Language
Topic 1: Stepping Up and Taking a Stand
For this semester students will be exploring what it means to 'take a stand'. Through the reading of historical, modern and fictional examples, students will increase their understanding of the importance of standing up. Skills for this term are making connections between self, world and literature as well as learning to sequence events in a story.
We have entered into our second language topic called "Persuasive Writing" and are brushing up on our essay writing skills. Be prepared for some hot debates with your children as they learn the skills of persuasion (not argumentation)
For this semester students will be exploring what it means to 'take a stand'. Through the reading of historical, modern and fictional examples, students will increase their understanding of the importance of standing up. Skills for this term are making connections between self, world and literature as well as learning to sequence events in a story.
We have entered into our second language topic called "Persuasive Writing" and are brushing up on our essay writing skills. Be prepared for some hot debates with your children as they learn the skills of persuasion (not argumentation)
Math
The first unit in math this year was focused on Factors, Multiples, Ratios and Rates. Students wrote their first math test on Tuesday, October 12. Test will be handed back on Monday, October 18th.
Grade 7's are currently working on the math unit titled "Data Management". Expect a text early to mid January. Students are currently working on creating a survey free of bias and will be required to tabulate their results. For extra practice try:
http://cemc2.math.uwaterloo.ca/wired_math/english/grade7/index.html
Grade 7's are currently working on the math unit titled "Data Management". Expect a text early to mid January. Students are currently working on creating a survey free of bias and will be required to tabulate their results. For extra practice try:
http://cemc2.math.uwaterloo.ca/wired_math/english/grade7/index.html
Geography and History
The first unit in Geography this year is looking at "Place" with a focus on the tools of a geographer.
Students are currently working on a PRIME project (place, region, interaction, movement, environment) relating to a geographic topic of their choice. We are aiming to have them completed by Friday, December 17th.
Students are currently working on a PRIME project (place, region, interaction, movement, environment) relating to a geographic topic of their choice. We are aiming to have them completed by Friday, December 17th.