Students in grades 8 and 9 on an Eastern Canada trip at the end of June 2015. Students are asked to come to a short information meeting on Thursday September 11th in Rm 7 @ 12:30, if they are interested. We will also have some information available for interested parents at the Meet the Teacher night Thursday evening.

If you have any questions feel free to email Mlle Bucharski or M. Gervais ( tour organizers)


Tuesday 9 September 2014

September 9th 2014 Day 6

PICTURE DAY!!

7F - Today we only had half a class because the second part of our 40 minutes together was used to take our pictures. In that 20 minutes we reviewed the time line that was finished for homework and started looking into the definitions of key words such as Culture, Values and Point of view. Tomorrow we will continue these key words.

8A - Students were called down to take their pictures during the first portion of this block. Once we were all back in class we were able to continue our discussion and note taking on Worldviews.

8E  (2 blocks today) - Students were called down to take their pictures during the first portion of this block. Once we were all back in class we were able to continue our discussion and note taking on Worldviews.

7D -Today  we reviewed the time line that was finished for homework and started looking into the definitions of key words such as Culture, Values and Point of view. Tomorrow we will continue these key words.

8F - Today we started exploring in more depth the concept of Worldviews. We started with some questions and were almost finished when the bell rang. Question 5 and 6 need to be finished for homework. See Google classroom for the power point.

9F - Double Block! Today we discussed the different forms of government. I am very impressed with the interest the grade 9s are showing this year in class! Thursday we will be discussing the role of the Governor General

Monday 8 September 2014

Meet the teacher night!!

All are invited to the ELJHS meet the teacher BBQ night on Thursday September 11th 2014 from 5-7pm.

Students: Bring your parents and show them around your new school/New classrooms!

See you Thursday!

September 8th 2014 Day 5

7D -  This morning the Grade Assemblies were happening in the small gym by gender. As the girls were called down first I was left with 6 boys! The boys were lucky enough to get to watch a french TV show while we waited for the girls to return.

8A -  Today we discussed Worldview with the help of pages 2-8 in the textbook, and answer a few introductory questions.  The Power Point is on the classroom.

9F - We started learning about the Government of Canada, how many levels of government there are and what the 3 main powers are. Tomorrow we will be going into more detail on each section. The power point that is on the classroom will be updated once we have filled in the blanks as a class.

8F - Boys were missing for half the period due to the grade assemblies. Students were able to finish off their worldle projects. If they did not have time to finish them they are due tomorrow morning.

8E - Today we discussed Worldview with the help of pages 2-8 in the textbook, and answer a few introductory questions.  The Power Point is on the classroom.

7D- During the second block we started learning about the First Nations. The students filled out a time line of Canada up to the Confederation. If they were unable to finish the time line they need to finish it for tomorrow.

7F -During the second block we started learning about the First Nations. The students filled out a time line of Canada up to the Confederation. If they were unable to finish the time line they need to finish it for tomorrow.



Friday 5 September 2014

September 5th 2014 Day 4

9F - Today was an introduction to political cartoons. Students were asked to analyse a few cartoons with no previous knowledge on the subject to see how much information they could pull from the pictures.

7F -  Students finished the textbook scavenger hunt, and we corrected it. Monday we start chapter one of the Social Studies 7 curriculum.

8E-Today we started an introduction activity to Worldviews and identity. Students were asked to create a wordle that represents who they are. This project will be finished and handed in tomorrow, and I will be posting them on our Social Studies 8 bulletin board.

7D - Today the students worked on a text book scavenger hunt. This will help them understand what certain icons in the book mean as well as where to find information when doing research. During our second block together we corrected the worksheet. Monday we will be starting chapter one!

8A- Today we worked on the wordle project. It if isn't finished the students are expected to finish it for Monday.

8F - We began talking about worldviews and identity. Students were asked to create a wordle to show what their identity is. They will have one more class on Monday and it will be due at the end of the day.

Thursday 4 September 2014

Sr Girls Volleyball

Thank you to all 20 girls who came out for tryouts this year! You all did great and made my job very difficult. Final team roaster will be posted in the girls change room on Friday morning, and there will be a team meeting in Rm 7 at 12:30. Please be sure to be there.

Thanks,

Coach Bucharski

September 4th 2014 Day 3

9F-   Today the students were introduced to Google Classroom and completed the assignment that was given to make sure everything works. We were also able to play a little guess who game to get to know the class a bit better. Tomorrow the students will be diving into the grade 9 Social Studies curriculum.

7F - Today the students worked on a text book scavenger hunt. This will help them understand what certain icons in the book mean as well as where to find information when doing research.

8E - Google Classroom was a success today! Almost all the students were able to access it and get the first mini assignment done. We had a few issues with our class net books but we were able to get most of them resolved. Tomorrow we will start talking about worldviews and identity.

7D - Today I introduced Google classroom to the students. They are already pros at it thanks to a few other teachers using it!!

8F- Google classroom is up and running in 8F. Some of our net books are out of commission, but thankfully so many students are embracing the new BYOD program.

8A- Today we started an introduction activity to Worldviews and identity. Students were asked to create a wordle that represents who they are. This project will be finished and handed in tomorrow, and I will be posting them on our Social Studies 8 bulletin board.

Wednesday 3 September 2014

Sr Girls Volleyball!!

Tryout #1 was a success with 17 girls in attendance. The FINAL tryout will be tomorrow from 5-6:30. Team roster will be posted in the girls change room on Friday morning.

Good Luck Girls!
Coach Bucharski & Coach Selena

September 3rd 2014 Day 2

8F - Went through course outline, and played a guess who game that we will finish tomorrow during our double block. Tomorrow the students will be fully introduced to the Google Classroom and will complete a very short assignment to test out that the program works for everyone.

8A -  We went through the course outline, and I had the students fill in an All About Me sheet to get to know them a bit better. During our second block together, the students were able to log into the Google Classroom app and most completed the first short assignment ( to make sure everything was working). They were asked to complete the Assignment for homework if they were not able to complete it in class.

7F - Today 7F was able to get onto the Google Classroom app and complete the very short assignment to test to make sure it was working. Most students were able to finish, if they did not it is for homework for tomorrow.

7D - Today 7D was introduced to the course outline for Études Sociales 7. We finished off the class by filling out a all about me worksheet, so I can get to know the students a bit better! Tomorrow they will be introduced to the Google Classroom app where the majority of this years class work will be distributed and submitted.

8E-We went through the course outline, and I had the students fill in an All About Me sheet to get to know them a bit better.  As this class took a little bit longer to go through the course outline they will be doing the a get to know me sheet tomorrow.

9F - Today 9F was introduced to the course outline for Études Sociales 9, and explaining classroom rules.  Tomorrow they will be introduced to the Google Classroom app where the majority of this years class work will be distributed and submitted.



Tuesday 2 September 2014

First Day!

Welcome back!

Today the 8F class ( my homeroom ) spent the entire morning with me, going over the student handbook, many different important forms that have been sent home. The students have also been briefly introduced to the New Google Classroom app that will be used as a constant this school year in my class. They will be signed up tomorrow!

The 7F class was given the course outline and we read it through together. Tomorrow they will be introduced and be able to log into the Google Classroom App that will be used constantly in my class this year.  I was super impressed with the amount of french that I was hearing in this class!

Mlle Erin Bucharski


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