Math/Science - Tuesday, October 7

In Math today, we looked at solving positive and negative decimal operation questions and implementing strategies of Order of Operations.  Students are to complete page 60 q #4-9

In Science, students were given an opportunity to continue their work on researching strategies of asexual reproducing organisms.  Summary of research is due next class.  

Humanities

Today the students started to make a visual to represent the 3 branches of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. Students can use their textbook Page 22 and some resources posted in D2L to make a cumulative visual to represent their understanding of government structure. As well, we listened to "The Veldt" our first short story (story posted in D2L).

Math and Science Homework

Math:

Students are reviewing their estimating and BEDMAS skills.
Complete questions on Page. 60 #4,6,8,9

Science:

Students need to complete their textbook notes on their Asexual Reproduction Graphic Organizer. Information for Fragmentation can be found through Internet research.

Homework for Monday, October 6

Math:

Complete your Real Number Systems worksheet.

Humanities:

Complete up to #12 on your Green Chapter 1 worksheet.

Complete the cut and paste worksheet for Short Story Elements.

October 2 - Humanities

Government:
We completed our discussion of effective government and students decided which of 4 choices was the most effective government: choice 3 was the majority.

For homework this evening, students are to complete in their journals the following questions pertaining to choice 3: (booklet is on D2L).
1. Explain why Choice 3 is the most effective government
2. Consider the role economy plays in this government system
3. Consider the impact of this government system on the citizens (and collective identity)
4. Consider the impact of this government system on individuals (and individual identity)

Short Stories:
We reviewed short story elements (PPT on D2L). Students received terms and definitions that will be match tomorrow during Hum class.

Journals - Students, please hand in your learning journals tomorrow. Please be sure that all paper work is attached within the journal correctly. All pages should have a heading or title. Any revisions to previous pages should be completed this evening.

Humanities

In Humanities today, students handed in their completed Ebola tasks. We started looking at what characteristics make up an effective government. As well, students began to analyze some different government compositions. Finish up your D.I.R.T. response for your chosen setting.

Students brainstorming characteristics of an effective government.

Science Test - Thursday, October 2

In preparing for our Biology Science Quiz Topic 1 and 2: Consider the following questions.

1) Examine the picture of the eagle.  What structural and behavioral adaptations does it have that enable it to obtain food? 

2)  What are the advantages of a broad niche?  When can these advantages turn out to be disadvantages for different species?

3)  Define the term 'species'  using your own words.  Are all organisms that look alike the same species? Are all organisms that look different from separate species?  Explain your answer. 

4)  If an area of tropical rainforest were cleared to make room for a farm, how might the local wildlife be affected?  Would the consequences be worse for specialists or generalists?