Ancient Egypt Narrated Photo Essays!

Tyrone and River:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JcME_CgZLY&list=UUxGhLKppgyKkwNIpbztfcFw
Karine Anastasia Karen:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8HvEPXbOlE&list=UUxGhLKppgyKkwNIpbztfcFw
Vincent Salem:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONi8JMlinec&index=3&list=UUxGhLKppgyKkwNIpbztfcFw
Anthony Ryan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG4oFZn_7V0&index=4&list=UUxGhLKppgyKkwNIpbztfcFw
Jordan, Jordan, Logan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLB_O4XGQ5w&index=5&list=UUxGhLKppgyKkwNIpbztfcFw
Tanner and Carsen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOP4OAvNddg&index=6&list=UUxGhLKppgyKkwNIpbztfcFw

VIDEOS FOR HISTORY

http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/ancient-egypt/videos/journey-to-the-afterlife?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&free=false


Great examples of Ancient Egypt videos. We will be making similar with ipads in class!

Check out our Cave Project!!

http://youtu.be/o3dt3zMoJXI


Copy the above link!

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Assignment due: Tuesday

The good copy of your autobiography is due on Tuesday. Looking forward to reading them! :)


Student Objectives: (Criteria created by student's for their Autobiography)

1.   Strong vocabulary
2. It is an interesting read (humour is encouraged but not needed)
3.  Organized
4.  Spelling/Grammar has been improved from rough.
5. Cover page: Make an interesting title

Great ways to start your thoughts!

We want to hear from you!

True historians discovering ancient Art'n'facts!

Cave art/facts stations

New this year; flipped lessons!

Here is an example of our flipped lesson for the Palaeolithic era!

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Speed learning through speed meetings!

Here is a look at our first attempt at "speed learning" this year!

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History:Due Monday

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS2mtgDyNjQ&feature=youtu.be


Watch and take notes for Modified History!

Welcome!

Dear Parents:

I am your child’s 8th grade teacher, and I am delighted to have your child in my class this year. I am looking forward to a very successful year and I know you are too. I have high expectations for your child and I will do all that I can to help your child achieve those expectations.

You can help. I will be expecting all work assigned in class to be completed. Of course, all children do not work at the same pace. Some children will get their work done in class and some will not. If your child does not complete an assignment in class, he or she will be required to complete it at home. The way you can help is to ask your child every school day if schoolwork needs to be done, and if so, make sure your child completes the assignment.  Major assignments will be put up on my blog: www.mskevansclass.blogspot.com

TO BOTH STUDENTS AND PARENTS WHO OWN A CELLPHONE:

As a way to keep you more up to date on the events taking place in our classroom, I would like to introduce you to Remind 101! Remind 101 is a free messaging system that will allow me to send out text message reminders to those parents/students who choose to subscribe. Here’s how it works …

1. If you choose to subscribe, text our class code: @mskevan to (450) 497-0275. Long distance does not apply. (Please note: This is not my personal phone number but simply the number that has been assigned to our class. You will not be able to respond to any messages you receive, nor will I be able to see your cellphone number.)
    
2. You should then receive a text message that states the following. “Thanks! Ms. Kevan needs to know who you are. Please reply with your full name. Note: The name you send will be saved and used for all future classes.”

 

1. The End J You will now automatically be updated with classroom reminders! This is such a great tool for me as it saves time AND trees by cutting down on typing up notes, printing them off, and making copies!

If you have any questions about Remind 101 feel free to email me at akevan@wqsb.qc.ca  

Supplies Needed: All Classes will require Pens, Pencil crayons, a few glue sticks, pencils, scissors. In regards to specialized materials:

Resource	Modified English	Modified History
*1 One inch binder Labeled resource and student name to be kept in Resource room. *Two 80 page Hilroys.	3 x 80 page hilroy (not with the rip-outpages please..these fall apart!) 1X 1.5” binder Labeled English	*3 Bristol Boards 1X 1.5” binder Labeled History.

Discussion for exam

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Thank you so much to all my amazing students for the beautiful wedding shower!!! You all are absolutely amazing!!!!














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Exam starts tomorrow!

Tomorrow we start the English exam. Students will not be writing anything.. We will just be reading and doing group discussions...


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World war one

Grade 8 pictionary dictionary due Tuesday!! See handout 

Categorizing Africa info





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RTN

For Resource Teachers Network


http://padlet.com/andrea_kevan/co1vrouw1e19

Ocean animal presentations

http://youtu.be/UIIzlNVMYwc.

Here are the first few ocean animal projects that were presented!! Great conversation that came from them! *sound isn't the best! 

GEO: Grade 7:
extension: Animal presentation due tomorrow!

OCEAN PROJECT OUTLINE: DUE TUESDAY APRIL 29th. Period 1

OCEAN ANIMAL  POSTER PROJECT

Section 1

1. Name of ocean animal
2. Scientific name of ocean animal (we will talk about this )
3. What does it look like?
4. Is it a mammal? Reptile? Fish? Invertebrate?
5. Size (Length and weight) Color
6. Body Features
7. Any interesting “talents” or characteristics

 

Section 2

1. In what ocean or oceans is your animal found?
2. What is the water temperature where your animal lives?
3. At what water depth does your ocean animal live?
4. What does your animal eat and how does your animal get its food?

 

Section 3

1. Does this animal lay eggs or have live young or something else?
2. Provide details on how this animal cares for its young (if it does) and what the babies are like?
3. Who are the enemies of your animal?
4. What animals eat your ocean animal?
5. How does your animal defend itself?
6. Other interesting facts, such as: 
7. Is your animal endangered or threatened?
8. How many of are there surviving? (population)
9. Are people a threat to this animal?

