Learning Intentions: I can work with others to achieve a common goal; I do my share. I can take on roles and responsibilities in a group. I can usually make my ideas work within the constraints of a given form, problem, and materials if I keep playing with them.
For our last day before Spring Break, the grade 7 leadership team hosted a pancake breakfast and PJ Day! We were at the school bright and early at 7 am, setting up for our big breakfast. I got the pleasure of working in the back with the team, helping them with getting the plates ready for serving. When people started to arrive, the pancakes weren't ready as the griddles took awhile to heat up, so we suddenly felt the pressure! As soon as the pancake tray would arrive, we would quickly plate and rush off to our tables. It took us a little bit, but once we got into our routines, all was smooth sailing. I think this was great life experience for our team, and they handled the stress and pressure well... it was a little taste into what a job at a restaurant might feel like! I was so proud of how they were able to still put on their big smiles and worked hard to make sure everyone was happy.... all on an empty stomach to boot, as we didn't get served until the crowd was gone. Then it was a quick clean up before our assembly. After recess. Division 1 and 2 mashed up to do a STEM challenge... who could create a catapult that would fling their alligator the furthest with the given materials? It was great seeing the students activity different parts of their brains and working together to make the best catapult! I hope you all have a fun and relaxing Spring Break, you have worked so hard this term and deserve it! See you in a couple weeks!
Learning Intentions: I can work with others to achieve a common goal; I do my share. I can take on roles and responsibilities in a group. I can usually make my ideas work within the constraints of a given form, problem, and materials if I keep playing with them.
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We continued our learning celebrations with a field trip to Science World! Learning Intentions: I can demonstrate a sustained curiosity about a scientific topic or problem. I can identify influences and contributions of ancient societies to present-day culture. I can conduct investigations into properties of matter and measure substances and solutions according to pH. When we first arrived, we had free choice time to explore the galleries, such as the Sara Stern Gallery, where we could crawl through a real beaver lodge, sniff out the aromatic scent of cedar, sink our fingers into a bear's furry coat, listen to the buzz of bees, play out a tune on a stone lithophone, and stand beneath a towering T. rex. Another fun gallery was the Eureka! Gallery, where we could launch a parachute, capture our shadows and move ourselves with a giant propeller as we experimented with water, light, sound and motion among the colourful and lively exhibits. After our free time, we went up to watch 'Mysteries of Egypt' on the largest OMNIMAX dome screen in the world! At an incredible 5 storeys high and 27 metres in diameter (can't escape the math either!) we felt like we were right in the middle of the action. Mysteries of Egypt is about a grandfather explaining the Egyptian archeological wonders to his inquisitive granddaughter. Gorgeously composed shots linger over the pyramids, the Sphinx, temples and the Nile. Re-enactments of events, such as the building of the pyramids, the burial of King Tut, and the 1922 opening of his tomb spark went hand in hand with what we had learned all throughout term 2. This was a spectacular way to wrap up our Egypt unit! But our day wasn't even close to done yet. We then went to the lab for our Chemistry workshop! Chemistry is all about atoms—but atoms are too small to see. Chemists use the observable properties of substances to deduce their atomic structure. In this workshop, we used indicator chemicals that distinguish acids from bases, carried out safe chemical reactions, and looked for signs of chemical and phase change. This hands-on discovery encourages students to try new things and ask "What would happen if...?" It really brought out the curious scientists in all of us!
This term we learned A LOT about Egypt, both Ancient and Modern times. It all began with the geography of Egypt and the Nile river. We learned about farming practices and the economy, including Khan el-Khalili, a modern open air market. We learned about modern transportation, and how the ancient Egyptian built the pyramids, and we even went to the S.T.E.A.M. Lab to try and reproduce the pyramids ourselves. We compared and contrasted their education with ours, and we learned about the ancient hieroglyphics and created our own personal cartouches writing our names in clay, which were later spray painted gold. We learned about the ancient Egyptian's gods and created poems inspired by them, and we also learned about the modern religion of Islam. We learned about mummification and the complex process that was. We learned about some of the major pharoahs of the ancient times, the social classes, and the recent political uprisings and riots.
To celebrate all that we had learned, we hosted an Egypt Day for our school. In groups, we create projects/stations with a focus on being informative, creative, entertaining, interactive, and fun! We dressed up in costume and educated our younger peers and parents on everything Egypt! It was a fabulous day! Learning Intentions:
I can deliver a formal presentation on a selected inquiry using two or more forms of representation. I can compare Canadian society with the society of another country. I can compare Canada's economy, technology, and quality of life with those in a selected country. I can identify influences and contributions of ancient societies to present-day cultures. I can use various types of maps to obtain or communicate information. I can analyze social roles within one or more ancient civilizations. I can assess ways technological innovations enabled ancient peoples to develop their cultures. I can create meaningful visual representations demonstrating the narratives and influences of ancient religions. All week we were treated to Zumba classes by the talented Nathalie. Zumba helps develop a healthy lifestyle and incorporate fitness as a natural part of our lives by making fitness fun. Classes incorporate key development elements like leadership, respect, team work, confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, and cultural awareness. Thank you so much to the PAC for funding this event, it was so much fun and super energizing! Learning Intentions: I can use the elements of movement in a variety of combinations. I can rehearse dance for specific performance environments. |
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