Section 4

Conclusion

1. What is your opinion of your ocean animal?
2. Why do you feel like you do? Explain your opinion.

OTHER STUFF:

Pictures: Please include: A world map with areas where your ocean animal lives marked. A map will be provided. Suggestion : You can use a highlighter or colored pencil to shade the area where the animal lives.

Upcoming English Assignments April/May.

We will be starting to read the book THE OUTSIDERS in Grade 7, and THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS in Grade 8 on April 14th for a 4 week period.  During this time, students will have the following small assignments...
(DUE DATES TBA)


1. Design a new book cover. Explain what your book cover means and why your book cover is better. 

2.Compare the lifestyles of the characters in the novel with you or your family. 

3. Write a newspaper revolving around the novel. Be sure it looks like a newspaper.  




4. Create a board game using details and characters from the story. MINIMUM 15
cards w/questions and answers.    (GRADE 7s ONLY)

 

5. Make a sequential time chart of the most important events in the story. You can do the chart in any form (straight line, roller coaster, circle, etc.) Hand in a typed list of events along with the chart .

6. Describe the happiest, saddest, and most exciting parts of the novel using the "Three Es" process from class.

New app!

Great history bio app:





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Snap Guides for essay writing!

http://snapguide.com/guides/teach-essay-orders-with-skittles/

History concepts

How to do a concept definition for the exam:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYM8EwTtXv4&feature=youtu.be&hd=1

http://youtu.be/eup847ig4lQ

Class video of us making Irish stew!! http://youtu.be/eup847ig4lQ

Fun Friday in advisory!!

- Crazy hat day!!!

Today's workout!!


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This weeks athletes! Everyone is doing great!


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Homework for the grade sevens: students have their English assignment that is called my favorite place due on Monday
There is no homework for geography.

Grade 8 homework: students should finish up their notes about important people in the Renaissance; people that they should focus on our Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, William Shakespeare, Gutenberg, Galileo Galilee, Henry the eight, Queen Mary

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Location:Homework

Multicultural dinner tomorrow!!
Hope to see you there!! 530-830!

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Country project:Due tomorrow!!

 Hello!  For you last minute stragglers whom have not completed their GEO assignment...here are some things you could talk about! **You were provided with a rubric....

The name of the country

The capital of the country

The major language(s) spoken

The location (what continent it's on)

Major landforms.

Major landmarks.

Major bodies of water.

Major cities.

Clothing                     Music

Holidays                     Religions

Food                           Government

 

The currency (type of money)

General weather conditions

Average yearly rainfall

Average yearly temperature

What effects the climate has on the country

Population                                   Modes of transportation

Story behind the flag               Strange laws

Travel tips                                   Native animals

Tim Hortons camp

I have sent home permission forms for the Tim Hortons camp in Quyon that will take place from April 9,10,11th.  I know many students have gone in past years, but if you have not, this is such a great opportunity. Best of all it is FREE!!!




 The camp is a chance to get out of the classroom. Tim Horton Children's Foundation camp programs are designed to give children the opportunity to experience many positive personal achievements while at camp. This allows them to grow, develop independence, and return home with new found strengths and the courage to achieve the goals they set for themselves. The Foundation has three core programs that serve close to 14,000 children each year.




Please take a look at the Tim Hortons website, and let me know if you have any questions!! I really hope that every student can go because it really creates memories that last a life time and the kids come back talking about it for weeks!!


More information about logistics to come....(Pick up/drop off times at the school and packing information!)

Dinner!!!!

On March 19 there will be the fifth annual Multicultural dinner in the Symmes cafeteria. It is a great opportunity for students to try different food from many different cultures. There will also be some cultural entertainment throughout the evening .Tickets can be bought  at the door for  5, or 10 or 20$... depending on how much food you want to try. would like to encourage my students from Geography class to attend as we will be discussing it in class, The evening is not mandatory however is a wonderful experience for the whole family. The evening is from 530-930, but it is come and go as you please!
All money raised goes to support an alternative income program in Sierra Leone. 

Grade 8: upcoming history project! Renaissance

Geo Project due Friday the 14th!

http://bartonsbees.weebly.com/uploads/7/0/2/3/7023881/my_country_research_project_rubric.pdf

Grade seven project due Tuesday

Australia project:

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Blog fixed!

Hello!


It appears there was a Pop up that was on my blog which is now removed. Just in time because there is lots of news!


HOUSE KEEPING:


1) Make sure that students have handed in their course selection sheet to Mr Singfield ASAP.
2) There is a PD day next Friday, and Marks will go out on the 25th or 26th.  Parent-Teacher meetings are on the evening of the 27th. Please email me if you are coming.


Check out our Anti Bullying Video made by Grade 7s.


http://youtu.be/9FxTbXhOyh8

GRADE 7 UP COMING WORK:

1) Geography: Australia/New Zealand Test coming up: STudy notes will be provided next class

2) English: Finishing "Among the Hidden"- We will be starting a mini response essay (Practice for final exam)

Next week... PICK YOUR OWN COUNTRY PROJECT! Very fun... info to come.

GRADE 8 UP COMING WORK:

1) History: The Black Death (Bubonic Plague) description due.

2) History: "That's Gross" assignment will be started this week.

3)  **** NEED POSTER BOARD for Hunger Games Response poster- BRING IN WEDNESDAY! .  (Can provide for 1$ if parent can not provide)

http://youtu.be/9FxTbXhOyh8

Check out our anti-bullying and anti-discrimination video!


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Presenting the rooms!

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Thanks Ms Mackenzie!!!!

Thanks Ms Mckenzie for supplying the Australian for today's class!! Kids were...interested..with the Vegemite!!!

Tanners and Anthony's room!

Complete with working ceiling fan!!!!!
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Student examples!

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Room work!

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Example of room!